Hotel Continental Saigon vs Madam Cuc 127
Madam Cuc 127 and Hotel Continental Saigon are both endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Hotel Continental Saigon ranks significantly better than Madam Cuc 127. Hotel Continental Saigon ranks #3 in Ho Chi Minh City with recommendations from 9 publications such as Afar Magazine, oyster.com and Insight Guides.
Hotel Continental Saigon
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132-134 Dong Khoi Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $77 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"Famed-but-faded gem... However, there are mitigating factors: a central location... a helpful front desk—and a history that begs for a private-sector makeover."
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Request third-floor deluxe rooms overlooking the Municipal Theater, which have terrific views from the narrow, New Orleansstyle wrought iron balconies.
Insight Guides
"The antithesis of Ho Chi Minh City’s slick and modern downtown hotels, the charming, historic Continental has a to-die-for location."
Rough Guide
"The grandly carpeted staircases, marbled floors and dark-wood doors of this venerable address’s halls and corridors convey a colonial splendour that doesn’t quite extend to its rooms."
DK Eyewitness
"One of the most atmospheric hotels in Vietnam, the Continental Hotel is a sight in its own right, featuring classic French-colonial architecture, with arched windows and terraces."
Frommer's
"If you want to stay here, you are most likely paying homage to the historical significance of the hotel."
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Request to stay in room no. 210, the corner suite where Greene resided for almost 2 years.
Madam Cuc 127
127 D Cong Quynh, Pham Ngu Lao Area, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $21 /night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Multilingual
- Air Conditioning
Lonely Planet
"Friendly, welcoming staff, complimentary tea and coffee, free breakfast and good rooms."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"The original and by far the best of the two hotels run by the welcoming Madame Cuc and her friendly and fantastic staff. Rooms are clean and spacious."
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