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Rex Hotel vs Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
Both Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City and Rex Hotel are endorsed by those who travel for a living. Overall, Rex Hotel scores significantly better than Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City. Rex Hotel comes in at #4 in Ho Chi Minh City with recommendations from 9 sources such as Afar Magazine, Concierge and Fodor's.
Rex Hotel
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141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $100 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The hotel is in a great downtown location, across from a square that has a lively carnival atmosphere at night."
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Concierge
"The best of Saigontourist's holdings, this business traveler's favorite offers solid, albeit small, rooms with less kitsch than the Majestic."
Lonely Planet
"The Rex has recently had an overhaul, propelling it into the five-star bracket, although this may be in part down to generosity towards the government owners Saigon Tourist."
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Rough Guide
"A recent makeover has re-established the Rex as one of the most appealing options in Ho Chi Minh City, with plush, comfortable rooms and an excellent central location."
Star Service
"One of Ho Chi Minh City's best-known hotels, the venerable Rex Hotel, set on the corner of Nguyen Hue and Le Loi Boulevards, is a rambling affair dating back to the 1960s."
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Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City
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242 Tran Binh Trong, District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $83 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Frommer's
"This large edifice is a good distance from tourist Saigon... but the Equatorial has long been a popular business address for regional and international conventioneers."
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For the exec on the go, be sure to upgrade to enjoy their snazzy two-story executive lounge -- connected by a chic winding stair.
Rough Guide
"This palatial hotel offers very comfortable rooms with the full gamut of facilities. It has a pool on the fourth floor as well as a gym, sauna and beauty salon, plus an excellent restaurant."
DK Eyewitness
"On the cusp of Districts 1 and 5, the luxurious Equatorial is easily accessible to both Chinatown and Pham Ngu Lao."
Oyster
Kid-Friendly
"The 333-room Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is a solid luxury pick for business travelers, families, and couples alike."
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Afar Magazine
"A 20-minute ride from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotel Equatorial Saigon offers world-class lodging for the discerning business or leisure traveler."
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