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The Alcove Library Hotel vs Rex Hotel

Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. Overall, Rex Hotel ranks significantly better than The Alcove Library Hotel. Rex Hotel ranks #4 in Ho Chi Minh City with accolades from 9 reviewers like Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.

The Alcove Library Hotel
The Alcove Library Hotel
7 / 10
133A Nguyen Dinh Chinh Street, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
From $31 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Free Breakfast
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"A relatively short distance from the airport on a quiet residential street, the stylish yet casual boutique hotel was a warm and comfortable stay." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The upscale Alcove Library Hotel is a charming boutique property with a literary theme throughout." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"This is a great option if you're looking for a bit of glamour slap-bang in the middle of local life, and a stylish alternative to the big downtown hotels." Full review
Rex Hotel
Rex Hotel
8 / 10
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
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Frommer's Frommer's
"The hotel is in a great downtown location, across from a square that has a lively carnival atmosphere at night." Full review
Concierge 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 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." Full review
Rough Guide 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 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." Full review
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