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Villa Song Saigon vs Rex Hotel
Both Villa Song Saigon and Rex Hotel are rated highly by expert reviewers. On balance, Rex Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Villa Song Saigon. Rex Hotel scores 88 with praise from 9 reviewers such as Oyster, Star Service and Concierge.
Villa Song Saigon
Oyster
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
The Telegraph
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197/2 Nguyen Van Huong Street, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City +84, Vietnam
From $115 /night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Oyster
Upscale
"Although there are more luxurious hotels in Ho Chi Minh, stately Villa Sông Saigon is second to none in charm, elegance, and style."
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Jetsetter
"Colonial digs on the Saigon River with a romantic restaurant, outdoor pool and free boat shuttle to Ho Chi Minh City."
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Fodor's
"An ode to art and interior design and became a favorite with discerning travelers as soon as it opened at the end of 2013."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Any of this boutique hotel's 23 rooms—each with its own individual aesthetic—is the ideal launching point to get on the back of a scooter and explore the city."
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The Telegraph
8.0
"A charming getaway for travellers who prefer to be away from the bustle of the city, but still remain conveniently close to all it has to offer."
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Rex Hotel
Frommer's
Concierge
Lonely Planet
Rough Guide
Star Service
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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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