NileGuide Expert tip:
Make sure you make the breakfast buffet here. It is one of the best in the city.
Description:
- There's often a clamor amongst Saigon's hotels to be known as the war hotel. This iconic fixture has as valid a claim as any to the dubious accolade. Opened in 1959 as the most opulent lodgings in the city at the time, the hotel provided a base for the NBC and CBS bureaus during the war and its bar was a favorite watering hole for correspondents. While it still retains a certain degree of old world tropical charm – especially in its rooftop bar Saigon Saigon – the hotel is very much business orientated these days and the rooms are functional rather than flamboyant. Nevertheless, a fine pool and fitness center up the ante somewhat. Indeed, the hotel remains near the top of the five-star tree by virtue of its commitment to service, its superb restaurant and its prime location on Lam Son Square next door to the Opera House.
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User Reviews for Caravelle Hotel
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Good location
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We stayed two nights and really liked the location. The rooms are more 4 star standard. We paid extra for the signature room and also thought that it would mean we would be on a special...
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- posted on 11.27.12
- by PJCToronto
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Missing a few must haves to be considered 5 star
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Firstly, location is very handy tothe eating strips and a 10minute walk to Saigon Square markets etc. In this day and age, having a small bathroom, a shower within 5 ft bath,together...
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- posted on 11.24.12
- by Brett F
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Unassuming from the outside, great inside
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When my taxi was approaching the Caravelle, I was somewhat disappointed not being booked at one of the hotels in the neighbourhood located in great looking buildings, whereas the Caravelle...
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- posted on 11.23.12
- by Michael-Traveller-JP
Awards:
Frommer's
- Very Highly Recommended 2010
- Details
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Contact:
- visit website
- tel: +84 8 823 4999
- fax: +84 8 824 3999
- send email
Address:
- 19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1
- District 1
- Ho Chi Minh City
Neighborhood:
City Center/ District 1Amenities:
- air-conditioning
- bar
- child-care
- computer
- fitness-club
- handicap-accessible
- internet-available
- laundry
- minibar
- parking
- more
Payments:
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Hotel star rating:
- User Rating
