Description:

  • Saigon is not short on iconic hotels and this is another one.  Built in the late 1920s, the impressive building was once an auto-dealership specializing in imported European cars.  It became a hotel in 1961, just in time to achieve further fame as a favoured base for American troops and home of the daily press briefings by the US forces military command – famously dubbed the 'five o' clock follies' by the cynical press corps. The hotel fell into decline following the war, but it underwent a wholesale refurbishment not too long ago and can once more count itself among the city's more prestigious addresses. The downstairs arcade is certainly pretty plush with names such as Cartier, Polo and Rolex jostling for space and the jazzed-up interior also fits the five-star bill. Special mention goes, however, to the rooftop bar, which remains one of the best spots in town to watch the light draining from the day with a stiff drink in hand.

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User Reviews for Rex Hotel

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    Good location & big room

  • A very enjoyable stay at the Rex. The rooms in the new wing are, to my mind, huge; the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom had both a big bath and a separate walk-in shower. The...

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    First Rate Service

  • Stayed with a group in the new wing and rooms were spacious and well appointed. The best feature of this hotel was the magnificent service provided by all staff. Nothing was a problem....

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    Lovely Hotel but don't stay on 4th floor

  • Lovely hotel, good service and great rooftop bar. We were located on the 4th floor which was right under the bar / restaurant. We could hear chairs scraping on the floor and also every...

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Awards:

Frommer's
Frommer's
  •  Highly Recommended 2010
  • Details

    • Contact:

    • visit website
    • tel: +84 8 829 2185
    • fax: +84 8 829 6536
    • send email

    • Address:

    • 141 Nguyen Hue District 1
    • District 1
    • Ho Chi Minh City 70000

    • Neighborhood:

      • City Center/ District 1

    • Amenities:

    • air-conditioning
    • bar
    • business-facilities
    • fitness-club
    • handicap-accessible
    • internet-available
    • laundry
    • restaurant
    • room-service
    • safe-deposit
    • more

    • Payments:

    • jcb amex mastercard visa diners

    • Hotel star rating:

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