Our flight into Saigon arrived at Midnight and we had a 6 AM flight to Hanoi later that morning. Didn't want to hang around the airport, so we booked a room at this hotel. Of course we only spent a total of about 4 hours there, but it was nice to have a fresh, clean room with 2 twin firm... more

We were forced into having to stay here, through some scam that the hotel has worked up with someone at the airport. Coming from Japan, I was not aware/informed that US citizens need a special visa to get in the country, I was forced by the customs agents at the airport to spend one night at this pig-sty while they... more

Buyer beware! - While clean and generally OK this is a hotel not focused on the westerd needs or tastes. The rooms are OK but fairly small and some of the bathrooms are very small and very 60's. I have no idea how the hotel claims a 4* tag, 3 maybe but 4? - I don't think so. The gym... more

Some of the staff we great, but some were not. Also they advertise the sauna in the lift etc, but when we tried to use it we were told we were not vietnamese so we couldn't. The location was close to the airport, but very far away from everything else, so we had to spend about 40 minutes to get... more

My son, sister and I stayed several times at the First as we were using Saigon as a stopping point before taking the ferry to Vung Tau. I can't say enough about the service and accomodations. The hotel is very close to the airport and a rep from the hotel ferried us back and forth to the airport for our... more

This was just a one nighter en route for Bangkok, we had done HCMC on an earlier trip. Good location near the airport. The bedroom was the smallest we had had in Vietnam with a dated bathroom and a very dirty carpet - which we pointed out at reception. The reception staff were most friendly and helpful, and together with... more

If you need to be near the airport in HCMC -- you will not do better than First Hotel. The rates are great -- we upgraded for a few dollars into the "Executive" class room and it was extremely nice. Large, modern and very quiet. The staff was most friendly and helpful. We had a 6 a.m. flight to Hong... more

The hotel was sold as a business botel. The room was small but comfortable. The bathroom was fine but slightly dated in its decor. The staff were NOT helpful. We asked for an iron + board and were told that they did not give out irons because people had burnt things in the past. We had left some small clothes... more

As the other review here suggests this place is not for everyone! But I liked it and will tell you why. First up the value is excellent. We paid only 50USD a night after booking with a local travel agent. Second, it's the quietest hotel in Vietnam. It's down a side street that is both wide and relatively tranquil -... more