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Welcome to Hotel Continental Saigon, your Ho Chi Minh City “home away from home.” Hotel Continental Saigon aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year.
For those interested in checking out popular landmarks while visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Continental Hotel is located a short distance from Saigon Opera House (Ho Chi Minh Municipal Theater) (0.0 mi) and Nguyen Hue Street (0.2 mi).
Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, air conditioning, and a minibar, and Hotel Continental Saigon makes getting online easy as free wifi is available.
You can also take advantage of some of the amenities offered by the hotel, including a concierge and room service. In addition, guests can enjoy a fitness center and free breakfast during their visit.
While visiting Ho Chi Minh City, you may want to try some ribs at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Secret Garden Home-cooked Vietnamese Restaurant, Hoa Tuc, or Vietnam House Restaurant.
Ho Chi Minh City is also known for some great parks, including Tao Dan Park, Cong Vien Van Hoa Park, and Cong Vien 23 Thang 9, which are not too far from Continental Hotel Saigon.
Hotel Continental Saigon puts the best of Ho Chi Minh City at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.
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HOTEL STYLE
Historic Hotel
Classic
Languages Spoken
English, Vietnamese
Location
132 - 134 Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
Name/address in local language
Hotel Continental Saigon
1,708 reviews
Getting there
Great for walkers
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The Hotel Continental Saigon captivates with its historic charm and central location near the Opera House, cherished by many guests. However, reviewers advise that this can come with the trade-off of nighttime noise. While the spacious, high-ceilinged rooms with scenic views earn compliments, some travelers suggest they could benefit from modern upgrades and improved soundproofing. Service quality appears inconsistent, ranging from exceptional to lackluster.
Guests are divided on the hotel's value; some appreciate the elegant heritage and room dimensions for the cost, while others are frustrated by unexpected charges and inflexible policies. Cleanliness generally meets expectations, with most finding the accommodations spotless. The hotel's atmosphere is nostalgically appealing, yet there are mentions of it being noisy and dated. Amenities receive mixed feedback; the breakfast variety is a highlight, but facilities like the spa and fitness center have left some guests desiring more.
Location
Central
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Nostalgic
Rooms
Spacious
Value
Reasonable
Cleanliness
Spotless
Service
Inconsistent
Amenities
Satisfactory
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The hotel once was the first hotel in Vietnam. It locates at city center on the luxury street Dong Khoi with only 2 minutes walk to the post office and cathedral and many luxury brand shops nearby. The room's big enough for a couple and facing the opera. Many choices for breakfest and the omelet booth staff she always greets guest with sweetie smile and can really feel the hospitality of vietnamese people from it. The last time I stayed here was back to 2013, this time I come, happy to see it remains the historical atmosphere combining modern utilities. It was surprising that we all got the lucky money from the hotel GM on Tet Holiday Eve, hope that will bring me good luck for the whole year. The hotel would still be my first choice in HCMC.
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Response from ContinentalSaigon, General Manager at Hotel Continental Saigon
Responded 30 Jan 2020
Dear Zhenyus2015, It's wonderful to know you had an excellent holiday at our hotel, especial during our Tet Lunar New Year. We're very happy to know you stayed at our hotel 6 years ago and will come back next time. Our staff who made the omelet, she'd like to thank you and say hello to you. We all expect more chances to welcome you back. Definitely, you'll be lucky this year. Our best regards, Tran Van Tam General Manager
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I deliberately chose this Hotel as it is the oldest Hotel in HCMC (built in 1880) and hence it is full of charm and character. We had an Opera View Suite with a balcony overlooking the Opera House. Just lovely!! The delicious, huge buffet breakfast was served in the courtyard amongst frangipani trees planted in 1880!! Having a cocktail out on the front footpath listening to French music was just like sitting on the Champs Elysee 🥂🍾
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ContinentalSaigon, General Manager at Hotel Continental Saigon
Responded 31 Jan 2020
Dear Tamaraline3, It's so lovely reading your feedback. Great to know you had a wonderful stay at our Opera View Suite and delicious buffet breakfast in the frangipani tree courtyard. We can't wait to welcome you back next time Our best regards, Tran Van Tam General Manager
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A lovely historic place with big beautiful rooms. In spite of its state ownership staff is kind and attentive.
Now, the fitness center. If you only want steppers or tread mills and really like a sauna like sweat experience you have no worries. One air con unit is broken, the other is inadequate and won’t turn on unless you summon housekeeping.
No free weights. No water. No towels no exercise mats. Bring them from your room. One weight machine that is badly in need of cleaning, lubrication and adjustment. Dirty carpet.
I liked the place for its history and beauty, but if you are planning on working out during your stay, beware.
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Date of stay: November 2020Trip type: Travelled solo
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We stayed at the hotel for 7 nights in a room which overlooks the famous Opera House it was large and comfortable, along with the bed. This hotel is a piece of history, do not come and stay here and expect the Marriott or Crown plaza, Very corporate, come and stay here and feel the warmth of the staff and the proudness of the people who work there . The staff are all lovely , particularly during our stay my Partner was taken unwell and had to be taken to the hospital, due to a back problem the staff acted efficiently and were excellent. On our return from hospital, everyday they were generally concerned for his recovery. We hope this unique hotel continues to thrive for many years to come . Go and stay and enjoy the grandeur of the past .
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from ContinentalSaigon, General Manager at Hotel Continental Saigon
Responded 31 Jan 2020
Dear Tim J, We hope your partner back recovered and he feels much better now. Thank you very much for your good feedback for our staff and hotel's history. We're happy to know you find our hotel an interesting and historic place to stay. We look forward to having more chances to welcoming you back. Cheers, Tran Van Tam General Manager
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The room was clean big & very comfortable. The breakfast changed their hot food daily and the egg station did a large variety of cooked eggs as requested. There was also a Bah Mih station. The service was fantastic and the people very friendly. People or bikers watching was fascinating especially at night. Close to everything. We walked to all of the attractions War museum, independence palace, shopping centres, city mall, post office, opera house (out front) everywhere. Hop on Hop off bus is out front.
The not so great:
On both evenings of the weekend their were weddings. BIG weddings. The hotel gave us free cocktail voucher (1 each) or a full day & night of noise. Bad drunk Karaoke is not worth 1 cocktail. We had to empty our suitcase & remove the laundry bag we were using for our dirty clothes before we could leave the hotel. I know we should not have removed, but just picked it up without thinking and placed in the suitcase. There was no option to pay for it, we had to give it back. In the foyer.
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Date of stay: February 2023
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Room Tip:Take the option for Breakfast, Garden room is less noisy from the road traffic noise
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This is a lovely old hotel. The rooms and exterior have been kept as closely as possible to the original 1880 (with obvious updates like air conditioning, elevators and probably newer plumbing). The rooms are charming and enormous. There is a very large bathtub (with shower), the staff is welcoming and always helpful. Beds are comfortable, rooms are spotless and the air conditioning works perfectly (a good thing on this trip as the weather was hot). On the second floor there is a garden, where one can sit, the first floor has a fitness center and spa. Breakfast is a large buffet in an outdoor courtyard that is covered when rain threatens. Outside of the entrance are tables with bar and food service, it is directly across from the Opera, a lovely building to gaze at. There is a more formal restaurant just inside with both French and Vietnamese cuisines, they also boast a good and varied wine list. Room service was prompt and delicious. If you are looking for a place with old world charm, this is it!
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Date of stay: September 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Within walking distance are the Binh Than market, Vin Com Center Mall, The opera house and much...
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Response from Continental Saigon Hotel, Chủ sở hữu at Hotel Continental Saigon
Responded 13 Oct 2024
Dear valued guest, Thank you for taking the time to share such a detailed and thoughtful review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed the "old-world charm" of Hotel Continental Saigon and appreciated the blend of history with modern comforts. It's wonderful to know that our spacious rooms, welcoming staff, and relaxing amenities like the garden, fitness center, and spa made your stay enjoyable, especially during the warm weather. We're also glad you had the chance to experience our breakfast buffet and restaurant, and that you found the room service prompt and satisfying. We hope to welcome you back soon for another charming stay in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City! Best regards, Tran Van Tam - General Manager
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While visiting HCMC I booked for one night with the splendour and architecture of the grand old Hotel Continental with the Opera house and little square next door. It probably goes down as one of those must stay places while in that city.
I had a large room with old wooden furniture but the two glass doors at the back of the room didn’t have a view outside, they just had a corridor with meeting rooms the other side. I booked a superior room and the reception said that it has no windows but I didn’t see that anywhere on the booking via a booking website but it did say the room is allocated on arrival so, that’s what I ended up with. I must mention that I didn't book the room directly with the hotel just a superior room via a booking site so that's what I had but it would have been nice to had a view out.
I arrived at the hotel early and used the bag store where a label is put on the bag and it is held in the foyer not a separate room or anything, but it seemed pretty safe there.
There is a good choice for breakfast which is served in a large dining area.
Apart from being an iconic hotel the other important thing is the location of the hotel, close to many of the sights and in the centre.
The grand old hotel was ok for the night but there are modern and cheaper hotels in HCMC.
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Date of stay: March 2023
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Excellent location near the center of the business district and a reasonable walk from major attractions. Classic historical elegant hotel, but well maintained. Some rooms face the street and others face the garden area, which actually is the breakfast area. They have events such as weddings in the garden area but the noise ends before bedtime.
The breakfast had a wide variety of tasty foods and a large staff to assist, clear tables, etc. Very enjoyable in the outdoor garden setting.
The halls are not air conditioned because they are open to the outside, so stepping from my room gave me a blast of hot air.
The spa had private rooms but a very limited offering: Standard massages for 60/90/120 minutes. Nothing else such as foot massages, facials, scrubs, etc.
I appreciated Binh Duong at the front desk who was cheerful, helpful, and speaks good English.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled solo
Room Tip:There is a mall directly behind the hotel. Lots of restaurants there in the basement.
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Normally we would not book a hotel that is not consistent in high rating reviews but we were keen to stay here because of its history. We should not have worried as we had a very pleasant 4 night stay. It still exudes its past colonial grace. We had a very spacious room and unlike some previous reviews had a very modern and well equipped bathroom. Although we had a window there was no view at all which turned out to be a blessing as there was also no noise from the streets. For the view you just have to sit on the terrace and watch the world go by while you sip a cocktail. The garden courtyard is a lovely setting for breakfast (although it was closed on 1 of our 4 mornings for an event) but the actual food is average. Some previous reviews have commented on service levels. While we found that staff weren’t as eager to go the extra mile as the other hotels we stayed in Vietnam, nevertheless they were very polite and helpful. The location of the hotel can’t be bettered and we spent each day walking everywhere. We also found the hotel to be excellent value for money and would happily recommend staying there.
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Date of stay: November 2024Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Wouldn’t advise paying the extra for a view of the opera as I imagine the traffic noise would be...
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The Good – The location is excellent – right beside the Opera House in the middle of things. The building has a degree of old world charm. The room we had was large with a view over to the Opera House. Breakfast was a decent mix of options.
The not so good – service is only so-so. Some of the staff are friendly, but many seem disinterested. The room is a bit tired and needs an update. While the room was air conditioned the unit struggled to keep the room cool. This is partly due to the poor fitting windows and door – which also allowed in a considerable amount of noise (and in the case of the windows actually rattled at times resonating with outside music). They could make the room considerably more comfortable, both as to temperature and noise by installing modern double glazed units. Even when we put in laundry first thing in the morning it arrived back late – 9.45pm on one night. Due to its location, it can also be incredibly noisy at night, with music from nearby venues and party buses continuing well into the night. Definitely NOT recommended if you like a quiet location to sleep in.
In summary the place has great bones and potential but needs some good leadership and some money spent on it to make the most of its location.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Hello - We're not smokers, but when we travelled, there did seem to be smokers at the hotel. We would figure that they must be accommodated somehow, but you would need to confirm with the hotel directly.
Dear Mr. A. Desaram. J. Griffin,
Thank you for sending us a questions related to what's happening during the Lunar New Year near by our hotel. Unfortunately, there is no show in the Opera House, but more exciting is the Flower Road in Nguyen Hue Street, 2 minutes walking from our hotel, and Book Road next door, you also can go to the Unification Palace, take a city tour or Mekong Delta Tour, all are very worth to see in 2 days stay in Ho Chi Minh City. Please don't miss any chances to visit our City on the Lunar New Year as it happens once a year only and it is the most important holiday of the Vietnamese. Other services such as restaurants are open through Lunar new year.
Please let us know if you'd like to have more information at continentalhotel@vnn.vn
Thank you and look forward to welcoming you to our hotel
Best regards,
Sales & Reservation Team
Hotel Continental Saigon
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PRICE RANGE
£70 - £94 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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continental hotel saigon
LOCATION
VietnamHo Chi Minh City
NUMBER OF ROOMS
83
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