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Sheraton 88 Dong Khoi 08/3827 2828, www.sheraton.com/saigon. Monolith on Dong Khoi, ideally located for shopping and sights. Sumptuous rooms, but sky-high prices. US$151 and over
Sofitel Plaza 17 Le Duan 08/3824 1555, www.accorhotels.com/asia. One of the jewels in Ho Chi Minh City’s crown, firmly established as a favourite with business travellers. The hi-tech, open-plan lobby is a masterpiece and the rooftop pool is simply stunning. The rooms and facilities boast luxurious elegance with the most modern trimmings. US$151 and over
Spring 44–46 Le Thanh Ton 08/3829 7362, www.springhotelvietnam.com. An excellent mid-range hotel with top-quality services, conveniently located just north of the centre. All the rooms are carpeted with cable TV and bathtubs. US$31–75
Thang Long 48 Mac Thi Buoi 08/3822 2595, thanglonghotel@hcm.fpt.vn. With similar facilities as Dong Do and Kim Long, this offers a reasonably priced base in the centre. US$21–30
Ho Chi Minh City and around | Accommodation |
De Tham and around
All the following hotels and guesthouses are marked on the map "Accommodation: De Tham & Around", except Guest House California and Miss Loi on "Central Ho Chi Minh".
An An 40 Bui Vien 08/3837 8087, www.ananhotel.com. This welcoming mini-hotel has 22 bright and airy rooms, all with a/c, bathtubs and internet connections. There’s a second branch with slightly smaller and cheaper rooms at 216 De Tham. US$31–50
Anh Quang 217/12 De Tham 08/3836 9906. One of several private homes offering bargain lodgings down the Dickensian alleyway between 217 and 219 De Tham. US$10 and under
Bi Saigon 185/16 & 185/26 Pham Ngu Lao 08/3836 0678, www.bisaigon.com. Gloomy corridors, but clean and comfortable, if rather chintzy, rooms with hot water and cable TV, as well as four expensive suites with balconies. Both locations have more than adequate restaurants. US$21–50
Dai Duong 217 Pham Ngu Lao 08/3836 8231. Also known as Ocean Hotel, this mini-hotel has nineteen smallish rooms, all with hot water and a choice of a/c or fan, plus a lift to all six floors. A good-value budget option. US$11–20
Elios 231–235 Pham Ngu Lao 08/3838 5584, www.elioshotel.vn. This swish place, with ninety cosy, compact rooms, could be the shape of things to come for the budget district. Efficient, helpful staff, a rooftop restaurant and wi-fi in all rooms. US$51–150
Guest House California 171A Co Bac 08/3837 8885, guesthousecaliforniasaigon@yahoo.com. Away from the backpacker scene of De Tham, this friendly place has some good-sized rooms and some smaller ones, some with fan and others with a/c. US$11–20
Hanh Hoa Hotel 237 Pham Ngu Lao 08/3836 0245. This smart place has some spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs and bamboo furnishings at a very reasonable price. US$21–50
Hong Kong 22 Bui Vien 08/3836 4904, 08/3836 8757. Long-running and popular mini-hotel, offering a selection of clean, comfortable rooms with a/c; the friendly staff will also help with tour bookings. US$11–20
Lan Anh 252 De Tham 08/3836 5197, lan-anh-hotel@hcm.vnn.vn. In a prime location, this friendly, family-run mini-hotel in the heart of De Tham has 23 bright, clean rooms with a/c. Ask for a room at the back to escape the street noise. US$11–30
Le Le 171 Pham Ngu Lao 08/3836 8686, lelehotel@hcm.fpt.vn. Ageing but popular mini-hotel. Rooms all have hot water, cable TV and IDD, and breakfast is included. US$11–20
Madam Cuc 127 Cong Quynh 08/3836 8761, www.madamcuchotels.com. The genial Madam Cuc pays more attention to detail than most, resulting in a range of wholesome rooms, some sleeping up to four. Staff are informative and helpful and there’s free breakfast, fruit, tea and coffee. They will also collect from the airport. If this place is full, they have two more branches at 184 Cong Quynh and 64 Bui Vien. US$11–30
Miss Loi 178/20 Co Giang 08/3837 9589, missloi@hcm.fpt.vn. Located out of sight of the De Tham activity, this spotlessly clean and cosy guesthouse has a range of rooms in a quiet backstreet community. US$11–20
New World 76 Le Lai 08/3822 8888, www.newworldvietnam.com.