The Caravelle Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City
Expert reviews
“Despite fierce competition from international chains like Hyatt and Sheraton, which both have properties almost next door, the Caravelle remains the hotel of choice for discerning travelers in Ho Chi Minh City.”
Featured as Frommer’s Exceptional Choice in Ho Chi Minh City.
“One of the first luxury hotels to reopen its doors in postwar Saigon, the five-star Caravelle remains a classic operation. Rooms in the modern 24-floor block are quietly elegant; the priciest rooms and suites are in the historic ‘signature’ wing.”
“When Saigon was the capital of South Vietnam in the 1960s, the Caravelle was filled with embassy staff and journalists, many of whom would gather at the hotel’s famed Saigon Saigon Bar to share information and rumors. Today the Caravelle’s original 10-story building has been joined by a newer 24-story building.”
What guests liked
- Central location
- Comfortable beds
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
- Free Wifi
- Excellent breakfast
All you need to know
The Caravelle Hotel stands as a prestigious symbol in Ho Chi Minh City, perfectly positioned in the core of District 1. The hotel’s illustrious past and refined architecture have made it a significant presence in the city since its inception in 1959.
In the history of the Vietnam War, the Caravelle Hotel held significance as a favored meeting spot for journalists.
Nowadays, this establishment is among the top-tier luxury accommodations in Ho Chi Minh City, conveniently located near numerous businesses, retail outlets, entertainment venues, and attractions. The Caravelle boasts 333 tastefully furnished rooms and suites equipped with contemporary amenities and chic interior design.
Every accommodation offers WiFi, sitting spaces and workstations, facilities for brewing tea and coffee, and flatscreen televisions. Opt for a room upgrade to enjoy extra living space, access to a private lounge, kitchenettes, more bedrooms, whirlpool baths, and private balconies.
The historical appeal of the Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar has made it a favorite among both guests and visitors at this hotel. Despite the availability of 24/7 room service, you might find yourself drawn to the stunning restaurants this hotel offers.
Apart from the famous rooftop bar, you have five other dining choices which include the gourmet Reflections Restaurant, Buffet Nineteen (which is open for both lunch and dinner), Cafe de l’Opera (offering coffee with a view), Martini Bar (known for its cozy ambiance), and Tapas Kitchen (which serves bite-sized food).
Over time, the hotel has upheld its reputation for delivering opulent lodgings, top-tier amenities, and outstanding customer service. The Kara Spa & Fitness center on the premises offers guests access to a sauna, steam room, beauty salon, and a well-equipped gym with views over the outdoor pool.
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Location
Recent guest reviews
20 August 2024
Exceptional
Great view over the Opera House. Close proximity to Walking Street. Luxurious room and comfortable bed.
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20 August 2024
10/10 nothing to complain about great stay
Lots of amenities casino, restaurant, pool and spa and right in the heart of city lots of things to do
19 August 2024
Exceptional
Everything extremely superb hotel
Nothing like that any
19 August 2024
Very good hotel
Location is perfect
No need to upgrade from king room to premium room. For the exactly same room we paid extra.
13 August 2024
Premium location in the heart of HCMC
Our stay at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City was excellent. The location couldn’t be better, situated right in the center of the city’s major attractions, like the walking street, post office, shopping and restaurants, etc.
While our stay at the hotel was pleasant, the breakfast buffet was disappointing. The area was too small and overcrowded, making it difficult to navigate. The space felt cramped with the number of guests, and the staff seemed tense, likely due to the high volume of people. Additionally, the buffet lacked variety, especially for vegetarians. A larger space and more diverse options would greatly improve the experience.
12 August 2024
Exceptional
there are no balconies
11 August 2024
A great short break.
We are returning guests which shows that we love Caravelle Hotel. The location is great, within walking distance to shopping centres, markets & special land sights. Food is amazing too.
Our stay wasn’t long enough !
8 August 2024
Should have turn down service for guests.
Staff and bell boy are excellent. Breakfast is better than REX hotel.
Television always no signal. No shavers for men. Forgot to top up my shower gel until I need to call for housekeeping.
8 August 2024
Fabulous
Easy access
Food selection
6 August 2024
Fabulous
Already commented - this was just an additional night
Already commented - this was just an additional night
6 August 2024
Approved
Very central hotel facing the Opera theatre. Fancy with all expected facilities, including a casino (not necessary for me) Helpful and available staff, good rooms and nice ambience. Fine.
Rooms not perfectly soundproof, but ok.
5 August 2024
Excellent just one thing it would be nice if in advance the hotel could advise people they could be scanned by un offici
The location and friendliness of all the staff especially for boy lam and lovely girl on cafe on ground floor and the staff on rooftop
Quality location
2 August 2024
Perfect short break in HCM city
Great location, good breakfast spread, very helpful staff. Nice comfortable room with city view. Will hopefully return.
30 July 2024
Exceptional
clean, bright modern, quiet and a great shower!
damp smell in the lobby, common smell across HCMC this time of year.
30 July 2024
An excellent base to explore District 1. Recommend for couples.
Excellent location, can walk to everything in District 1. Having access to free drinking water was much appreciated. The bed was very comfortable. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Rooms were soundproofed so it was very quiet.
There’s a very strong sewerage smell throughout the property. This felt out of place in an otherwise luxurious setting. We had requested an early check well in advance but were told to come back at 2pm which was a shame when we arrived at 7am. We thought 12pm would have been reasonable. But we were given access to the showers and bathrooms on the pool level which was a nice touch.
29 July 2024
Short trip to Saigon
Caravelle never disappoints and had a great stay, again. Great lounge facilities with great breakfast, food, wine and cocktails. Good location and easy to go around from this location.
No Complains.
26 July 2024
Exceptional
Very good location for walking around Ho Chi Minh, breakfast buffet is very good
Well it is Vietnam but smoking in the casino is a turn off
23 July 2024
Excellent Stay at Caravelle Saigon
I recently stayed at Caravelle Saigon and had an outstanding experience. The hotel offers exceptional service, with staff who are always courteous and attentive. The location is perfect, right in the heart of Saigon, providing easy access to many attractions and amenities. The rooms are spacious, elegantly furnished, and impeccably clean, ensuring a comfortable and relaxing stay. The facilities, including the pool and fitness center, are top-notch and well-maintained. The breakfast buffet was a highlight, offering a wide variety of delicious options to suit all tastes. What I liked: Courteous and attentive staff. Perfect central location. Spacious, elegantly furnished, and clean rooms. Excellent facilities, including a pool and fitness center. Delicious and varied breakfast buffet. I highly recommend Caravelle Saigon to anyone visiting the city and look forward to staying here again in the future.
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22 July 2024
Luxury and ease!
Everything! Location, ambience, friendliness and professionalism of the staff. I couldn’t fault it.
I can’t think of anything particularly.
16 July 2024
Overall it was nice
Everything was nice
The girl who checked me in was a bit rude , rest everything was very nice . The guy who checked me out was very gentle .
15 July 2024
Exceptional
Clean & big room
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15 July 2024
Luxurious stay, but no shorts allowed in club rooms
Lovely and clean, nice room, club room was fab. Very nice staff
They stipulated dress standards for visits to club lounge. Husband did not have long pants so we had to go out and buy some. That was a pain as we were tired. I did dress for the lounge only to find other females very casual, so I didn’t quite get the point. Shorts can be very dressy with a nice shirt.
14 July 2024
Great pit stop in HCMC
Great location, well looked after by the staff, great views over the city from our very comfortable room on 22nd floor, overall a great pit stop.
Breakfast was a bit of a bunfight but it always is in a big hotel
10 July 2024
Exceptional
we got an upgraded room terrific ,thank you the seafood buffet (especially with the aged people discounts) was exceptional
Hotel facilities
Food & Drink
- - Restaurant
- - Bar
- - Breakfast in the room
- - Snack bar
- - Special diet menus (on request)
- - Kid meals (additional charge)
- - Kid-friendly buffet
- - Wine/champagne (additional charge)
- - Fruits
- - Coffee house on site
General
- - Room service
- - Non-smoking rooms
- - Facilities for disabled guests
- - Barber/beauty shop
- - Family rooms
- - Lift
- - Safety deposit box
- - Non-smoking throughout
- - Air conditioning
- - Designated smoking area
- - Shuttle service (additional charge)
- - Airport shuttle (additional charge)
Business facilities
- - Meeting/banquet facilities (additional charge)
- - Business centre (additional charge)
- - Fax/photocopying (additional charge)
Reception services
- - 24-hour front desk
- - Express check-in/check-out (additional charge)
- - Currency exchange
- - Tour desk
- - Luggage storage
- - ATM/cash machine on site
- - Concierge service
- - Private check-in/check-out
- - Invoice provided
Activities
- - Sauna (additional charge)
- - Fitness centre
- - Spa and wellness centre (additional charge)
- - Massage (additional charge)
- - Hot tub/Jacuzzi (additional charge)
- - Evening entertainment
- - Beauty Services
- - Facial treatments
- - Waxing services
- - Make up services
- - Hair treatments
- - Manicure
- - Pedicure
- - Hair cut
- - Hair colouring
- - Hair styling
- - Body treatments
- - Body scrub
- - Body wrap
- - Light therapy
- - Spa facilities
- - Steam room
- - Spa lounge/relaxation area
- - Foot bath
- - Spa/wellness packages
- - Foot massage
- - Full body massage
- - Fitness
- - Fitness classes
- - Personal trainer
- - Fitness/spa locker rooms
- - Temporary art galleries
- - Walking tours (additional charge)
- - Bike tours (additional charge)
- - Themed dinner nights (additional charge)
- - Happy hour (additional charge)
- - Tour or class about local culture (additional charge)
- - Live music/performance
Outdoors
- - Garden
- - Terrace
- - Outdoor pool
- - Sun terrace
- - Outdoor pool (all year)
Entertainment and family services
- - Babysitting/child services (additional charge)
Cleaning services
- - Laundry (additional charge)
- - Dry cleaning (additional charge)
- - Ironing service (additional charge)
- - Trouser press (additional charge)
- - Daily housekeeping
Pool and wellness
- - Pool bar
- - Shallow end
- - Swimming pool
- - Swimming Pool
Transport
- - Airport pick up (additional charge)
- - Airport drop off (additional charge)
Miscellaneous
- - 24-hour security
- - Key access
- - Key card access
- - Security alarm
- - Smoke alarms
- - CCTV in common areas
- - CCTV outside property
- - Fire extinguishers
- - Breakfast takeaway containers
- - Delivered food is securely covered
- - Access to health care professionals
- - Thermometers for guests provided by property
- - Face masks for guests available
27 August 2024
An amazing hotel with scrumptious food, comfortable room, and exceptional service.
Everything was amazing! The room was clean and spacious, the food was super delicious, especially the pastries and desserts, and the service was probably the best I’ve ever experienced at a 5 star hotel. Everyone was so kind and helpful. Overall the atmosphere, service and experience were excellent!
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