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The Caravelle Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City

19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (show on map)

Expert reviews

Frommers review:

“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.

Lonely Planet review:

“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.”

Fodors review:

“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.”

Guest rating

This an aggregated customer review rating of The Caravelle Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City. We have taken customer review ratings from hotel booking sites, search engines, the official hotel website and other travel platforms. This is the average of all those ratings. We only list places that have a customer review rating of at least 4.0 out of 5.0

4.4 out of 5.0

Ranked 6th in Ho Chi Minh City

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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

5.0
Jascelena

4 February 2025

Great location to explore the highlights of HCM on foot.

Excellent location, very clean and comfortable rooms. Friendly and helpful staff. Good amenities provided.

Because we were there for Lunar New Year and the Opera House was used as a public stage backdrop, it was quite noisy during the day and earlier parts of the evening.

4.5
Hsingjung

3 February 2025

Fabulous

location and service

None

4.5
Ann

2 February 2025

We throughly enjoyed our stay over Tet. Highly recommend the signature lounge.

Staff were helpful and pleasant. Food was delicious, amazing selection at breakfast and during the 2hr between 5:30-7:30.

4.0
Julian

1 February 2025

One night only but a fantastic room (although not the cheapest)

Great room

5.0
Jane

31 January 2025

as requested was given high-rise room with fabulous views of the opera house. room is luxurious facilities fabulous St

A fantastic modern hotel in a great location staff were without exceptionhelpful and charming. . delicious breakfast great choice of venues for dining

I loved it all nothing negative to say

5.0
Tally

31 January 2025

Hope to return

Luxury elegance in the best location

5.0
Arlene

31 January 2025

Excellent

The service is exceptional. The executive lounge is one of the best! It’s an unforgettable experience.

5.0
David

31 January 2025

Best hotel I've ever stayed in

Water cooler outside the room Always a lift ready Beautiful pool Rooftop bar Amazing breakfast

Nothing

5.0
Antony

28 January 2025

Staff were very good

Great hotel and staff

Nothing

4.5
Josephine

23 January 2025

So affordable

The luxury and the location was perfect

4.0
Rubi

22 January 2025

Very good

Location was perfect, right on the walking street by the Opera House. Staff were very helpful, great breakfast.Good rooftop bar with views of the city

Room was a little noisy while they had street concert going down the road.

5.0
Jessica

22 January 2025

Exceptional

Staff were super friendly, room was superb. Rooms were nice and clean

5.0
Isla

21 January 2025

Overall lovely hotel

Staff and facilities were excellent. Perfect location

Nothing to not like

5.0
Alexander

21 January 2025

Exceptional

very friendly reception staff. helped us all to stay on the same floor (4 rooms), it was important for us, because we had children with us - two rooms were ready for check-in immediately, the rest were prepared within half an hour. also there was a technical error in our booking about the number of people, the receptionist solved everything. thank you very much! Very comfortable soft bed. Breakfast is modest, but good

5.0
Connie

19 January 2025

Exceptional

I didn’t bring the right credit card and they have to recharge using my another credit card and will refund the amount charge on my booking.com ending with 1124 credit card. Hope to receive the refund soon.

4.0
Matthew

17 January 2025

Great location

Location

They wanted to spray the room for bugs, didn’t see any bugs, strange request

5.0
Steven

15 January 2025

Great place, great staff, great service. One of the best hotels I have been too- and I travel a lot.

Clean, well maintained, nice style

Nothing

5.0
Khalid

14 January 2025

Wonderful

The location is very good The staff are very helpful

Nothing

5.0
Sian

13 January 2025

Really comfy beds and sheets so lovely and soft

Roof top bar was fabulous

5.0
Shawn

13 January 2025

Exceptional

All Staff members crew were very attentive and helpful

5.0
Paul

12 January 2025

Exceptional

Great location and very nice rooms. Got room service several times was really nice. Comfy beds and nice bathroom. Rooftop Bar was really cool, the Cuban band was very good. Just a great hotel all round. All staff were exceptional 👏

5.0
Laura

11 January 2025

Exceptional

The room was clean, quiet and beautiful. The bed was the most comfortable bed ever. And the bathroom lotion was super

There is nothing to dislike

5.0
Natashia

11 January 2025

Beautiful hotel with the most fabulously comfortable bed have ever slept in!

Superb location, very quiet at night, bed was the most comfortable bed we have ever slept in. Pool area was relaxing and a welcomed escape from the busy streets.

Ho Chi Minh City is very busy, noisy city, so during the day and into the evening we could hear the noise in the room, especially the bass of any music and we were in floor 19. This did stop later at night though.

5.0
Elizabeth

8 January 2025

Relaxing

Calm, cool, clean , great breakfast , relaxing

All good

4.5
Maria

7 January 2025

Perfect Stay in the Heart of Ho Chi Minh City

Everything was excellent. The staff were very professional and polite. Pleasant breakfast and aperitif.

5.0
Shalini

7 January 2025

Will be staying there next time I go.

Location is in a great place, close to everything, hotel staff members were so nice and accommodating, they will be missed. Breakfast was excellent. All staff members from lobby, breakfast, reception, and cleaning were absolutely beautiful people.

I cannot fault anything about this hotel or the staff. We had such a great welcome and out stay was excellent. I would like to thank all staff from the bottom of my heart.

5.0
Michelle

6 January 2025

Exceptional

Quality of hotel and customer service. Loved the kara spa services

Not really anything we didn't like

4.5
Erica

5 January 2025

Fabulous

Fantastic location, great pool, delicious breakfast.

4.5
David

5 January 2025

Amazing place to stay!

Everything

N/a

5.0
Janet

4 January 2025

Exceptional

Location, gym, pool and room were all fantastic. We really enjoyed our stay.

4.5
Konstantinos

4 January 2025

Comfortable

Excellent location,comfortable room and very good staff.

Breakfast’s duration is not for travelers but for businessmen,it should be till 12.00h

4.5
Helen

3 January 2025

Great stay at the caravellle.

Lovely room at the end of the corridor so views of the river and the square, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was amazing!! Location perfect! Room was comfortable.

Our room was clean but some of the furniture in the room was stained and dirty. The chair and foot stool are covered in a silk material which obviously gets dirty over time. Maybe something that could be easily cleaned would be better in the rooms. Apart from that the room was clean.

4.0
Thanh

30 December 2024

A pleasant stay,very convenient location

Good location and great staff

None

5.0
Mirko

29 December 2024

Exceptional

the rooftop bar could be better

5.0
Sukrant

26 December 2024

Excellent choice and location

As always, excellent stay in Caravelle. Great room, very comfy bed, beautiful views of opera house. Really good gym and other facilities.

Unwelcoming staff at check in who would just want to quickly finish the work as if I am at a bank withdrawing cash at tellers

4.5
Robert

26 December 2024

Young Family City Break in Saigon

Superb location and fabulous rooms, with excellent service. Nice rooftop bar overlooking the opera with live music. Food is pretty good, especially the free canapés in the business lounge, which we had in the Opera Cafe due to being with a baby. Which actually is far better than the lounge, which is seriously boring.

No baby plates / bowls / cutlery in any of the restaurants, which is pretty surprising for the times.

4.0
Komal

24 December 2024

Very good

The location was central and the room size is really good

5.0
Samuel

23 December 2024

A true 5 star hotel with excellent value for money.

The location was great and the service was brilliant. Breakfast was very good. Hotel room was lovely with finish to a very high standard. Breakfast was good. A true 5 star hotel with excellent value for money. I will come again.

Due to location being right in the centre of the city it has the downside of being noisy especially as there were rehearsals and concerts for the 80 years of independence which meant noise from 6am to 12am.

5.0
Ivan

17 December 2024

Wonderful stay in the centre of HCMC

Its a great hotel, wonderful staff and on top its in the heard of HCMC. Historical place, its just a gread experience

Nothing

5.0
Rana

12 December 2024

excEllent ! Superb ! I love Vietnam more now ! Looking forward to stay again in my next visit

The girl incharge at the lounge was superb ! She made sure that we were having a good time at the lounge!

Everything was over perfect

5.0
Julie

12 December 2024

Immaculate accommodation… Say no more

Amazing five star hotel with a beautiful bed and friendly, helpful staff. Swimming pool area was great with a lot of places to relax. I had a massage and it was delightful. Top notch all round.

Pretty difficult to fault although what I would’ve loved was more selection of teabags in the room as well as some milk – either fresh or UHT readily available in the fridge.

5.0
Balakrishnan

11 December 2024

Exceptional stay at Saigon

Excellent location, very clean and comfortable well appointed rooms , great service, good F&B options

5.0
Robyn

9 December 2024

Exceptional

Location fantastic, breakfast very expensive

4.5
Yona

9 December 2024

Nice hotel, excellent location

excellent location, friendly staff, clean room.

5.0
Andrew

9 December 2024

Exceptional

The staff were friendly and helpful, the room comfortable and quiet and the location is amazing, you can walk everywhere

The breakfast area gets over crowded and a bit chaotic

5.0
Gwendoline

7 December 2024

Brilliant

Central location and the staff were a dream! So efficient especially on the 9th Floor executive Club lounge!

5.0
Sara

5 December 2024

10/10

Everything was exceptional: the facilities, the bed, the sound isolation, the staff

The signature lounge has business casual dress code. It makes sense for the evening but I think they could relax that requirement for breakfast and during the day

5.0
Elia

4 December 2024

Beautiful Caravelle Saigon

Beautiful room, great location and good music on the 9th floor. It is definitely 5 star!

Food and drink prices are too high !

5.0
Arzoo

29 November 2024

Exceptional

Location is perfect.. rooms were clean and amazing .perfect for family . Reception is not as grand as I thought but still a good between 4 star concierge by looks .

5.0
Azman

28 November 2024

Exceptional

The seafood dinner was fabulous and valued for money.

There are lots of seafood served which by far I could not find in another hotel.

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
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