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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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Recent guest reviews

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

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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

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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.

4.5
Th

24 November 2024

Fabulous

A fantastic hotel right in the middle of D1. Excellent services and luxurious ambience.

Bed a bit soft. Overall, it was still a good accommodation.

4.5
Charles

19 November 2024

Great hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Great location !

5.0
Nora

18 November 2024

Very convenient to all

Love this place!! This is Beverly Hills of Los Angeles.

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5.0
Michael

18 November 2024

Wonderful

GREAT

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4.5
Stuart

17 November 2024

Fabulous

Bedroom was well equipped, a good size and the bed was exceptionally comfortable. Pool area very well laid out and service was efficient and friendly

I was not keen on the layout of the restaurant outlets and the main dining room looked a little cramped at times

5.0
Tania

17 November 2024

Luxury accommodation

Perfect end to our trip. Central location and excellent customer service. Recommend if you are looking for a hotel with old world charm in the centre of HCM City.

4.0
Laurent

16 November 2024

Just perfect

Localisation and confort

La bar room top

5.0
Maya

13 November 2024

Relaxing, luxurious and comfortable.

It’s our second time in Ho Chi Minh, and the Caravelle has it all, and in spades. The staff at the check in desk with their warm smiles and professionalism that makes the most stressed travellers relax and enjoy the check in experience. The breakfast food quality and choices are certain to accommodate the fussiest of eaters . As for location ; you are at the Center of the city , you can’t get better than than . Make sure you enjoy cocktails at the rooftop bar , the band is amazing too.

I loved everything!!

4.0
Thiam

13 November 2024

Very good

Good location

4.5
Julie

12 November 2024

An oasis of elegant calm in the centre of crazy HCMC

Beautiful building with lots of history. Great pool, nice breakfast, kind and very helpful staff, very central

Instant coffee in room! 🤪

4.5
Richard

11 November 2024

Very good stay and I will gladly return

Location, amenities, great food, fantastic helpful staff.

Breakfast can be a very hectic and could be better organised. The bar has been removed form the rooftop bar (service is by table service only from a hatch) and the room really lacks atmosphere now. I enquired about this and was informed that a new bar is being installed during April 2025.

4.5
Maximilian

8 November 2024

Five star accommodation in the heart of Saigon

Great location, great staff and our room was fantastic. We also had lounge access which was a bonus

The pool was okay, but could be spruced up a bit.

5.0
Susan

6 November 2024

Everyone employed at the hotel was always right where and when you needed them. The concierge desk individuals were alw

The cleanliness and the location was perfect.

Could have used a more casual bar.

5.0
Juin

5 November 2024

Great stay and looking forward to return

Location is great, very central and easily walking to many tourist spot and business building. Staffs are friendly and helpful.

Nothing

4.0
Duncan

4 November 2024

Great established hotel in central location

Great hotel in fantastic location, nice pool and cafe with great cocktails and food, big bathroom in room with great bed and view of the opera house. Was able to get early check in for helpful front desk staff, and efficient check out too. Last stayed there almost 20years ago, and still best hotel in Saigon!

Pool bar could be open later but not a big issue

5.0
Timmy10shot

1 November 2024

Exceptional

Couldn't fault a stay at the Caravelle. The last word in old-school luxury in Saigon. Check-in was a breeze and was showed to the room before check-in time. Rooms were immaculately prepared and bed was comfortable. The view of the Saigon river from the room was a bonus. Staff were immensely courteous and Ms Thic at reception deserves a special mention. However, it's the heritage rooftop bar, Saigon Saigon, which is the highlight of the hotel.

Just a suggestion to not put the heat lamps at the buffet at such high temperatures. Makes the food too dry.

5.0
Xudong

29 October 2024

Perfect stay in HCM city center

The hotel interior looks newly renovated and the room is spacious with good view and central location. Swimming pool, hot jacuzzi and rooftop bar are well maintained and in good condition

Nothing I can think of

5.0
Chirag1410

28 October 2024

Exceptional

Location, Service, Staff, Cleanliness, Comfy.. Everything Excellent!

Nothing

5.0
Kerry

27 October 2024

Classic Saigon hotel

Excellent staff, facilities, history, beds, air conditioning.

N/A

5.0
Helen

27 October 2024

Exceptional

Everything

Nothing

4.5
Pradiep

26 October 2024

Perfect location , great view with excellent staff and hospitality!

Location, restaurant, staff, bar, ambiance!

All was good!

4.0
Thi

26 October 2024

Very good

Female personnel in check out area day 26/10 time 17:45 looks like she angry for hole world

4.5
Richard

24 October 2024

Lovely staff

Great location and friendly staff. Concierge was excellent

Not really geared for families. Pool was shady

4.0
Gustavo

21 October 2024

Three enjoyable days

Location

Everything and everyone good

4.0
Sarah

21 October 2024

Pool view room

Clean, quiet and comfortable rooms. Access to filtered water to allow for bottle refilling. Directly across the road from the Opera House as well as shopping malls. Easy walking distance to the river.

The toilet "room" was small and didn't really need to have its own door.

4.5
Mark

20 October 2024

Brilliantly located, incredibly comfortable and great staff.

Beautiful decor and amazing location. Loved the historic rooftop bar. The staff were awesome and so friendly.

Live music in the bar was unnecessary and spoiled the ambiance. Not enough vegetarian options in the restaurant.

5.0
Fouad

20 October 2024

Exceptional

Everything

5.0
Anna

19 October 2024

Great👍

Fantastic service in the hotel, excellent cuisine at the highest level, great location. I highly recommend it👍

5.0
Nhi

19 October 2024

Satisfied

Great location, the professionalism standards are high, staff is friendly & very catering to customer's needs.

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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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