Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Tips by Audia

Staying in Windsor Plaza Hotel Saigon was a quick decision after browsing through the internet online deal the whole night. But then it was the one who made my day in HCMC. I booked through the online hotel deal for an Executive Floor room, for about US$110 per room per night. The price was included round trip airport transfer, free 2 pieces laundry per day, free access to executive/business lounge, check in/out and breakfast in the lounge, and complimentary snacks and cocktail during happy hours.

During the arrival, the front office/receptionist wasn't really friendly and accomodating as I probably look too touristy or unbonafide comparing to those well suited business guests. But soon after she saw my reservation paper, everything was well taken care of. On the check out day, my airport transfer arrived late and every time I asked the staffs about it they just didn't believe that I stayed in the executive floor so they had to call the staff in the lounge to make sure that I really had stayed there. The way they talked and behaved, somehow, - a bit rude and unprofessional. Or maybe it is just their limitation of English. I have no idea...

But everything's ok finally, and I made it to the airport just in time.

Unique Qualities: The hotel itself is located in the District 5 which is about 10 minutes driving to the centre/Dong Khoi st./District 1. But the free shuttle bus with fixed schedule makes it a no problem at all. The adjacent shopping centre, An Duong Plaza has even cheaper souvenirs comparing to Ben Thanh market. For a relaxing afternoon, Highlands Coffee cafe is just next to it. A small supermarket (Coop Mart) in An Duong Plaza can cater the needs of bottled water and midnight craving.

The facilities of the hotel are actually just the basic. Small swimming pool in the top floor, cafe and restaurant (alfresco style available), clean bedroom and bathroom, various choices of buffet breakfast and free shuttle bus to the centre.

Overall, I like staying there for its various spread of breakfast items, free shuttle bus, and quieter area (comparing to D1) of District 5.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: +84-8-8336688
Address: 18 An Duong Vuong Street, Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam
Directions: District 5
Website: http://www.windsorplazahotel.com/

I will probably try this hotel next time I travel to HCMC. The location of this hotel is incomparable as everything's on the doorstep. I had a chance to look at its lobby and it was nice. I thought this one is not only popular for the tourists but also for the locals as well. I had a Vietnamese friend who held her wedding party in this hotel. The architecture of this hotel is influenced by the French style (and also some other buildings in HCMC).

This one is a must try...

Unique Qualities: Will write more after staying there.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Phone: +84-8-8292185
Address: 141 NGUYEN HUE STREET, Ho Chi Minh City, VietNam
Directions: District 1, opposite Tax Shopping Centre
Website: http://www.rexhotelvietnam.com/