Ho Chi Minh City Hotel Tips by ice0degree

I was trying to look for a hotel that i can use my American Express points for and BINGO, I found the one and only hotel listed under Saigon, Renaissance Hotel.

My first impressions of the hotel lobby was pretty pleasant; especially when they had those little bowls of vietnamese candies and sweets placed at the reception area where you register for your check-in (you might want to know that you can buy those candies at the Tax departmental store...and they are really cheap..less than US$1). Hotel staff are friendly and can speak English relatively well (at least i didnt have a problem understanding them).

I had the chance to stay in 2 different types of rooms: the normal room with the city view (or rather, view of the opposite building). The room was simple and clean; in another word, no great shakes. Two days later when i came back from my Hoi An trip, they gave me a corner room with a river view, i was impressed! not only was this room bigger and brighter (nicer view notwithstanding), their toilet is also more luxurious (with the standing shower as well as bath tub). I dont know abt you, but i'm definitely into TOILETS! haha. plus they have full range of toiletries ie shampoo to detergent and toothbrushes. so you really dont have to bring anything except for conditioner (esp for the ladies). This second room definitely change my impression of the Renaissance Hotel. So if you are thinking of checking into this hotel, ask for the corner room with the river view.

in general, quite a well-appointed hotel located in the heart of the shopping belt, Dong Khoi Street. i ended up shopping along Dong Khoi Street almost everyday, so much so that even the touts recognize my face!

Unique Qualities: On a scale of 1(totally unsatisfied) to 5 (a great experience), this is how i would rate the following:

Location : 4
Price : 3
Hotel staff : 3
Concierge service : 4 (you can book your domestic airtickets thru the hotel at competitive rates)
Toilet amenities : 4
Bed & Pillows : 3
View : 3 (Riverside) ; 1 (City View)
Room Size & Decor : 4 (Riverside); 2.5 (City)

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