Ho Chi Minh is a city that will always hold a special place on my travel list. It’s one of the first cities I visited outside of North America. While we loved our Airbnb, we’ll likely stay in a hotel during our next visit. In this best Ho Chi Minh City hotels, I’ll highlight hotels to consider booking on your next trip.
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Credit Cards to Use at these Best Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Hotels
Fees, fees, fees. You want to avoid unnecessary fees, like foreign transaction fees, whenever possible. Generally speaking, travel cards with annual fees do not have foreign transaction fees. This can save a ton of money on an international trip.
The AmEx Gold, Chase Sapphire Reserve, and Citi Premier are cards to bring on your trip to Vietnam. You earn 4x points on dining and US grocery stores with the AmEx Gold. Chase Sapphire Reserve cardmembers earn 3x points on dining and travel. You earn 3x points on airfare, hotels, gas stations, restaurants, and grocery stores with the Citi Premier starting August 23, 2020.
Best Ho Chi Minh City Hotels
Hyatt
Park Hyatt Saigon
The Park Hyatt Saigon offers guests Italian and French restaurants, a bar, tearoom, an outdoor pool, a gym, and a spa. Not bad for a category 4 hotel the requires 15,000 Hyatt points per night. Alternatively, you can book this hotel for $290 per night during peak travel dates.
IHG
InterContinental Saigon
The Intercontinental Saigon can be booked with 20,000 IHG points per night. During peak travel dates, this hotel costs $184 per night. As a hotel guest, you have access to an Italian restaurant, a gym, an outdoor pool, and a spa.
Marriott
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
You can redeem 20,000-30,000 Marriott points to book the category 4 Sheraton Saigon. If you want to book this hotel with cash, it averages $210 per night during peak travel dates. Hotel guest amenities include a cafe, an international and a Chinese restaurant, a rooftop night club, a spa, a gym, an outdoor pool, and a poolside bar.
Le Méridien Saigon
Amenities available to category 3 Le Méridien Saigon guests include 4 bars and restaurants, a gym, a spa, and an indoor pool with views of the river. You can book this hotel with 15,000-20,000 Marriott points or $193 per night during peak travel dates.
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
The Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon can be booked with 15,000-20,000 Marriott points per night. Another option is to pay $160 per night during peak travel dates. Guests who stay at this hotel have access to a Chinese restaurant, a seafood buffet, a cafe, 2 bars, a rooftop pool, a spa, and a gym.
Common Ho Chi Minh City Hotels Questions
What is the best area to stay in Ho Chi Minh?
District 1 is likely going to be the best play to stay in Ho Chi Minh as a visitor.
Is Ho Chi Minh City safe for tourists?
Absolutely! We walked around the city for a couple of days and never did we feel unsafe.
Is Ho Chi Minh City cheap?
You bet! When compared to metropolitan cities like New York, London, and Singapore, Ho Chi Minh City is affordable. The current exchange rate is $1 USD to 23,165 Vietnamese dong.
Is 3 days enough in Ho Chi Minh?
Yep! We did everything we wanted to do in a couple of days. However, Ho Chi Minh City is so incredible that you’ll likely want to spend more time.
Conclusion on the Best Ho Chi Minh Vietnam Hotels
What surprised me when reviewing these Ho Chi Minh Vietnam City hotels is that you have options across nearly all of the major points hotel brands. No matter which hotel points you have, you should be able to book a comfortable stay on your next trip to Ho Chi Minh City.
Which hotels make your Ho Chi Minh City hotels list? Do you have a favorite points hotel in Ho Chi Minh City? Please let me know in the comments or by sending me an email on my contact page.
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