"Ho Chi Minh City’s the envy of south Vietnam, artfully straddling the line between its rich, multifaceted history and contemporary cosmopolitanism. Triangulate from the Notre Dame cathedral, the Independence palace, and the opera house and you can’t miss InterContinental Saigon. Its public spaces skew grand, though not overly ornate — credit the team for knowing when it’s enough — nodding to French colonial history without drowning in it. Rooms preserve this balance with rich earth tones and warm wood accents where they count. Rest and recharge, but don’t skimp on streetlife; this place is best perused on foot (or moped), nosing out incredible street eats as you go." - Tablet Hotels