Tony V.
Google
I’ve stayed at Hotel des Arts Saigon, MGallery Collection twice in a row now (once each year for the past two years), and it’s become my go-to spot in Ho Chi Minh City whenever I’m in town.
The location in District 3 is unbeatable, walking distance to district 1 and everything, yet tucked away enough to feel peaceful. The art deco vibe, rooftop pool, and overall aesthetic are stunning. It really lives up to the MGallery boutique luxury promise.
What truly sets this hotel apart is the staff and hospitality, they are absolutely outstanding. From the front desk to housekeeping and the restaurant team, everyone is warm, attentive, and genuinely goes above and beyond. They remembered my preferences from my previous stay, and handled every request with a smile. The service here is easily 5-star level and makes you feel like royalty.
That said, I’ve noticed some negligent maintenance issues that prevent me from giving a full 5 stars. During both visits, at least one elevator was out of service, which was inconvenient in a 20+ floor building.
More noticeably, the mattresses are cheap box-spring types that are incredibly noisy, every movement causes loud creaks and squeaks, which disrupted my sleep significantly and was covered with a mattress topper. I also spotted areas where walls appeared half-repainted (patchy sections with mismatched colors or unfinished touch-ups), which gave parts of the hallways and rooms a slightly unkempt feel.
For a property of this caliber, I’d expect quieter, higher-quality bedding and more consistent upkeep throughout.
Please be aware that there is a 5% fee up charge and 8% VAT tax and they do take all major credit card carriers. The prices here are severely overvalued and overpriced at sometimes well over 10x the market price so their margins are astronomical. Imported goods may also not be the best quality compared to what you would get out of the country so be open minded. It may get loud at times because they do host events here and they do have a rooftop bar as well as loud street venues but they do give you ear plugs.
If you are here for business then please be aware that not all RJ45 ports work here so its a hit or miss. If they do work then the internet is functionally adequate but certainly not the fastest. They throttle the internet speeds here and I tested an average of 13 mbps.
Overall, I still highly recommend Hotel des Arts for its charm, location, and exceptional staff. I’ll likely return again, but I hope management addresses these maintenance details soon to make it truly flawless. Great stay otherwise!