Hotel Majestic Saigon

Hotel Majestic is ICONIC. The staff knows the history is honored and upholds it. This place is truly MAJESTIC! The staff is amazing, Mr Tho, the Manager is friendly and approachable, keeps everything running smoothly. The doormen are a huge asset, Mr Anh, Mr Hung and the others, know exactly where to go to get anything you need and or direct you where to find things in Saigon, very prompt and courteous. They’re fluent in several languages, there are several places to eat within, rooftop dining area views are the best you can find, and the pool area is just gorgeous. Everything is extremely clean and ornate, back to the period that the structure was built well over 100 years ago, it’s like walking back in time. Again, I can’t say enough about the staff, they really look after you, this place is truly a gem, and the people here are truly representative of the people of Vietnam.

Loved the Majestic hotel in Saigon. Beautiful old building. Rooms are very comfortable with all amenities. Just be aware though that in our rooms shower was over the bath. This would be difficult for some people. Staff are lovely & very friendly & helpful. Roof top bar has excellent views, great cocktails & food. Would definitely stay again.

This hotel is for nostalgics and has clearly seen better days. However, it is remarkable how they manage to turn such old furniture into functional everyday items—very eco-friendly. The floors are covered with carpets, which are accordingly stained and musty. There is a strong perfume scent in the air, seemingly trying to mask an underlying musty odor. In the lobby, there is also a noticeable sewage smell. We checked in with two children, who unfortunately fell ill. A late checkout was supposedly not possible because all rooms were allegedly fully booked. However, rooms were still available for booking online, and the hotel does not even have its own internal website. When we confronted the staff about this, they were unwilling to cooperate, which meant we had no room until the evening with two sick children. On the positive side, the staff speaks good English, and we enjoyed the pizzas. Still, this is by no means a 5-star hotel!

Staying at the Majestic Hotel Saigon has been a wonderful journey down memory lane for me. I first visited this iconic hotel in the early 1990s, when Westerners were still a rare sight in Vietnam, and it left a lasting impression on me. Returning this time, I’m thrilled to say the experience was just as exceptional. Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed and given a lovely room in the newer part of the hotel. Unfortunately, there was some noise from a pump or machine that disturbed our sleep. However, the next morning, the staff couldn’t have been more apologetic. They took great care to move us to a fantastic room in the historic old wing—exactly where I had stayed decades ago. To make up for the inconvenience, they even gave us a complimentary drink voucher, a small but thoughtful gesture that truly reflects their dedication to hospitality. The Majestic Hotel exudes old-world charm, with its elegant colonial architecture and timeless ambiance. It’s one of the oldest hotels in Saigon and perfectly located by the Saigon River, offering beautiful views and easy access to many attractions. The breakfast buffet was outstanding, with a wide variety of delicious options to suit every palate. The gracious service, attention to detail, and ability to resolve issues quickly and professionally reaffirmed my admiration for this hotel. It’s rare to find such a perfect blend of history, charm, and hospitality. I am now a complete fan and will highly recommend the Majestic Hotel Saigon to anyone visiting Ho Chi Minh City.

You can feel and see the history of this hotel when you enter … lovely, responsive staff, nice rooms with glorious air conditioning… all good! The 5th floor for breakfast and cocktails had a lovely view of the river. Great location.

This is probably the best hotel I've ever been to. I liked everything. The hotel staff is friendly and helpful. Always smiling. The building is impressive both inside and out. The rooms are clean and spacious. The breakfast met my expectations. It was very tasty. Wide selection. Sandwiches, omelette and fried eggs prepared separately. Affordable for a 5-star hotel. I highly recommend it.

I really wanted to like the Majestic more because of fond memories from a much earlier stay. It’s still a great location and that view over the river is amazing. But the decor is feeling a tad dated and we had a very average experience at the roof bar on our first night - pretty much only western food on the menu, some very bad wines on the wine list, all of them horribly over-priced, and a terrible covers band playing so loud we couldn’t talk. You’d have to be a lover of large, Amercianised faux-colonial hotels to love this place, despite its heritage and location.

Sad to leave tomorrow. This was one of the best hotel stay in a long time. Heart of the city District 1, and with a good view of the river. Rooms are spacious and clean. Staff is very friendly and courteous. A special shout out to Mr. Liem in housekeeping. He made sure our rooms were made up on time and looked after our laundry. Excellent hotel and experience.