Obi O.
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Upon arrival at the hotel in Saigon, where I had booked a three-night stay, I was informed that I had been upgraded to a riverside view room. Unfortunately, this was not the generous offer it was made out to be. The room faced the main road as well, and the absence of double-glazed windows meant the nearly incessant road traffic noise was quite audible.
The room itself was sufficient but on the small side (had an adjoining room door). The bathroom layout wasn't to my liking, as the shower compartment could not be fully closed, but this was a minor issue. Whether this applied to the length of time taken for the hot water to come through at both the shower and washbasin is perhaps a different matter - nearly 10 minutes plus every time. On the plus side, the shower had good water pressure, and shower gel was provided. A small fridge was available, but it was fully stocked with minibar items, leaving no space for my own beverages. However, the bed was very comfortable, and I slept soundly.
The breakfast was very good - a varied selection of Asian dishes along with continental/western dishes. A longer staying guest may find it repetitive, however.
The hotel's location was good, as some attractions and amenities, including a couple of 7-Elevens, are within easy walking distance or a short motorbike taxi ride away. The hotel staff were also very helpful. Based on my limited experience, I would stay here again (in a city view room) and would recommend this hotel.
Special shout out to Thanh Nguyen (concierge) for helping with tour bookings and taxis.