Villa Sông Sài Gòn

At the end of January, my wife and I were in Ho Chi Minh City for a few days. We had been tipped off about Villa Song, a so-called boutique hotel. We usually stay in chain hotels, because I fool myself into thinking that my status with the chains will make us have a better experience. We have tried boutique hotels before and been very satisfied, so we should really do it more often. And that will be the case after this experience. We were very well received when we arrived at 10pm, everything was ready and no problems. That was to be the tone of the stay. The service was incomparable, no question too big, none too small. Our room met our expectations, and then some. Large, airy and with an open solution towards the Song River from our own balcony, it was absolutely clear that the evenings would be spent on the balcony. It should be mentioned that the balcony is exposed to the restaurant below and if you are sensitive to sound, it could be annoying, for us it was not a problem. Breakfast is served a'la carte and all meals can be served right on the riverbank. Great experience and delicious food. Never a problem with space. The common area matches the number of rooms just fine. The hotel has a saltwater pool, which we think is absolutely excellent, chlorine is not good for your skin. We had a few small misunderstandings based on language, it's not easy when both parties communicate in a foreign language. But everything was always resolved with a smile and a good laugh. The hotel is located a bit out of the center, which the hotel normally addresses with a boat that shuttles free of charge to/from the center. Unfortunately, this was not in operation during the time we were there. The hotel solved this by providing us with transportation to the nearest Waterbus stop. All in all, we had a fantastic few days and highly recommend the hotel.

I had a wonderful stay at Villa Song Saigon, and it was truly a memorable experience. The villa offers a peaceful and elegant atmosphere right by the Saigon River, making it a perfect retreat from the busy city life.||The service was exceptional. All of the staff were incredibly friendly, attentive, and highly professional. They always greeted us with warm smiles and were genuinely eager to help, which made us feel very welcomed throughout our stay.||The room was beautifully designed, clean, and comfortable, with great attention to detail. The overall ambiance of the property is charming and relaxing, and every moment spent there felt special.||I highly recommend Villa Song Saigon to anyone looking for a unique, tranquil, and high-quality hospitality experience in Ho Chi Minh City. I would definitely love to come back in the future.

Nice hotel with very friendly staff.Location is good and quiet, just a bit far away from the restaurants of district 2 zone (5 minutes with a grab) and gym which only open when we were leaving is small.But I would definitely recommend this hotel if you want to have a quiet and peacefull stay

The pool is absolutely beautiful and definitely the highlight of the place. The rooms were nice and clean, though the price feels a bit on the steep side for what’s offered. Unfortunately, the restaurant wasn’t quite the same as before the menu has changed and the quality felt a bit lower than what I’ve experienced here in the past. Overall, lovely mainly because of the pool, but there’s room for improvement, especially considering the price point.

I really loved this hotel. The location is beautiful - waterfront in district 4 . Wonderful sunrise over Mekong! The hotel offers a free powerboat taxi to and from district 1 from the hotel - this journey only takes 10 mins and it is so much nicer to stay in the more relaxed slightly bohemian neighbourhood here than in the very centre of town in my view. There are so many great places to eat and drink near the hotel . The staff were so helpful and allowed us a later check out which was very much appreciated as we had an early evening flight. The pool is great - large for a city pool with cabanas and loungers . I would very much recommend this very comfortable and charming hotel .

Great hotel in a great location, first night was more than we hoped for. The second much less so as they use the river front area for events and were hosting one that they failed to mention at check in. Check that they're only focussed on being a quiet santuary on the river for the time you plan to stay and you'll be fine. Otherwise..........draw your own conlusions. Ian

On arrival we were welcomed by staff and happily informed that our room had been upgraded. Whilst this may sound wonderful on inspection it revealed that the room we had originally booked and paid for 10 months before had been double booked. We had booked the signature suite with the largest balcony, and in interrupted views of the Saigon River. Although the room given had two small balcony’s, our view was predominantly of other diners eating, who could also see us making us feel like fish in a tank. The other main issue is at the time of our stay the Villa had major renovations going on. Angle grinders drills from 8/6. The one afternoon we couldn’t even sit on the balcony as there were four workmen sitting looking in from the roof to the side. |The restaurant really needs to up its game. Breakfast over our four days was dismal and the one evening we did eat in was far from amazing. Overall the location of the Villa is in a stunning setting, and we were probably unfortunate that we were there at a time of renovations, maybe next time they warn guests in advance. There are so many fantastic eateries in and around and a lot of competition. So be warned.

Don't be taken in by the gloss and hype. Yes its a lovely riverside spot in Ho Chi Minh City's District Two but Villa Song Saigon also doubles as an events space in the peak months. During my weekend booked in January there was 2 weddings on the Saturday and Sunday hosted here which meant constant chaos and the riverside restaurant had no access for dinner or sunset drinks. Even my riverside breakfast was surrounded by noisy pre-wedding preparation beside river, then later, invasion of photographers, wedding planners and guests and setting up stage. Villa Song Saigon is in a non-descript residential suburb with no good dining spots / nothing to do and the hotel's small size / riverside frontage means guests were banished to their rooms or the pool at back once wedding started 5pm to late. Sales team book events with guests in the hotel, you cannot do this, it ruins people's stays. There are plenty of other hotels with more room to enjoy the Saigon River; book them, don't risk having your stay ruined.