Caravelle Hotel*****
Our brief comments:
The historic Caravelle, overlooking Saigon's Opera House and a few blocks from the river, is located at the top of the famous Rue Catinat, which is now Dong Khoi Street – the business, shopping and entertainment heart of the city. The original hotel, built in 1956 at a time when architecture was at its nadir after WWII, was an unimpressive 10-storey rectangular block with one rounded corner.
Despite its prosaic appearance, it became the choice of dignitaries and politicians, as well as many foreign correspondents who made it their meeting place during the American War. In 1998, a new, and much better designed, 24-storey wing was erected alongside the original building, which was extensively renovated and upgraded.
Rooms are furnished with modern decor and Brazilian teak furniture, and have marble-floored bathrooms. Suites have full-length floor to ceiling windows, a stand-alone writing desk incorporating power points and internet access, an open living room and mini-kitchen, with a choice of one or two bedrooms.
The ground floor Restaurant Nineteen serves an all day international buffet and offers an à la carte menu with a selection of both Western and Asian dishes. Reflections Restaurant specialises in brasserie cuisine with classic Western specialities infused with touches of Asian flavours. A selection of fine wines, beers and drinks are also available.
The lobby and pool bars serve snacks. The highly acclaimed Saigon Saigon Bar on the top floor of the old wing has panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City's bustling centre and offers a light menu, an impressive drinks list, and live music.
Feedback from our clients is nearly always favourable - they comment on the high quality of service and attention to detail.
(Last inspected in November, 2012 - comments welcomed if you've visited more recently!)
Room facilities :
Room Categories |
Deluxe |
Premium Deluxe |
Signature Deluxe |
Signature Premium Deluxe |
Suite |
Number of rooms |
207 |
22 |
66 |
9 |
31 |
Room position(floors) |
12th-24th |
12th-24th |
5th-9th |
5th-9th |
8th-9th |
Room size (m2) |
38.5 |
43.5 |
38.5 |
43.5 |
67 to 180 |
Bed arrangement |
118 king/89 twin |
King |
61 king/5 twin |
King/win |
King |
View |
city/river |
city/river |
city/river |
city/river |
city/river |
Window |
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Extra bed |
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Baby cot |
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Air-conditioner |
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Satellite television |
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Personal safety box |
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Wifi (free) |
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Cable Internet connection |
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Laptop/Internet TV |
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Bathtub/shower |
Bathtub |
Bathtub |
Bathtub |
Bathtub |
Bathtub and shower |
Floor |
Carpet |
Carpet |
Carpet |
Carpet |
Carpet |
Additional benefits for Signature rooms:
- Express check-in and check-out at the Signature Lounge
- Daily fresh fruit basket and English newspaper
- Breakfast, tea, coffee, evening cocktails & canapes at the Signature Lounge
- In-room CD and DVD player
- Fax machine in suites
- Use of private conference room (capacity up to ten persons) for one hour per day
- International newspapers and magazines at the Signature Lounge
- Use of private room (capacity for six persons) for one hour per day
- International newspapers and magazines at the Signature Lounge
Hotel facilities:
Outdoor pool |
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Non-smoking floor(s) |
6 |
Pool bar |
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Non-smoking rooms only |
n/a |
Fitness/health centre |
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Vietnamese/Asian restaurant |
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Sauna |
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International restaurant |
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Massage |
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Patisserie/coffee shop/cafe |
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Jacuzzi |
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Business centre |
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Additional hotel facilities:
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