Ho Chi Minh City, VietnamDistrict 3
Bach Suites Saigon, A member of Design Hotels, part of Marriott Bonvoy
Monochrome French-colonial townhouse
District 3 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opened
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Social LocalOutside the door
The house
MarriottMonochrome French-colonial townhouse
Conceived as an intimate modernist residence, the hotel marries tailored French-colonial lines with the quiet scale of a private home.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rounded white corners and black steel frames reinterpret Indochinese colonial architecture.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
White marble, herringbone parquet floors, dark paneled headboards, and duck-egg cabinetry give the rooms a considered restraint that stops well short of pastiche.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Turtle Lake sits just outside, drawing evening street food crowds around its fountain, and Notre-Dame Cathedral is a short walk away.
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The rooms
Units include kitchenettes, tailored living areas, and city-facing balconies overlooking the surrounding canopy.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The rooftop saltwater pool sits on timber decking, looking out across Turtle Lake toward the city skyline.
The gym
Cardio and strength machines sit under a slatted ceiling, beside floor-to-ceiling windows facing an outdoor terrace.
At the table
Breakfast spreads across a white marble counter in the dining room, where tall windows look onto courtyard greenery.
How it began
French aristocrat Monsieur Garnier built a mansion here in 1902, drawing Saigon society for lavish dinner parties.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.