Ben Nghe Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
The house
Caravelle HotelsWartime press citadel
Historic photographs line the corridors, while an energetic crowd gathers for evening cocktails overlooking the glowing Opera House.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Wartime home to international news bureaus, preserving historical archives and original 1959 architecture.
Remarkable
Hosting generations of celebratory dinners and drinks on Lam Son Square since 1959.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set directly on Lam Son Square, the hotel stands opposite the Saigon Opera House, steps from the shops on Dong Khoi.
The rooms
Rooms feature soothing cream palettes, imported marble bathrooms, and soundproofed windows framing views across the bustling city center.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The free-form pool sits on the podium deck, surrounded by tropical greenery, sunbeds, and a thatched bar.
The spa and gym
Kara Spa has traditional Vietnamese bodywork, saunas, and steam rooms next to a 24-hour fitness centre.
Restaurant
Café de l'Opera
The ground-floor lounge serves Vietnamese coffee and afternoon tea beside tall windows looking onto the illuminated Opera House.
At the table
Saigon Saigon Rooftop Bar retains its original checkered tile floors and serves evening cocktails across an open-air terrace.
How it began
Architect Nguyen Van Hoa designed the modernist landmark in 1959, which soon served as wartime headquarters for foreign news bureaus.
Good to know
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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.