Colonial riverside haven
Colonnaded verandahs and an antique cage elevator anchor this 1930 landmark, where guests escape the bustle of Đồng Khởi Street.
What it’s good at
Notable
French colonial 1930 architecture preserved with restored casement windows and wooden parquetry.
Listed
Live evening music and cocktails at the twentieth-floor rooftop lounge overlooking the river.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The Bạch Đằng riverfront park lies just across the street, with the pedestrianized bustle of Nguyễn Huệ one block away.
The rooms
Ancient Wing rooms feature parquetry floors and French casements, while the modern Luxury Wing adds marble bathrooms with deep tubs.
The courtyard pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers line the open-air pool, tucked inside a central courtyard framed by colonial balconies.
The spa and gym
Le Grand Spa includes massage treatment rooms and steam baths. Nearby, the gym overlooks the courtyard pool.
Bar
Rooftop Grand Lounge
This twentieth-floor terrace serves cocktails and afternoon tea overlooking the skyline and the Saigon River.
Saigon Palace Restaurant
The first-floor dining room lays out a daily breakfast buffet with noodle soup stations and tropical fruits.
How it began
Journalist Henry Chavigny de Lachevrotière opened a modest beverage shop here in 1928 before building the original hotel in 1930.
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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.