Shipyard-inspired urban bolthole
A bicycle-mounted luggage installation and alleyway noticeboards set an energetic tone grounded in Saigon street culture.
“Drawing inspiration from the Ba Son shipyard, one of Ho Chi Minh City’s historic symbols, the hotel blends contemporary architecture with subtle heritage details.”
What it’s good at
Listed
Workstations modeled after vintage barber chairs, beside murals of tangled overhead power lines.
Listed
The Shipyard serves cocktails and regional plates across a multi-level mezzanine dining room.
Listed
Miniature mailbox room signs and dock pulley fixtures reflect historic Ba Son traditions.
What they say
Michelin Selected
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Also in Tatler.
The guestrooms draw from traditional Saigonese homes via hand-drawn murals of street scenes that climb the walls and fabrics that feel residential rather than hotel-standard.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set on Lý Tự Trọng Street, the hotel sits within walking distance of the Saigon Opera House and riverside Ba Son.
The rooms
Hand-drawn murals of neighborhood street scenes and tangled overhead power lines climb the walls alongside floor-to-ceiling windows.
The rooftop pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Submerged loungers line the open-air pool deck, looking straight out across the District 1 skyline.
Restaurant
The Shipyard
Saltwater lamps and dock pulleys hang above the dining room, where bartenders shake cocktails against a metallic mesh backdrop.
At the table
Floor-to-ceiling windows line the daylit dining spaces, where staff in maritime uniforms serve regional Vietnamese dishes.
How it began
The 2025 opening marks the brand's debut in Vietnam, drawing design cues from the historic Ba Son naval shipyard.
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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.