Ben Nghe Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Renovated
2003
Price
$$
Rated for
Heritage Classic SocialOutside the door
Colonial riverfront throwback
Stained-glass windows and neoclassical arches open onto sweeping riverfront views, where cargo boats and ferries drift along the Saigon River.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
A 1925 French colonial riverfront landmark built with Indochine arches and stained-glass details.
Notable
A century-old Saigon address serving afternoon tea beside live piano in Catinat Lounge.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along bustling Đồng Khởi, the hotel opens toward the riverfront promenade, with Nguyễn Huệ walking street just around the corner.
The rooms
High ceilings and polished hardwood floors lead out to private French-door balconies overlooking the river or inner courtyard.
The courtyard pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The pool sits in a terracotta-tiled inner courtyard surrounded by tropical palms and open colonial balconies.
The spa and gym
Le Grand Spa includes private rooms for traditional Vietnamese bodywork and a wooden sauna. The gym has cardio equipment.
M Bar
High-top tables on the eighth-floor rooftop look across the river, and nightly acoustic bands play on the open terrace.
At the table
Breeze Sky Bar serves breakfast on a fifth-floor riverfront terrace, and Catinat Lounge hosts afternoon tea with live piano.
How it began
Prominent merchant Hui Bon Hoa built this French colonial landmark in 1925 at the riverfront foot of historic Rue Catinat.
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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.