Ben Nghe Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opened
2015
Price
$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness SocialOutside the door
The house
MarriottRiverfront glass showpiece
Floor-to-ceiling glass looks over the Saigon River and Ba Son Bridge, with lively cocktail sets drawing an energetic crowd downstairs.
What it’s good at
Listed
Club-level lounge access on the twenty-second floor pairs with Malin and Goetz bath amenities and river views.
Listed
A ninth-floor saltwater infinity pool and Explore Spa feature dry saunas and herbal steam rooms.
Listed
Ground-floor lounge BARSON serves signature cocktails alongside evening DJ sets and views across the Saigon River.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Set along the Ben Nghe waterfront, the hotel sits steps from Little Japan's izakayas and an easy stroll from the Opera House.
The rooms
Curved glass walls frame Saigon River bends, while marble bathrooms offer separate deep soaking tubs and rainfall showers.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The semi-covered saltwater infinity pool opens onto a wooden deck overlooking the river and Ba Son Bridge.
The spa
Six private treatment suites on the ninth floor host body rituals using Vietnamese botanicals and marine extracts.
The gym
Cardio machines and weight stations line the ninth floor, looking directly out over the Saigon River.
Restaurant
AKUNA
Chef Sam Aisbett crafts Michelin-starred tasting menus blending Australian culinary techniques with local ingredients beneath a crystal chandelier.
At the table
BARSON pours a cocktail menu inspired by Saigon's twelve districts, and the twenty-second floor lounge hosts afternoon tea.
How it began
Opened in 2015 as the brand's Vietnam debut, the twenty-two-story curved glass tower anchors District 1's historic waterfront promenade.
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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.