Ben Thanh Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Renovated
2019
Price
$$
Rated for
Classic Luxe SocialOutside the door
The house
New WorldDistrict 1 business flagship
Saigon's veteran diplomatic flagship balances large-scale corporate summits with an active, music-filled ground-floor lounge.
What it’s good at
Notable
Saigon's 1994 diplomatic address, long hosting the city's major commercial and state gatherings.
Listed
Residence Club floors grant private lounge check-in and evening cocktails above District 1.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Bến Thành Market sits a five-minute walk away, right across from the leafy paths of 23 September Park.
The rooms
Warm timber paneling lines the bedrooms, where floor-to-ceiling windows look across 23 September Park.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Sun loungers and shaded pergolas line the second-floor outdoor pool, set within a terrace of tropical greenery.
The spa
The gym
Cardio machines face large windows overlooking garden greenery, with strength equipment and saunas on hand.
Restaurant
Black Vinegar
Contemporary Cantonese recipes use aged black vinegar and fresh seafood, flanked by private dining rooms and a marble bar.
Restaurant
Parkview Café
Slatted wood buffets sit beneath curved bronze canopies, serving daily breakfast spreads and Saturday seafood surf-and-turf.
Whisper Bar & Lounge
A glowing amber canopy illuminates the lobby bar, where daytime artisan coffee gives way to evening cocktails and vinyl sets.
How it began
Opened in 1994 as the city's first international five-star hotel, it hosted Bill Clinton during his historic 2000 visit.
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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.