Ben Nghe Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Opened
2015
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe WellnessOutside the door
The house
RosewoodMaximalist Italian sky palace
The hotel occupies the upper floors of the Times Square tower, bringing unapologetic Italian grandeur high above the city.
“What’s surprising, then, is how well it all works—and how quickly you might feel at ease.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Italian maximalism with custom furnishings from Visionnaire and hand-laid Sicis mosaics.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
A more opulent hotel anywhere would be big news; in Ho Chi Minh City it stands alone, an exemplar of ultra-luxury…
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
The entrance opens straight onto the Nguyen Hue pedestrian promenade, with Dong Khoi Street just around the corner.
The rooms
Floor-to-ceiling windows look out over the Saigon River, and marble bathrooms come with deep soaking tubs.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
The 24-meter open-air pool is lined with Italian Sicis mosaics and fitted with an underwater sound system.
The spa and gym
The two-level spa houses Himalayan salt steam rooms, and the gym looks out across the pool deck.
Restaurant
Café Cardinal
The double-height atrium restaurant serves French dishes and hosts a daily European afternoon tea beneath Venini chandeliers.
Everything about the hotel is over-the-top opulent, from the palatial, marble-clad lobby to the lavish rooms, individually appointed by top Italian decorators…
Bar
The Long @ Times Square
This 48-meter bar connects two boulevards at ground level, serving Neapolitan pizzas and artisanal gelato.
At the table
Other tables include Michelin-starred Cantonese dining at Long Trieu and Italian tasting menus at Da Vittorio Saigon.
How it began
Architect Kent Lui oversaw the tower's construction, importing thousands of tons of Italian marble before its 2015 debut.
Good to know
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Our shorthand
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.