Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel

This hotel boasts an excellent location right in the city center, surrounded by a vibrant atmosphere. The pedestrian street, pier, and numerous restaurants and cafes are all within walking distance. Rooms facing the street offer views of the Saigon River (though you'll also have to put up with construction noise from the bridge). The breakfast spread is extensive, and the dining area is bright and spacious. You can exchange US dollars for RMB directly at the front desk, but it seems there are no Chinese-speaking staff at the moment.

The room was clean and tidy, the location was good, the river view was beautiful, and it was very convenient for shopping.

We booked a Signature River View room. The room was well-equipped, though not quite as good as an Atour Hotel in China, but the service was truly excellent! Booking this room type gave us complimentary access to the Executive Lounge on the 23rd floor. From 3 PM to 5 PM, there's free food and drinks there – their cashews are particularly delicious! From 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM, they have cocktails (but we didn't go, haha). There's free laundry service daily and chocolates left for you at night. The service really is top-notch! The hotel breakfast is more Western-style but very extensive, and we all loved it. The hotel's location is unbeatable – within walking distance of The Cafe Apartment, City Hall, the Opera House, and the night bus pick-up point. The Fine Arts Museum and Ben Thanh Market also seem to be within walking distance. The Pink Church and Independence Palace are just a short taxi ride away, very close. Downstairs, there are plenty of massage shops and restaurants, and there's also a currency exchange next door, so it's super convenient!

The rooftop pool offers stunning views of Ho Chi Minh City's landmarks, including Bitexco Tower. The evening light show is also beautiful.