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Empress Hotel IMS Ho Chi Minh

2.5 of 5
136 Bui Thi Xuan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Empress Hotel IMS Ho Chi Minh
Ranked #77 of 282 hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
3.5 of 5 stars 149 Reviews
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  • Rooms are clean(3)
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liverpool
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

Just 10-15 mins stroll away from the active area of District 1, this hotel is located near the park and seems to put a breathing space between the road chaos of Ho Chi Minh centre and its urban spread. An elegant entrance is complimented by attentive reception staff and there is often someone on the door to usher in the... More

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London
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012
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The hotel's location is a 15-20 minute walk to the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office and the market. This to me is a bonus as I saw more of Ho Chi Minh this way and also got to walk through a very pleasant park. The hotel smelt a little musty, particularly on hotter days, but was clean,... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

had a 3 nights stay at this hotel. booked it thru airasia travel agency. went for a holiday with a friend. in general its kinda strategic in terms of location considering the amount paid for this hotel. rooms is good.. just that at nights since its near the street u can hear noise from the nearest pubs and since its... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Although this hotel is 2 1/2 star but the service is like 4 star hotel with freindly and tip top service that i have experience.It also clean and tidy. I notice that foreignese like to stay this hotel although it quite far from the town. More

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Dallas
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The reason I booked this hotel was that I was using American Express membership reward points to pay for the stay and it looked to be the best value for the use of the points. The actual cost was around 27.00 usd per night. At first I really didnt like the location because it is slightly away from the major... More

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Los Angeles
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17 reviews 17 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 March 2012

The staff was a bit standoffish (a rare experience during my stay in Vietnam), but the room was clean and the bed fine. The lighting was hideous and the bathroom dismal (though, again, clean). A decent, safe and central location in Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City with access to some good restaurants and, for Saigon anyway, good walks. Smoking is permitted... More

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Heidelberg, Germany
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11 reviews 11 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012
1
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The good experience started with helpful advices via email. The stuff answered every single question and when we arrived, we felt very comfortable at this place. The rooms were clean and in a good condition. Working wlan and a/c. The breakfast was good, too. We are sure that you can find a cheaper place with similar equipment (especially on the... More

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
2 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 January 2012

It was quite a good stay for me & my gf - 3 nights' stay in Empress Hotel HCMC to welcome 2012:) Room was clean, bath room was clean, with towels & toiletries too! With the price we paid, no complaints:) More

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Calgary, Canada
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31 reviews 31 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 December 2011
4
people found this review helpful

Pros. Clean room, no bugs, hot shower, good sized room and a little more than basic breakfast (noodles, toast, cereal, eggs, bacon and fruits). Helpful staff. Only one Con. Not walking distance to night market or dong khoi, but only a $1-2 taxi I recommend reading up about taxi scams*** There are a number of taxi companies which are privately... More

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Sydney, Australia
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 November 2011
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Stayed at the beginng of our trip and at the end. Very clean, English speaking, central to almost everything a or a short taxi ride.... good value for money More

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Address: 136 Bui Thi Xuan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Price range (per night):* RM69 - 141

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