Best hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

Having won the title of Vietnam's most cosmopolitan metro, Ho Chi Minh City is a seamless melange of art, enterprise and history with timeless Saigon at the centre. With its imperial facade and whimsical interiors, punctuated by over-sized oil paintings, the Park Hyatt fits right in. Bringing a touch of glamor to everything it does, the hotel hosts cocktail evenings beneath crystal chandeliers and butler service at the poolside cabanas. From one of its many balconies, the hotel boasts a view of Saigon's illustrious Opera House and just down the boulevard, you'll find art galleries and powerful war monuments.

Ho Chi Minh City has long been the stage for era-defining history and glitzy go-getters mingled with perfumed temples. Hotel Des Arts was at once seamlessly stylish - combining a taste of the 1930s with romantic suites and an artistic flair that runs like a fine thread throughout. In the lobby, chandeliers hang like curled ribbons, open bird cages act as decor and tea trays, and an exquisite array of artwork lines the walls. In the heart of Saigon (the energetic city centre), a walk down the sweeping boulevards reveals grand architecture and monuments that recall a sobering past.

The 5-star Hotel Majestic Saigon harmonizes a unique heritage concept with luxurious accommodation, fine dining restaurants, high-class facilities and legendary service. The Majestic Saigon provides the perfect companion to your stay in downtown of Saigon, either for a business meeting, a magical holiday, or a romantic wedding and honeymoon.

The Odys Boutique Hotel sits in central Ho Chi Minh City (still widely called Saigon), a 350-metre walk from Ben Thanh Market. Vietnamese artist and interior designer Huong Hoai Nguyen created the look, from the lobby's hand-carved wooden lotus leaves set against brown-tinted glass to the lotus-embroidered drapes above the beds. On the 10th floor, BÚP Sky Cuisine serves Asian and European dishes with 360-degree views over the city, and its terrace is lovely for a cocktail come evening. It's a warm, characterful base right in the middle of things...

Avanti Hotel is a three-star boutique hotel in the heart of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City (still widely called Saigon), a few steps from Ben Thanh Market. It’s a straightforward, well-placed base, with Blue Ginger Restaurant serving Vietnamese, Asian and Western dishes and a small café for coffee, juices, beers and wine, indoors or out. Rooms run from doubles and twins to a terrace room and a family room. Step outside and the city’s main sights are close by.

Alagon Saigon Hotel & Spa sits on Lý Tự Trọng in Ben Thanh, in the thick of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City. Up top, a rooftop jacuzzi comes with wooden decking, a garden wall and loungers for slow afternoons, while the Aroma Health Club & Spa runs herbal massages, facials and a sauna and steam room. Rooms run from compact doubles with no window to city-view suites. After a day on foot, head straight for the spa…

The enchanting The Jahan captivates and transports guests back in time with an aura evoking the glory of former British-India. Named after the celebrated 16th century Indian emperor and great patron of the arts, Shah Jahan, Heritage Line designed this regal craft with fine artworks and outfitting sourced from India.

In strolling distance of Ho Chi Minh City's sweeping boulevards and jam-packed markets, Fusion Suites is a finely-tuned home away from home, where the interiors are cosy and casual and the suites pristine and pretty. The in-house bakery provides cakes fresh out of the oven (flavours range from red artichoke flowers to rich chocolate - tell us more!), and after a day of exploring the city, a rooftop cocktail is the only way to top it off. Speaking of which, there are plenty of historic sights to discover and a whole lot of shopping to be done all in a stone's throw from the hotel.