Traveling Ho Chi Minh in style: Le Méridien Saigon (Executive Lounge Expereince)

WHERE: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
WHEN: December 2019
HOTEL TYPE: Boutique 5*
VIBE: Stylish contemporary luxury with Golden Age style infusion
RATINGS: BOOKING.COM - 8.7; AGODA – 8.6
GET A ROOM FROM: 200$ Priemiere Classic Room

To me Ho Chi Minh city (or Saigon) always associates with high energy, busy streets, never ending traffic (which it something so epic that it's a must-see at least one in your life). Basically with something happening full-speed all the time.

But sometimes you may want to slow down and enjoy some peace and quiet. And that's when Le Méridien Saigon comes in.

We stayed here on our second visit to Ho Chi Minh - a quick stop over/ weekend trip to Saigon on the way from Hong Kong to Bali. And it was the stylish oasis for relaxation that we were hoping for.

Should you stay at Le Méridien Saigon on your next trip to Ho Chi Minh city?

Keep reading to see what it was like! 😉

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HIGHS & LOWS

STYLE This hotel is every photographers perfect playground. That’s something common we’ve seen in all Le Meridien hotels around the world. They always have creative design elements and highest attention to details. Scroll to the photo section and see what I mean! 😉

TASTE Le Meridien breakfast buffet is something I always look forward with the biggest excitement and here it didn’t disappoint at all. I love Vietnamese traditional breakfast sour PHO so much and here it tasted perfect.

LOUNGE Having access to the concierge lounge you’ll get to expereince their „evening pre-dinner snacks”. The mini burgers, along with sushi and other bites were the best pre-dinner snacks I’ve had! WHOOAA! I’m really not just saying that. I still can’t forget that awesome taste.

LOCATION It’s located on the riverfront road which means it’s not right in th middle of all the District 1 action. But that’s actually a good thing, as it’s not too loud and busy with people. And we easily walked to the central parts (Nguyen Hue Walking street) within 10 minutes.
POOL VIEWS The skyline of Ho Chi Minh from the pool lounging deck is a view that is still in my mind and is my favorite memory about our whole stay there. Who knew that Ho Chi Minh could look like mini-Hong Kong? Totally unexpected.

COFFEE Making a cup of coffee right as we check into a hotel room is kind of like a tradition for us. But there was no coffee in the room for us to make. It’s not a big deal at all, but still traditions are traditions. Good thing they offer all kinds of coffee in the executive lounge.

YOU SHOULD KNOW

ROOMS
They have a range of single, double and twin rooms with either a city or river view. The rooms are super spacious. CHECK OUT THE CATEGORIES AND DETAILS HERE!

FREE DRINKS
Free water and tea in the room. And an awesome range of free drinks (coffee, juices, cocktails in the evening) at the concierge lounge. Just make sure you get a room with lounge access.

RESTAURANT
Yes, 2. „Latest Recipe” – a river view resaurant for breakfast (loved it!), lunch and dinner. „Bamboo Chic” – Vietnamese/ Asian cuisine for lunch an dinner.

WIFI
Fast and reliable for whatever you need!

POOL/ GYM
The outdoor (under the roof) pool with the HCM skyline view was awesome! There’s also a full gym, sauna, spa. Swim, get a massage, work out – a full on wellness relaxation.

CHILDREN
Sure! Extra beds, baby cribs and TV channels with cartoons are all available.

PETS
Not allowed

GREAT FOR
couples, families or solo travelers who like to travel in style, are looking for quality service and for a place where to simply relax (and enjoy great food).

Compare the prices, reviews and availability for Le Méridien SAIGON here: Booking.com | Agoda

ADDRESS: 3C Ton Duc Thang, District 1, 84 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

FROM THE … AIRPORT: 7km – 30 min. The easiest and also the cheapest way is to take a Grab taxi. There’s WiFi at the airport to order one and you don’t even need cash to pay for it. Just choose the „pay by card” option on your Grab app. The cost was 110000 VND + 10000 VND added as the airport parking exit fee that you’re expected to pay. It total just around XXX USD.

BY BUS: You can also take a bus from the airport to the city center. But none of them stop near Le Meridien, so it’s not the most comfortable option. Plus, if it’s at least 2 people, Grab taxi becomes the cheapest option.