Cheaper hotel required in HCMC

DavidB · #1 (**permalink**) 06-24-2009, 06:47 AM

Hi, travelling third time to Vietnam in April next year. Looking for "budget" hotel in HCMC for a couple of nights on our way up to Hanoi. Previous stays have been at the Majestic but it has become too pricey. Looking for something comfortable for 2 in the Dong Khoi area for about US$30 to $45. Any advice?

roving rabbit · #2 (**permalink**) 10-11-2009, 05:42 AM

Hi David

We are just back from HCM and stayeyed at the Huong Sen Hotel which is in the area you are interested in. The hotel is a good 3 star place with a small pool on the top floor. Its clean and comfortable and the staff are friendly. Its in an excellent location and near the markets, shops , restaurants very close. Worth a look at their website. I would be happy to stay there again.

DavidB · #3 (**permalink**) 10-12-2009, 04:56 PM

Thanks for that. What sort of price did you pay?
Cheers, David

roving rabbit · #4 (**permalink**) 11-04-2009, 11:16 AM

Hi David

Apologies for taking so long to respond- I have been away.

From memory the rate was around $60 per night with breakfast.

Have a look at vietnamtouroffer.com

buibichngoc · #5 (**permalink**) 11-27-2009, 08:15 AM

Why you do not contact to one agent in Vietnam for booking for you ?

They will suggest you hotel & best price because travel agents has contract with hotels and the price is less 30-40% than public price.

DavidB · #6 (**permalink**) 01-09-2010, 02:28 AM

I agree totally! I always use a local agent when travelling in Vietnam but I like to do my own research first and make suggestions which they either agree with or suggest alternatives to.