The cutest hotel in HCMC
Address: Mai House Saigon Hotel, 157 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Phường 6, Quận 3, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Price: 💰💰
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Back in HCMC for the second time this year, I was ready for some serious unwinding. My date picked this hotel, and I wasn’t convinced at first—the photos looked a bit dated. But as soon as we stepped in after a relaxing massage, I was absolutely blown away.
The Christmas decorations had just gone up, transforming the space into a cozy, magical wonderland. The room? It felt like I’d walked into a grand mansion—bright, spacious, and impeccably clean. The complimentary minibar was a nice touch, though we opted for drinks from the convenience store just behind the hotel.
The bed was so soft and comfortable, it's almost impossible to get up in the morning. The room came with slippers, soap, shampoo, conditioner, hair dryer, body lotion, comb, toothbrush, bath salt, loofa and more! Soaking in the bath first thing in the morning and last thing at night is my favourite thing about this hotel.
The only downside: the glass bathroom setup was a little awkward, especially since the toilet faces a window, and the TV was laggy with limited options to turn off Vietnamese translations.
The pool was so cute and cosy but it closes quite early. There was also a steam room for a post-swim warm-up and a gym with everything from treadmills to free weights.
The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, making the stay feel even more special. If you’re visiting HCMC, this hotel is a must-try!