Little Saigon Boutique Hotel

Nice small hotel off a very big city street. Only a few steps away from 8-lane-traffic but very quiet. The hotel had no rooftop terrace, but we could sit half outside in the evening (first table up front in the breakfast room) and that was nice. Staff were very friendly and helpful.

Location is close to all the tourist attractions and a stones throw from all fun things. I loved that you had to walk down a sketchy alleyway to find the hotel- this way you see the hidden gem of a banh mi cart lady - delicious thit quay and cha banh mi for 30K - delightful boba at shancha for 40 K and little VN eatery Bac VN Cuisine for 50-55K a plate. We loved the breakfast- rotating menu across the 4 days we stayed with hot made to order breakfast options. The staff spoke limited English but Ricky, Peter, Sarah made up for it with their attention to detail- memory of what preferences you enjoyed, and big smiles. Every morning began in the coziest setting! We had large window in the room- with a mix of old and new city view! Being in the back alley helped you escape all the city noise bc it was sooo incredibly quiet!! Not a single honk or beep! Some construction noise began around 7am from other buildings next door but we are early birds- not sure how long the construction noise continued as we were mostly out of the room but didnt make much note of it. Rosa in the cleaning department kept our room sufficiently well stocked and always checked in on us if we needed anything else to be comfortable in the room.

The hotel was a little difficult to find at first (Google Maps gave us incorrect directions, Grab map was more accurate) but once you find it it's great — centrally located in District 1 but set back from the main street down an alleyway so much quieter. Lots of sights to see and food/drink spots within walking distance and the neighbourhood was busy but felt safe, even at night. Room was quite small with just a bit of space to walk around the bed, but we were fine with this as we weren't spending much time inside except to sleep. The breakfast was great with an omelette/egg station, rotating local Vietnamese dishes, some Western food, and fresh fruit and pastries. All the staff were super friendly, helpful, and hospitable.

Kelly was exceptional - incredibly attentive to our needs and always so approachable. We’ve been travelling around Vietnam for two weeks and this was the best customer service we’ve seen. This is consistent with the great service in their sister hotel, Little Gem in Hoi An. The property was in an ideal location in District 1, while being situated down a little alley lended to its charm which other nearby hotels might lack. The beds were comfortable and rooms were very clean. If you can book the penthouse suite, it’s worth it for that extra space, comfort as well as a fantastic balcony with great views.

A great stay in the heart of HCMC. Many attractions can easily be reached on foot from the hotel and the starting point of the hop-on hop-off bus is also nearby. One entrance to the Opera House station of the new Metro Line, which opened in December 2024, is only about 100 metres away. All staff members are wonderful - extremely polite, friendly and helpful. You are made to feel welcome at all times and under any circumstances. Although this is generally the case in Vietnam, it is always a pleasure to experience such hospitality. The hotel is in a courtyard at the end of an alleyway. The first time you see this from the street you wonder where you've landed, but once you've entered and passed a couple of small shops and places to eat you find yourself in an oasis of relative quiet! Our room was clean, spacious, and comfortable. We had a small balcony where we could sit in the evening and watch the comings and goings in the courtyard below. Breakfast was good.