Directly opposite the Continental, on the other side of Lam Son Square, the Caravelle was another war-correspondent hang-out and setting for The Quiet American. But unlike the Continental little of that old character remains - the renovated and enlarged Caravelle is now pure five star luxury and one of the best hotels in the city. 24 storeys high, it dwarfs the Continental and towers over the Saigon Opera House next door. Unsurprisingly it offers probably the best views in the city.
Unless someone else is paying I don't tend to stay in many 5 star hotels when I'm on holiday so I can't tell you what the rooms are like. But I did have a nose around and it all looks super smart and has everything you expect a 5 star hotel to have.
Fortunately you don't have to be a guest to go all the way to the top floor. The Saigon, Saigon bar is a very glitzy bar/restaurant/nightclub and the outside terrace has an unbeatable 360 degree panoramic view of downtown Saigon and across to the Saigon River. Definitely worth a look, both day and night - just dress smart! Leave a Comment
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