we had to spend an unexpected stop in Saigon beacause our flight was cancelled due to a typhoon and decided for the Continental at the last minute on the basis of a travel guide. This was an excellent advice. The hotel is just superbly located and the service is very good. The staff offered (heavily) discounted rates before we had... more

We stayed here on our honeymoon and, after a slight mixup at reception, we were given one of the first-floor suites facing the Opera House. The room was fantastically equipped with a sitting area, balcony, huge double AND single bed and was well air-conditioned with full control of the temperature being in our hands. Breakfast was good (classic SE Asia... more

We have stayed at the Hotel Continental on several prior trips to SaiGon, and again this past Augus and again this past Monday. It is a beautiful historic place modernly equipped with all the amenities of a modern hotel. The staff are courteous and helpful. When we arrived at 6 am on Monday, they let us check into our room... more

We chose the Continental because of its central location and the charm of yesteryear. Large airy rooms with high ceilings. Only 3 floors means you can use the stairs instead of the lift. Loved the breakfast in the central courtyard under the trees in the relative cool of the morning. Good customer service - I needed some prescription glasses collected... more

This hotel got a bum rap in Lonely Planet and Frommers, but it's a nice hotel with a vintage feel to it. The complimentary breakfast buffet has good western food, including omelets. It's in a perfect location for exploring the tourist and shopping area of Saigon, District One. It's right next to the opera house, so it's easy to tell... more

Graham Greene stayed here. As did various other luminaries. The Continental has a storied past, which is evident in the photos that dot the walls of the lobby. Although clean, imposing and perfectly serviceable, it is clear that the hotel survives to a great extent on its past – there is a kind of mildly shabby gentility about it from... more

This hotel would pass as a 3 star hotel in most cities. While the location is very good in the heart of the upmarket district and most of the staff speak English, the building and rooms are very tired, looking a bit like something from the 1970's. On the plus side, the rooms are very large, with the basic room... more

I stayed at Hotel Continental for 3 nights in April 2009. On the good side: The rooms are big and clean. We had a balcony facing the Opera House which was great. The bathrooms are out-dated but ok. The breakfast buffet was delicious. The best thing was the staff, we had an emergency situation where we had to get a... more

This is a luxury hotel with character. We were lucky enough to be upgraded to a suite, so if your budget can take it it is well worth the extra. It's a colonial building looking onto the Opera House. The bedroom was outstanding. Huge and airy and not too noisy. Ho Chi Minh is one of the noisiest cities we've... more