I would like to thank travellers who recommended Blue River hotel in Tripadvisor. As a middle age woman I was anxious about travelling in Vietnam on own especially after reading all the warnings in Lonely Planet. But after staying in the Blue River I felt positive. The friendly, dynamic and extremely efficient team of young women who run the place... more

I had a wonderful stay in Saigon the staff at Blue River Hotel made my stay memorable, nothing was too much trouble they organised tours for me and look after every want. more

This little hotel was our first stop in Vietnam and absolutely got our holiday off to a wonderful start. The women running the hotel were unfailingly friendly and helpful, assisting us with our travel plans, booking tickets for us, and recommending good options for local food and adventures. The hotel was in a great spot - quiet in itself, but... more

Really love this place. I have been to HCMC 3 times. If you are at all familiar with Vietnam it can be rather loud and this is by far the quietest place I have stayed. Everyone is very friendly and so willing to help out. Clean rooms. Nothing fancy, but does what you need it to do. Really good wifi... more

Its not the 'Ritz' - and you get what you pay for. Family run, they are very helpful and friendly, place is very clean. It can be confusing at breakfast time if the lady cooking can not speak English. But given over all cost a fine place to stay - We didn't like the shower next to the WC, but... more

+ Great staff + Great location, bars right outside( easy to stay in tourist ares or walk outside of ) + Clean , cold room with TV + Fair Price + Good airport pick up and drop off at airport at very fair price + Minibar + - No lift , but bags taken to room + - Average breakfast... more

Great location,quiet side street,near good shops ,nightlife, restraunts.Rooms very clean,tv a/c,wi.fi.average breakfast..Toy the manageres very helpful,arranged airport pick up taxis,hotel at our next port of call,and a couple of tours,she was a mine of information ,and could not have been more helpful. (--) more

Had a great stay at this friendly hotel..........rooms were clean and tidy, air con, TV and fridge included...all the staff were really helpful and didn't mind telling us about where to eat out etc.....the breakfast were filling and were even organised around us so that we could get off early for our Mekong Delta trip. Would definatley recommend this hotel... more

We simply have no complaints. The hotel is great clean comfy. Beds are very comfortable and wi fi Internet is best we have had yet. The staff couldn't be more helpful and are always smiling including the maid service comes with a smile too. This is a great place to stay and the breakfast is good too. Would definitely recommend... more