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The Grand Hotel
A colonial classic -- opt for the old wing only!
8 Dong Khoi St, District 1, Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City Province
Tel: (08) 823 0163
Fax: (08) 823 5781
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The Grand, along with the Continental and the Majestic, is the third of Saigon's classic colonial-style hotels. Originally dating back to 1930, the hotel was extensively renovated in 1995 and while this makeover left the property with a boring and decidedly ugly new wing, the original wing and its rooms retain their charm. With towering vaulted ceilings and polished parquet floors, and well furnished throughout, the old wing oozes charm, just as the new oozes blandness. Be sure to explicitly request a room in the old wing -- or stay elsewhere. The renovation left standing the street front facade, a classic example of French East-Asian architecture. The creaking original lift also survived -- be sure to take a ride. The location in the heart of Saigon's Dong Khoi district is close to unbeatable, with easy walking distance to some of the city's best shopping, eating and drinking. The hotel also has a moderate-sized L-shaped pool which is an ideal spot to escape the Saigon heat -- just watch the slippery floor tiles.
Total rooms: 107
Junior Suite
135 USD (low season)
135 USD (high season)
Superior - Double
85 USD (low season)
85 USD (high season)
New wing
Deluxe- Double
100 USD (low season)
100 USD (high season)
Old wing
Added to Travelfish on: 19th December, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 13th April, 2007
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