Kim Hotel
Friendly and family-run, quite new
What we say: 
Kim Hotel, hidden among several other spots, is a budget-friendly hotel that has become popular for its clean rooms and quiet atmosphere. It's run by friendly Mrs Kim who is more than happy to help with queries. Rooms facing the front of the hotel are slightly larger, and more expensive, than the back-facing rooms and have a small, two-person balcony overlooking the quiet street. All rooms have WiFi, air-con, windows, cable TV, and a small fridge with a minibar. Discounts are offered if you refuse amenities, such as not using the air-con, and a small discount is offered to the large sixth floor room for not using the elevator. They have a notorious reputation for overbooking and Travelfish.org readers have complained of reservations not being honoured, so make sure you confirm before arrival — maybe twice for good measure.
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Mini-Hotel Alley, 40/18 Bui Vien St, District 1. T: (08) 3836 7495Email them at: saigonhotel_loan@hotmail.com
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| Type of room | Low season | High season | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard - Double | 17 USD | 17 USD | |
| Deluxe- Double | 20 USD | 20 USD |
Added to Travelfish on: 23rd December, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 13th January, 2012
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Read Kim Hotel reviews
Rated 3.5 out of 5
Based on 13 ratings and 13 reviews
absolutely awesome
I like the atmosphere here, as busy as New York. I read some of the review up there before I decided to book with Kim hotel. Bugs...remember it's a tropical country. You can avoid bug. If u wanna do so, stay home with a net around u. Little noisy from the construction, but u re there to travel all day, not to stay and sleep in the room. If so, book a 5 f**king star hotel room. As I stayed there, a stupid a--hole wanted to bring a prostitute in, but they did not allowed and he said he's going to say bad things about the hotel.That's why I decided to wrote something here. Well, if you want to stay in the criminal free zone, you 'd love to stay there. I booked through the net and got the room, they picked me up from the airport. Anyway, hope u have an awesome trip
Kim Hotel reviewed by vivian887777 (Total reviews: 1) on
Clean, friendly and helpful
I don't know what the negativity is about in other reviews, we really enjoyed our stay. We booked via email several months ahead and confirmed shortly before we arrived. We were met at the airport by a nice young woman, who took us to the hotel. It was wonderfully hassle free. We stayed two nights and found the Kim family to be very friendly and helpful with our questions. The rooms are spacious and clean, as are the sheets. The showers were hot and had good pressure. Unfortunately, there is currently constructions across the road (like everywhere in HCMC) but just ask for a rear room, or wear earplugs if your a late sleeper and you want a balcony room. Also they have free wifi available in the rooms, a nicely stocked inexpensive mini fridge, and the location is hard to beat.
Kim Hotel reviewed by itchyfeet (Total reviews: 3) on
ABSOLUTELY AWFUL!
A scam! Extremely Rude, noisy, construction going on across the street, elevator didn't work, no water pressure or hot water, and bugs. No safety deposit boxes a closet on the first floor was their idea of safety deposit box or bath tubs in there first class room as they advertise. The lobby is Miss Kim's families living room and YES you are bothering them. I have traveled the world and through out SEA and for what they charge this is a ripoff!
Kim Hotel reviewed by dmcrory (Total reviews: 2) on
Good Place, A Bit Overpriced
On past visits to Saigon, I'd stayed at one of Madame Cuc's places but, based on T'Fish reviews I decided to give Kim Hotel a try. My $19 a/c room was pleasant, a bit bigger than my typical room at Madame Cuc's but no sign of even a teeny bathtub. They do have an elevator, if you care. I actually found the staff a bit less forthcoming and lively than Madame Cuc's girls. They did honor my reservation, but the taxi they arranged for me cost more than double what it would cost to just get my own taxi at the aiport. When I returned to Saigon, after viciting Dalat, I went back to madame Cuc's Hotel 64 on Bui Vien. Had to walk up 7 floors to my room, but what a view. And they've got a cute little winch to haul your bag up the stairwell to your hotel. My room was only $15, and better value than Kim Hotel, I'd say.
Kim Hotel reviewed by sullivanmarc (Total reviews: 36) on
Crap place !!
I have a reservation confirmed over the internet but upon arrival they said they have no room. So I said they are crap people !! You can paid much lesser than US19 and get a better room along Bui Vien Street. I recommended Nhu Lan Hotel which is about 5 doors away from Kim Hotel which I eventually ended up staying for 3 nights. Bui Vien street has a lot more small hotels to choose from. Good luck !
Kim Hotel reviewed by jammiekmtai (Total reviews: 3) on
Good property
Kim Hotel is a very friendly place, with helpful staff. We stayed in a spacious double-room with bathroom, AC, cable TV and fridge for US $22 a night. If you do not want to go to one of the many travel agencies surrounding the hotel, the staff at reception can assist in booking your tours to the Cu Chi tunnels or the Mekong Delta (although I would recommend a 2 day tour, rather than the 1 day version where you don't see much). The price difference between booking with the hotel or going to the agency directly is about US $1 per person. There are also some great street food stall options right down the road from this property. The market and other tourist sights are within walking distance of the hotel, about 10 - 15 minutes.
Kim Hotel reviewed by alicesam82 (Total reviews: 3) on
Great place in HCMC
We agree with the other recent reviews; really nice hotel. Spacious, clean rooms with relatively little noise and well appointed. However, the best thing about this place is the Kim family. They are soo friendly and certainly add a nice welcoming homely feel to the place. Certainly a cut above other places I have stayed at in Saigon. We will be back!
Kim Hotel reviewed by nickandrhea (Total reviews: 2) on
Wonderful place!
Stayed here four nights in Saigon, based on previous Travelfish recommendations. Superclean and BIG rooms, wireless, and most of all, very friendly and welcoming staff. If I'm ever visiting Saigon again, that's definitely where I'm staying!
Kim Hotel reviewed by khunger (Total reviews: 3) on
One of the best
Stayed here for a night in a dbl aircon for $19, and wish I'd stayed here for my entire stay in Saigon. There's nothing particularly special about the rooms - though they are clean and well appointed - it is more that Mrs Kim and her family provide such a convivial atmosphere, and are helpful to a fault, you realise that the difference between an average and a good hotel is often in the hosts. Highly recommended.
Kim Hotel reviewed by cyb023 (Total reviews: 12) on
clean, friendly and pro!!!
I ve stayed there for a couples nights, and its very nice staying there. Clean rooms, friendly people, mrs Kim is a very helpful person. I forgot my wallet in their hotel, lots of important paperworks and 1 thousand dollars. They sent the paperwork for me by mail and the money from the bank with no fees. Its incredible. I ll love to stay there again.
Kim Hotel reviewed by vivian_tran (Total reviews: 3) on
fantastic stay
clean, comfortable, great bathrooms - shower cubicle which I found to be very rare in Vietnam! Very friendly helpful staff, no traffic noise, and there was even a lift, broken down, but it's there!
Kim Hotel reviewed by kickamoocow (Total reviews: 2) on
Don't be fooled like we were!
We booked this hotel via e-mail through Travelfish but when we didn't hear anything back we called on the arrival date to check if they had received the e-mail. The lady on the phone said she hadn't received it and asked me to send it again which I did. I also sent them another e-mail through their own website to make sure they got it. The rates were higher on their site so I asked them to reply confirming the Travlfish rate of $12 for a room. They replied back saying all fine, they'd collect us from the airport. When we arrived sure enough we were picked up but when we got to mini hotel alley they took us to another hotel called Nu Lan. We didn't realise we weren't in the right place till we got to the awful room. We were then told the Kim Hotel was full and we had to stay here. We were assured we could move there the next day. No surprise when we asked the next morning the Kim was still full. We left and went to Hong Hoa hotel nearby. Lovely! Be very aware when trying to book.
Kim Hotel reviewed by thepulls (Total reviews: 2) on
friendly and professional
It was a delight to be picked up at the airport by one of their happy staff members. This set the scene for our stay with helpful staff answering every query, lots of laughs and the room was cosy quiet and clean. It was pleasure staying here and the friendly staff make it a wondeful place to chill. One of the best places that we have stayed in Vietnam.
Kim Hotel reviewed by peterlaqua (Total reviews: 3) on