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The staff are friendly and eager, and we were welcomed with a glass of cold fruit juice, even though we were not a guest and simply dropped in anonymously to check out the room. The 52 rooms are bland, functional city hotel-type rooms that are used for group tours but they are still a decent option for independent travellers seeking a touch of comfort at a rate that won’t break the bank.

Functional fare. Photo: Cindy Fan

Unlike the skinny local hotels, the lobby is on the ground floor (there’s no stairs up required) and there’s a lift, both positive features to consider if accessibility is a concern. Another feature is that the building occupies a corner and is not squished between buildings meaning there’s more rooms with windows (and depending on your outlook, potential for street noise).

The rooms are functional, spic and span, albeit beige, brown and boring. There’s a handy luggage rack, air-con, a large LCD TV, complimentary water, tea/coffee, minibar, desk/vanity, and bedside table, lamp and plug. The tile bathroom has a shower with shower curtain, sink with countertop and basic toiletries. Seven standard rooms do not have windows while 15 superior rooms have windows with no view. If natural light is important, you’ll have to opt for the deluxe rooms.

Big TVs are all the rage in Can Tho. Photo: Cindy Fan

Rounding out the package, Hau Giang Hotel is conveniently located just 350m west of the river, tourist night market, tourist pier and main market. If this sounds like it would be a stretch of the budget, you may want to check out slightly cheaper Ruby Can Tho.