19 - 23 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
Caravelle Saigon is a 5-star hotel on Lam Son Square in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 50 m from the Saigon Opera House, with rooms that overlook the city or the Saigon River. The hotel opened in December 1959, and its Heritage wing keeps the building's historic character, while the rooms are equipped with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, soundproofing and minibars.
Rooms run from 34 m² in the Deluxe, Signature and Opera King rooms to 104 m² in the Heritage and Two-Bedroom suites. The Signature rooms and the suites in the Heritage wing give access to the Signature Lounge, with a dedicated butler service and private check-in and check-out. Dining includes a buffet breakfast, two restaurants and a bar, and the hotel has a spa and wellness centre with a sauna and a steam room.
Free WiFi is available in all areas. Dong Khoi Street and the Nguyen Hue walking street are within walking distance, which suits travellers who want to explore District 1 on foot. Families will find family rooms and a kid-friendly buffet, and guests who want more than a room can use the spa and the lounge privileges.
The range runs from 34 m² rooms with an extra-large double bed to the 104 m² Two-Bedroom Suite. Every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofing and a minibar, and each has a view over the city or the river. The differences lie in size, layout and lounge privileges.
The Opera King Room and the Opera View Suite face the Opera House and Lam Son Square, and the suite adds a balcony over the square. The Signature King and Signature Studio rooms come with Lounge Access, a Signature Bed and Nespresso facilities, and the Studio has a living room with a sofa. The Heritage Suite and the Two-Bedroom Suite combine a balcony with a kitchenette, and they are the largest rooms in the range at 104 m².
At 34 m², this room has an extra-large double bed and full-length windows with views of the cityscape and the Saigon River. A Posturepedic bed is made for sleep, and a walk-in vanity sets the room apart from the other 34 m² King rooms.
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This 34 m² room has an extra-large double bed like the Deluxe King, but it adds Lounge Access, so sunrise breakfast, all-day refreshments and sunset cocktails in the Signature Lounge are part of the stay. A Signature Bed, Nespresso facilities and views over the city and the river complete the room.
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At 90 m², this suite sits in the Heritage wing and overlooks the Opera House, with a balcony above Lam Son Square. It has an extended living space, a walk-in shower and a Signature Bed, plus Nespresso facilities and Lounge Access for sunrise breakfast and sunset cocktails.
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The Opera King Room has a 34 m² floor with an extra-large double bed, a walk-in shower and windows facing Saigon's historic Opera House and Lam Son Square. It has a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and soundproofing, and it does not include lounge access.
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The Signature Studio is the room to choose for a separate living area: at 43.5 m², it has a living room overlooking the Opera House, a king-size bed and a sofa. Lounge Access, Nespresso facilities and a Signature Bed complete the stay.
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At 67 m², the Executive Suite sits in the Heritage wing with a living room, a kitchenette with all appliances and a king-size bed on Signature Beds. Its bathroom has both a bath and a shower, and Lounge Access brings sunrise breakfast, a dedicated butler service and sunset cocktails.
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At 104 m², the Heritage Suite has the largest living space in the range, a fully equipped kitchenette with an electric kettle, a balcony with views of Saigon and a king-size bed on Signature Beds. Lounge Access covers sunrise breakfast, all-day refreshments and a butler service.
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The Two-Bedroom Suite sits in the Heritage wing and has a balcony with views of Saigon. The large living room has Nespresso facilities, and the two bedrooms, one king-size and one twin, each have their own bathroom and a walk-in shower. Lounge Access covers sunrise breakfast and sunset cocktails.
See pricesThe spa and wellness centre offers full body and foot massage, facial and body treatments, a steam room, a sauna and a hot tub, with fitness and spa locker rooms. The fitness centre has a personal trainer and fitness classes. Hair styling, manicure, pedicure and waxing services complete the list.
Dining covers two restaurants, a bar, a snack bar and a coffee house on site, with a buffet breakfast, a kid-friendly buffet and kids' meals. Special diet menus are available on request, and breakfast in the room, room service and a minibar complete the in-room options.
For business guests and families, the hotel has a business centre, meeting and banquet facilities, family rooms and babysitting and child services. It also offers a concierge service, a tour desk, bike and walking tours and an airport shuttle. There is no parking available.
Caravelle Saigon stands on Lam Son Square in the centre of District 1, with the Saigon Opera House 50 m away and Lam Son Park 100 m away. The Jamia al-Muslimin Mosque is also 100 m from the entrance, and Ho Chi Minh City Hall is 300 m away. Within 350 m are Me Linh Square, Chi Lang Park, the Ton Duc Thang Museum and the Sri Thenday Yutthapani Temple. Dong Khoi Street and the Nguyen Hue walking street are a short walk away, and the Old Market is 500 m from the hotel.
Saigon Railway Station is 2.9 km from the hotel, and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.6 km away. The hotel offers an airport shuttle, and a limousine service that carries a surcharge. Opera House Station is 250 m from the entrance, and the Bến Bạch Đằng ferry terminal is 450 m away. The Bến Thủ Thiêm terminal lies 700 m away.
For a longer outing, Crescent Lake is 5.8 km away and Star Light Bridge is 6 km, while the Zoo and Botanical Garden Ho Chi Minh City is 1.3 km and 23/9 Park is 1.4 km. Tao Dan Park is 1.2 km away, and the Fine Arts Museum is 850 m. The Vietnam History Museum and the War Remnants Museum are each 1.3 km from the hotel, and Nha Rong Wharf and the Saigon River Tunnel are 950 m away each.
Guests praise the central position, close to the Opera House and the shops, and the friendly, professional staff. The large buffet breakfast with Asian and Western dishes and the spotless rooms come up often. Some find the on-site food and drinks expensive for what they get.
Rates at Caravelle Saigon change with the season, the room type and the dates you choose, so there is no single price to quote here. You can see the current rates with our booking partners for your dates.
Caravelle Saigon is on Lam Son Square in District 1, 2.9 km from Saigon Railway Station and 5.6 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Transfers can be booked through the hotel, including an airport shuttle and a limousine service charged at a surcharge; if you cancel a transfer booked through the hotel within 24 hours of arrival, or do not show up, the full amount is charged. Arrival details should be sent in advance using the Special Requests box.
The Saigon Opera House is 50 m from Caravelle Saigon, and Lam Son Park is 100 m away. Ho Chi Minh City Hall is 300 m away, the Old Market 500 m and Nha Rong Wharf on the Saigon River 950 m. Tao Dan Park is 1.2 km away, and the War Remnants Museum is 1.3 km. For a longer outing, Crescent Lake lies 5.8 km from the hotel.
Yes, Caravelle Saigon serves a buffet breakfast, and breakfast can also be taken in the room. Guests in the room types with Lounge Access also have a sunrise breakfast at the Signature Lounge, from 06:00 to 10:00.
The Signature King Room, Signature Studio Room, Opera View Suite, Executive Suite, Heritage Suite and Two-Bedroom Suite all include Lounge Access. The lounge is open from 06:00 to 22:00, with sunrise breakfast from 06:00 to 10:00 and sunset cocktails from 17:30 to 19:30. Children under 12 cannot enter, and the dress code is smart casual.
Extra beds cannot be placed in the Deluxe, Opera and Signature room types, so guests who need one should choose another room type. Extra bed requests are subject to availability. The Two-Bedroom Suite accommodates up to five guests, and the Executive and Heritage suites up to three.
Guests must show a photo identification and a credit card at check-in, and the name on the card must match the guest staying at the hotel. Guests under 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A damage deposit of VND 2,000,000 is paid in cash on arrival and refunded in cash at check-out, subject to an inspection of the property. Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Yes, WiFi is available in all areas of Caravelle Saigon and is free of charge, so you can stay connected from your room, the restaurants and the spa. Note that the hotel has no parking available.