Occupying a tall, thin white building on a bustling street in the backpackers’ area, the Beautiful Saigon Hotel shares the road with a plethora of budget-friendly hotels, restaurants, and shops. Geared toward budget-minded travelers, the hotel is functional and clean, with basic but pleasant decor. The reception area is small and generic but welcoming with tiled floors, white walls, a few chairs, and a marble reception desk, which is staffed 24-hours. Two desktop computers are also available here for guests' use. 

Located right on the busy Bui Vien street in the Pham Ngu Lao Ward in District One, the Beautiful Saigon Hotel sits in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City’s backpackers’ area, which is known for its budget accommodations. The surrounding area is filled with hotels, hostels, and restaurants, and it has a laid-back, youthful, and slightly touristy vibe. Guests can easily walk to a plethora of restaurants and shops, and the popular Ben Thanh Market is about a 10-minute walk from the hotel. While there are hotels in closer walking distance to HCM’s biggest attractions, those who enjoy a healthy hike can get to most hotspots in 25 minutes or less, and everyone else can get to most places by car in less than 15 minutes.

• Six-minute drive to Ho Chi Minh City Hall & Rex Hotel area
• Eight-minute drive to Notre Dame Cathedral
• Eight-minute drive to Independence Palace
• Nine-minute drive to Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theatre
• 10-minute drive to War Remnants Museum
• 11-minute walk to Ben Thanh Market
• 13-minute drive to Saigon train station
• 30-minute drive to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
• One-and-a-half-hour drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels

Guest rooms are comfortable and clean with tasteful, if generic, decor. Superior Rooms have cream-colored walls, matching floor tiles, and white bedding set against dark-wood furniture and light yellow accents. Gray crown molding and large floral paintings add a touch of elegance. Standard Rooms are similarly decorated, but they're smaller and lack artwork and windows, though these windowless rooms can be a boon for light sleepers, as they don't get street noise. Rooms higher up can be somewhat quieter, too. Guests are surprised by the in-room amenities, including a writing desk with a (dated) desktop computer, a flat-screen TV, a safe, individually controlled air-conditioning, coffee and tea facilities, and a mini-fridge filled with a few sodas and beer. In-room Wi-Fi is free, though it can be spotty, particularly on higher floors.

Superior Rooms have generously sized bathrooms with black and white fixtures and a shower/tub combo. Standard Rooms have wet-room-style showers wedged between the sink and toilet. All rooms are supplied with a variety of free toiletries, a hairdryer, and slippers.  

The hotel offers a free daily breakfast in its small dining area. Guests report it's simple but satisfying and includes a main dish that's cooked-to-order and a small buffet with fruit, bread, and beverages. The hotel also offers its own private taxi service for guests arriving from Saigon Train Station and Tan Son Nhat International Airport. While this service is more expensive than local taxi service, the driver greets guest at the airport or station with a welcome board. The hotel is also associated with a travel company located nearby and has several pre-arranged tour packages available that leave directly from the hotel. Reception is open 24-hours a day, and laundry and dry cleaning services are also available.