The Hotel Majestic Saigon stands at 01 Dong Khoi Street on the corner with Ton Duc Thang, right where the main shopping boulevard meets the Saigon River. It has been open since 1925 and its French colonial architecture and interiors make it one of the most characterful hotels in the city. The hotel lists 175 deluxe rooms and suites, with marble bathrooms and private balconies, and several places to eat and drink. The M Bar is a rooftop bar with views of the river and daily live music. The Catinat Lounge offers piano music in a quiet setting, the Merry Pool Bar serves drinks by the pool, and the Cyclo Cafe serves Vietnamese dishes. A spa, fitness centre and business centre complete the offer. The river faces a busy road, but the hotel is calm inside, and the view across the water is a bonus.
Location and getting around: the Majestic is on the riverside corner of Dong Khoi and Ton Duc Thang streets. Walk up Dong Khoi and you reach the Opera House and Notre-Dame Cathedral in about ten to fifteen minutes. Ben Thanh Market is a short taxi ride, and the river ferry piers and sunset cruises are close by. The airport is about thirty minutes away by car.
The rooms: choose between the deluxe rooms and suites. Many have private balconies and marble bathrooms, and the river-view rooms are the most memorable, especially when the evening lights come on over the water. The century-old feel is part of the appeal, so expect charm rather than the sleekness of the newest towers.
Who it suits: couples who like history, guests who want a river view and travellers who value an atmosphere over modern gadgets. It also suits visitors who want to hit the rooftop bar for a sunset drink after a day of tours.
Good to know: the pool sits on the property and the Merry Pool Bar serves drinks there. The rooftop M Bar is lively in the evening, so ask about quieter rooms if you are a light sleeper. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate, and ask the concierge about Cu Chi and Mekong day trips.
Why stay here
- ✓Open since 1925
- ✓River-view rooms with balconies
- ✓Rooftop M Bar
- ✓Pool and Merry Pool Bar
- ✓Catinat Lounge with piano
- ✓Cyclo Cafe
- ✓Spa
- ✓Fitness centre
Good questions
Where is the Hotel Majestic Saigon?+
It is at 01 Dong Khoi Street, on the corner with Ton Duc Thang Street beside the Saigon River. The Opera House and Notre-Dame are a walk up Dong Khoi.
Does the Majestic have a rooftop bar?+
Yes, the M Bar is a rooftop bar with views of the Saigon River and live music. It is popular in the evening, so expect some noise.
How old is the Hotel Majestic Saigon?+
The hotel has been open since 1925 and keeps its French colonial architecture. It lists 175 deluxe rooms and suites.
