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Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City

3.5 star property

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Superior Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi
Breakfast served
Lobby
Exterior

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Room service

Explore the area

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136 Bui Thi Xuan Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City
  • Place, Pham Ngu Lao Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Bui Vien Walking Street
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Thanh Market
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Ho Chi Minh City (SGN-Tan Son Nhat Intl.)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Room | Bar (on property)

Superior Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Luxury Double Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Queen Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Superior Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Club Room Non smoking

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Queen Room-Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2

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Studio Suite | Bathroom | Free toiletries, hair dryer, slippers, towels

Studio Suite

  • 377 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premier Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Premier Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luxury Double Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Deluxe Room

  • Sleeps 2

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, free WiFi

Junior Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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About the neighborhood

Ho Chi Minh City

Located in District 1, Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City is within a 10-minute walk of popular sights such as Bui Vien Walking Street and Pham Ngu Lao Street. This 60-room, 3.5-star hotel has conveniences like a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Tu Du Hospital - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Pham Ngu Lao Street - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Tao Dan Park - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bui Vien Walking Street - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ben Thanh Market - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Saigon Railway Station - 10 min drive
  • Ben Thanh Station - 16 min walk
  • Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nuoc Ep Bui Thi Xuan - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Phở Hồng Vân - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Katinat Saigon Kafe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cơm Bùi Thị Xuân - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Tiệm Cà Phê Linh - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City

Guests staying at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City enjoy free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. The front desk is staffed 24/7 to help with luggage storage, securing valuables, and tours or tickets.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, and slippers. Other standard amenities include minibars, safes, and phones.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Empress Cafe

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • Elevator

More

  • 1 building
  • 9 floors
  • Built in 1996
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets or service animals

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 2 PM
  • Check-out: noon
The front desk is open 24 hours a day.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • No parking is available onsite.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher.
  • At check-in, guests must provide either a negative COVID-19 test result or a record of full COVID-19 vaccination.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Unmarried guests may be restricted from sharing rooms in accordance with local laws. Guests must provide proof of marriage if requested by the property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City?

This hotel is situated in District 1 within a 10-minute walk of Bui Vien Walking Street and Pham Ngu Lao Street. You'll also find Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square within a short drive.

How much does it cost to stay at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City?

As of Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City on May 9, 2026 start from $50, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there parking available at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City?

No, there isn't parking available at the hotel.

Does Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City have a casino?

No, Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a minibar and slippers as well as a restaurant.

Does Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City have a hot tub?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

Yes, Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City serves breakfast for a surcharge at Empress Cafe.

Does Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets and service animals aren't allowed at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City.

Does Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City have connecting rooms available?

No, this hotel doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How close is the airport from Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City?

The closest major airport to Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City is Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN), which is 4.8 mi away (26 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City that offer a balcony.

Empress Hotel HoChiMinh City Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 57 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 27 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 11 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 141 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

RANDY

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very helpful and professional, the hotel is very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hung

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Sri

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Khanh

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good

2/10 Terrible

MINH

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

10/10 Excellent

Khanh

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy, UK

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
From Daisy the receptionist 2 the hotel manager and all staff at the Empress were kind. helpful and very accommodating. We will go back again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel for buissness and vacation alike.

room is a bit small as mentioned but well arranged. Shower is great. Good service from the desk staff with helping to reccomand places, providing a city map helping book a taxi and etc...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely staff, good location

Nice and quiet but still within walking distance to all the night life. Staff are all lovely - we liked the hotel so much we extended our stay twice. Only one complaint - the WiFi is slow and unreliable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2018

2/10 Terrible

bruce, Sigon Viet Nam

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
got lied to about changing dates and was forced to pay after I paid Expedia. Expedia told me every thing was taken care of and after I arrived I found I was lied to by Expedia..
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sue, Christchurch, New Zealand

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Boutique Hotel

My stay at the Empress Hotel was really good. The staff were so kind, friendly and helpful. They were informative of where to find places and made my stay very relaxing. My bedroom and ensuite were lovely and had everything I could possibly need. The breakfast room was bright and welcoming and the meal was perfect. On my last day there was a huge downpour and I got extremely wet on my way back for my luggage, Although I had checked out at noon, the staff let me use a small cloakroom to change out of my very wet clothes before leaving for the airport and my flight home to New Zealand. I can thoroughly recommend the Empress Hotel and will certainly be staying there again when I return to Vietnam in the New Year.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Kim

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Never stay at this hotel again

This place is way overpriced for their services and room type. U can get much better place for your money. The staff seems never happy. Why would u be this industry when u can never smile in front of your guest. We r paying them money not like asking for a free stay. And they absolutely not helpful. The breakfast choices are limited. And if u ever give them any negatives comments, they will not happy. I was giving my honest opinion about my check in experience and I got questions by the front desk the next morning as I was walking out. Not with the possitive attitude, more like questioning why I gave them a bad review. Absolute horrible. I will not recommend this place for my family and friends . I should of read other ppl reviews before I booked, no wonder this place looks dead all the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

ash, tse

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staffs are all very friendly , try to help in any means to provide comfort stay .

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Old bad hotel

Poor customer services, poor room services, lift not functioning properly. Got to pay 1 million vnd as deposit. I book a room for 2 persons but was told it was meant for 1 person; thus I had to pay extra 150,000 vnd for 2nd person per day; 3 days stay cost me extra 450,000 vnd....absurd ! Will not book this hotel again.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

ONG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The condition of the hotel room was good.

4/10 Poor

Hai Sing

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

2/10 Terrible

Robert

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Don't stay at this hotel.

The hotel rips people off. When you bring a guest to stay with you, they insist on charging more money.

4/10 Poor

WAL, Sydney

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Gone down hill

Used to be a cheap and cheerful place close to town in District 1. Now it is neither. Dining is pitiful. Room comfortable. Always used to provide free breakfast, but not any more.

6/10 Okay

khanh n.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Visite my family

Good location, every year when i go to vietnam i always book this hotel, good services and nice

10/10 Excellent

tonyasiann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

good quality with the best discount price

verygood service , easy booking from orbizt website , safe hotel , clean room , location comtable but the price is the best discount i will comeback

2/10 Terrible

Steve, Seoul, South Korea

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Don't stat here. Not friendly, rude.

Check in was horrible. They couldn't "find" my expedia reservation. They asked for $300 USD per night as "deposit"! Staff was rude, breakfast is a joke... the hotel's elevator didn't work half the time... there were 3 people at this hotel as guests, i see why. I heard hotel is closing down. they don't use their own check in counter, but a small desk as counter and turns the lights off in hotel. kinda scary.

6/10 Okay

Cindy, US

Just Ok!

Did not feel good/happy since they tried to ripped off my credit card by charging/putting 2 pending transactions with the amounts of $98 & $94 something for my 5 nights (actually I missed my first flight, and I got delayed/came late, so I lost 1 night. Just stayed there for 4 nights but paid for 5 nights) while I did pay everything up front with hotels.com, so I said that they don't have the right to charge that to my credit card account, and at first they denied saying that they just verified card, but then I showed them the proof/messages from my credit card company to show that they have been charged to my credit card account, and they were like they just wanted to make sure their bill is paid when I checked out. So I showed them the proof that I did pay everything with hotels.com, and they need to get that from hotels.com NOT from my credit card again or else I will make a big deal with them since they have no policy/rule to back up their ridiculous/unreasonable argument/nonsense while I have all the valid info. to show them as the evidence. So they did void these two invalid/so called verifications/transactions then.....LOL