Great and convenient shuttle that alleviates all issues with cabs etc. They have a desk to book tours. Have a great restaurant and gym as well. Great hotel and very nice staff.
This hotel is very strictly, when your friends come , they cannot enjoy a swimming pool with you. You have to buy $25 ticket for each person to entering the pool.
The hotel is nice, the staff friendly but the location is the worse possible. It does not lead to the business center nor the touristic center nor does it show the real Saigon. Amenities are rare. No breakfast included, no fast internet if one needs real work on it. Prices are 10 more expensive that a store down the road for drinks and snacks. Nice pool and nice size room. To be avoided if visiting Vietnam for the culture, the food, the atmosphere
Well I am pleased I only paid $90.00 (half price) or I would be even more dissapointed. At 8am The staff started using a drill and rotor hammer outside my room, asked them to stop and 2 hours later still working out in the hall. Offered me 30,000d ($1.50us) voucher for cab ride. Gave us wrong room to start (smoking 2 twin beds ) Mold in bathtub shower. Like I said not 5 star hotel
The food is very good, however the maids did not change the sheets. I was grossed out to discover this. Perhaps and isolated circumstance.
This hotel is actually quite far from the city center, which can be a good thing because you are surrounded by the 'real' city, not the tourist-centric area. However, this also makes for quite a journey if you want to go to tourist attractions (the hotel will get a taxi for you). This hotel goes far out of its way to make you feel like you are not in Vietnam at all. Everything is in English (with huge markups on food and drinks, priced in USD only). The best thing to do is to leave the hotel and look for the numerous local businesses nearby. I found it disappointing that the hotel tries to make you forget you are in Vietnam altogether.
Located in District 5 within a short walk of An Dong Market, Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City is within 2 miles (3 km) of other popular sights such as Ben Thanh Market. This 333-room, 5-star hotel has a full-service spa, a casino, and 2 restaurants.
Enjoy dining at one of 2 onsite restaurants including Chit Chat at the Cafe, which specializes in Vietnamese cuisine. Savor a meal from the comfort of your room with room service, or entertain your taste buds with a beverage at the bar/lounge or coffee shop/cafe. Buffet breakfast is offered for a fee each morning from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Guests can expect to find free WiFi and 50-inch TVs with cable channels and DVD players. Bathrooms offer hair dryers, free toiletries, slippers, and toothbrushes and toothpaste. Other amenities include minibars, electric kettles, and safes.
Guests of Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City have access to a full-service spa, a casino, and an outdoor pool. There's free parking, and an airport shuttle (available 24 hours) for VND 700000 per vehicle one-way. The 24-hour front desk has multilingual staff ready to assist with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and securing valuables. Other amenities at this luxury hotel include a children's pool, a gym, and a sauna.
Great and convenient shuttle that alleviates all issues with cabs etc. They have a desk to book tours. Have a great restaurant and gym as well. Great hotel and very nice staff.
This hotel is very strictly, when your friends come , they cannot enjoy a swimming pool with you. You have to buy $25 ticket for each person to entering the pool.
Dear Mr. B, Thank you for choosing to stay at Hotel Equatorial and for your advice to other travellers. We offer all registered room guests staying at the hotel complimentary swimming pool usage. For outside guests, there is a charge which is standard for most hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. We hope that you enjoyed your time in Vietnam and we look forward to having you back again soon. Best Regards, Alison Chapman Public Relations Manger
The hotel is nice, the staff friendly but the location is the worse possible. It does not lead to the business center nor the touristic center nor does it show the real Saigon. Amenities are rare. No breakfast included, no fast internet if one needs real work on it. Prices are 10 more expensive that a store down the road for drinks and snacks. Nice pool and nice size room. To be avoided if visiting Vietnam for the culture, the food, the atmosphere
Well I am pleased I only paid $90.00 (half price) or I would be even more dissapointed. At 8am The staff started using a drill and rotor hammer outside my room, asked them to stop and 2 hours later still working out in the hall. Offered me 30,000d ($1.50us) voucher for cab ride. Gave us wrong room to start (smoking 2 twin beds ) Mold in bathtub shower. Like I said not 5 star hotel
The food is very good, however the maids did not change the sheets. I was grossed out to discover this. Perhaps and isolated circumstance.
This hotel is actually quite far from the city center, which can be a good thing because you are surrounded by the 'real' city, not the tourist-centric area. However, this also makes for quite a journey if you want to go to tourist attractions (the hotel will get a taxi for you). This hotel goes far out of its way to make you feel like you are not in Vietnam at all. Everything is in English (with huge markups on food and drinks, priced in USD only). The best thing to do is to leave the hotel and look for the numerous local businesses nearby. I found it disappointing that the hotel tries to make you forget you are in Vietnam altogether.
Dear Sir/Madam, Greetings from Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City! Many thanks of choosing us for your stay. We truly appreciate your valuable feedback. Best regards, Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City