About Somerset Ho Chi Minh City
A five-star aparthotel situated in District 1, the Somerset Ho Chi Minh City near the GEM Centre and Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens. Amenities available to guests include a business centre and an outdoor pool.
One to four-bedroom apartments feature separate living, dining, and sleeping areas along with full kitchens with laundry facilities. Additional features include cable TV, DVD players, and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded apartments provide a private balcony.
Facilities at the Somerset Ho Chi Minh City include 24-hour reception, a gym, tennis courts, and a yoga and aerobics studio. Other conveniences include laundry facilities, luggage storage, and a safe-deposit box. For younger guests, there’s a wading pool, playground, and kids club.
A continental buffet breakfast is available for a fee. Nearby dining spots include the Lunch Lady and Bloom Saigon.
This hotel is a five-minute walk from Saigon Zoo and Botanic Gardens and a 15-minute drive from Bến Thành Market. Saigon River tours are easily accessible nearby.
Positive Reviews
positive:
Central location near attractions
The location of this hotel has proved to be one of the property’s plus points. Guests have found dining and attractions within easy reach as well as noting that when they wanted to explore further afield, taxis have been easily accessible.
positive:
Clean and spacious apartments
Despite some minor criticisms regarding the apartments, the majority of guests have found them clean and of a reasonable size. Guests also generally appreciate the selection of amenities included in the apartments, finding these offered both comfort and convenience during their stay.
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Good service and facilities
Previous guests have been impressed with the standard of service offered at this Ho Chi Minh City hotel, finding the staff friendly, helpful, and attentive. Guests have also tended to rate the facilities here highly, finding these fairly comprehensive and well maintained.
Negative Reviews
negative:
Some rooms are dated
While some of the rooms at this hotel appear to have been recently updated, other units don’t seem to have benefitted from any renovations. These rooms are found to look quite dated in appearance and are marred by various minor maintenance issues.
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Breakfast may disappoint
Feedback about the breakfast here isn’t all that great. Guests have been disappointed by the quality and choice of food on offer, also noting that the breakfast area is small and not organised well by the staff attending to breakfast.
negative:
Noise can be a problem
While few guests have encountered significant traffic noise, there are some noise concerns here. Guests have been able to hear noise from apartments above their own as well as from the children’s playground. In the latter part of 2016, guests have also mentioned construction noise.