First time in Saigon
Aug 29, 2005 | 10:00 am
#16
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Orlando
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Going to Saigon in October for the first time. After much research we decided to stay on the club level of the Renaissance Riverside Hotel on the club level overlooking the river. After a long flight from the US it seemed like comfort was important for the first couple of days plus it seemed like a good location.
Aug 29, 2005 | 4:49 pm
#18
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: SNA Rwy 20L
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Posts: 703
Was at the Omni last time there, decent hotel with large rooms. Unfortunately as with most hotels there catering to Western businessmen you can't assume that your phone calls are private. An associate of mine who is responsible for a lot of the local phone systems insists that the management (not the government surprisingly) routinely listens in to try and get whatever juicy tips they can.
I can attest that my luggage was rifled through after I had checked into the room. Nothing was missing but things were definately in the wrong places.
On the upside, some of the Australian satellite TV is pretty funny.
I can attest that my luggage was rifled through after I had checked into the room. Nothing was missing but things were definately in the wrong places.
On the upside, some of the Australian satellite TV is pretty funny.
Aug 30, 2005 | 10:02 am
#20
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 5,658
May I ask is there an economic way to aand FROM SIN to SGN? How are you doing it?
Originally Posted by SIN1K
I'm off to Saigon later this month, from Singapore, with my girlfriend. This is our first time there. We don't know where to stay, with price not being an issue, or really what to do. Any advice would be fantastic.
Cheers!
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Take the road less travelled...but only if it means more miles.
Cheers!
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Take the road less travelled...but only if it means more miles.
Aug 30, 2005 | 1:33 pm
#21
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Italy
Posts: 218
SGN arport trans
Originally Posted by best
What is the best way to get to and from the Airport to town like to the Majestic or the new Hyattt?
There are a few options for getting into town. You can have your hotel arrange a pick-up (around $12 US). You can do a share van for $6 or take a meter taxi (it says meter on the top) for $4-5. I've done them all and they all work fine.
Aug 30, 2005 | 11:53 pm
#22
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Boston, MA, USA
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Posts: 309
Saigon
The Rex is old (it used to be the Bachelor's Officers Quarters and temporary home of Colin Powell) but it is well located in the heart of things and as was mentioned elsewhere the roof bar is good fun. Go to the Central Market and if you are coffee drinkers, definitely buy Viet coffee - imho some of the best in the World.
Money being no object (your comment) it would be terrific to get up to Hanoi which is a much more pleasant city. Great French food, vibrant art community and the people are very hospitible. I very much prefer Hanoi to HCM city.
If you do stay in Saigon - do be alert for pick-pockets, purse snatchers, etc.
The old motor scooter snatch trick is very common. 2 on a scooter, 1 drives and the other snatches.
Enjoy, bb
Money being no object (your comment) it would be terrific to get up to Hanoi which is a much more pleasant city. Great French food, vibrant art community and the people are very hospitible. I very much prefer Hanoi to HCM city.
If you do stay in Saigon - do be alert for pick-pockets, purse snatchers, etc.
The old motor scooter snatch trick is very common. 2 on a scooter, 1 drives and the other snatches.
Enjoy, bb