Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh as it is now known, is one of Asia’s iconic cities, a must see destination and a stay in one of the many Saigon boutique hotels is the perfect way to enjoy this characterful city. But how to navigate the many offerings and ensure your stay is perfect? The Secret Retreats team have got you covered, with our on the ground team and deep understanding of how to really get the best out of your Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, visit, we are ready to share with you our secret spots for the must dine restaurants, the must do experiences and the must stay best boutique hotels Ho Chi Minh has to offer. Ho Chi Minh City – or Saigon, as the locals prefer to keep it – is based in the south of the country at the edge of the Mekong Delta – another must see destination. Saigon is a city where shiny modernity rubs shoulders with the country’s vast history and this can be seen through the city’s architecture where enormous modern towers stand side-by-side with ancient buildings housing shops or if you know where to look, as we do, really unique Saigon boutique hotels and fantastic dining options offering traditional and cutting edge Vietnamese dining. A city that never sleeps there is endless fascination on every street corner, in every boulevard, in every view from a cute café table whether watching the hundreds of cyclists navigate the roads alongside hundreds of motorcycles at any one time or people watching as a myriad lifestyles play out in front of you on the stage of Saigon’s well trodden streets. Secret Retreats is ready to share our secrets of this city with you, starting with a Saigon boutique hotel, what we believe to be the best hotels in ho chi minh city to give you a real sense of place and the perfect base to discover the city of Saigon.

Hotels in Saigon:

Villa Song Saigon
By the River
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Villa Song Saigon

Mekong Princess Cruise
Extraordinary Cruises on the Mighty Mekong Cambodia and Vietnam – Cabin Cruises
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Mekong Princess Cruise

The luxury hotels Ho Chi Minh city and the French influence

The French influence within the city is as evident today in the luxury hotels, boutique hotels and restaurants as it is in the elegant architecture and wide boulevards that remain to this day since France conquered Saigon in 1862. Ancient Chinese style pagodas sit next to colonial French villas and grand administrative buildings across the city and this is one place in South East Asia where you can find a delicious freshly baked baguette as easily as you can find a steaming bowl of Pho noodles – a staple favourite of Vietnamese cuisine. These diverse influences make for a vibrant and multi-cultural setting and Secret Retreats can provide the best hotels in HCMC from which to explore it.