![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Asher at the lift lobby in Sofitel Saigon Plaza](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7657/16915810317_4abde4347f_b.jpg)
During my family vacation to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, we stayed at the Pullman Saigon Centre for two nights and Sofitel Saigon Plaza for two nights to try out both the properties there managed under the Accor hospitality group.
If you prefer living in a luxurious, quieter environment, but still near enough to the heart of the city where all the actions are, Sofitel Saigon Plaza is an option to consider. Otherwise, go for Pullman Saigon Centre.
Sofitel Saigon Plaza is located on peaceful tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard just a moment from the commercial centre. This is one of the few areas in Ho Chin Minh City where there are wide pavements that are well-maintained and relatively regulated traffic compared to the chaos elsewhere.
The nearest attractions are the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace. There are free half hourly one-way shuttle bus services to Ben Thanh market and the cathedral from the hotel. To get back, a ride on a metered taxi should cost no more than 10,000 VND (~S$6).
A tip on taking a taxi back to the hotel – the road leading to the front entrance of the hotel tends to get extremely congested during rush hours. As such, you can ask the driver to drop you at the back of the hotel and save a good half an hour or more stuck in traffic.
For food, the Japanese dining street is about 15 minutes walk away and offers a whole street of watering holes, upmarket as well as budget restaurants catering to mainly business clients.
The concierge staff are exemplary and are able to make very good recommendations for sightseeing and dining. They speak good English (which is rare in Vietnam) and provide detailed directions.
The hotel lobby exudes a majestic, old-world charm which contrasts starkly with the newly renovated rooms and suites:
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Wooden spirals](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8747/16935658770_b339b2c05d_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Lobby](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7626/16937037399_93088e1201_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Marbles everywhere](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7657/17123217275_9f87624fa1_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Restaurant and bar on the ground floor](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8823/16915835457_9a6f8eea1d_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Inside of the restaurant bar](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7664/16937041889_0f06daa5b1_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Guests relaxing](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8768/17122589381_1b9a801fb6_b.jpg)
Sofitel Saigon Plaza offers rooms of contemporary 5-star hotel style with a blend of modern French design and Vietnamese influences. Here is a walkthrough of the room we stayed in on the 15th floor:
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Inside the lift with changing lights](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8772/17122562181_ea574e3574_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam The room which we stayed in](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8818/16503047373_c5a2def8aa_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Hotel lobby](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7632/17122561281_aeab9d5308_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Checking in](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8765/16937029099_02f12ef0d4_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Love the spiffy decor and furniture](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7630/16500763064_260f6510a8_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Work station](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7708/16500762794_94d2e5d0f2_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam View from the 15th floor room](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8774/17121660602_6b6dac66cc_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam The bedroom](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8815/17123196145_51ea6b51ea_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Bathroom](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7595/17122575361_a3eee4749c_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Lanvin toiletries](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7677/17123209615_4aef042444_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Bathtub](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8748/17121658102_dd791e543e_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Cabinet](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8793/17123204995_f47c65cd09_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Fridge and mini-bar](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7680/17121663822_ddf803aa6c_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Bedside control panel](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8716/17123201845_22ab20269c_b.jpg)
The hotel breakfast offers a delectable spread of vietnamese and international cuisines:
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Fruits](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8767/16935414658_d284c179a5_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Pho station](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7723/17097257466_e49ba1fcbf_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Western selection](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7705/17121652412_a8edc57c14_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Omelette station](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8738/16935410978_63780a3883_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Bread and pastry](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7603/16500753264_1333433f68_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Cheeses, nuts and such](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7623/16935654950_51069e2788_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Salad bar](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7628/17122559861_a37513dd04_b.jpg)
There is also an excellent rooftop pool which offers a very good view of the city. Asher and I managed to go for a short swim:
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Rooftop pool](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7642/16503044913_11250646ac_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam View of the cityscape](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8691/16500752814_747e2bdf92_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Poolside bar](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7720/16503044993_0055a01012_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Swimming with Asher](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7629/17121651042_b9c5ab2001_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Hotel spa](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8775/16915808077_9c60588be0_b.jpg)
There’s a candle lighting ritual thing that occurs in the evening within the hotel. It’s fun to watch and we happened to catch it while watching for our transport to arrive:
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Candle lighting](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8734/16935430718_4ab44e2892_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Lighting one by one](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8782/16935676320_d1e41aa0ed_b.jpg)
![Luxurious Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Outdoor too](https://farm9.staticflickr.com/8796/17121683362_5490dc7ee9_b.jpg)
Situated in the business district, the five-star hotel offers 286 rooms including 11 suites. Most of the guests appear to be business travelers who want to stay in the commercial centre or discerning leisure travelers who prefer a quieter and more organised surrounding.
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