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Hotel Continental Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Hotel Continental Saigon opened in 1880, still Vietnam's oldest hotel, a French Colonial pile of thick brick and high ceilings where war correspondents drank and Graham Greene set The Quiet American. Eighty-three rooms, the Opera House at the door, Le Bourgeois in the courtyard. The Saigon riverfront is a five-minute walk from the brick front.
- 83 rooms
- Opened 1880
- Neighborhood: District 1
About Hotel Continental Saigon
- Opened in 1880; still the oldest hotel in Vietnam.
- Graham Greene put the house in The Quiet American; war correspondents used it as a hangout.
- French Colonial brick and high ceilings, five minutes from the Saigon riverfront, with a courtyard restaurant.
History
Established in 1880, the Hotel Continental Saigon is the oldest hotel in Vietnam and served as a central hub for French colonial life and international journalists during the Vietnam War. It was immortalized in Graham Greene's novel 'The Quiet American' and has hosted numerous historical figures throughout its long legacy. The property maintains its original colonial architecture, including thick brick walls and high ceilings designed to manage the tropical climate.
The setting
Hotel Continental Saigon is a District 1 hotel on the west side of District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City. Saigon Opera House is essentially at the door, Saigon Central Post Office is roughly 5 minutes' walk, and Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is roughly 6 minutes' walk. The Opera House, Notre-Dame and the Central Post Office, and Independence Palace are the civic walk. The river promenade is the night air. 5-minute walk to Sông Sài Gòn riverfront. 2 km from War Remnants Museum.
Amenities
- Jasmine Massage & Spa
- Fitness center with gym equipment
- Garden courtyard (Continental Patio)
- Le Bourgeois Restaurant (French and Vietnamese cuisine)
- Outdoor sidewalk cafe and bar
- Meeting and banquet facilities
- Sauna
- Hot tub
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