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Navdeep P.
Couples
Australia,
March 06, 2012
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we were put into a room in the old wing and at about midnight there was a terrible sewerage smell which we tried to put up with for an hour. however it wasn't getting any better and so they moved us to another room but at 2 am we couldn't really go to sleep. in the morning they moved us yet again to another room in the new wing. this was a very nice room and they were very apologetic. however the old wing is smelly and run down as well being noisy as the rooms are near the outdoor bar area
Shopping Tip:
The hotel is located very centrally to most of the shopping and attractions in this district 1. The markets are not cheap as they quote in US dollars and tourists are all too eager to pay the price as they can afford to do so! Haggle to at least one third of the price that they quote you. Leather handbags are NOT leather despite the fact that they don't burn with a lighter!
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Tuck S.
Couples
Singapore,
March 06, 2012
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Great location and very helpful, courteous staff
Centrally located near tourist sights, shopping malls, friendly and helpful staff.
8.3
We had a comfortable room in the new wing facing the courtyard. Everything's working well in the room. Prompt service from housekeeping for all our requests. Staff did not quite understand the various options listed in the Pillow Menu. Strange that only one set of toiletries was relplenished daily although there were two of us, reason perhaps was hotel trying to be environmentally friendly. Good spread of food for breakfast. Overall,an enjoyable and comfortable stay.
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Timothy B.
Business travelers
United Kingdom,
March 06, 2012
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Simply the best
Good service and nice rooms
8.7
This is a fascinating labyrinth of a hotel. Great service, nice rooms and one of the best rooftop bars in Asia. Without a doubt, this is simply the best hotel in town.
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Lucille S.
Groups
United Kingdom,
March 05, 2012
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Old traditional hotel gone modern
Comfort of bed, location in hotel very quiet
6.7
Have stayed here many times and watched the changes from old, very typically Vietnamese hotel to modern, fairly soulless, international hotel.
Shopping Tip:
Very well placed for all market and mall shopping trips.
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Danielle Q.
Couples
United States of America,
March 04, 2012
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Historical, helpful, & stylish
Old photos, rooftop deck, pool, outdoor bar
10
Great stay and experience, perfect getaway from the city while still being right in the middle of of it all.
Hotel Feature Tip:
hit the pool.
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Stephen C.
Couples
March 04, 2012
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Traditional hotel in the heart of Saigon
location, rooftop bar, staff, breakfast, buffet
8
Friendly accommodating staff, great amenities. Expected a bit more for the price, but it was a nice stay. Fantastic breakfast/buffet.
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Iain L.
Couples
Malaysia,
March 04, 2012
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Great location, nice rooms
Location, room size, cleanliness
8
the location of rex is great, smack in the middle of the city, near important sights, food, shopping. the old wing is still nice and room size is big with comfortable bed.
the included breakfast is basic compared to others hotels and service is a bit slow so better suited to leisure travel than for business use. the restaurant outlets are poor but with so much around you to choose from ,this is not much of a drawback
will definitely stay there again, quite good value
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Andrew H.
Couples
Australia,
March 03, 2012
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Good hotel however a bit dated with small rooms
Very central with a great roof top bar
7.3
the hotel was clean and central we just found that the rooms were dated and a bit small
the staff were pleasant and friendly and the food was of a good quality
Restaurant Tip:
The Lemongrass restaurant just up th rd is a great restaurant and is very affordable
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Khoa L.
Couples
Australia,
March 02, 2012
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Way too noisy with bakery and maintenance work
5.7
We had a dreadful stay. It was way too noisy on level 5 with the bakery operating early in the morning. We couldn't make up for the missed sleep because construction was during the day.
Furthermore, the Buffet was nothing special.
On a positive note, the Hotel has a good gym and the roof top bar was nice with the live music.
Overall, definitely not worth it and a waste of money.
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Katie L.
Couples
Australia,
March 01, 2012
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had a wonderful stay at the rex hotel, clean rooms and fantastic staff.
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