Caravelle Hotel
Caravelle Hotel is Ho Chi Minh City’s leading international 5-star hotel – in the center of the business, shopping, market and entertainment district, 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
Caravelle Hotel has 335 superbly appointed rooms, suites, exclusive Signature Floors, Signature Lounge, non-smoking floors, specially equipped room for the disabled and luxurious serviced apartments. Amenities include complimentary broadband Internet access, in-room IDD telephone, satellite LCD television, individual in-room thermostat control, electronic room key system, electronic in-room safety deposit box, in-room tea/coffee making facilities, iron and ironing-board, hair-dryer, shoeshine service, bathrobe…
Wining & Dining:
Caravelle Hotel has five superb wining and dining venues. Restaurant Nineteen presents Ho Chi Minh City’s most popular international buffet. Lobby Lounge serves light aperitifs. Reflections Restaurant, modern fine dining, serves eclectic fusion cuisine. Against the historic backdrop of the Opera House, enjoy refreshing drinks and light snacks beside the Pool Bar. Saigon Saigon Bar has been voted ‘Best Bar’ in the city, with a birds-eye balcony view of the neighbourhood and live music, open daily from 11:00 am.
Facilities:
For busy executives, Business Centre provides excellent secretarial support. Convention, meeting and social facilities cater for up to 700. Qi Salon and Spa, a tranquil 750 square meter sanctuary, offers a wide variety of high quality health and wellness therapies, hair and beauty treatments.
VIP Guests:
Caravelle Hotel is the most prestigious address in Ho Chi Minh City. Notable VIP guests have included former US President Bill Clinton, Britain’s Princess Anne, movie stars Michael Caine and Brendan Fraser (while filming The Quiet American), award-winning correspondent Brian Barron, fashion accessories and jewelry founder Philippe Charriol, French fashion designer Pierre Cardin, President of South Africa Thabo Mbeki and numerous international ambassadors and senators.
Interesting Facts:
Caravelle Hotel opened on Christmas Eve, 1959, and was the city’s premier venue for grand balls and functions. Since then it has welcomed countless dignitaries, politicians and celebrities. In 1975, it was renamed Doc Lap (Independence) Hotel, commemorating Vietnam’s liberation. The original hotel was closed in the mid-1990s for refurbishment, with the addition of the new 24-storey tower, and re-opened on 8 May, 1998. Saigon Saigon Bar, voted the ‘Best Bar’ in the city, dates back to 1959 and retains the original charm of original 10-storey hotel’s rooftop bar. It was once a famous gathering place for war correspondents. In 2001, Caravelle Hotel hosted the cast and crew filming Graham Greene’s epic novel The Quiet American, starring Sir Michael Caine.
Promotions:
CARAVELLE declares 50% Off on Rooms plus US$ 20 credit on its 50th Birthday!
Address:
19 Lam Son Square, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Website:
http://www.caravellehotel.com/
One of the nicest hotel in HCMC. I was staying on the second top floor overlooking the river. But sadly the view was partly blocked by the Sheraton hotel building, else it would be superb view.
I was at the Caravelle in 1967 and ate on the tenth floor. It was a class restaurant then. This summer I returned and found the Reflections Restaurant. It is still a class place. The staff is professional in every way. The food cannot be equaled by any means. It was multi-course, and every course was wonderful–the fresh-baked bread, the soups, the appetizers, the caesar salad, the fish, the meats(lamb and beef), the accompanied vegetables, and the grand desserts along with the terrific wine and drink menu were all superior by any standards. The atmosphere was glass enclosed with a view of downtown Saigon. The restaurant decor was in earth tones with live piano music and a photographic history of the Caravelle displayed on the walls. I was told that the wait staff trains for a year in order to get their job. I believe it–a real lesson in style. I believe that atmosphere and staff are just as important as the food. And in the case of the Reflections Restaurant, there is nothing left to desire. It is one of great experiences that you will have in Ho Chi Minh City. It is worth a visit if you are seeking a true continental experience.