Park Hyatt Saigon is one of Saigon’s most elegant luxury hotels, set in a prime District 1 location overlooking the Opera House and just a short walk from Dong Khoi Street, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, the Central Post Office and the Saigon River. It’s a refined, classic choice for travellers who want five-star comfort, polished service and a strong sense of old Saigon style.
The hotel has a graceful French-colonial feel, with white façades, arched windows, polished timber, soft lighting and beautifully presented interiors. It feels calm and discreet rather than flashy, making it especially appealing for couples, special occasions and travellers who appreciate traditional hotel elegance.
Rooms are beautifully furnished, with quality bedding, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, marble bathrooms, rain showers, deep soaking tubs in many categories, minibars, work space and thoughtful amenities. Higher-category rooms and suites add more space, stronger city views or direct access to quieter areas of the hotel.
Dining is excellent, with Opera serving Italian cuisine in a relaxed brasserie-style setting and Square One offering refined Vietnamese and French-inspired dishes. 2 Lam Son is a stylish bar for evening drinks, while the lounge is ideal for coffee, afternoon tea or a quiet pause between sightseeing.
Facilities include a lovely outdoor swimming pool set within a garden courtyard, a well-equipped fitness centre and a high-quality spa. The pool area is a real strength, offering a peaceful retreat from the heat and energy of the city.
Reviews consistently praise the exceptional service, elegant design, superb location, excellent dining and peaceful atmosphere. Guests often describe it as one of Saigon’s most reliable luxury hotels, though it’s priced accordingly.
Bottom Line: Park Hyatt Saigon is a polished, timeless and beautifully located luxury hotel, ideal for travellers wanting understated elegance, excellent service and easy access to the best of central Saigon.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
5 Stars
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 245
Special Interests: Adventure, Golf, Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports
A magnificent presence on the Mekong river, Aqua Mekong showcases modern architecture and interiors by renowned architect Noor Design. The Mekong river cruise ship’s 20 spacious, air-conditioned suites feature full-length windows that offer spectacular panoramas of the ever-changing Mekong scenery.
As the Aqua Mekong charts a luxurious passage across Cambodia and Vietnam, on-board guests embark on an inspired journey of local flavors with a dining experience crafted by Michelin-starred consulting chef David Thompson. The ship’s bar menu, created by renowned spirit experts and cocktail designers Proof & Co, echoes a similar locally-minded philosophy.
Aqua Mekong guarantees utmost safety, comfort and exclusivity for off-shore excursions, as Aqua Expeditions owns and operates the only private fleet of launch boats on the Mekong river. The four ergonomically-designed launch boats bring guests on highly personalized day trips to landmarks, temples and villages where tradition, spirituality and craftsmanship reside.
7 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
1x Stateroom
Cruise Ship
Spoken Languages: English
No. Cabins: 20
Special Interests: Adventure, Cycling, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wine
Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang is one of Siem Reap’s most atmospheric luxury retreats, set among rice fields and tropical gardens a short drive from the centre of town. It’s a beautiful choice for travellers who want a peaceful rural setting, while still being within easy reach of the Old Market, Siem Reap River, restaurants and the temples of Angkor.
The resort has been designed to feel like an elegant Cambodian village, with stilted wooden villas, thatched roofs, lotus ponds, palm trees and quiet pathways through the grounds. The atmosphere is calm and deeply restful, with a strong sense of place and none of the formality that can sometimes come with high-end hotels.
Rooms are individual villas, either set in the gardens or beside private plunge pools. Expect generous space, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, comfortable beds, sitting areas, large bathrooms, indoor and outdoor showers, minibars, tea and coffee facilities and private terraces. Pool Villas are especially appealing for couples or special occasions, while the Terrace Villas still offer excellent space and atmosphere.
Dining includes refined Cambodian and international cuisine, with restaurants and bars making good use of local ingredients and the resort’s rural setting. Meals feel relaxed but polished, and the sunset bar is a lovely place for a drink after a day at Angkor Wat, Bayon or Ta Prohm.
Facilities include a beautiful swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, yoga pavilion, gardens, rice-field walks and bicycles. The pool and spa are real strengths, making the resort ideal for balancing temple touring with proper downtime.
Reviews consistently praise the peaceful setting, exceptional design, spacious villas, warm service and sense of calm. Guests particularly value the feeling of being in the Cambodian countryside, though the location means using a car or tuk-tuk for town visits.
Bottom Line: Zannier Hotels Phum Baitang is a superb luxury hideaway with genuine Cambodian character, ideal for travellers wanting space, tranquillity, understated style and easy access to the temples of Angkor.
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Garden Villa
Resort
