Caravelle Saigon features 333 rooms at 19-23 Lam Son Square, District 1, opened Christmas Eve 1959 as legendary war correspondents press hub during Vietnam War. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award top 10% properties. April 2025 Saigon Saigon Bar rooftop named one of 20 best rooftop bars world by British magazine Time Out. 34sqm rooms soundproofed windows Opera House views, 49" Samsung TV, free WiFi, marble bathrooms. Two restaurants, two bars, outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, Kara Spa body wraps/massages. Central location steps Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, Ben Thanh Market. Guests praise top notch service, fantastic rooms/breakfast, very comfy beds, immaculate cleanliness, attentive friendly service. From $102/night (average $169). NBC, ABC, CBS bureaus 1960s.
Caravelle Saigon since 1959 - Legendary war correspondents hotel
Lam Son Square: 1959 War Correspondents Headquarters District 1
Caravelle Saigon occupies 19-23 Lam Son Square in Sai Gon Ward, District 1, opened to public Christmas Eve 1959 featuring Italian marble, bullet-proof glass and state-of-the-art air-conditioning system. During 1960s, the hotel housed Australian Embassy, New Zealand Embassy, and Saigon bureaus of NBC, ABC and CBS television networks establishing legendary status as war correspondents headquarters during Vietnam War. The central District 1 location positions guests steps from Opera House (0.4 miles/0.6km), Ho Chi Minh City Hall Square, Notre Dame Cathedral, historic Dong Khoi Street, modern Nguyen Hue Walking Street, and legendary Ben Thanh Market. Also 0.5 miles (0.8km) from Parkson Plaza. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award places Caravelle within top 10% of properties worldwide demonstrating consistent excellence across guest reviews. Reviews praise central District 1 location for easy access to attractions with travelers highlighting attentive and friendly service, immaculate cleanliness, and extensive amenities. The Lam Son Square address creates iconic positioning adjacent Opera House in heart of historic Saigon.
333 Rooms: 34sqm Soundproofed Windows & Opera House Views
The five-star property offers 333 rooms total maintaining luxury standards across substantial accommodation inventory. Rooms measure approximately 34 square meters (365 square feet) providing spacious comfort. Large soundproofed windows offer delightful views of Saigon's historic Opera House insulating against urban noise. Spacious walk-in vanity and shower include bathroom amenities from Appelles Classic range with bathrooms beautifully finished with imported marble throughout. Each room features 49-inch Samsung flat-screen TV with modern décor and furnishings. Free WiFi supports connectivity needs. Booking.com guests rate beds highly-rated for very comfy quality. Guest reviews describe fantastic rooms earning consistent praise. Top notch service noted with staff attention to detail. The 34sqm room size provides generous space compared to typical city hotel standards while soundproofing ensures peaceful rest despite central location.
Spacious 34sqm room with soundproofed windows and Opera House views
Saigon Saigon Bar: Time Out 20 Best Rooftop Bars World April 2025
Opened in 1959 alongside Caravelle Hotel, Saigon Saigon Bar has remained unchanged since its days as press hub during Vietnam War when it served as gathering spot for war correspondents. The rooftop bar became legendary among journalists covering conflict, offering unique vantage point to observe war while enjoying relative safety and comfort. The rooftop institution so beloved by foreign correspondents, now called Saigon Saigon Bar, has changed little since 1959. In April 2025, Saigon Saigon Bar, once wartime press hub, was named one of 20 best rooftop bars in world by British magazine Time Out. This prestigious international recognition validates exceptional quality and historic significance. Guest reviews consistently highlight rooftop bar as standout amenity with panoramic city views. The combination of Vietnam War history and contemporary cocktail excellence creates unique experience unavailable at newer properties. The bar attracts visitors interested in historical period while serving as popular modern destination maintaining connection to past.
Vietnam War History: NBC, ABC, CBS Bureaus 1960s
During 1960s Vietnam War era, Caravelle Saigon served critical role as home to Australian Embassy, New Zealand Embassy, and Saigon bureaus of major American television networks NBC, ABC and CBS. War correspondents gathered at rooftop bar to file reports, exchange information and witness conflict from elevated perspective. The hotel provided rare combination of modern amenities (Italian marble, bullet-proof glass, state-of-the-art air-conditioning) and strategic location making it ideal press headquarters. This historical legacy distinguishes Caravelle from purely commercial luxury hotels by offering authentic connection to Vietnam War journalism history. Visitors interested in this period find Caravelle essential destination for understanding how international media covered conflict. The physical preservation of spaces like Saigon Saigon Bar allows guests to experience same environments used by legendary war correspondents creating living museum aspect beyond standard hospitality.
Saigon Saigon Bar - Time Out 20 Best Rooftop Bars 2025
Two Restaurants & Outdoor Pool: Luxurious Retreat Facilities
Two on-site restaurants serve diverse cuisines from Vietnamese to international with fantastic breakfast earning guest praise. Buffet breakfast fee approximately VND 590,000 for adults and VND 295,000 for children. Two bars including legendary Saigon Saigon rooftop and additional venue complete beverage program. Outdoor pool provides aquatic recreation with rooftop terrace creating resort atmosphere in urban setting. Signature Lounge offers exclusive space for premium guests. Gym facilities support fitness routines. Free WiFi operates throughout property. Guest reviews highlight pool and gym facilities as great features. The combination of two restaurants, two bars, outdoor pool and rooftop terrace creates comprehensive amenity program supporting extended stays without leaving property.
Kara Spa: Body Wraps & Massages Relaxation
Kara Spa delivers professional treatments including body wraps and massages in tranquil environment. The full-service spa creates rejuvenating experiences within historic property. Treatment menu features range of therapies from traditional Vietnamese techniques to contemporary wellness approaches. Guest access to spa services complements outdoor pool and gym creating comprehensive wellness program. The spa facilities demonstrate commitment to modern luxury standards within 1959 landmark. Reviews praise extensive amenities including spa as valued addition to hotel experience.
Restaurant with fantastic breakfast and diverse cuisine
Guest Reviews: TripAdvisor Top 10% & Top Notch Service
TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award places Caravelle Saigon within top 10% of properties worldwide based on consistently great reviews from travelers. Guest highlights include top notch service, staff and fantastic rooms and breakfast earning high praise, very nice and extremely clean hotel with great rooms featuring beds "to die for, with comfiest pillows ever and amazing shower pressure", pool and gym facilities also great feature, highly-rated for very comfy beds, attentive and friendly service with immaculate cleanliness noted across reviews, extensive amenities like Signature Lounge, pool and gym, and central District 1 location praised for convenience. The overwhelming positive recognition from TripAdvisor's top 10% status demonstrates consistent quality delivery. The specific praise for "top notch service" and "fantastic rooms and breakfast" indicates strong hospitality fundamentals. The "comfiest pillows ever" and "amazing shower pressure" show attention to guest comfort details. The combination of historical significance and contemporary service excellence creates unique value proposition.
Kara Spa with body wraps, massages and wellness treatments
Pricing & Lam Son Square Location: From $102/Night Average $169
Guests average $169 per night to stay at Caravelle Saigon with some users finding rooms as low as $102 per night representing excellent value for five-star war correspondents historic property. Nightly price typically lowest on Mondays (average nightly rate $154). Buffet breakfast fee approximately VND 590,000 adults, VND 295,000 children. Free WiFi included throughout. The 19-23 Lam Son Square location in Sai Gon Ward, District 1 positions guests in city centre steps from Opera House (0.4 miles), Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ben Thanh Market and Parkson Plaza (0.5 miles). The combination of competitive pricing ($102-$169/night, Monday deals $154), TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award top 10% recognition, 333 spacious 34sqm rooms with soundproofed Opera House views, April 2025 Time Out 20 best rooftop bars world recognition for Saigon Saigon Bar, 1959 opening as war correspondents headquarters with NBC/ABC/CBS bureaus history, two restaurants with fantastic breakfast, two bars, outdoor pool, rooftop terrace, Kara Spa, top notch service, very comfy beds, immaculate cleanliness, and central Lam Son Square steps from Opera House creates compelling historic luxury value in District 1 market.
Why Stay at Caravelle Saigon
Caravelle Saigon delivers authentic Vietnam War history experience with 333 rooms at 19-23 Lam Son Square in Sai Gon Ward, District 1, opened Christmas Eve 1959 featuring Italian marble, bullet-proof glass and state-of-the-art air-conditioning as legendary war correspondents headquarters. TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award places property within top 10% worldwide demonstrating consistent excellence. During 1960s housed Australian Embassy, New Zealand Embassy, and Saigon bureaus of NBC, ABC and CBS television networks establishing iconic press hub status. All 333 rooms measure spacious 34 square meters (365 square feet) with large soundproofed windows offering delightful Opera House views, spacious walk-in vanity and imported marble bathrooms with Appelles Classic amenities, 49-inch Samsung flat-screen TV, modern décor and free WiFi. Very comfy beds praised "to die for, with comfiest pillows ever and amazing shower pressure". Saigon Saigon Bar opened 1959 remained unchanged since war correspondents press hub days - in April 2025 named one of 20 best rooftop bars world by British magazine Time Out validating exceptional quality and historic significance. Rooftop institution beloved by foreign correspondents changed little since 1959 creating authentic connection to Vietnam War journalism history. Two on-site restaurants serve fantastic breakfast earning guest praise with two bars including legendary rooftop. Outdoor pool and rooftop terrace create luxurious retreat with pool and gym facilities great features. Kara Spa offers body wraps and massages. Top notch service, staff and fantastic rooms noted consistently. Very nice and extremely clean hotel with great rooms. Attentive and friendly service with immaculate cleanliness. Extensive amenities include Signature Lounge, pool and gym. Central District 1 location steps Opera House (0.4 miles), Notre Dame Cathedral, Dong Khoi Street, Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Ben Thanh Market. Free WiFi throughout. From $102/night with average $169, Monday deals $154. Perfect for travelers seeking Vietnam War history authentic experience with 1959 war correspondents headquarters, TripAdvisor top 10% Travelers' Choice recognition, April 2025 Time Out 20 best rooftop bars world (Saigon Saigon Bar), NBC/ABC/CBS bureaus historical legacy, spacious 34sqm soundproofed Opera House view rooms, top notch service and fantastic breakfast, very comfy beds "comfiest pillows ever", immaculate cleanliness and attentive friendly staff, two restaurants/two bars/outdoor pool/rooftop terrace, Kara Spa wellness, central Lam Son Square steps from Opera House, and living museum connection to legendary war correspondents era creating unique historic luxury unavailable at newer properties.
TripAdvisor Top 10% - Time Out 20 Best Rooftop Bars 2025
