Thao Dien Village - Hotel in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City

1.5 star experience Initially, booked a really cheap stay in the area, but it turned out to be filthy so was scrambling for a last minute place to stay for the short 3 day trip. Again, glad they were able to accommodate me, but it didn't seem they were very busy to start. Room decor was outdated, but obviously a lot cleaner than the other spot. AC worked but was super loud and took a long time to get the room cold. First room, shower had issues, so had to switch rooms later on. Nice area, but the hotel itself I was expecting to be a lot better. Stairs going up were a bit annoying to deal with with their decor blocking a lot of the walk way.

Very friendly helpful staff, cheap as chips, and great location in District 2 for local shops, coffee shops, and the impressive Annam Gourmet deli. Highly recommend the superb breakfast on the terrace overlooking the river at Villa Song next door! However…our hotel was undergoing refurbishment (not mentioned by any website) and there was no main entrance, no bar!, and no access to the pool. New doors from our room onto a small balcony were so badly fitted that large insects could crawl in. And one did. The modern bathroom with its concrete walls and floors, dark paint, and no windows wasn’t the best. And bins with no lids in a Vietnamese bathroom are a definite no no! As was our view directly onto a building site where men worked long into the night with spotlights. Serious noise and disturbance that was so unwelcome. It’s a ‘No’ from us.

I loved everything about this place especially the quiet surroundings but filled with so many near by cafes and restaurants and a $7 taxi to city center. The staff here were all amazing, great breakfast, wonderful room that was comfortable, beautifully decorated and excellent price. Lovely pool area and bathroom too. Hats off to the owners who made this my favorite stay in my month in Vietnam....so much so that I extended my stay from 3 to 6 days!

We flew to Vietnam to attend a wedding that was held here & absolutely loved it. Our room was on ground floor right next to the pool which all guests use but we didn’t find that a problem as it’s a fairly small hotel. We stayed 3 nights & ate breakfast there each morning and enjoyed every dish we ate. The staff were wonderful and the bed comfortable. Room was spotless & stylish. There is some construction nearby currently but I think it would be difficult to find a place in this city that’s not in this situation. A few food & drink options in walking distance were great too. Highly recommend

I am surprised reading the negative reviews about this place. It is true, as one reviewer noted, that the pictures are misleading in that the huge pool shown doesn't exist these days. It does have a nice pool, but it is small, and doesn't front the river. That said, the grounds are stunningly beautiful--very well planted and lush, which is really nice, given the hot Vietnam sun. It has a large bar and several dining options along the Saigon river--which is really a nice setting to relax.||||My experience regarding the service and attitude of staff is the opposite of many reviewers--I thought the staff was very friendly, and extremely engaged and helpful--perhaps the negative review were taken to heart--but whatever, I saw nothing negative about the staff. It is true they are relaxed, so if you are in a rush, or just want faster service--just ask. I don't think they are inattentive--they are just relaxed. And, were always very accommodating when I was there.||||My room was very nice. Clean, modern, and I really liked it.||||The location is in a more westernized section of Ho Chi Minh--I preferred that not because I cared about westernized feel--but because it is a newer section of the city--and about 10 minutes from the downtown, and it is therefore much more relaxed and peaceful. Saigon is a riot of action, so I like having a more subdued place to relax--it is very easy to get into Saigon for sight seeing or whatever.