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Caravelle Saigon

Caravelle Saigon: landmark five-star hotel on Lam Son Square opened in 1959, about 335 rooms, Saigon Saigon rooftop bar. Location, rooms, FAQ.

Caravelle Saigon hotel on Lam Son Square, Ho Chi Minh City
Developer
Caravelle Saigon (hotel owner and operator)
Status
Handed over
Address
19–23 Lam Son Square, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City
Towers
2
Units
335
Handover
Opened 1959; tower 1998
Ownership
Hotel – no units for sale

Updated

Amenities

  • Saigon Saigon rooftop bar
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa
  • sauna and fitness centre
  • Signature Lounge
  • Several restaurants
  • Ballroom and meeting rooms
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Caravelle Saigon is a five-star hotel at 19–23 Lam Son Square in the heart of the old District 1, facing the Opera House. It opened on Christmas Eve 1959 as Saigon’s tallest and most modern building, was famous as a base for foreign press during the war, and reopened in 1998 with a new 24-storey tower beside the original wing. Today it has about 335 rooms and suites; it is a hotel, not a condo.

Quick facts

Location19–23 Lam Son Square, Sai Gon Ward, Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Ben Nghe, District 1)
Opened24 December 1959; tower added 1998
BuildingsOriginal heritage wing plus a 24-storey tower
RoomsAbout 335 rooms and suites
SignatureSaigon Saigon rooftop bar, dating from 1959
OwnershipHotel – no units for sale

Location

You are on Lam Son Square at the top of Dong Khoi Street, opposite the Opera House and next to the Opera House metro station on Line 1. Nguyen Hue walking street, Ben Thanh Market and the riverfront are all walkable, and Tan Son Nhat Airport is about 8 km away.

Caravelle Saigon tower and heritage wing in District 1
The 1959 heritage wing sits beside the 24-storey tower added in 1998. Photo: BaonguyenCaravelas / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

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What you get

Rooms range from superior and deluxe rooms to signature-floor rooms with lounge access and suites up to the Presidential Suite. The Saigon Saigon bar on the roof of the old wing is still one of the city’s classic places for an evening drink.

  • Saigon Saigon rooftop bar
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa, sauna and fitness centre
  • Signature Lounge
  • Several restaurants
  • Ballroom and meeting rooms

Prices and buying

There is nothing to buy here. District 1 condos for sale or rent are mostly in newer towers along the river and around the city centre.

Renting and holiday use

Expect central five-star pricing; long-stay corporate rates are available on request. Many expats use the Caravelle for the first weeks of a move before renting an apartment.

Pros and cons

  • Pros: landmark location opposite the Opera House, metro station on the doorstep, famous rooftop bar, history
  • Cons: busy, high-traffic location, premium prices, no kitchens

Who it suits

Business travellers and visitors who want to be at the centre of District 1, and anyone with an interest in Saigon’s history.

Sources and further reading

Figures on this page come from the developer’s or operator’s published information and local press, including history and buildings (Wikipedia), floors and rooms (HotelPlanner), six decades of the Caravelle (Saigoneer). Prices, handover dates and rental terms change often – always confirm the current details with the developer or a licensed agent before you commit.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Caravelle Saigon?

At 19–23 Lam Son Square, opposite the Opera House in central Ho Chi Minh City.

When did it open?

On Christmas Eve 1959; the new tower opened in 1998.

How many rooms are there?

About 335 rooms and suites.

Is it near the metro?

Yes, the Opera House station on Metro Line 1 is next door.

Can I buy a unit?

No, it is a hotel.

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