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Caravelle Saigon

19 - 23 Lam Son Square District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Since its opening on Christmas Eve 1959, Caravelle Saigon has gained renown for being at the heart of everything important in this great city. Located in the very heart of the city center, the hotel is a short walk to iconic landmarks and locations, such as the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, historic Dong Khoi Street, Nguyen Hue walking street and the legendary Ben Thanh Market. Modern shopping is just around the corner at Vincom Center and at the nearby Saigon Center. While much of what lies at the heart of Caravelle Saigon is historic, its rooms are modern and luxurious, making it the ideal place to make your history in one of the most vibrant cities in the world. Caravelle has been honoured with awards such as: Readers’ Choice Awards for Top 10 Best Hotels & Resorts in Vietnam by DestinAsian; TripAdvisor 2020 Customer’s Choice Awards; TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Awards and TripAdvisor Hall of Fame – Certificate of Excellence for 5 consecutive years; Agoda 2020 Customer Review Awards; GoHotels.com 2018 Excellent Service Award; Best Green Business Award from the European Chamber of Commerce 2019; EarthCheck Gold Certified for 5 consecutive years since 2015; ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2016 – 2018.

Venue Details

ChainBWH Hotels
BrandWorldHotels
Built1959
Renovated2018
Total meeting space12,589 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms333
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
- ASEAN Green Hotel Award 2016 – 2018; - EarthCheck Platinum Certified 2020 - AusCham 2018 Sustainability Award Runner-up; - Viet Nam Environmental Award granted by Ministry of Natural Resources & Environment in 2015; - TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence Award from 2011-2016; - TripAdvisor Hall of Fame – Certificate of Excellence for 5 consecutive years awarded in 2018; - GoHotels.com 2018 Excellent Service Award; - “40-year contribution to the City’s tourism” awarded by Department of Tourism Ho Chi Minh City; - Top 10 Preferred 5-star Luxury Hotels 2013-2016; Top 10 Preferred Tourism Website 2014-2015 awarded by Department of Tourism Ho Chi Minh City

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Casino
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Rental car service
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible
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High season
Shoulder season
Low season
Jun 01 - Sep 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,589 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,541.3 sq. ft.
Space (private)
845 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
1
Second largest room
3,229.2 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
830 sq. ft.
Space (outdoor)
215 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
Royal conference
Talk show
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Caravelle Ballroom
3,229.2 sq. ft.
74.1 x 43.6 sq. ft.
15.4 ft.
400
120
250
350
400
240
120
150
120
120
400
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Caravelle I
1,829.9 sq. ft.
43.6 x 42.0 sq. ft.
15.4 ft.
200
72
140
250
160
90
72
150
72
70
160
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Caravelle II
1,399.3 sq. ft.
43.6 x 32.2 sq. ft.
15.4 ft.
160
55
90
160
140
60
55
54
55
52
140
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Prefunction Area
1,959.0 sq. ft.
65.6 x 29.9 sq. ft.
15.4 ft.-----------
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Opera Room I
1,065.6 sq. ft.
40.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
80
35
70
80
80
50
35
42
35
33
80
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Opera room II
1,065.6 sq. ft.
40.7 x 26.2 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
80
35
70
80
80
50
35
42
35
33
80
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Opera room III
731.9 sq. ft.
27.9 x 26.2 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
50
24
40
50
40
30
24
28
24
21
40
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Opera room IV
678.1 sq. ft.
25.9 x 26.2 sq. ft.
12.1 ft.
40
20
30
40
40
20
20
20
20
17
40
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Opera room I & II
2,131.3 sq. ft.
-
12.1 ft.
160
70
140
160
160
100
70
84
70
67
160

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
333
Single (1 bed)
68
Double (2 beds)
233
Suites
27
Tax rate
8%

Location

Getting Here

Vietnam’s vibrant southern metropolis - often still referred to as Saigon by the locals - is one of Asia’s most fascinating destinations. Set along the scenic Saigon River, the central districts are adorned with pockets of charming colonial architecture, while the surrounding districts each exhibit a unique character, from the ultra-modern malls of District 7, to the bustling streets of Cholon/Chinatown, to the leafy suburbs of District 2. A harmonious melding of traditional and contemporary, Ho Chi Minh City is one of Vietnam’s most enduring charms.
Distance from airport 6.21 mi
Parking in the area
Paid parking

Local Attractions

A O Show at Opera House
A O Show at Opera House
Recreation
0 kms
A O Show which is phonetically understood as the Ahhh! Ohhh! Show, has performed since Feb 2013. It depicts the charming beauty and richness in culture of Vietnamese lives in the countryside and the country's urbanization in 60 minute length. The show is a mix of bamboo cirque, acrobatic acts, contemporary dance and theatrical visual art. Live music which echoes the Southern work songs, and scenic lighting design makes the A O Show, which performs at the historic Saigon Opera House, worth seeing when you visit Ho Chi Minh City.
07 Lam Son Square, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
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Vincom Center
Vincom Center
Shopping
1 km
With more than 250 shops, Vincom Center is Ho Chi Minh City’s biggest shopping mall – so big in fact, that they have separated it into two separate buildings just across the street from each other. Vincom Center A is housed in a delightful French styled period building connected to The Continent Hotel, while Vincom Center B is just behind it, occupying the first five storeys of a modern, glass-fronted skyscraper. If you are looking for international products then this should be your first stop as this is where most international luxury brands have their flagship stores, right in the tourist heart of the city. There are also some convenient restaurants and cafes serving food from most regions including many international franchises.
72 Le Thanh Ton Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Notre Dame Cathedral
Notre Dame Cathedral
Historical landmark
1 km
Built between 1877 and 1883, Notre Dame Cathedral enlivens the heart of Ho Chi Minh City's government quarter, facing Ðong Khoi. A brick, neo-Romanesque church with 40m-high square towers tipped with iron spires, the Catholic cathedral is named after the Virgin Mary. Interior walls are inlaid with devotional tablets and some stained glass survives. English-speaking staff dispense tourist information from 9am to 11am Monday to Saturday.
Ben Nghe Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Fine Arts Museum
Fine Arts Museum
Museum
1 km
With its airy corridors and verandas, this elegant 1929 colonial-era yellow-and-white building is stuffed with period details; it is exuberantly tiled throughout and home to some fine (albeit deteriorated) stained glass, as well as one of Saigon's oldest lifts. Hung from the walls is an impressive selection of art, including thoughtful pieces from the modern period. As well as contemporary art, much of it (unsurprisingly) inspired by war, the museum displays historical pieces dating back to the 4th century. These include elegant Funan-era sculptures of Vishnu, the Buddha and other revered figures (carved in both wood and stone), and Cham art dating from the 7th to the 14th century.
97 Pho Duc Chinh Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Saigon Central Post Office
Saigon Central Post Office
Historical landmark
1 km
Saigon Central Post Office is a post office in the downtown Ho Chi Minh City, near Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the city's cathedral. The building was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the late 19th century. It counts with Gothic, Renaissance and French influences. It was constructed between 1886-1891 and is now a tourist attraction
01 Paris Commune Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Reunification Palace
Reunification Palace
Historical landmark
1 km
Surrounded by Royal Palm trees, the dissonant 1960s architecture of this government building and the eerie mood that accompanies a walk through its deserted halls make it an intriguing spectacle. The first Communist tanks to arrive in Saigon rumbled here on 30 April 1975 and it’s as if time has stood still since then. The building is deeply associated with the fall of the city in 1975, yet it's the kitsch detailing and period motifs that steal the show.
135 nam Ky khoi Nghia Street
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market
Shopping
1 km
Bến Thành Market (Vietnamese: Chợ Bến Thành) is a large marketplace in central Hồ Chí Minh City, Vietnam in District 1. The market is one of the earliest surviving structures in Saigon and an important symbol of Hồ Chí Minh City, popular with tourists seeking local handicrafts, textiles, áo dài and souvenirs, as well as local cuisine.
Le Loi Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden
Recreation
2 kms
Established in 1864, making it one of the oldest zoos in world, the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Garden is one of the best and largest recreational areas in Saigon. Known as Thao Cam Vien locally, it is home to more than 500 animals of more than 100 species and more than 1,800 trees and plants of more than 250 species. This creates a great setting for an afternoon stroll, however there are some areas of the zoo that you may want to avoid, as some of the exhibits and animals have seen better days. Here is a quick guide to the zoo, to help maximize your animal viewing and to prepare the faint of heart for some of the zoo’s rougher patches.
2B Nguyen Binh Khiem Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
War Remnants Museum
War Remnants Museum
Museum
2 kms
Formerly the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum is consistently popular with Western tourists. Few museums anywhere convey the brutality of war and its civilian victims. Many of the atrocities documented here were well-publicised but rarely do Westerners hear the victims of US military action tell their own stories. While some displays are one-sided, many of the most disturbing photographs illustrating US atrocities are from US sources, including those of the infamous My Lai Massacre.
28 Vo Van Tan Street, District 3
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
Golden Dragon Water Puppet Theater
Recreation
2 kms
Traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Shows remain one of the cultural draws for most travellers to Ho Chi Minh City. Depicting the culture, traditions and folklore of Vietnamese life, visitors are entertained by puppets acting on a ‘stage’ of water accompanied by live old-fashioned music played on authentic instruments. Shows are performed entirely in Vietnamese which is not a problem for the visiting tourist as the puppet gestures are obvious enough to keep the audience enthralled. The musicians are often positioned to one side of the stage adding in sound effects and songs as the people-styled puppets, dragons, fairies and other ornamental figures dance across the stage.
55B Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street
District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Jade Emperor Pagoda
Historical landmark
3 kms
Built in 1909 in honour of the supreme Taoist god (the Jade Emperor or King of Heaven, Ngoc Hoang), this is one of the most spectacularly atmospheric temples in Ho Chi Minh City, stuffed with statues of phantasmal divinities and grotesque heroes. The pungent smoke of incense (huong) fills the air, obscuring the exquisite woodcarvings. Its roof encrusted with elaborate tile work, the temple's statues, depicting characters from both Buddhist and Taoist lore, are made from reinforced papier mâché.
73 Mai Thi Luu, Da Kao Ward, District 1
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center
Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center
Convention center
7 kms
The primary mission of the Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center (SECC) is to offer a diverse, quality, service oriented facility which will enrich the economic and cultural liveliness of the Vietnamese community. An international exhibition venue, the SECC consists of 4 indoor exhibition halls offering a total of around 40,000 sq mts and an outdoor exhibit space between 15,000-20,000 sq mts. Other facilities being provided by SECC are two high standard international hotels, a convention center offering around 2,000 seats, one high-rise tower, underground parking facilities and many more. At par with all the international standards of excellence, Saigon Exhibition & Convention Center has been constantly delivering successful events and trade shows and is a leading facility in the country.
799 Nguyen Van Linh Street
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Tan Son Nhat Airport
Tan Son Nhat Airport
Airport
8 kms
Tân Sơn Nhất International Airport is Vietnam's largest international airport in terms of area . After recent expansion to meet increasing demand, it currently has a handling capacity of 25 million passengers per year. It is also the largest airport of Vietnam and one of the top 50 busiest airports in the world in terms of passengers handled with over 26 million passengers in 2015, serving Ho Chi Minh City as well as the rest of southeastern Vietnam.
Tan Binh District
Ho Chi Minh, VN
Vietnamese Golf & Country Club
Vietnamese Golf & Country Club
Recreation
20 kms
Vietnam Golf & Country Club is the first 36-hole golf club in Vietnam and is widely regarded as Vietnam's Premier Golf and Country Club. Located just 20 kilometres from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Golf and Country Club is also the nearest golf club to the city. Set amongst 300 hectares of land, two great golf courses have been carved out of the existing woodland with minimal land movement, leaving you feel that the land was always destined to be a golf course, so natural is the lay-out and design.
The Club House Long Thanh My, District 9
Ho Chi Minh, VN
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Interesting facts: -Caravelle Saigon 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 Rooftop Bar, voted the ‘Best Bar’ in the city and Top 10 Exciting Entertainment Venues, 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 Saigon hosted the cast and crew filming Graham Greene’s epic novel The Quiet American, starring Sir Michael Caine. -Caravelle Saigon 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. - Caravelle Saigon was the tallest building in town up until 1994!

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Caravelle Saigon's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
Earthcheck Platinum Certificate since 2020, more details as following link https://earthcheck.org/
Does Caravelle Saigon have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Yes, Classify at source for collector/contractor which is of government bodies for disposal

Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Caravelle Saigon and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
Hotel not in the United States
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Caravelle Saigon's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
No response.

Health and Safety

Were practices at Caravelle Saigon developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, Ministry of Health, Vietnamese National Covid-19 Committee, Caravelle Hotel Saigon
Does Caravelle Saigon clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, These areas are sanitized and disinfected at higher frequency with Ecolab products.

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