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Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City

242 Tran Binh Trong District 5, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, 8428
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Hotel Equatorial is uniquely located at the major crossroads of the key districts of Ho Chi Minh City. Participants will enjoy a quieter location, away from traffic, providing the perfect venue for meetings. The property is 9 kilometers away from the International Airport and 2 kilometers away from District 1. Hotel Equatorial is your ideal MICE partner with spacious 333 guestrooms and suites. The hotel offers a large inventory of twin rooms. Non-smoking floors are available. The hotel boasts the largest banqueting and conference facilities in the city. With a ballroom capable of accommodating 1,000 people complete with built in LED wall for impressive events. A foyer area fronts the ballroom which is suitable for the setting up of major displays/exhibits. Extensive meeting and function space is available all on the same floor, providing convenience for the meeting planner and participants. The hotel features a large and spacious lobby which is convenient for group check-ins. Participants will enjoy 5-star service and benefit from the hotel’s experience of serving MICE groups from all over the world for 20 years.

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandOther Affiliation
Built1996
Renovated2023
Total meeting space12,917 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms333
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Vietnam National Administration of Tourism

Awards

Industry awards
Certificate of Excellence Tripadvisor ASEAN MICE Venue Standard 2024 - 2026

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)
Facilities
  • Casino
  • Extended stay
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
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Seasonal Availability

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High season
Jan 01 - Mar 31Oct 01 - Dec 15
Shoulder season
Apr 01 - May 31
Low season
Dec 16 - Dec 31Jun 01 - Sep 30

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
12,916.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
17,975.7 sq. ft.
Space (private)
13,347.3 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
6
Second largest room
10,118.1 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
4,305.6 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
4,607.0 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Max capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
17,975.7 sq. ft.
-
9.8 ft.
2250
-
1050
2250
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10,118.1 sq. ft.
54.1 x 183.7 sq. ft.
18.4 ft.
1250
200
800
1250
1000
470
3,444.5 sq. ft.
54.1 x 62.3 sq. ft.
18.4 ft.
650
100
220
650
350
200
1,937.5 sq. ft.
54.1 x 39.4 sq. ft.
18.4 ft.
250
60
120
250
150
100
4,736.1 sq. ft.
54.1 x 82.0 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
350
-
250
350
300
140
5,382.0 sq. ft.
54.1 x 101.7 sq. ft.
18.4 ft.
1000
150
450
1000
650
300
6,673.6 sq. ft.
54.1 x 119.8 sq. ft.
10.5 ft.
500
-
340
500
500
270
1,076.4 sq. ft.
26.2 x 39.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
120
30
60
120
80
40
1,076.4 sq. ft.
26.2 x 39.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
120
30
60
120
80
40

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
333
Single (1 bed)
161
Double (2 beds)
170
Suites
6

Location

Getting Here

The hotel is easily reached by taxi within 25 minutes from the international &domestic airport. The main bus station is located 10 minutes from the hotel by taxi. With the hotel being reached with 20 minutes by taxi from the train station.
Distance from airport 4.35 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

Local Attractions

Tan Son Nhat Airport
Tan Son Nhat Airport
Airport
45 mins
Tran Phu Painting Street
Tran Phu Painting Street
Recreation
0 kms
Go travel and bring back some art with you! Spare a walk on Tran Phu street right on the side of Hotel Equatorial. You may find different types of famous remade oil-paintings, lacquer paintings and so on by the hands of skillful painters.
Tran Phu Street, District 5
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Sleepless Ho Thi Ky flower market
Sleepless Ho Thi Ky flower market
Shopping
5 mins
Located in a small yet crowed alley in Ho Thi Ky street, ready to be overwhelmed as if walking into a colorful garden. The flower market is where you can buy beautiful flowers at a very cheap price. The alley is also a great place to discover delicious local street food such as Vietnamese pig brain soup, baby duck egg, Cambodian sweet soup, etc.
Alley 52, Ho Thi Ky Street, District 10
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Discover Chinatown (Cho Lon) in Saigon
Discover Chinatown (Cho Lon) in Saigon
Historical landmark
15 mins
Live locally by wandering across Cho Lon - Chinatown in Saigon, in which Binh Tay Market is the dominant business hub and attraction. Experience good bargains, local street food and bustling atmosphere there. Please be reminded that a part of the market is under renovation. However, you will not lose interested with the rest of the tour through Chinese-styled temples and churches along the area.
57a Thap Muoi Street, DIstrict 6
Ho Chi Minh
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Harmonious green at The Garden Mall
Harmonious green at The Garden Mall
Recreation
9 mins
The Garden Mall is a unique shopping mall combining shopping, entertainment, arts & culture in order to bring a wonderful life experience of Cho Lon - District 5 to visitors. If the whole outside is a fresh, bright green highlight in the area, the whole inside is a vast green space with thousands of trees arranged in a fresh green harmonious space.
190 Hong Bang Street, District 5
Ho Chi Minh
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Vibrant Bui Vien Walking Street
Vibrant Bui Vien Walking Street
Nightlife
8 mins
Bui Vien Street, also known as the famous Backpacker Street in Saigon. Everything you need for an eventful nightlife is there - neon street lights, western style themed bars, tattoo parlours, burgers and pizza and so many more. A must-visit place in Ho Chi Minh City!
Bui Vien Street, District 1
Ho Chi Minh
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Contemporary lifestyle at Van Hanh Mall
Contemporary lifestyle at Van Hanh Mall
Recreation
8 mins
Operated since January 2018, Van Hanh Mall is the definition of youth lifestyle with contemporary design. Not only including a large supermarket and fashion outlets for shopping purpose, Van Hanh Mall is also an ideal hideout for book lovers at Phuong Nam Book City. A modern cinema and diversity in food culture will satisfy your journey.
11 Su Van Hanh, District 10
Ho Chi Minh
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Glowing selfies at lantern street during Mid Autumn festival
Glowing selfies at lantern street during Mid Autumn festival
Nightlife
15 mins
Lose yourself in the crowd with colorful lanterns in different shapes and sizes. The Mid Autumn festival normally falls in late September and early October according to lunar calendar, so the lantern street will last only about 3 weeks. Do not miss this special occasion to take astonishing selfies! It will make your trip to to Ho Chi Minh so unique and extraordinary.
Luong Nhu Hoc Street, District 5
Ho Chi Minh
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Thien Hau Pagoda
Thien Hau Pagoda
Historical landmark
10 mins
Also known as Chua Ba, this beautiful Saigon pagoda was built by the Chinese in the early 19th century. It is one of the most active temples in Cho Lon and has an otherworldly atmosphere owing to the smoking rings of swirling incense and majestic interior furnishings. It is dedicated to Thien Hau, goddess of the sea and protector of sailors.
710 Nguyen Trai Street, District 5
Ho Chi Minh
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An Dong
An Dong
Shopping
10 mins
An Dong is an indoor market featuring jam-packed shops and excited shoppers. The different levels of the market cater to different needs; whilst the first floor’s focus is clothing, the basement is filled with small and affordable restaurants specializing in tasty Vietnamese dishes. An Dong is a popular spot from which locals can acquire the latest fashions; while on the top floor, craft stalls filled with skilled artisans provide tourists and locals with high-quality lacquer and woodwork.
Now Zone Shopping Mall
Now Zone Shopping Mall
Recreation
5 mins
Modern shopping centre with cinema and food outlets.
War Remnants Museum
War Remnants Museum
Museum
10 mins
Formerly the Museum of Chinese and American War Crimes, the War Remnants Museum is consistently popular with Western tourists. Few museums anywhere convey the brutal effects of war on its civilian victims so powerfully.
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Reunification Palace
Reunification Palace
Historical landmark
10 mins
The iconic Reunification Palace made its name in global history when in 1975 a tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate – thus signifying the end of the Vietnam War. This image is one of the most famous pictures depicting the Reunification Palace which has seen a rich and varied history and once served as the base of the US-backed Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem during the Vietnam War, until his assassination in 1963. The palace is like a time capsule frozen in 1975 with two of the original tanks used in the capture of the palace parked in the grounds. Originally the site of the Nordom Palace also known as the Governor’s Palace its first role was as a home and workplace for the then French Governor of Cochinchina. The Reunification Palace is a landmark not to be missed by any tourist visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens, the palace hides secret rooms, antique furniture and a command bunker within its eerie corridors. The Reunification Palace is still in use to host occasions including APEC summits and national events of significant importance.
Ben Thanh Market
Ben Thanh Market
Shopping
10 mins
An emblematic symbol of Ho Chi Minh City, Ben Thanh Market is located in the heart of the hustle and bustle of the city. A multitude of products are available for purchase including: vegetables, dried fruit, meats, spices, sweets, tobacco and even scorpions preserved in alcohol. Bargaining is a must here; enthusiastic vendors will do their best to secure the highest price possible, whether you’re a tourist or not.
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Sustainable Practices

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Diversity and Inclusion

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Health and Safety

Were practices at Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City 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.
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Does Hotel Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City 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.
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