In all honesty, the place is a little faded -- a grand old lady in need of a bit of refurbishment.

Fantastic location and I paid to upgrade to the Graham Greene room.

Stayed in April 2024

We tried contacting the hotel via booking.com to ask for early check in, but received no response. Arriving on an early train after an 18 hr journey, we would have appreciated a warmer welcome. Early check in was refused which was understandable but could probably have been communicated with more compassion. We were also unaware the breakfast closed at 9.30 am the next day, and as we were so tired, missed it - and several staff simply carried on clearing up and ignored us when we arrived (luckily one waiter did the opposite and rushed to serve us eggs, bread and fruit). Honestly there was nothing bad about the service but we have received much warmer welcomes at half the price elsewhere.

We chose to stay here for the history, the location and the beauty of the building, and we were really happy on all those counts. Most of the staff were very friendly - special thanks to the waiter who quickly rushed to set us out some breakfast despite us arriving after it closed. The hotel still retains its charm, but with a certain severity. It was pretty much exactly as we expected and we were really content with our choice

Stayed in April 2024

no towels in the gym

Breakfast in great environment

Stayed in March 2024

Hotel staff are not very enthusiastic

This is my second time staying here, and the nostalgic feeling has not changed! I like the sense of history and leisure here. You can slowly appreciate Saigon by walking!

Stayed in March 2024

It’s looking a bit rundown and needs some attention. The paint is peeling in lots of places. It definitely needs some tender loving care.

The amazing location and the great history of the hotel.

Stayed in March 2024

Would have preferred a shower over a tub, also a larger bed instead of 2 beds. Restaurant food was good but not worth the price.

Loved the location & history. Breakfast courtyard was beautiful. Food was good, not great.

Stayed in March 2024

Vanity,

Breakfast

Stayed in March 2024

Towels should be made available in the gym

Amazing breakfast served in historic courtyard.

Stayed in March 2024

I booked garden view room with bath and balcony. On arrival we were upgraded to city view room with no balcony and no bath! Some upgrade. I wanted what I’d booked but was told those rooms were full. They did move us to a room with bath however. While the restaurant was lovely, the service was very slow. We asked for the bill to sign and were still waiting 20 minutes later so we went to bed. They then phoned us while we were asleep to ask if they could come up to the room and get the bill signed!!!

Excellent location, fabulous grand old hotel, loved watching the busy world go by from the outdoor restaurant.

Stayed in February 2024

Bathroom a bit dated; quite noisy.

Great location, historical property. Big rooms.

Stayed in January 2024

See above review under my name, This was our way out of HCMC, we came back before we left Vietnam so they did a lot correct

Stayed in January 2024

Dated facilities

Best location and charm; free update to suite

Stayed in January 2024

Nothing

Great location, Fabulous rooms and a lovely breakfast spread. Most of the tourist spots can be covered by walking and within 1 km radius.

Stayed in January 2024

Before my extensive tour of Viêtnam, I researched the U.S. Viêtnam War, read Graham Greene’s “The Quiet Man” and watched the movie starring Michael Caine. I watched “Indochine” with the luminescent Catherine Deneuve. I decided I simply must stay at The Continental when I reached Ho Chi Minh City after my North South tour of the 5Hs:- Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, HCMC. Graham Greene was a long term resident here. This is a complex review. The location of the hotel is the best! It is in the sophisticated epicentre of bustling HCMC next to the Opera House. That’s why I chose it. The staff were fabulous. As expected it is Olde Worlde faded glory, especially the vast dining room. Another reason for my choosing it. Part of its character and charm. I was automatically upgraded to a sensational balconied suite on the first floor. I could have held a dinner party and costume Ball there! Lovely Receptionist Binh Duong even shown me the Graham Greene room on the corner on the floor above and I was given the option to stay there for some of my chosen nights. I tingled with excitement but opted for my vast Ballroom Suite. Here’s the problem… Viêtnam of today is a young, vibrant, indefatigably energetic and noisy nation - in the towns and cities at least. On my first night at The Continental they were doing sound checks for a loud rave style gig in front of the Opera House which started around 8am the next morning. I checked out. The staff were lovely. Booking.com proved yet again they are “the best” online booking Company. I only had to pay for one night and easily found a quiet place not too far away. I impressed upon the Reception staff and I impress upon on you too, the reader, I was sorry to leave. It is a very Special, Brilliantly located, Iconic Hotel with fabulous, friendly and welcoming staff. Perhaps I was just tired from extensive travels as my first hotel was also very noisy outside and I was fine with that!

Stayed in December 2023

Breakfast needs improving in many respects. 9:30 is very early to finish breakfast for people on holiday. I cannot understand why carton juice is used in a country that has access to fresh fruit. No good quality muesli on offer and the range of fresh fruit/nuts/raisins was limited/nonexistent. This is probably the only hotel I’ve ever stayed in that didn’t have a teapot or you had to pay extra to use one. We have stayed in the Continental 4/5 times and this was the first time we’ve had reason to complain.

Beautiful old building in a great location

Stayed in December 2023

Location.. Service

Stayed in December 2023

The breakfast could be presented better to be more appealing. To me it didn’t match the grandness of the hotel or the price to stay.

The location was great and the staff were friendly.

Stayed in December 2023

We liked everything.

Classic historical charm hotel, extremely well located, opera it's across the street, Notre - Dame and post office 2 steps away. Restaurant with delicious food. All staff extremely nice and helpful. Breakfast mainly Asian.

Stayed in December 2023

Room was very large. Ac was very good... Bathroom tub/shower was good but could be dangerous for older people. No safety features. The TV ( while not a major issue) was unreliable. The breakfasts were fantastic. I would recommend staying at the Continental. Oh one thing which I found very unusual. I lost my plastic room key and was charged for a replacement I have never encountered that before...

Stayed in November 2023

Staff could have given us a bit more information about places to go.

The room size is great, and the buffet breakfast was fantastic

Stayed in November 2023

No water pressure at all for the shower. Just a little bit of water not enough to wash his hair !!!

Spacious and confortable

Stayed in November 2023

Loved the outlook from our room/balcony to the Opera House, plus it was a big room with a sitting area. Location is perfect for walking to restaurants, shopping and markets. Breakfast was in a lovely location with a good variety of food

Stayed in November 2023

The staff was exceptionally helpful and courteous. We appreciated the historic character of the building and the central location. In particular, we enjoyed having drinks on the patio in front of the hotel, watching the comings and goings at the Opera House.

Stayed in November 2023

Old school hotel with great historical provenance. Wonderful breakfast available

Stayed in October 2023