A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel

44-46 Phan Boi Chau, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastContinental, Full English/Irish, Asian, American, Buffet

Description

A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel is a 4-star hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, across the street from Ben Thanh Market, with air-conditioned rooms in three types. It suits travellers who want the city's central sights close at hand: the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, the Saigon Opera House and the War Remnants Museum are each about a 10-minute drive away, and the front desk is staffed around the clock.

Rooms are soundproofed and fitted with a minibar, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a personal safe, and private bathrooms come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. The hotel has a restaurant that serves a buffet breakfast and a massage service, and room sizes run from 24 m² to 37 m².

Staff at the front desk can help with travel arrangements, luggage storage, currency exchange and shuttle services, and a business centre is also available. Every private bathroom has a bathtub, and the largest room has a balcony with city views.

Rooms

3 room types · 24–37 m²

A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel has three room types, and they share the same core equipment: air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a personal safe, soundproofing and a large king-size bed. Every room has a private bathroom with a bath, a hairdryer and free toiletries, and the floors are tiled or parquet. The differences lie mainly in size and outlook.

The Senior Deluxe Double Room, at 24 m², is the smallest and the only one without a window. The Executive Double Room, at 30 m², has a window over Ben Thanh Market and a bathroom with a bathtub. The Suite Room, at 37 m², is the largest, with a private balcony that has city views and space for an extra bed, which makes it the most flexible choice for a family.

Senior Deluxe Double Room No Window - Afternoon Tea — A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel

Senior Deluxe Double Room No Window - Afternoon Tea

24 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
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At 24 m², the Senior Deluxe Double Room is the smallest of the three and the only one without a window, so it has no daylight. It has a large king-size bed and a private bathroom with a bathtub, a shower and a bidet.

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Executive Double Room - Afternoon Tea — A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel

Executive Double Room - Afternoon Tea

30 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
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At 30 m², the Executive Double Room is larger than the Senior Deluxe and is the room with a window over Ben Thanh Market. It has a large king-size bed and a private bathroom with a bathtub, a bidet and free toiletries, so it suits guests who want a view of the market from the room.

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Suite Room - Afternoon Tea — A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel

Suite Room - Afternoon Tea

37 m² Max. 4 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
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At 37 m², the Suite Room is the largest, with a private balcony that has city views, which neither of the other rooms offers. It has a large king-size bed and a bathroom with a bathtub and a bathrobe, and an extra bed can be accommodated, so it suits a family or three travellers.

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Facilities

52 facilities
Restaurant
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Spa & wellness centre
Bath
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Room service
Flat-screen TV
Non-smoking rooms

The restaurant and coffee house on site serve food through the day, and the menu includes fruit, wine and champagne as well as kids' meals. Room service, a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage and currency exchange are available, and daily housekeeping, laundry and ironing keep the stay running smoothly.

Getting around is simpler with an airport shuttle and a shuttle service, and the tour desk can arrange bike tours and walking tours. Free WiFi covers all areas at no charge, and the hotel has no parking, so guests arriving by car should plan for a street drop-off.

For wellness, the spa and wellness centre offers full body massage and a spa lounge with a relaxation area. Guests can also use the terrace, which has outdoor furniture, and a lift serves the building.

General

  • Terrace
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Tour desk
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Safety deposit box
  • Shuttle service
  • Lift
  • Full body massage
  • Spa lounge/relaxation area

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Minibar
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric kettle
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
  • Desk

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet services

The hotel sits on Phan Boi Chau in the centre of District 1, with Ben Thanh Market 100 m away and Ben Thanh Station, the start of Metro Line 1, 250 m off. Within 50 m are Café Amazon, Queen Music House, Runam Bistro and Món Việt, so the immediate surroundings are full of cafés and restaurants for breakfast, lunch or a late coffee. Ho Chi Minh City Hall is 450 m away and the Independence Palace 550 m, both within a few minutes' walk along the central streets.

Saigon Railway Station is 2.5 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport 5.4 km, and an airport shuttle is among the hotel's services. The Sai Gon Hydrofoil Terminal, 950 m from the hotel, is a ferry terminal on the Saigon River, and the Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and the Saigon Opera House are each about a 10-minute drive away.

On foot, the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (400 m), Tao Dan Park (650 m) and the War Remnants Museum (950 m) are the nearest sights worth a visit. A little further out, Nha Rong Wharf (1.1 km), the Saigon River Tunnel (1.2 km), the Vietnam History Museum and the Zoo and Botanical Garden (both 1.8 km) can be combined in a half-day. Crescent Lake is 5.6 km away and the Star Light Bridge 5.8 km, for a trip out of the centre.

  • Ben Thanh Market
    Covered market for food, souvenirs and fabrics
    100 m
  • Ben Thanh Station
    Metro Line 1 station at the start of the line
    250 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
    Art museum with Vietnamese painting and sculpture
    400 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Hall
    French colonial-era city hall in the central streets
    450 m
  • Tao Dan Park
    Shady city park, popular with early-morning walkers
    650 m
  • War Remnants Museum
    Museum on the Vietnam War with aircraft and tanks outside
    950 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to stay across the street from Ben Thanh Market, 100 m away, with Ben Thanh Station, the metro stop, 250 m away.
  • ✓you like to bathe: every private bathroom has a bath, plus a hairdryer and free toiletries.
  • ✓you travel as a family: the Executive Double Room and the Suite Room take up to four guests, one of them a child, and the Suite Room can take an extra bed.
  • ✓you want a massage or a spa visit: the hotel offers a massage service, and the spa and wellness centre includes full body massage.
  • ✓you want a view or a balcony: the Executive Double Room overlooks Ben Thanh Market and the Suite Room has a private balcony with city views.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need to park a car: the hotel has no parking available, so drivers should arrange a street drop-off.
  • ✕you want daylight in your room: the Senior Deluxe Double Room, at 24 m², has no window.
  • ✕you prefer to pay the deposit by card: a damage deposit of VND 1,000,000 is collected in cash on arrival and refunded in cash at check-out.
  • ✕you want a quiet street: the hotel is on the central streets of District 1, with cafés and restaurants within 50 m.

What guests say

270 verified reviews
8.0

Guests praise the central setting beside Ben Thanh Market and the metro station, the friendly staff and the shops within walking distance. Breakfast draws mixed views, with some finding the choice limited or cold, and a few guests found the bathroom fittings old and the faucets loose.

Location9.3
Free WiFi9.0
Staff8.8
Cleanliness8.1
Comfort8.1
Value for money7.9
Facilities7.6

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel cost?

Rates at A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel vary with the room, the dates and availability. You can see the current rate for your dates on our partner sites.

How do I get to A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel?

The hotel is on Phan Boi Chau in District 1, 100 m from Ben Thanh Market and 250 m from Ben Thanh Station on Metro Line 1. It is 5.4 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and 2.5 km from Saigon Railway Station, and an airport shuttle is among the services offered. The hotel has no parking, so guests arriving by car should plan for a street drop-off.

What is near A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel?

Ben Thanh Market is 100 m away and Ben Thanh Station, the metro stop, 250 m. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 400 m away, Ho Chi Minh City Hall 450 m, Tao Dan Park 650 m and the War Remnants Museum 950 m. Cafés and restaurants, including Café Amazon and Runam Bistro, are within 50 m.

Does A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel serve breakfast?

Yes, A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel serves a buffet breakfast in its restaurant, with continental, full English or Irish, Asian and American options.

Is a deposit required at A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel?

Yes, A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel asks for a damage deposit of VND 1,000,000 on arrival. It is paid in cash, and the full amount is refunded in cash at check-out, subject to an inspection of the property.

Can families stay at A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel?

Yes, A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel suits families. The Executive Double Room and the Suite Room take up to four guests, one of them a child, and the Suite Room can take an extra bed, so it is the room to choose for a family of four.

Does A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel offer massage?

Yes, A&EM Ben Thanh Hotel offers massage through its spa and wellness centre, with full body massage among the treatments. A spa lounge with a relaxation area is also on site.

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