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Blue River Hotel: Guest Reviews

283/2C Pham Ngu Lao Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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Blue River Hotel
Ranked #15 of 287 hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
4.5 of 5 stars 312 Reviews
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  • Pham ngu lao(8)
  • Great location(7)
  • Very good(6)
  • Friendly and helpful(5)
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Perth Western Australia
Contributor
12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
“Great hotel in excellent location”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 February 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Recently stayed in this hotel - this was my 4th visit. It has recently been upgraded, well the front entrance has however the rooms are still the same. The rooms are basic and roomy and very clean. The bathrooms are sometimes a bit hit and miss, but again all is clean and for the price you pay it is good value.
The staff are very helpful and nothing is ever too much trouble to ask for.
The breakfast is basic but quite filling but I noticed from my previous visits that the breakfast selection has been reduced considerably, in fact there was no fruit, fruit juice or options offered.
The location is great - in a very quiet lane only a few minutes walk from some a wide selection of restaurants and bars. As it is tucked away it is a lot quiter than staying on one of the mains roads. Only a 10 minute walk to the central markets in Saigon. Would recommend.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled with friends
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Longueuil, Quebec, Canada
1 review
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“First impression of Vietnam”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 February 2012
1
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This is my first time ever coming to Vietnam and I've been suggested by a vietnamese friend of mine to book in at Blue River Hotel. At my arrival in the Ho Chi Minh airport, I was happy to find a taxi driver they called for us and a friendly housekeeper at the hotel. (we arrived in late evening, 23pm). From my own experience, you won't ever find such kind hotel staff in your traveling life. Enjoy it as I did.

  • Stayed February 2012, travelled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Hong Kong, China
Top Contributor
54 reviews 54 reviews
Reviews in 19 cities Reviews in 19 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
“Great Hotel”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 January 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This hotel was recommended to me by a couple I met in Hoi An so I thought I'd give it a try. Glad I did because the place is very good indeed. Good, friendly and helpful staff who are always smiling.
Now as the idea of Trip Advisor reviews is to "honestly" advise fellow travellers of the pro's and cons of any establishment I have to say that some rooms are better than others so my advice would be to opt for a superior room as the standard is not very good. Remember also that you are not paying 5 star prices here.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled solo
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Seattle, Washington
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
“Newly remodeled...Back for the 4th time”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Is is possible for this place to be better than the past year? Yes, apparently so! The comments on location and staff should always include the wonderful young owner, Thuy, who, among other things, is quite the musician. If you are lucky, you will be able to hear her playing away on the piano that is also available to guests, as is a guitar hanging across from it.

Another nice addition....2 fold down couches that are there to accommodate early arrivals who who are welcome in at any early morning hour to rest while thay await the opening of the front desk. There is NOWHERE I have ever been that is so considerate of the traveler. I would go nowhere else if I have my choice.

  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bonn, Germany
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
“Great location, good value”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 January 2012
2
people found this review helpful

We stayed there for 2 nights, location was good and staffs were friendly, breakfast included and rom was basic but clean and quiet.

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  • Stayed January 2012, travelled as a couple
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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Address: 283/2C Pham Ngu Lao Street, Dist 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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