La Siesta Premium Saigon

Rooms

The rooms and suites offer a taste of modern luxury, with warm wood tones and soft lighting creating a restful space. Crystal sconces nod to the decadent décor downstairs, but otherwise, the minimalist design keeps things feeling understated.

Rooms are on the small side, but in a city with as much going on as Saigon, you'll hardly spend enough time in them to notice. But you will appreciate the supremely comfy kingsize bed (available as twins), powerful showers and excellent soundproofing after a full day of urban exploring. We slept soundly in our Executive on the 8th floor; it was the perfect size, and it came with great views of the skyline and bustling street below. If I had to be picky, the bathrooms are a little compact, but also pristine and stocked with pampering toiletries and soft towels. Superior rooms are technically bigger than the Deluxes and have the added bonus of bathtubs, but they don't have windows so wouldn't be our choice.

If you do plan on lounging about in your chamber, opt for one of the sumptuous suites. Booking either the Junior Suite or La Siesta Suite will land you with an airy bedroom, a generous ensuite with a freestanding tub, and a covered terrace with swing seats and beautiful tiling. The La Siesta Suite also has an indoor lounge, if the Saigon humidity gets too much.

Features include:

• Air conditioning
• Bathrobes
• Central heating
• Coffee / tea making
• Hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe box
• Satellite TV
• Terrace/balcony
• Toiletries
• WiFi

Eating

It's a pleasure to start and end your day in the hotel's lofty Cloud Nine Saigon Restaurant, towering above the city on the 11th floor. Floor-to-ceiling windows fill the double-height room with sun by day and twinkling city lights by night.

Breakfast is an east-meets-west feast, the buffet laid out with painstaking precision and artistry. Continental staples like fresh pastries, bread, fruit and cereals are present, as are some unexpected delights, like mini desserts, sushi or finger sandwiches. Hot dishes range from eggs benedict to pho. No one will judge which way you lean.

Lunch & dinner service in the sophisticated restaurant continues the Asian-fusion theme, with a la carte and set menus featuring modern Vietnamese and Western dishes. We dined on creamy truffle spaghetti and braised salmon in a sweet and spicy sauce, followed by a decadent chocolate mousse. Expensive by Vietnamese standards, but delicious. There's an impressive international wine list, too.

Before dinner, we made our way up to the Twilight Sky Bar in time for sunset. The bar buzzed with guests, all of us admiring the skyscrapers glowing in golden light, expertly crafted cocktails in hand while disco tunes set the Saturday night tone.

There's plenty of choice nearby if you choose to eat out. Save at least one evening to follow your nose through the food vendors in
Ben Thanh market, a 5-minute stroll away.

Features include:

• Bar
• Breakfast
• Kids' meals
• Restaurant
• Restaurants nearby

Activities

• District 1 is sightseeing central: visit the imposing Independence Palace, the sunshine-yellow Saigon Central Post Office or Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris Square - join a walking tour to get the best insight
  
• Browse the handicraft stalls of Ben Thanh Market by day and the food kiosks by night
  
• Spend a couple of hours in the War Remnants Museum, providing a thought-provoking look at the Vietnam War from the Vietnamese perspective
  
• Bibliophiles will love Book Street, a pedestrianised zone lined with Vietnamese and international booksellers and trendy coffee shops
  
• The leafy gardens of Tao Dan Park, behind the Independence Palace, are a lovely spot to leave the urban rush behind for a while
  
• Take a seat for a show at the beautiful Saigon Opera House
  
• Board a traditional row boat for a tour of the Mekong Delta, stopping off at temples and villages along the way
  
• Back at the hotel, book in for a pamper in the spa, break a sweat in the gym, or shake off the day's humidity in the rooftop pool

Activities on site or nearby include:

• Boat trips
• Historical sites
• Museums / galleries
• Nightlife
• Shopping / markets
• Walking tours
• Well being

Kids

Children of all ages are welcome, though there are no specific facilities for them. Teens will enjoy the cool pool and discovering the city's vibrant street markets and fascinating history, but the museums and historical sites may be lost on younger kids.

Best for:

Babies (0-1 years), Teens (over 12)

Family friendly accommodation:

Families of four should opt for a connecting room, and most beds can be made up as twins. All rooms except Deluxe Rooms can fit a baby cot (free of charge) or extra bed.

Cots Available, Extra Beds Available

Distances:

• Airport: 35mins

For more family-friendly places, see our Kids Collection

Location

La Siesta Premium is located in the heart of District 1 in central Ho Chi Minh City. It's within walking distance of all the major sights, markets and the Saigon River.

By Air:
Fly into Saigon aka Ho Chi Minh aka Tan Son Nhat International (11km), served by many international airlines.

From the Airport:
We'd suggest arranging a transfer with the hotel. Taxis are available at the airport but conversation can be a challenge and they can end up being more expensive.

Detailed directions will be sent to you when you book through i-escape.com.

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