Somerset Ho Chi Minh City

Somerset Ho Chi Minh City is a five-star aparthotel in District 1, where every unit is a fully furnished serviced apartment rather than a standard hotel room. The apartments have contemporary decor, a kitchen, a home entertainment system and a work desk, and WiFi is free in all areas of the property.

Units range from a 46 m² one-bedroom apartment to three-bedroom layouts of 134 to 142 m² that sleep up to six adults, and several look over the outdoor pool. Outside the apartments, the grounds include an outdoor swimming pool with a spa tub, a fitness centre, a tennis court and a barbecue area, along with a 24-hour front desk, a minimarket and a concierge service.

The setting suits families, couples on longer stays and business travellers who want a kitchen and a desk in the room. The pool has a lap section and a separate children's area, and the zoo and museums are within a short walk.

The eight room types at Somerset Ho Chi Minh City are all self-contained units, so the choice comes down to size, layout and view. The smallest is the Deluxe One-Bedroom Apartment at 46 m², and the largest three-bedroom layout reaches 142 m². Every type has a private bathroom, a kitchen with a stovetop, a refrigerator and a washing machine, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV.

The layouts run from a one-bedroom apartment for two adults to three-bedroom apartments for up to six, with two-bedroom options in between. Several of the larger units look over the outdoor pool, and the Double Room is the simplest layout, with one extra-large double bed and a pool view. A separate living room with cable TV and a DVD player is part of the 110 m² and 136 m² apartments, which suit families who want more space to spread out.

The leisure facilities are the strongest part of the property: an outdoor swimming pool with a hot tub, a fitness centre, a tennis court and a children's playground. The service side includes a 24-hour front desk, a concierge service, luggage storage, daily housekeeping, laundry and a minimarket on site, and there are meeting and banquet facilities for groups.

Dining is covered by an on-site restaurant and room service, and breakfast is offered in continental and buffet styles. Every apartment has its own kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, electric kettle and kitchenware, along with a washing machine and a dining table.

Guest rooms also include air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a desk and a seating area, and several apartments have a private entrance. WiFi is free in all areas of the property.

Somerset Ho Chi Minh City is on Nguyen Binh Khiem street in District 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City, an area of museums, pagodas and parks. The Chùa Thiện Hạnh pagoda and the Nhà Thờ Phanxicô Đa Kao church are each 250 m away, and Tiniworld is 100 m from the hotel. Most of the sights below are within walking distance or a short taxi ride, so you can plan the days without relying on a car.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 4.4 km from the hotel, and Saigon Railway Station is 2.9 km away, with Ba Son Station 1 km away. The property runs an airport shuttle. Free private parking is possible on site, but a reservation is needed, so arrange a space when you book if you plan to drive. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are easy to find in the district.

On foot you can reach the Vietnam History Museum, 250 m away, and the Saigon Zoo and Botanical Gardens, 450 m away, which makes a good outing with children. Thi Nghe Market is 600 m away for fresh food and everyday goods, and Da Kao Market and the Hùng Kings Temple are also nearby. The War Remnants Museum, 1.6 km away, covers the Vietnam War, and Lam Son Park is a quiet place for a morning walk.