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Caravelle Hotel  

Ho Chi Minh , Vietnam


Overlooking Lam Son Square and the Opera House, the beautiful Caravelle enjoys a fantastic location in the shopping and entertainment centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Elegant and contemporary rooms, award-winning hospitality and friendly staff means that a stay at the Caravelle is synonymous with the very best this city has to offer. High above the city and located on the top floor is the Saigon Saigon Bar, the perfect escape from the perpetual flow of Ho Chi Minh City's busy traffic. Enjoy a quiet drink in this iconic rooftop bar, while admiring the views of the Saigon River and Vietnam's most bustling city.

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Best time to be there

Regional climate differences mean that there is no best time; try September to December to avoid the humidity in the north, December to April to miss the rains in the south and December to March is perfect for trips to the Central highlands. Catch the Trung Thu Moon festival in September or October for traditional lion and dragon dances.

Fly to

Ho Chi Minh or Hanoi (via Bangkok, Hong Kong or Singapore)

flying time

Approximately 13 hours

time difference

GMT + 7 hours

Visas

Required for UK passport holders

Health Requirements

Yellow fever certificates if arriving from an endemic area