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Le Meridien Saigon

Ton Duc Thang Riverside, District 1

83

Guest sentiment

A riverside Le Meridien on Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, overlooking the Saigon River near the Ba Son Metro station.

Last updated August 3, 2026

Le Meridien Saigon sits on Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, directly on the Saigon River and near Exit 1 of the Ba Son Metro station, putting it within easy reach of downtown offices, riverside promenades, and Dong Khoi's shopping and dining. It was the first Le Meridien hotel in Vietnam and carries the brand's arts-and-design positioning within Bonvoy's mid-to-upper tier. Guest reviews consistently single out the river views, spacious comfortable rooms with well-designed bathrooms, and a breakfast buffet with a strong local-and-Western selection, alongside staff who are repeatedly described as attentive to small details like remembering returning guests' preferences. The Club Lounge and a recently refreshed gym also draw specific praise. Recurring watchouts are narrower but worth noting: a handful of reviews describe a subpar or slow check-in experience, some feel parts of the hotel show their age compared to newer District 1 competitors, and at least one review flagged outdated information (an advertised nearby attraction perk that was no longer valid) that guests should double-check on arrival. Overall it suits travelers who prioritize river views and a design-led atmosphere within walking distance of downtown District 1.

How guests rate it

  • Location86
  • Service83
  • Rooms80
  • Food & breakfast85
  • Value82
Key facts
Address3C Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Brand Sub BrandLe Meridien
NeighborhoodTon Duc Thang Riverside, District 1
Distance From Airport Km8

What Marriott Bonvoy status gets you here

  • Room upgrades for Platinum Elite and above, subject to availability
  • Complimentary breakfast or bonus points for Platinum Elite and above, per Marriott Bonvoy program terms
  • Guaranteed room availability with 24-hour notice for Titanium and Ambassador Elite

Pros

  • Direct Saigon River frontage with rooms and public areas that capture the view
  • Steps from Ba Son Metro station Exit 1, with downtown District 1 dining and shopping within walking distance
  • Breakfast buffet and Club Lounge draw consistently strong reviews
  • Staff repeatedly noted for attentive, personalized service

Cons

  • Some reviews describe a slow or subpar check-in experience
  • A few guests feel parts of the hotel show their age relative to newer District 1 competitors
  • At least one review flagged outdated promotional information about a nearby attraction perk

The research view

What the research keeps finding

Medium confidence

Themes that came up again and again across independent reviews — not a single opinion, but the patterns that repeat.

Consistently praised

  • River views and the riverside location near Ba Son Metro are the most consistently cited strengths
  • The breakfast buffet, Club Lounge, and refreshed gym draw specific, repeated praise
  • Staff are frequently noted for small, attentive touches such as remembering guest preferences

Worth knowing before you book

  • A handful of reviews describe check-in as slow or below expectations for the category
  • Some guests note the property feels dated in places compared to newer competitors

Verified elsewhere

Reviews & videos from around the web

Independent coverage from real reviewers and travel channels, published in the last year or two -- not written or commissioned by us. Each links back to the original.

Written reviews

Le Meridien Saigon: Staying in Ho Chi Minh City for the First Time (Full Review)

Food Travel Babe · Eunice · Mar 2024

First-timer's take on a spacious 38sqm river-view room, four dining venues including Chef Sam Aisbett's AKUNA, plus spa, gym and infinity pool, all walkable to Ben Thanh Market and Notre Dame Cathedral.

Hotel Review: Le Meridien Saigon (Studio Suite)

The Shutterwhale · Mark Chua · Jan 2024

Points-stay review of a 55sqm Studio Suite, rating the Level 22 Club Lounge among the best he'd seen; praises the pho-station breakfast but notes dated interiors, motorbike noise and no river view from the suite.

Review: Le Meridien Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

The Local Travel Guide · LivingHotel · Mar 2023

Marriott Titanium member scores the hotel 7.5/10 after a points stay with a 22nd-floor river-view upgrade and lounge access; loves the service, gym and beef pho but finds furniture aging and the lounge crowded.

Le Meridien Review: Saigon's Best Hotel

Pierre Blake · Pierre Blake · Aug 2017

Calls it Ho Chi Minh City's finest hotel, rating it 9.3/10; highlights a corner suite with river views and the 22nd-floor club lounge, described as the biggest he'd seen in the city, plus spa, pool and gym.

Review: Le Meridien Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

Travel Codex · James Dozer · Dec 2016

Early review of the then-new 22-story riverfront hotel; praises a spacious Premier Classic room, above-and-beyond service, ninth-floor pool and breakfast, recommending it over the nearby Sheraton for SPG members.

Video reviews

Le Meridien Saigon Hotel Tour Review

Island Hopper TV Hotels · 8.6k views · Sep 2023

Le Meridien Saigon hotel room tour

Dave Brett · 805 views · Sep 2016

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How we researched this

This page pulls from the hotel’s own information alongside independent guest reviews. These are the primary sources we checked — last refreshed Aug 3, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Le Meridien Saigon on the Saigon River?

Yes -- it sits directly on the riverbank on Ton Duc Thang Street in District 1, near Exit 1 of the Ba Son Metro station, with river views from many rooms and public areas including the Club Lounge.

How far is Le Meridien Saigon from the airport and downtown District 1?

It's roughly 8 kilometers from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, about a 20-minute drive depending on traffic, and within easy walking distance of downtown District 1's Dong Khoi shopping and dining strip.

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