The Liberty Central Riverside Hotel offers great value, and is a convenient base for exploring the city. Situated within District 1, the Reunification Palace, City Hall and the Notre Dame Cathedral are all within a short walk of the property. The hotel has well-appointed rooms and stylish suites, some with views over the Saigon River. There is also a bar with live music each evening, a restaurant, gym and small rooftop swimming pool.
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Rooms
The hotel has five different room types each accommodating up to two adults in a double or twin arrangement. With the exception of the suites, all rooms are the same size and differ only in their location and facilities. Deluxe rooms are the lowest category and offer a city or river view. Premier rooms have guaranteed river views. Executive rooms are located on the higher floors of the hotel and include access to the executive lounge. Signature River View rooms come complete with private balconies from which to enjoy the vistas. The highest category room is the Liberty Central Suite, which has a separate living area and large bathroom.
Location
The hotel is located just around the corner from Dong Khoi Street on the Saigon riverfront. Its close proximity to many of the city’s District 1 attractions make it a convenient place to stay and it comes complete with river views.
Food and Drink
The hotels ‘Central Restaurant’ is open daily from 6am to midnight and offers guests a wide array of cuisine from across the continents, either as a buffet or a la carte. Located on the first floor of the hotel the restaurant can accommodate a large number of diners and offers uninterrupted views of the Saigon River. For lighter options during the day the Bistro, Executive lounge (which is available for those staying in an Executive room or higher category) and the Vertical Sky bar offer a healthy selection of savory snacks and drinks. Happy hour takes place daily from 3pm to 6.30pm at the Bistro.
Families
Extra beds are available for small families and connecting deluxe rooms are available for families with two or more children.
Facilities and Activities
The hotels Central Spa is open daily, offering a wide range of treatments from reflexology and facials to manicures and full body massage. The hotel also boasts a fully-equipped fitness center complete with sauna and steam room.
Our opinion
With a little more style than its sister property, Liberty Central in Saigon, the Liberty Central Riverside is a good-value, well-located hotel, with professional and welcoming staff.
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Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
Aquari Hotel
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Caravelle Hotel
The hotel is extremely comfortable, the buffet breakfast is perhaps the best in Saigon and the rooms spacious. A top quality hotel that would not be out of place in any of the world's larger cosmopolitan cities.
Hôtel des Arts
The Hôtel des Arts Saigon is a modern boutique-style hotel which is well located on the periphery of District 1, just a five minute walk from the Notre Dame Cathedral and the city's old post office. Facilities include two restaurants, a fitness center, as well as the city's highest rooftop pool.
Jayavarman
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Liberty Central Saigon Citypoint
This hotel acts as a wonderful base from which to explore Saigon. The excellent facilities on offer include a rooftop pool, fitness center and one of a kind cinema.
Majestic Hotel
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Mekong Feeling
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Pandaw River Expeditions
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Park Hyatt
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Sofitel Plaza Hotel, Saigon
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The Reverie
The Reverie is a well-located and beautifully designed, this contemporary luxury hotel offers a high level of service and comfort in the center of Saigon. It's an excellent 5 star option for a stay in this buzzing metropolis.
Villa Song
This is a great choice if you wish to be a little removed from the hustle and bustle of busy Saigon. It is in a very peaceful location, and is a beautiful hotel. Some of the rooms are on the small side, as they have not changed the layout and room size from the original property.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
Cu Chi Tunnels Excursion
Go underground into Cu Chi’s hidden network of Viet Cong tunnels, bunkers and field hospitals. Dug during the French-Indochina wars, they were expanded during later conflicts and proved to be a constant thorn in the side of the Saigon regime.
Retracing the Past
Visit what were some of the most important places in Saigon during the Vietnam War.
Saigon After Dark
This is a fun and authentic way of discovering Saigon, and although you will have your own driver, we ask that you are confident at riding pillion on a Vespa scooter.
Saigon City Tour
This half-day tour will take in the main sites of Saigon including Rue Catinat, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Reunification Palace and the Museum of War Remnants.
Saigon's Secret Alleys
This tour of Saigon’s alleys will give you an authentic insight into the daily lives of those that reside and work in this particular district of the city. It finishes at a previously covert location that was used during the war to store weapons.