Hotel Thuận Phùng Hưng

Hotel Thuận Phùng Hưng is a 1-star hotel in Cho Lon, 4.9 km from the centre of Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms, private bathrooms and a balcony room with city views. It suits travellers who want a straightforward base in the old Chinese quarter of Saigon rather than a resort setting.

There are two room types. The Standard Double Room measures 15 m² and has a double bed, a walk-in shower, a hairdryer, slippers and free toiletries, along with a wardrobe, an electric kettle and a flat-screen TV. The Quadruple Room with Balcony is larger at 20 m², with two double beds for up to four guests, a balcony with city views and the same private bathroom and walk-in shower.

Practical touches include a 24-hour front desk, private check-in and check-out, a lift, 24-hour security, key card access, and soundproofed, non-smoking rooms. Pets are allowed on request, with no extra charge, which makes the hotel a sensible option for travelling with a pet.

Hotel Thuận Phùng Hưng has two room types, and both come with a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a desk and a wardrobe, so the difference lies mainly in size, beds and view. The Standard Double Room is the compact choice at 15 m², with one double bed for up to two guests. Its bathroom has a walk-in shower, and the room comes with free toiletries, a hairdryer, slippers and an electric kettle.

The Quadruple Room with Balcony is the larger option at 20 m², with two double beds for up to four guests. Its balcony looks out over the city, and its private bathroom also has a walk-in shower. If you are travelling as a couple or on your own, the Standard Double Room suits you well; for a group of four, the balcony room is the only one that sleeps that many.

Free private parking is possible on site in a parking garage, and no reservation is needed. The 24-hour front desk, private check-in and check-out, lift and 24-hour security give the hotel a well-supervised feel, backed by key card access and CCTV outside the property and in the common areas.

Each room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries, towels, slippers, a hairdryer and toilet paper. The rooms also come with a desk, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a flat-screen TV and internet services, and the rooms are soundproofed.

Free WiFi is available in the rooms at no charge. Pets are allowed on request, and there is no extra charge for them. The property is non-smoking throughout, and fire extinguishers, smoke alarms and a carbon monoxide detector are part of the safety set-up.

The hotel stands on Đường Phùng Hưng, a street in Cho Lon, the old Chinese quarter in District 5 of Ho Chi Minh City. The name Cho Lon means 'big market', and the streets around it are busy with shops and eateries: Phở Thanh Dương, Nước Sâm Tâm Ký and Ly Hoa Tran Lap Vi Gia are all within 50 m, and Chợ Tín Nghĩa is 350 m away. The quarter grew up around its markets and Chinese community, and its temples and assembly halls reflect that history: the Đền thờ Họ Lê is 50 m away and the Chùa Minh Nguyệt pagoda 250 m.

The Bến xe Quang Tỷ Sài Gòn bus station lies 300 m from the hotel, close enough to walk with a bag. Saigon Railway Station is 3.9 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport 5.8 km, while the city centre is 4.9 km away, which makes a taxi or ride-hailing car the practical choice for the longer legs. Within the quarter, short trips are easy on foot.

For sightseeing, the War Remnants Museum in District 3 is 4.8 km away and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum 5.3 km. The War Remnants Museum is known for its photographs and displays of the war years, a sobering visit. Closer to home, Binh Tay Market in District 6 is 800 m away and Cuu Long Park 450 m, a green space for a break between errands.