Vilion Central Hotel & Spa

Vilion Central Hotel & Spa is a 3-star hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, 300 m from Ben Thanh Market, with four room types that all have a private bathroom, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. It suits travellers who want a central base for sightseeing and shopping, and families who need a larger room. Rooms measure 20 to 35 m² and sleep two to four guests.

The hotel has a spa and wellness centre with massage options and wellness packages, a restaurant serving Chinese, British, French, Vietnamese and international dishes, and a lounge. Free WiFi covers all areas, and the front desk is staffed around the clock. Breakfast options include continental, American, Asian, halal and buffet, with breakfast to go.

Families will find the Family Room the most practical choice, with two large beds and room for up to four guests, while the Deluxe Double or Twin Room offers a city view at 25 m² with a choice of bed layout. The Triple Room with City View suits three guests sharing.

Vilion Central Hotel & Spa offers four room types, and every one has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, soundproofed walls, a minibar and a coffee machine. Free toiletries and bathrobes are provided throughout. The rooms range from 20 m² to 35 m², and three of the four have a city view.

Between them the range covers couples, friends sharing, small groups and families. The Superior Double Room is the most compact, and the Family Room is the largest, with two large king-size beds for up to four guests. The Triple Room with City View adds a single bed for a third guest, and the Deluxe Double or Twin Room can be set up with two single beds. Bathrooms throughout have a bath, a shower and a bidet, so the choice comes down mainly to size, bed layout and view.

The spa and wellness centre is the main feature, with full body massage and spa and wellness packages on offer. In the rooms, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, wine and champagne, and fruit are available, and breakfast can be taken in the room.

The front desk is staffed around the clock, with concierge service, luggage storage, a tour desk and daily housekeeping. Guests who arrive late can rely on the 24-hour front desk at any hour. A business centre and bicycle rental complete the list, and free WiFi covers all areas.

Baby safety gates are available for families. The entire unit is wheelchair accessible, and the upper floors are reached by lift. The hotel also offers cooking classes and walking tours, and valet parking is offered too.

Vilion Central Hotel & Spa stands on Lê Anh Xuân street in District 1, the central part of Ho Chi Minh City, in the Ben Thanh area. Ben Thanh Market is 300 m away, a few minutes' walk. Ben Thanh Station, on Metro Line 1, is also 300 m away. Within 50 m are several cafés and restaurants, among them The Living Room Winebar, Bánh Cuốn Bắc and Nhà Hàng Lion City, so meals are easy to find on the street.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.3 km away, and Saigon Railway Station, the main rail terminus for long-distance trains, is 2.2 km away. The Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 750 m from the hotel. An airport shuttle is among the hotel's services. Private parking is available at a car park nearby for VND 150,000 per day, and no reservation is needed for it.

Most of the sights of the old centre are within a 15-minute walk. Independence Palace is 550 m away, the Fine Arts Museum 500 m and the War Remnants Museum 900 m, a museum on the Vietnam War with outdoor displays of aircraft and tanks. Set aside a morning for the two museums, as each has several rooms of exhibits. September 23 Park, 300 m away, is a green space for a break between visits. Lady of Peace Church and the Ben Nghe Street Food stalls are a short walk further, and Ben Thanh Market is the usual first stop for food, clothes and souvenirs.