With its charm, sprawling metropolis, fascinating history and exquisite food, Ho Chi Minh City (still widely known as Saigon) is a perfect blend of the traditional and the modern. Past sleepy palms and nurtured greens, Villa Sông Saigon, is a haven of peace and calm within the heart of the colourful metropolis.
Housed in a beautifully renovated French-Vietnamese colonial mansion, Villa Song Saigon is perched right on the banks of the Saigon River. Located in the historic Saigon River and city resort, 45 minutes from the airport, the property offers serenity and privacy within a boutique hotel in a busy city. A member of Secret Retreats, a curated collection of boutique hotels, lodges, cruises and restaurants around Asia; the small luxury hotel was renovated and completely refurbished in December 2013 to express its unique charm and redolent of days long past.
Each of the 23 gracefully appointed guestrooms has its own character and charm. Consisting of 1 luxurious Imperial Suite, 1 Sanctuary Suite, 1 Villa Suite, 2 Art Suites, 4 Sanctuary River Rooms, 7 Sanctuary Rooms, 5 Villa Rooms and 2 Writer’s Rooms, all of which are individually unique in terms of size and layout. The Sanctuary River Rooms and all the Suite Rooms come equipped with luxurious bathrooms and amenities, Apple TV, and a Nespresso Machine.
With the Saigon River as its backdrop, it is not uncommon to see local fishermen throwing their nets out to prepare for the daily catch as you enjoy your breakfast on the alfresco riverside terrace. Bistro Sông Vie offers a wide range of Vietnamese and Asian culinary favourites, and delicious contemporary cuisine, paired with a thoughtful selection of wines and beverage choices. In addition to the wine selection, the Song Vie Bar offers a menu which includes an array of cocktails and other special Vietnamese beverages. A number of private dining spaces for events and celebrations are also available, from small intimate degustation dinners for six guests all the way up to grand affairs for 120 guests.
A place to pamper your body and mind, the Villa Sông Spa offers a wide range of treatments including facials, spa body therapies, scrubs, wraps, waxing, and hand and foot care. Among the hotels that have swimming pools, Villa Song offers a healthy aquatic paradise and guests can take a dip in the saltwater pool surrounded by a palette of lush green foliage and experience all the health benefits from the mineral-rich water system.
The boutique hotel offers other services and facilities comprising wedding and event facilities, meeting rooms, sightseeing tours, laundry and dry cleaning services, a complimentary shuttle service to and from District 1, a transportation service, and a mini-library.
197/2 Nguyen Van Huong Street,
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Tel. +84 28 3744 6090
www.secret-retreats.com/villasong