Hotel des Arts Saigon - MGallery Collection

In the center of district 1. Almost everything within walking distance. Cozy place and service is great.

Visit History: 5th Visit Hotel Membership: Accor Explorer Platinum Cons 1. The rooms aren't particularly large. They're slightly smaller than the average 5-star Southeast Asian hotel. 2. There's no shade to protect you from the sun while using the pool. Be prepared for midday sun. Furthermore, since the hotel operates a rooftop bar alongside the pool, it's impossible to swim in front of rooftop bar guests from sunset until dinnertime, unless you're quite brave. 3. The rooftop bar staff make guests uncomfortable. Unlike other hotel staff, they don't greet you or even greet you first. They're not attentive to guests; they only interact with you when you order. I'm not sure if this only applies to Asian guests, but they are very aggressive and rude when speaking to them. 4. While it's not the hotel's fault, the convenience store nearby is a bit inconvenient. The awkward street and the need to cross the street make it a bit of a hassle. Pros 1. As expected from a boutique hotel, it's beautiful. The lobby, main restaurant, guest rooms, and pool are all beautiful and photogenic. 2. The hotel is quiet. Except for the first floor (where many Vietnamese locals come to take photos), the hotel is generally quiet and peaceful, making it ideal for a good night's sleep. 3. The staff are generally friendly, although there are a few shortcomings. This is expected for a five-star hotel, but there are some that aren't (except for the rooftop bar staff). 4. The hotel's location is advantageous, as it's close to major tourist attractions in Ho Chi Minh City. Being within walking distance, whether by foot or Grab, is a definite plus in Ho Chi Minh City, where traffic is severe. 5. The executive lounge is well-maintained, and the staff are courteous and friendly. 6. It's the most modern of the Accor hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. There's a Sofitel hotel of similar quality, but despite the room renovations, the hotel's age remains. 7. Despite the aforementioned drawback, the rooftop pool is still attractive in Ho Chi Minh City. The panoramic view from the pool is one of the hotel's strengths. 8. The weekend dinner buffet is excellent. While Nikko Hotel is famous for its seafood buffet, I personally prefer the MGallery weekend buffet. After my first visit to the MGallery, I've always stayed here when visiting Ho Chi Minh City. Among Accor hotels in Ho Chi Minh City, this hotel is equally satisfactory in both hardware and software. However, the lack of shade around the pool and the unfriendly staff at the rooftop bar are areas that need improvement.

Celebrated a friends wedding, enjoyed how it was in the city center. Staff were fast and very professional.