Meraki Hotel Bui Vien

Location: 198 Bui Vien Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City, VN

Star Rating: 3 Stars

Property Type: Hotels

About this Property

Important Information

Policies

Check-in: 02:00 PM - 07:30 PM

Check-out: 12:00 PM

Instructions: This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). To arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 2:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

Amenities & Facilities

• Free WiFi
• 24-hour front desk
• Luggage storage
• Concierge service
• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• ATM/banking
• Safe-deposit box at front desk
• Smoke-free property
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Snack bar/deli
• Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
• Reception hall

Rooms Available

• Classic Suite with City View

  1 Twin Bed and 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Double Bed

  Individually decorated room

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No cribs (infant beds) available

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 4 (4 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No cribs (infant beds)
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

• Family Room City View (1 Double + 1 Single)

  1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

  323-sq-foot room with city views

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

• Deluxe Double with Windows (1 Double Bed)

  1 Double Bed

  215 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

• Superior Twin Room (2 Single Beds)

  2 Twin Beds

  215 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No windows

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No windows
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

• Day use 2 hours (extra charge for overnight stay)

  1 Double Bed

  194 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No windows

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No windows
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

• Standard Double Bed (1 Double Bed)

  1 Double Bed

  194 sq feet

  
  

  Layout - Separate sitting area

  Internet - Free WiFi

  Entertainment - Cable channels

  Food & Drink - Refrigerator, electric kettle, and room service

  Sleep - Bed sheets

  Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, slippers, and free toiletries

  Practical - Safe, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closet; cribs (free) available on request

  Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

  Need to Know - No windows

  Non-Smoking

  Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)

  • Shower
  • Safety deposit box
  • TV
  • Air conditioning
  • Hair dryer
  • Refrigerator
  • Desk
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Electric kettle
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Separate sitting area
  • Room service
  • Free WiFi
  • No windows
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Desk chair

Guest Reviews

• Chi Bang (10/5): - Room is cleaned and staffs are friendly as well. Big thanks and will be back!
• erickb416 (2/5): check in be careful - do not book this hotel because a small lady may be an owner claim i book $8 an hour, i never see book online by an hour. the lady charge us double with cash without receipt. you need to bring or show your booking confirmation otherwise front desk cheat you .
• Brandon (4/5): Okay Hotel, but don't expect to be able to sleep - I didn't know this until I stayed here, but Bui Vien is party district in Ho Chi Minh. Loud music until 4-5am... I was not able to sleep at all, since i had to wake up at 5:30am. Not the hotel's fault per se, but it was extremely loud.
• SANA (6/5): - Cheap but very noisy as above clubs and surrounded with clubs. Staff were helpful though You get of what you pay for... my experience overall was ok
• Tony (4/5): - There were ants crawling around in the bathroom. Shower head was not seated properly and sprayed everywhere. AC unit stopped working midway through. They fixed it but did not clean the area around the unit including my bed which they apparently placed the dusty AC unit on. Not a good experience.
• Stephan (4/5): - We were very dissapointed. Carpets filthy . Mould smell. Would not reccomend this hotel
• PORNPHEN (8/5): - You can enjoy night life around here. Local Restaurant is in front of the hotel.
• Elena (2/5): - Absolutely disgusting place to stay,would never recommend it. Firstly, arrived and had informed me that they had then given my room away “ as they didn’t think I was coming ” receptionist said it is a risk to follow a confirmation booking. I also messaged the property twice stating that I would be arriving and for information about check-in. Followed on to say that if I wanted a room there would be an extra cost to what I have already paid, even though they gave the room away that I had already paid for. The staff was very unhelpful and quite rude. Had the attitude that didn’t want to help and tried to send us after their sister hotel. That wasn’t even answering the phone. we eventually got into a room and was greeted by bedbug all over the sheets and mattress where I got bitten alive from there also was blood stains all on the duvet, dirt left at the side of the beds and on the floor. The towels were all stained and was flies everywhere. As well as all of that, the air-conditioning barely worked and was dripping, the building work was all broken and falling to pieces, the location as well is so noisy. The music does not stop till about 4/5 am. Would never recommend here!
• Paras (10/5): - Amazing staff best location
• NGHIA (8/5): - Staff is friendly. Cleanliness needs improvement.
• Verified traveler (2/5): - Friendly and helpful. Property is kind of old and need improvement on the rooms environment sanitary. Very disappointed for without water on the first day checkin. We forced to move out to another hotel. We should have reserved for only one day instead of 3 days in a row and lost the money and distressing time in the first day checkin. I would not recommend traveler to stay in this hotel.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Cleanliness and close to everything downtown. Lots of restaurants in the area.
• Verified traveler (8/5): - Close to everything. Backpacking area and on walking street. Restaurants and bars open late.
• Tan (10/5): - I always try to book this hotel whenever my friends and I visit Vietnam since of the friendly staff and how close it is to everything. They really take care of you and make sure you get everything you need for your stay to be enjoyable.
• Shawn (6/5): Mrs Happy Traveler - It’s very nice fun area convenience to all the things that we needed to have funs. It’s okay for short stay to enjoying the city.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - In the middle of bui vien. Location acceptable Cleanliness need improvement
• stephen (8/5): Close to the Action. - This hotel is a very good hotel right in the center of the entertainment area, the staff are friendly and helpful, the room i had was clean, the only negative i found with this hotel was it was a bit too close to the entertainment area, even though i was on the 5th floor, the thump thump thump of the techno music being blasted out from the bars on Bui Vien st could still be heard, but if you do not mind loud music, then this hotel could not be any closer to the action.
• Chris (8/5): - Staff were very helpful, room can be noisy although only due to proximity to a busy street. Great central location and provides good value for money.
• David (8/5): Good hotel but noisy - Hotel was perfect, clean, tidy etc. Location very good - very central, ideal for exploring - we walked everywhere front desk were very helpful, we contacted them prior to arrival and they helped us booked trips and taxis However, hotel was on main club strip, with lots of bars and clubs playing music into the night. It was very busy at night (really quiet during the day), we could hear music very clearly in our room despite being 6th floor. We werent affected too much but others clearly would be AVOID IF YOU WANT A QUIET ROOM hotel perfect just be aware of noise issues
• Verified traveler (8/5): - We had a decent stay. If you are looking to stay in the viby, backpacker area - this hotel is ideally located. Comfortable bed, good aircon. There are many bars in the area, so it can be noisy at night. We were quite tired though- so we slept right through it. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
• kaan (4/5): VERY VERY LOUD music nearby until 3:30am - Great room, great staff, very clean. But VERY VERY LOUD. The bar/club across the street plays the loudest music in Saigon, and possibly all of Asia. No joke. And the music goes until 3:30am. So its great if you want to party until 4am every night. Otherwise, AVOID THIS HOTEL.
• Emily (8/5): Overall nice...but things to consider - We had an overall nice stay. The people working at the hotel were very friendly, and there was a beautiful rooftop view of the city. My boyfriend and I wanted to take a couple-day trip to the Mekong Delta area (specifically Can Tho), and the hotel concierge helped us arrange travel by bus (our preferred method of transportation). The only aspect of our stay that made us rate this less-than-5-stars was some sort of issue that we were encountering with the toilet. It would frequently make some strange gargling sound and the toilet would start bubbling (imagine when a pot of water starts boiling). This would happen even when we were using the toilet (which you can imagine isn't super pleasant and sort of concerning). Nothing ultimately went wrong, but we were sort of on our toes the whole time, wondering whether the toilet would start flooding or something. We even put our suitcases on the desk just in case... One other thing to consider is that if you stay in the room on the first floor with a view of the street, it will be loud until late hours of the night / early am hours. Not a huge concern if you are one of the people who is not in your hotel room at these hours, but might be a concern if you want to sleep before the early am hours.
• AnhNguyen (8/5): - Hotel and the staff was nice. Free breakfast with good view!
• christopher m (2/5): Find some where else - Friendly staff in the day time. In the evening they electricity goes off, meaning you have no air con or power to charge phones. Ours went at 11pm we enquired about it and was told it goes off most evening's and will return about 6am by an evening staff member. Our phones went dead due to no power meaning we had no alarms for the next day. The noise is unbearable. It feels like a dj is in your room until til 3 / 4 am. Breakfast was disgusting, I ordered an omelette it was riddled with grease and half cooked.
• Bethany (2/5): Bad hotel, might aswell sleep in a nightclub - Staff are the only ok thing about this hotel. Rooms are dingy, curtains stained. Room is a decent size and bed okay comfort however you will not be able to sleep due to extremely loud music being played from many bars/clubs outside. On check in we were told ‘if it’s too loud we can offer a white noise speaker to help’ therefore staff are aware it’s impossible to sleep. We used the speaker but even with this and earplugs we were still able to hear the music that goes on until 4am. Do not stay if you value sleep at all. If you are planning on staying out drinking until 4am every night this is the hotel for you.
• Alan (10/5): Nice hotel close to the shops - It was great right in the heart of walking street everyone was so friendly
• Stuart (4/5): Not Suitable For Disabled Guests. - Not suitable for disabled guests. Steps to get into hotel,Although the hotel has a lift it only goes to the 7th floor and you have to climb steps to the 8th floor to get your breakfast on the roof top.
• Andy (6/5): Great location, friendly staft - + Friendly staffs + Great location - Room conditions not as good as the pictures - Too noisy at night cuz all the clubs around - Toilet and room not really clean, towels are too old.
• Gillian (8/5): Good hotel in busy location. - We stayed at the Meraki for 4 nights. The location is right on the main backpacker road with lots of bars and restaurants, however, as our room was at the back of the hotel we didn't get too much noise. Location perfect for younger travellers looking to have easy access to the nightlife. The staff were very friendly and helpful, the helped us organise two tours out of the city and a taxi to the airport all at a pretty good price which we paid on checkout. The hotel itself is clean and comfortable, but nothing flashy. Breakfast on the rooftop was basic but absolutely fine. Overall if you're planning to stay in district 3 this hotel is a decent option.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Good location and friendly staff. - Has a lot of food and pub nearby. Convenient to get anything. The street is closed from traffic on Saturday night and can get a tad noisy. The staff is friendly.
• Viet (8/5): Good place to stay for the price you pay - This hotel is worth the price you pay. The place is clean and bathroom is nice. If you're room is at the front of the hotel then you would need to get some ear plugs to sleep well. Other than that this is a nice hotel. Will stay again if I'm in the area
• Ryan (10/5): small hotel with a big services - nice view at rooftop for breakfast, the menu is simple but satisfied and good choices. the doorman very helpful to take my bag from taxi to lobby.
• lorin (8/5): - Great staff and location.
• Graham (4/5): Beware Exteremely Loud Stret Karaoke! - Exterely loud Street Karaoke starting at 1am at a nearby street cafe made it very difficult to sleep. We anticipated noise from local bars and clubs but we're not prepared for this! Rooms at rear of hotel may be quieter.
• Verified traveler (10/5): Great location - Great location right on the main strip, can be loud on that street but the walls are good and block out a lot of the street noise. Breakfast was on the rooftop and had amazing views. The gentleman at the front desk was super helpful and his English was extremely good.
• Andy (6/5): - My short 4 night stay at this hotel was a little over two years ago. They were overbooked and sent me to their sister hotel for the first night. It was a nicer room than what I ended up with at the Meraki. The hotel is on the main tourist entertainment street. Small rooms, reasonably neat and fine for the price. I can't recommend it as my friends stayed just up the road and had a nicer hotel with a rooftop bar for a similar price.
• Hailey (6/5): Do not go there - They cheats on guest with the photos. The hotel is very dirty, especially the beddings. I don't think they ever change sheets after each guest. Another problem that it has a very strange smell, like there was a dead rat in the hallway during our stay :(. I brought this issue up to the staff but there was nothing done to remove the smell. If you are looking for a nice and quiet place, this is NOT a place for you. The hotel is located near the center of the city and in one of the most dirtiest and loudest spots. All the bars and food vendors are all around with loud music and you cannot walk down the street without their employees trying to pull you into their establishments with their over priced menus. The night will get loudest from 10pm to 3-4 am. On Saturday and Sunday night, the road will be blocked from vehicles for ppl to party all night long. The hotel provided breakfast however the selection is very limited and you will get the same thing every day. There are many things I want to say but it's not worth it. Just stay somewhere else!!! The staff was nice and accomodating though.
• Shane (8/5): central to everything - Excellent hotel and close to everything .. the staff very friendly. The breakfast was basic... but still enjoyable.
• Adrian (6/5): A bar street hotel with alot of noise! - This is a short stay hotel. The staff were excellent and understand they regularly deal with people like me who prefer a quiet nights sleep. This is NOT possible over the weekend as the street becomes a large party sense with live stage shows. Better suited to young than us older guys! *light sleeepers beware*
• Becci (8/5): Good hotel for price you pay - Hotel was great for what we paid. Great location at the end of Bui Vien street (it is noisy at night which was fine for us, but for those looking for quiet this isn't the place!). Breakfast was nice, good selection of choices - was nice to eat up at the rooftop (plus you can enjoy a drink up there at night as well). Staff were so friendly and helpful. Hotel overall does need a little TLC, but overall very clean. One thing we have to mention - wifi is TERRIBLE.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Nice hotel at convenient location - We stayed at this hotel for 3 nights during our stay in HKG. Lots of convenient stores and coffee shops nearby, also short walk to Chinese market and big shopping mall. Staff were polite and helpful, kept our luggages after we checked out for half day, so we could do more sight seeing. We were happy with our stay.
• Michele (10/5): Excellent central location - Great hotel in a happening central location with loads of eating options and a lively night life
• Tuan (8/5): Great staff! In the middle of the fun. Loud. - Great staff! Location is right smack dab in the middle of all the ruckus which is great if that's what you're looking for. It will be pretty loud late into the night but that's what you're signing up for if you want to stay in a hotel on Bui Vien street. Beds were clean but the room itself could be cleaner.
• Myra Josephine (8/5): Fun vacation - It was fun
• Verified traveler (6/5): No window and noisy room. - Front people was great. But room, noisy, no window making u feel like staying in a box, there is a phone but only for decoration no wire attached. Breakfast was simple but ok. Like the rooftop breakfast area.
• viv (6/5): Good for a couple of nights - The staff is very nice and helpful. The rooms don't seem as new as in the photos, but our room was clean overall and the bed was confortable. We were a bit concerned by the fact that it is located on a busy and noisy street, however, we had a very good sleep. Breakfast isn't too generous or tasty (we had the noodles with beef), but you won't be hungry afterwards.
• Troy (8/5): Loved having the elevator to the 6th floor... not - We stayed at the Meraki for 2.5 nights (paid 3 left in the evening for the airport). We have stayed several times in HCMC District 1 and in every place we stayed we walked tight little stairways to 5th and 6th floor rooms….. BUT not at the Meraki… they have an elevator… loved it. The hotel is in a great location and it very clean with great services. The room was very comfortable and the breakfast was pretty good. There is also laundry services in the lower under entrance level to catch up on clean clothes at a reasonable price. Overall I don’t have much to say about this place, no complaints; it was comfortable, clean, good aircon, nice bed and bathroom, and the elevator nice. Would stay here again for sure.
• ZHENG YANG (10/5): Thumbs Up - With the price, what else can you expect? You are living in the middle of the most happening place at night. Of course, there will be some minor noise from the nearby clubs and pubs. But isn't it what you are looking for when you choose to stay in the middle of night life district? During the day time, the streets are peaceful and with many nice coffee houses, local food stalls and souvenirs. It isn't far to get to the Ben Tanh Market as well. To get the Opera House and HCM Statue, I would recommend getting a Uber bike, at only 10,000 VNM Dong per ride. They have a nice rooftop breakfast area. It is indeed enjoyable dining there. Meraki provided us with simple but good breakfast. We had some french baguette, beef pho, as well as scramble eggs. You get to choose 1 meal set per morning. They are also able to do money exchange (of course with a higher rate), and laundry arrangement. WiFi connection is awesome!
• Verified traveler (4/5): Great location, comfort room - Booked for 2 rooms but hotel only received from Hotel.com for 1 room instead. Hotel staff want us to call back to sg for checking on our own instead of them checking for us, if not they will had to check us for the 2nd room upon check out the next day. Not very Friend attitude given. Location was excellent and rooms was clean and new, no complaints on these.
• Larry (6/5): Clean room on backpacker street - Hotel staff were very friendly. Hotel is directly across from one of the top rated restaurants on tripadvisor. Our room had no window, door lock was broken and wifi was very slow. Air conditioning was very good. The door could only be locked from the inside with a key and removing the key caused the lights turn off. It's annoying trying to unlock your room to get out in the dark.
• C.C (8/5): Quick stopover - Had to look for a hotel since I have a 12hr layover in Vietnam and I chose this hotel. I'm glad I did. The room is clean per Vietnam standard, comfortable bed, shower very clean. I was actually surprised how clean it is for the price I paid. It comes with free breakfast in the morning on their rooftop floor over looking the entire city. I thought that was really cool. Breakfast itself is one choice of hot entree made to order and unlimited bread, jams, coffee, tea, juice, and fruits so it's not bad at all. I would recommend this hotel to my friends
• david G (8/5): Excellent location - 2 nights stay only
• Michelle (6/5): Affordable, value for money - Chose this hotel because of its affordability. It is a good place to stay at should you just need somewhere to sleep at night. It is clean enough, with clean white towels and bedsheets. Breakfast was included as well, which made it value for money. However, if you're a light sleeper, it might be tough to fall asleep in this noisy district.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Nice hotel on Bui Vien St. Location is amazing and rooms are comfortable. They have a nice breakfast included on the small rooftop terrace.
• Daniel (8/5): great location and friendly staff - spent 3 nights here in November and it was a good move. Nice staff, easy going and a great location in the heart of the bars and plenty of action.
• SOCK CHIN (8/5): clean hotel room but at noisy location - We stayed at room no. 1 facing the pub street. Unble to sleep on the first night as someone was singing very loud at the street & I could hear it even with ear plug till 3am!. Upon my request, the receptionist was kind to move us from 3rd to 6th floor. Unfortunately, water was dripping from the air-con. After we complained, we were moved to 7th foor. Surprising, it's a VIP room with 3 double beds, a lounge & bathtub. We enjoyed for only a night as we moved back to 6th floor after they replaced with a new air-con. what we like: 1) good location. 2) prompt response of the hotel staff. 3) rooftop dining area. 4) strong rain shower. Dislike: pick-up service from airport is over-charge by 3 time. Advice to use Grab Car instead.
• Kah Hil (4/5): For young people, not suitable for old and kids. - The hot water in bathroom is worst!
• Verified traveler (2/5): Don't trust this hotel - This hotel no have responsibilities because they sale my room some other people, than offer me give money back I'm really shock,
• Sinead (8/5): Central, clean hotel, just bring earplugs! :) - We stayed in both Meraki hotels (178 and 198). In both we were placed in the room behind the reception and found both to be very noisy as the hotels are on the busiest street in the the backpacker district. The location is fantastic, about a 10min walk to the market. The place selling Bun Cha across the road from 198 is fantastic and so cheap! The rooms were clean and the staff were really friendly and helpful. The breakfast was also good.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - Hotel staff was very helpful in showing us around and booking bus tickets for our onward journey. However, hotel room and toilet were not clean. Our room was facing the street and it was very noisy till late.
• rebecca (10/5): - Great hotel for the price with a lovely view at breakfast and great location. Staff are very helpful. The area is very busy and we had lots of fun here.
• Ben (10/5): Great hotel on Bui Vien street. - My friend and I recently stayed here for 4 nights. We originally chose it because of the advertised roof terrace, and later found this to be just one of many reasons to stay here. The roof terrace is excellent. You can bring your own cheap drinks up from the convenience store (K mart) just across the street from the hotel entrance. The rooms were really clean and nicely decorated. I would stay here again if I return to HCMC.
• Verified traveler (6/5): Average Hotel stay - First of all the Hotels.com should take note upon requesting me to review the said hotel, it is named Meraki Hotel not Bizu Hotel. Water for shower at best lukewarm. I chosen Standard Room type which is windowless. Television images grainy. No complimentary beverages though boiling kettle available Breakfast's mains served as ala carte and pretty much negligible in terms of quality and portion. Otherwise, reception staff are friendly and are communicable in English, complimentary wifi signal good, air con in good condition, room is clean and so is bed linen.
• Verified traveler (2/5): The hotel was very bad including the staff members - I booked it on Saturday arrived Sunday 10 o'clock and they gave my room to a different customer. I was very upset at that state cause I was tired so I was a bit aggressive at that situation and the staff told me to wait a few hours for my room and that is unacceptable. After that they gave me a different room that wasn't the room I paid for which I paid extra for it. They said there's only one family room and the boss stays there why didn't they let me know earlier so that I can prepare myself. There was hot and cold water problems, the air condition wasn't working properly. They gave me dirty pillow cases and blamed me when I told them that the pillows were dirty and asked for money to exchange them.
• Siew Foong (6/5): Saigon trip Dec 2015 - Really convenient as it's in the busy street in Pham Ngu Lao...Nice n friendly staffs. However d hotel room condition especially the bathroom n air cond need to be upgrade for better room comfort n cleanliness.
• Koh (8/5): This is a section traveler comment - Comfortable, relax, good location.
• Oscar (8/5): Quiet area of Bui Vein Street - New owners renovating hotel. On the right track. Staff helped us resolve bizzare booking issue that arose when previous owner had duplicated booking details and tried to book us into a hotel at a different address. The rooftop restaurant area is great.
• Oscar (10/5): Renovated and wonderful - Updated from the tired pevious owner (Bizu Group) the Meraki Hotel AND its staff are fresh and exciting. Half way down Bui Vien Street make it away from the noise of the loud nightclubs.
• Joel (10/5): Willing to return. - Meraki Hotel: Staff was very helpful and easy to communicate with in English. If you select the street view, be aware that this street is very alive at night and people usually hang out until 4am. Taxi will charge you between 130,000 to 200,000 VND ($6 to $9) for a one way trip to and from airport.
• Bronwyn (8/5): Friendliest staff around - Had a wonderful couple of nights here. The staff are so friendly and helpful. They gave me advise of where to go and what to see, helped book my onward travel and even arranged a tour to the Mekong Delta after I asked if the price I had been quoted was too high (it was). The hotel itself if nice, clean and comfortable. Go to the rooftop terrace to see the sunset. It is only staffed for breakfast but the view is fantastic. It is in the heart of the backpacker area so expect to hear music and noises from the road. The electricity tripped a couple of times too but the staff were on top of it, making sure that all the floors were back online with the wifi as soon as possible. Really recommend this place.
• Verified traveler (6/5): - A/C is weak
• Wayland (4/5): Not ready for business yet, they are renovating - They are still renovating so there is dust everywhere and the rooms still smell like fresh paint. Also watch out for the room size. Their advertised room size is not what the actual room sizes are. If you catch them on it, you might be able to get an upgrade, but even the upgraded room size will still be smaller than the size of the room that you booked.
• Roland (8/5): Another wonderful classic stay - This was another Plus Service Hotel location. Original booked into a Smoke Free hotel, when i arrive at this Smoke Free hotel, only.to.start feeling notious from Cigarette Smoke filled libby and coffee shop. I immidiatley booked at another hotel which i have stayed at numerous times before. BIZU hotel came through again. I had booked a superior type room and only to be upgraded to a suite because of my numerous stays before. As before this hotel stands up to it reputation as a Smoke.Free hotel!!! Wonderful staff and great service.
• kevin (4/5): not what it used to be - We have stayed here many times . Things seem to be very run down. Air con only just works. Toilet a nightmare.continuing to run water and smell.needs upgraded soon.still great location.
• Henry (4/5): Paid for in full for 4 nights and yet stayed for 2 - After making my reservation for 4 nights for the deluxe/Junior-suite, I emailed the hotel immediately besides Hotel.com asking for a higher-up floor to lessen the noise level during the night since I'm a light sleeper; Hotel.com Rep. had also submitted my request on my behalf, and yet, at the time of checking-in, the staff at Bizu said there wasn't any of such request in their reservation system, I had to scramble through all my emails to show to those correspondences them, and of course, I still ended up with the room on the 2nd floor, so, there you to, street noise, loud music from the clubs, and a rooster as well right next door! On the following day, after complaining about those noises, they said they move me to room next-door (their sister hotel) when the higher up room is available. Anyway, I was so unhappy and decided to alter my itinerary and leave for my next destination given the fact that I paid for in full for 4 nights yet only stayed for 2! after checked in, I had to contact the staff to replace a burned out light-bulb!!! Hello!!! Is it what one should expect from paying more for the room! Kei the doorman was the sole highlight of my stay as in helpfulness! Thank you, Kei!!!
• aurorap174 (6/5): Excellent value for money but money 'missing' from room safe. - This hotel is part of a collection of hotels acquired by the same people so it also says the 'Bizu Hotel' outside. They also own a hotel next door and one further down the road! This may be confusing so make sure you check the number of the hotel. This hotel was a pleasant surprise. Its right in the middle of the backpacker area so do expect some street noise but we experienced very little in our room and slept soundly. The wifi signal was excellent and the bed was very comfortable and much softer than the standard hard mattresses which seem to be prevalent in Asia. The room was very clean and there was a really big ensuite bathroom with hot water and a hot shower - luxury! Breakfast is served in the morning on the 10th floor which has amazing views across the city. There is a menu of offerings to choose from as well as fruit, juices and coffee etc so we were always well filled. The management spoke excellent English and were extremely friendly and helpful. Other members of night staff spoke little English but made good use of Google translate! The location of the hotel is really convenient, within walking distance of many of the sights and centrally located in district 1. We stayed for three nights and really liked it there. Unfortunately, money went missing from our room safe while we were out. The management were keen to help me and were able to offer reassurances and there is cctv etc. They were absolutely sure this could not have happened. Sadly we are absolutely sure that it did. Despite this, we would consider staying there again, but we would take more of our own security measures.
• Dreamer497436 (4/5): Hmmm... - Well.. On arrival at the hotel.. We were greeted by two staff members and a giant cockroach.. The staff didn't seem too concerned by it it's presence as we were checked in. The two double bed room we stayed in was worn and tired. The bathroom was sufficient but the shower was awful. From the pictures of the hotel when we booked compare to the reality was very different. Breakfast was ok. Location great. Stay here if you don't expect too much.
• Verified traveler (8/5): Good for what you pay; good intenet - We stayed 2 nights. Its was our first hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and we did not know what to expect. The staff was very friendly and the intenet was quite fast which was good since we had a few online business meetings. The breakfast was included at their nice rootop. The room was OK.No window, not the cleanest but OK for 2 nights. We realized if you pay a couple of dollars more you can get a much nicer hotel just around the corner :) If you want to save money, this hotel is a good option.
• mick (8/5): Great place, in great location with great staff - Very good, can't fault the place at all.
• ma. felice (6/5): okay and clean - Booked a double bed room. Arrived there at around 2am the front desk was sleeping which we weren't expecting. But still was easy to knock and accomodated us right away. The room was clean, no bed bugs. Offered toiletries like shampoo, buds, soap, and facial tissue. I'm just stating this coz some others doesnt have this. Breakfast came with our reservation which u can choose from diffent sets. Like toasted bread with egg, cereal or dry noodles with egg.
• black8868 (10/5): Great location, Great staff. - We stayed here for 5 nights, its right in the heart of where you want to be. Staff really helpful, always telling us to keep handbag close at all times (People on the scooters have a reputation of snatching them as they fly past you) Wifi was very good. Wasn't as noisy as people are suggesting at all, we where on level 5 and could hardly hear anything. Very good price for the central location. have your own en-suite which for a backpacker is a luxury anyway! Overall would stay here again.
• Steele (8/5): good budget hotel - Was a 2/3 night stop after just arriving in Saigon, hotel staff are really friendly! Hotel is on a road with many many bars and will be buzzing till 4am or later, if you arrive late just be vigilant
• PoojaAmar (2/5): Horrible Customer Service. - The staff were rude. Its in the time of emergencies that you expect the staff to help you out. But when I called the reception for help the person on the line could not communicate in English. And I decided to stay here thinking they had a decent grasp of the language but was sadly mistaken.
• Verified traveler (2/5): poor condition hotel - TV and air con not working well at all, the staff not doing anything to improve!
• Verified traveler (4/5): old hotel, aircon poor condition - very old hotel , everything spoilt
• Verified traveler (2/5): Staff + location ok! Room not ok - lousy hotel, because I cant cancel at all, so no choice had to continue stay here, TV not working at all! aircon sometime can work sometime cannot work!! very noisy
• Verified traveler (2/5): Think Twice before make booking- - those who had not make any booking, just think twice before making booking, is nonfundable, you will be regret. you can find something better at the similar price!
• Verified traveler (2/5): old hotel with old room condition - after stay for 4th day, my TV still not working and they aren't doing anything to it! is old TV not those flat screen and no english or Chinese programm at all! poor condition!. the room is very small, I continue to stay here because I cant cancel as the policy is nonrefundable, so die die stay here since paid! not worth what i paid at all. the service staff quite nice and friendly. maybe the only good thing about this hotel is the staff not the room condition!
• Verified traveler (2/5): Room in poor condition & staff service ok! - poor condition room, need to upgrade TV
• kevin-hai (6/5): convience - Small but nice and convince. Friendly staff.
• Dedders_13 (8/5): Value for Money - We stayed here for the first couple of nights after our arrival HCMC and found it to be clean and tidy with friendly staff. The location was ideal as it was right in the middle of the backpacking area although this did mean it was quite noisy at night but that's the price of being centrally located. Overall I felt this hotel was good value for money and I would recommend it or stay here again.
• smorrisonsydney (4/5): Loud - The location of this place is perfect for the price if (and only if) you're planning on going out each night. Otherwise, stay elsewhere. The rooms are fine (despite not having a window) and clean, and the staff are friendly...but...there's a nightclub next door that you may as well be in with how loud the music is in your room. This goes on til the early hours, and then in the morning you can hear other guests and staff make their every move - i.e. no chance of more than a few hours of sleep! Wifi is a little temperamental. Would recommend for backpackers wanted to be in the middle of the action, but just be prepared...
• YevgeniO_13 (6/5): Average, would care more stayed longer - Overall this hotel was quite poor but at the same time the stay suited us, we were comfortable, rooms were clean, no pests. However the aircon was not working, the fans didn't do their jobs quite well either. We stayed in a room with two bunk beds, as there were three of us we had an extra bed for all out stuff. The best thing about the hotel is the location, the hotel is located on one of the main nightlife streets, this did however mean quote a bit of noise, there's also a nightclub next door so if your a light sleeper this place is not for you. Otherwise cheap and comfortable.
• Hans-Joachim Rook (8/5): friendly personnel - Great stay, clean room
• kmingtsai (8/5): too noizy in night nice breakfast - the hotel just next to a two story disc club,i stay in 2nd story,so its noisy in night,but if u stay in higher story,it can be nice,i like their free breakfast,all u can eat bread and drinks,the best in such price hotel.
• Lisa (8/5): central location - Centre of the backpackers district, always noisy and bustling which may not suit some. Room quality was good though shower a little low. My only real complaint was not enough power points.
• KeithLacap (8/5): great location good price - the location is the best thing about this hotel. it is just few blocks away from where the bus passengers alight (mekong express). You don't need to ride a cab. everything you need is along the street (bui vien) from restaurants, convenience store, clubs or if you just need a chair and drink beer. We got the supreme room suite for $22 per night for 2 pax (promo in agoda). Very cheap but doesn't include bfast which is ok . You get your own bathroom which is my main priority. Given that it is along the clubs, it can be a little bit noisy at night or at dawn but it is tolerable for us (we're at 5th floor). Just close the bathroom door. Room space was alright given the price and the bed and pillows were alright too. We had a problem with the AC but it was immediately fixed by their staff after we called. Staff were really friendly and helpful. ask them to get a cab for you so you won't get hustled by the cab drivers. wifi is free but tends to get weak during the day. you can go to the lobby, wifi has good reception there. I will definitely book this hotel when I go back to Saigon.
• hatha101086 (6/5): Two night stay - Location is perfect but ask for a room higher up, we had 8th floor so wasn't as loud but bass from the bars can be heard where ever you are, room was a bit worn in places which you'd expect for the price we paid! Breakfast included is simple but same as all other hotels! Friendly staff and clean linen and clean towels, we couldn't ask for more!
• Verified traveler (4/5): Very, very noisy! - The room we got was above a noisy bar and the window didn't close properly so it was very loud and unpleasant and impossible to go to sleep before 3am. However, the staff were very friendly and attentive and gave us tips and advice all the time.
• KfriendCware (10/5): Everything you need. - My partner and I stayed at the hotel on and off for about a week and there is nothing negative I can say about our stay. The location is fantastic right in the middle of everything happening and not a far distance from the museums etc. On this main street there are plenty of travel agents so you can book trips very easily! There are also tones of restaurants/bars to pick from. The hotel itself has everything youd need. The rooms are clean and provide everything you need to have an enjoyable stay. We upgraded to get bfast included if you do the bfast is good there are a few things to select from. The staff are extremely friendly.. helping with laundry, bag storage and taxis to the airport 200 VND. There is no reason not to stay here. Enjoy!

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