The Alcove Library Hotel
Location: 133A Nguyen Dinh Chinh Street, Ho Chi Minh City, vn
Star Rating: 3 Stars
Property Type: Hotels
About this Property
Impressive Library Design and Extensive Book Collection
The Alcove Library Hotel welcomes you with a stunning library design and a vast collection of books, creating a unique ambiance for book lovers and those seeking a cozy retreat.
Contemporary Rooms and Suites with Modern Amenities
Experience comfort and convenience in our air-conditioned rooms and suites, equipped with a flat-screen TV, iPod dock, personal safe, and luxurious rainshower in the en suite bathrooms. Suites even feature a convenient kitchenette for added flexibility.
Convenient Location and Exceptional Services
Located just a short drive from key attractions, our boutique hotel offers easy access to popular destinations. Enjoy complimentary book borrowing, and take advantage of our 24-hour front desk for tour arrangements and personalized assistance. Book your stay at The Alcove Library Hotel for a memorable experience.
Important Information
Please inform The Alcove Library Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property can only accept bookings from essential workers/permitted travellers, during dates where such guidelines exist. Reasonable evidence must be provided on arrival. If it isn't provided, your booking will be cancelled on arrival.
As a result of Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property has temporarily suspended its shuttle services.
In accordance with government guidelines to minimise transmission of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary and other relevant information, during dates where such guidelines exist.
Spa and gym facilities at this property are unavailable due to Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), please ensure that you are only booking this property following the local government guidelines of the destination, including but not limited to the purpose of travel, and maximum allowed group size.
Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), wearing a face mask is mandatory in all indoor common areas.
For extra beds and extra bed policies, please contact the hotel directly with the contact details provided during confirmation.
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Please also note that the hotel provides free shuttle bus services to the city centre. It departs the hotel at 10:30 daily.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 12:00 AM
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Amenities & Facilities
- Non-smoking rooms
- Air conditioning
- Terrace
- Family rooms
- Lift / Elevator
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Safety deposit box
- Fax/photocopying
- Tour desk
- Soundproof rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Ironing service
- Non-smoking throughout
- Board games/puzzles
- Wheelchair accessible
- Allergy-free room
- Outdoor furniture
- Staff adhere to local safety protocols
- Guest rooms disinfected between stays
- Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
- Cashless payment available
- Fire extinguishers
- Sanitized tableware & silverware
- Invoice provided
- Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
- Smoke alarms
- Guest room sealed after cleaning
- Property cleaned by professional cleaning companies
- Physical distancing in dining areas
- Key access
- CCTV outside property
- Process in place to check health of guests
- Face masks for guests available
- 24-hour security
- Security alarm
- Thermometers for guests provided by property
- Television in common areas
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Express check-in
- Free wired internet
- Internet access
- Housekeeping on request
- Japanese garden
Rooms Available
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Suite With City View With Kitchenette
Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet. In the kitchen, guests will find a stovetop, a refrigerator, kitchenware and a microwave. The suite offers soundproof walls, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as garden views. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 4 (2 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Kitchen
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Stovetop
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Coffee machine
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Alcove Suite
1 King Bed
323 sq feet
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Kitchenette with microwave, cookware/dishware, and paper towels
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Microwave
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Paper towels
- Hand-held showerhead
- Closed captioned TV
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Desk chair
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Grand Alcove
1 King Bed
377-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Paper towels
- Hand-held showerhead
- Closed captioned TV
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Desk chair
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Alcove Queen
1 Queen Bed
194-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Paper towels
- Hand-held showerhead
- Closed captioned TV
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Desk chair
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Alcove Twin
2 Large Twin Beds
237 sq feet
Layout - 2 bedrooms
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Paper towels
- Hand-held showerhead
- Closed captioned TV
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Desk chair
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Alcove Queen Special Deal of the Day
1 Queen Bed
194-sq-foot room with courtyard views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Paper towels
- Hand-held showerhead
- Closed captioned TV
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Desk chair
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Alcove King Room
1 King Bed
237-sq-foot room with city views
Layout - Bedroom
Internet - Free WiFi
Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels
Food & Drink - Mini-fridge, minibar (fees may apply), and free bottled water
Sleep - Premium bedding, a down duvet, blackout drapes/curtains, and bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, bathrobes, and a shower with a rainfall showerhead
Practical - Safe, desk, and iron/ironing board (on request); rollaway beds (surcharge) and cribs (surcharge) available on request
Comfort - Air conditioning
Accessibility - Hardwood flooring in room
Need to Know - Housekeeping on request
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Bottle of water
- Premium bedding
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Free WiFi
- Down comforter
- Rainfall showerhead
- Bedsheets provided
- Electrical adapters/chargers
- Paper towels
- Hand-held showerhead
- Closed captioned TV
- Visual fire alarm
- Doorbell/telephone notification
- Lever door handles
- Desk chair
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Twin Room (No View)
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The twin room features air conditioning, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Executive Grand With Working Space
Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Window
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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Queen Room
Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The double room features air conditioning, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 2 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
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King Room With Street View
Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, soundproof walls, a minibar as well as garden views. The unit offers 1 bed.
Max Occupancy: 3 (2 Adults)
- Minibar
- Shower
- Safety deposit box
- TV
- Telephone
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Bathrobe
- Refrigerator
- Desk
- Seating Area
- Toilet
- Private bathroom
- Slippers
- Private entrance
- Sofa
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Electric kettle
- Tumble dryer
- Wardrobe or closet
- Bidet
- Hypoallergenic
- Linen
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Clothes rack
- Toilet paper
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Baby safety gates
- Bottle of water
- Trash cans
- Cots
- Shampoo
- Body soap
- Shower cap
- Socket near the bed
- Feather pillow
- Hypoallergenic pillow
- Accessible by lift
- Lockers
- Smoke alarm
- Fire extinguisher
- Key access
- Single-room air conditioning for guest accommodation
Guest Reviews
- ASOppy (8/5): Good management - As researched the place is convenient with lovely entrance. Unfortunately when I reached I was informed that something happened there and they don’t expect anyone to get into the building. I smelled something burnt, turned out the restaurant in top of this hotel was on fire. They did very well to find me accommodation replacement that’s close to the area and my criteria. I need space accessible for car since I can’t walk well then. The replacement was lovely and has all amenities I needed. Hopefully the next visit I can actually stay in this hotel.
- Phong (9/5): Hidden gem in Ho Chi Minh City - The location is convenient for business or traveling. The room is cozy, and yet comfort. The bathroom is only quite clean, not very clean. However, overall, the quality is acceptable!
- Carmina (6/5): - place was clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The place can use some updates.
- Tri (10/5): Exceptional -
- Andreas (8/5): Value for money - value for money interesting neighbourhood close to airport windows in our room could not be opened no breakfast service
- Barbora (6/5): Pleasant -
- Joseph (7/5): Good -
- Tom (8/5): - Stay for 3 nights; staff are friendly and helpful, one thing draw back is noise sources from animals and people talking loud can be heard late at night.
- Teresa (9/5): Superb -
- Verified traveler (8/5): - I'm sure this hotel was stellar when it was first opened. With in years due to poor maintenance it started to lose its charm. So, general review score reflects the situation. After nicely asking our room was upgraded/changed due to a fresh paint odor. Location of the hotel is quite OK. If you prefer to stay closer to the airport this is a nice option. In case you need to go to downtown you can easily use public transportation lines. There's a convenience store in walking distance. Staff is friendly and helpful.
- anhtX2119XS (10/5): peaceful and warm, just like being at home. - The hotel features a classic and luxurious style. The staff are friendly, enthusiastic, and always eager to assist guests. The rooms and bathrooms are very clean, with soft mattresses and spacious beds. Each morning, you can enjoy the sound of birds singing. I really like it here and will definitely come back and recommend it to my friends.
- H4172FKharryb (2/5): Avoid like the plague - I dont know who they are kidding when you read there reviews , if your a younger traveler on a slim budget looking for a hostel or a air b&b this ( hotel ?? ) is for you , its statement when you get in the lift, rates it as one in the top 10 hotels in Hoi Chi Min City , you having a laugh , its a dump , its web page is seriously out of date , we were stuck there as we had no way of contact our rep for picking us up in 3 days time, but a family that were cond by the reviewes and website as we were wouldn’t stay there and found alternative accommodation please note the staff were lovely and accomadating and moved us to a better room but not much better I may add as the rooms are battered and dirty
- Jacqui (10/5): A gorgeous hotel close to the airport! - Great location, beautiful rooms.
- Gidgee (8/5): Solo 60+ Saigon Hotel 'punt' - The staff moved instantly: over and above to accommodate a room change due to items (tv & safe) that were dysfunctional. The renovations on the original floor interrupted my breathing, but once in a new room, I settled well(very tired & late flight). The bar above is independent of the hotel & not like the past photos.. great for solo YOUNG! Open balcony. Courtyard safety assured while reading by hotel security. Close to everything! Even an overpriced market! Book mouldy.. but still found a good one to read! No breakfast..meals are easy with so many/variety of cafes close by. Even prayer at a temple, not 300 metres from hotel..tucked away in a quiet lane..with a 'little ' Friday karaoke,LOL. That finishes soon in the night for soft, peaceful sleep. There were renovating & bathrooms needed deep cleaning. I will return if still within my price range. 3-4☆ with a huge capacity to be 5☆ : with assistance with luggage, breakfast, details of how to work aircon (card), & "Order out/delivery menu..by hotel (would be welcome additions) Amazingly helpful staff..keep the Unaware of the renovation; deep cleaning required of bathroom ( leaking sink): fixed next day. Mouldy books. Balcony bar not (what was advertised)so 《 inviting for older guests; though they tried to make me feel welcome; $ + drinks.
- Gidgee (8/5): Solo 60+ Saigon Hotel 'Punt - The staff moved instantly: over and above to accommodate a room change due to items (tv & safe) that were dysfunctional. The renovations on the original floor interrupted my breathing, but once in a new room, I settled well(very tired & late flight). The bar above is independent of the hotel & not like the past photos.. great for solo YOUNG! Open balcony. Courtyard safety assured while reading by hotel security. Close to everything! Even an overpriced market! Book mouldy.. but still found a good one to read! No breakfast..meals are easy with so many/variety of cafes close by. Even prayer at a temple, not 300 metres from hotel..tucked away in a quiet lane..with a 'little ' Friday karaoke,LOL. That finishes soon in the night for soft, peaceful sleep. There were renovating & bathrooms needed deep cleaning. I will return if still within my price range. 3-4☆ with a huge capacity to be 5☆ : with assistance with luggage, breakfast, details of how to work aircon (card), & "Order out/delivery menu..by hotel (would be welcome additions) Amazingly helpful staff..keep them!
- Nomad08095101122 (8/5): Solo sanctuary - Under renovation and the restaurant is now called Eros..a popular 'singles' bar for young locals & travellers. It's quiet and doesn't impose on the hotel guests. It should be excellent after renovations are complete. Friendly service and welcoming staff; a true retreat from the hussle and noise of Saigon.
- Mark (10/5): - Great stay. Great vibe.
- Dong (7/5): Will stay again for sure - Location None
- David (10/5): I would stay there again. - It was a nice place. Very clean. Beautiful hotel, flooring, decor, ECT... The staff was very nice. Convenient parking and location. Nice little rooftop bar. It's a good place. My fiance and I spent 10 days there.
- Vi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Agarwal (7/5): Good -
- 158reganm (4/5): Disappointing - I have known of this hotel for a long time. Several years agon (pre-covid) I had a meeting with someone in the restaurant which is now closed. I remember the hotel being well-kept and clean. We were disappointed that the restaurant was closed. The room was "musty" and the pain was coming off the walls. There was not a remote in the room for the air con. The batteries in the TV remotes were dead and even corroded. Two days in a roll there was not toilet paper in the bathrooms. The only positive thing was that for the most part the staff was friendly and responsive. I would not recommend this hotel.
- Quest47255649641 (2/5): 1-Star Review - Horrible Experience, Completely Unacceptable (October 5th) - I booked a room through Agoda and checked in at 2:00 PM. Initially, I thought everything would be fine. However, when I returned to my room after dinner at 9:00 PM, I was shocked to find the room filled with a terrible smell, like a blocked sewage pipe. I immediately reported it to the front desk, but instead of properly addressing the issue, they moved me to a smaller room with two beds pushed together. Worse still, the room was not cleaned at all. They claimed there were no other rooms available, leaving me no choice but to stay in unacceptable conditions. The next morning, things got even worse when I discovered cockroaches in the room. I requested to speak with the manager and left my phone number, but I never received a call back from the hotel. This level of unprofessionalism and poor service is beyond disappointing. This experience left me extremely upset, and I will never return to this hotel. If you are considering booking here, I strongly advise you to avoid it.
- Trinh (6/5): - Room amenities look bad unlike in pictures, room is moldy and soundproofing is very poor.
- Niamkoi (10/5): Comfortable and the room size is pretty good ! - Quite locality Might need some maintenance as there were mold in some corners but otherwise good
- Niamkoi (9/5): Superb -
- Alwaysonaflight55 (10/5): Excellence - An excellent hotel for: Service Location Kindness Home away from home Rooms are spotlessly clean. Beds are very comfortable Pillows are comfortable 2 minute walk to get banh mi for breakfast Coffee shops close by Roof top an amazing cocktail bar and boutique restaurant Nothing is too much trouble I'm booked in here again for my next trip
- Javier (8/5): Very good -
- 779thul (2/5): Worst hotel ever - Worst hotel ever. We asked for an extra blanket and they said no. We called the front desk so many times and their responses are not professional at all. They used unacceptable words when talking to us, and their attitude are terrible. I have stayed at many hotels and this is by far the worst. Please do not stay here!
- Vi (10/5): Exceptional -
- Huong (8/5): Will definitely return in the next visit - Room is clean and reasonable size. Staff are accommodating and pleasant. The hotel library is unique. Hotel is very near airport (62k vnd from hotel to airport). It’s a quiet and nice area , not so far from the center. If the restaurant is open it oils be noce
- Sarah (8/5): Great place to stay, especially if you need to get in or out of the airport. The beds are really comfortable, the staff - The beds were really comfortable which was a relief. Pillows were great too and the setting is very cute. The aircon was either freezing or not on.
- Adnan (8/5): - This was the second time I have stayed at this hotel. The first was five years ago, I had a wonderful experience. The more recent visit was good but not as I remember. The room I stayed was a little outdated. Finally there is no parking at the hotel. I had to pay for parking across the street. Overall I still liked my experience, and would not mind going here again.
- Verified traveler (8/5): Could have been better - Didn’t realize they had an ant infestation until late in my second day. I left the next day.
- Dinesh (9/5): Superb -
- Christopher (9/5): Superb -
- Lynh (10/5): Exceptional -
- Leong (9/5): Superb - Friendly and helpful staffs. Clean room, fresh bed sheet & pillow
- heather (10/5): - This hotel is amazing, staff are incredible and its a wonderful family atmosphere. This will be my FOREVER go to when in HCMCITY.
- Holly (8/5): Nice and out of city centre hustle and bustle - It has a lovely vibe and foyer, overall a nice property - there's an amazing restaurant nearby called Metta No breakfast option, staff seemed less happy to help and it was definitely an older building which needed doing up a bit
- Harney (10/5): Exceptional -
- Emma (7/5): It was alright, nothing special - Nice hotel my shower didn’t have the waterfall head, it’s in the picture, it has a bit for it in the shower, when I went to reception to ask for it, they said it shouldn’t be there, meaning the shower just had a tiny bit that I was taller than (I’m 5’7) so I couldn’t even shower or wash my hair
- Gregory (4/5): Disappointing -
- Phạm (8/5): Very good -
- Chieu (8/5): - Nice place to stay and helpful staffs !
- Ian (8/5): Stunning little gem. - This hotel blew my mind. After touring all over Vietnam and many different hotel stays, this one is head and shoulders above the rest (on this budget). The staff are amazing, the decor is amazing and the bed was amazing comfortable. The room has everything we needed. I wish we had found this hotel sooner. The biggest issue by far was that there is a bar of some description on the floor above us. Unfortunately the noise from the bar (music, chairs being moved, walking) kept me awake at night. Luckily it stopped some time between midnight and 1am I think. If it wasn’t for this the hotel would be a 9 from me. I had to score it lower because basic leave and quiet is a must for all hotels. Also of note, the safe in the room was broken as was the cable TV. We only stayed for one night so not a big issue for us.
- Andreas (8/5): Very good -
- Andreas (8/5): Confortable - Location for me Beautiful place Safe was locked in room Laundry not ready on checkout due miscommunication Staff very helpful to solve any problems
- Christopher (7/5): Good -
- Bianca (6/5): Pleasant -
- Pak (4/5): Looks good on the outside. But lacking in terms of the most basic service of providing a clean room. - Most of the reception staff were quick to respond and were helpful in resolving situations. The design concept of the hotel is good. It is also convenient and very close to the airport and city center. It is not certain if this is due to the difference in hotel management practice in Vietnam but it was shocking to find that the daily new towels were placed on top of the suitcase which is not clean. The new towels should have been placed in the bathroom rack instead. It is also noted that the bathroom rug were not replaced with new ones and just placed on the rung under the sink. Black marks were clearly visible on the bathroom rug, indicating that it was the same used rug as the previous day. Throughout the long stay of over a week, there has been zero replacement of new bed sheets or pillow cases with the exception of one day where a note was left behind explicitly indicating that sheets were to be replaced. This is unacceptable practice as the room should be cleaned daily, as if the room was only booked for one night, by several different guests, the room items should have been clean every single day. Why is this different when the room is booked for multiple nights? There was even one night when the room has not even been cleaned but it was clear that someone has entered the room because the Do Not Disturb sign was found inside the room but everything else untouched.
- nicolemT5456KM (2/5): Terrible experience - Terrible. This is like a motel. The facility is dated and dirty. No lock to the hotel room. Only a bolt lock. My husband and I checked in late at night and early in the morning, the housekeeper knocked my room door and opened it. I’ve told her we weren’t up yet. Then they started vacuuming all morning. So noisy. One night stay was more than enough for us. Beware of the wide len they used. Picture made room looks bigger than it is.
- Nicole (2/5): - This is like a motel 6. Everything is outdated. No sound proof. You can’t really lock the door except the amateur bolt lock. The cleaning staff knocked on the door early in the morning & opened the door. Very unprofessional. I only stayed 1 night but it was more than enough. The bathroom & room was old.& outdated. I won’t stay here again
- Harley (8/5): - Lack of in hotel dining was a bit of an issue
- Thanh (4/5): - Room is too small and needs a lot of work.
- Saniel (9/5): Sunday to Thursday, great value for money, room was comfortable enough, far from hustle and bustle of district 1 - Unassuming, decent, with character Better if they could offer food services
- Robert (8/5): Very good -
- Julie (6/5): Pleasant -
- Nicola (3/5): Poor -
- Jeremy (5/5): Booked and paid for 4 nights but only stayed for 2. - The entrance to the property looked like the pictures shown on the website-the rest did not. The hotel has seen better days!! Everything was worn and old, from the tiles in the foyer to the furniture in the room. The bathroom was very tired and could do with renovating-could well have been mould on the walls but hard to tell because the grout was so discoloured. While the room did have a Safe,it wasn’t attached to the wall, so you could have picked it up and walked out of the room. Room only had a small window with bars so not much light.
- Thanh Toan Tomy (4/5): - Based on the pictures of the hotel, I expected a lot more from the business, but I was sadly disappointed. When I first walked into the business, I noticed the condition of the hotel appears to have diminished a bit. It felt more like a motel than a hotel. The service at reception was average; nothing to write home about. Unfortunately, this was only a precursor to the quality of the rooms. The online pictures showed the rooms as bright, inviting, and cared for; however, the rooms I received were a stark contrast to those expectations. The rooms were dingy, cramp, a table with a damaged corner, dirty walls with multiple stains, and a whole bunch of scuff marks everywhere around the room. The bathroom was dirty with mold growing in the cracks. It seems there was a lack of care in keeping things presentable and sanitary. For a hotel rated 8.4/10, I expected a lot more from the reputation. Sadly, it seems the rating was more a representation of perhaps their past achievements and not their current performance. It was my last few days in Vietnam and this left quite the sour taste in my mouth. I returned the keys within an hour of receiving the room and left. I found a different hotel that had better quality, better service, and cleanlier than The Alcove
- Lynh (10/5): Exceptional - Excellent None
- Hiep (10/5): Exceptional -
- Siddhesh (5/5): Good for a transit stay. - Close to the airport. Rooms too cramped
- Lynh (10/5): Exceptional -
- Tu (2/5): Very very bad - Nothing to like Staff is very unfriendly and he is not helpful. He was uncomfortable when I told him I forgot the key in my room and told him to help me carry my packages. Room is damp. I smell it all night long
- James (1/5): Bad -
- Alice (7/5): Good -
- Le (10/5): Exceptional - Very near the airport, so dont worry about arriving late for flights. Many shops, cafes around the hotel to choose from The rooms are as described in the booking. Easy for checkin, check out. Staff are friendly & helpful. Very satusfying & comfortable stay.
- Sean (4/5): very far from anything in the back alley of a weird little street - it has a beautiful foyer, very instagrammable. the rooms were old and dated, the bathroom was a bit like the back of a butcher shop - kinda old and although it was clean it was obvious something had gone down there.
- Neil (3/5): Disappointing - Comfortable beds Spacious room I’ve been staying in hotels for the last 4 months straight across Asia and this has been a poor experience. The listing for this hotel is misleading on a number of levels. Read this before booking here. Service - Did not feel like a hotel, more of an apartment where you get given your room key and that’s it until checkout. After staying for 5 nights, there was no service in the room, the bin wasn’t emptied nor any towels changed. Maybe this is something you need to request but given the check-in was so poor there was no way of knowing this. Not to mention having to go down to reception ourselves to ask for toilet paper. Booking.com listing - Indicates there is a rooftop restaurant which going by reviews in past years meant there must have previously been breakfast and other meals served there. Now it’s a cocktail bar. Not that having a cocktail bar is a negative but the listing is misleading. On the above regarding service, the booking.com listing indicates ‘Daily housekeeping’. We didn’t have housekeeping once… Without spending more time on this review… The room is sad and dated, the lobby’s ‘library’ feel is often surrounded by motorbikes creating somewhat of a juxtaposition, the drains would often smell pretty bad on return to the room, the water pressure is poor and the icing on the cake is keeping the Top 10 hotels in HCMC review from the British paper the Guardian on a poster in the lift. The review is from 2014 and the hotel is a far stretch from what it must have been then. Incredibly disappointing. Much better value for money hotels in district 1 and surrounding areas. I’d recommend staying here if you’ve read all the above and are prepared for it as I said in the positives, it’s comfortable and spacious but on this experience I’ve been let down massively from expectations to reality.
- Ali (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ali (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ericson (9/5): Superb - Great location and ataff
- Ali (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jimmy (8/5): Very good -
- Trang (5/5): Passable - The air conditioner is so hot
- Emma-lea (10/5): great location, staff are amazing and very helpful, third time staying at the hotel which will definitely not my last -
- Lan (6/5): - Good if you need a place to sleep.
- Steve (6/5): OK but that’s as far as I would go. - No restaurant and the rooftop bar only took cash. The staff were not unfriendly or inefficient but where somewhat below the standard we had experienced in the previous three weeks in Vietnam.
- Emma-lea (10/5): Exceptional -
- Jan (6/5): Pleasant - Size of the room was okay/good, we could store our luggage in a seperate storage room for a later checkout. The room was rather dirty and we found dust and dirt in quite some corners. The location close to the airport is good for a short stay or a business stay, exploring district 1 needs a taxi/grab. We felt that the price is way too high for the delivered service.
- Alan (10/5): Exceptional -
- Anna (8/5): - It’s a pleasant little hotel: clean, quiet and a great little cafe downstairs. It’s relaxing but a bit too far from the city centre, we recommend using grab which was an excellent service. The room was a bit too hot for us as we were on the top floor. There is a phố place just down the road which is great and has very delicious soup! (Phở bò Nhớ - 113B Nguyễn Đình Chính, Phường 15, Quận Phú Nhuận, Tp.HCM)
- Emma-lea (10/5): Exceptional - the bar was amazing! quite expensive however it was such an amazing experience so worth every penny my room was supposed to have a city view however it did not.
- Than (4/5): - Dirty and smells bad,
- 320simoni (10/5): Very Nice Staff and a Beautifully Peaceful Green Location within HCM - I loved my stay here. Of special note, Nelly at the desk was extremely helpful and courteous, helping me with expert local advice.(transport, phones, phrases, directions, power plugs etc). Highly professional, good English skills and very strong customer service skills. Her colleagues were also very good. I felt that she stood out though. The whole staff were friendly, conversational, welcoming, and always did their best with any questions. I've given the review a "5" but I should explain my thinking, as we are all different in what matters to us. I went just as the country was opening again to tourism after the main Covid period, and all hotels across the board seemed to have "re-start" issues in getting up to speed again. The cafe on the top floor was being renovated, but there was a wonderful little cafe at the entrance courtyard which had food and coffee. Nice food, and great coffee. The trees, courtyard and peaceful location were idyllic and particularly great in HCM as a sanctuary from most noise and traffic. The staff were genuinely friendly and always helpful. The room was very clean, the bathroom good, the internet connection fine and it was all just what I needed. It had a nice feel to it. A nice "vibe". It was also highly cost effective. I could imagine staying here a while and doing some writing. The surrounding area is well worth exploring. I walked in to district one a few times and loved it, but it for those who do not want long exploratory walks it is easily accessible by Grab taxi or Grab motor bike/scooter General recommendations: I waited too long to do this, and should have done it immediately.... Download and use "Grab". Extremely well designed, very effective, has English options and its drivers are reliable. By contrast the "conventional" taxis can be very problematic. Ripped off and in major arguments twice in the first 3 days and never used them again. The Grab drivers though were all honest and professional (and cheap). A massive contrast A local SIM card can be bought immediately past immigration at the airport on the right side which was cheap, reliable and drama-free. Anyone who does try to con you, tries to use the currency / shell game/ hand it to me-don't hand it back-now hand me something else CON. So my advice is to separate money into two areas. Perhaps some of the smaller stuff in a pocket for Banh Mi etc and the larger amounts in sequence in your wallet. Memorise a couple of numbers as a rule of thumb. For me 500K in Dong is about 30 dollars AUD so that is a useful quick starting point. Local -local food is usually great value Anything a bit exotic tends to waft up toward Australian prices such as Japanese food I really enjoyed local Pho and Banh Mi among other foods, but felt I should have done more food study and food specific vocab before going ( which I am doing before next trip) HCM Art Gallery, or as they call it the "Fine Arts Museum" was terrific. I loved it. The war remanets museum was bleak yet moving, yet educational and though I knew it would be, I felt it was the right thing to do to pay my respects. I would do the war museum in a morning and then the art museum to cheer up a bit in the afternoon. I would return and do plan to return to this hotel. That is even though I usually look ideally for a training pool and gym. I feel the genuine friendliness, the green courtyard, and tranquillity of this location more than makes up for any bells and whistles it may not have. Very highly recommended. Simon Inglis. To summarise: Strongest Points. People. Garden Courtyard. Peaceful location. Good value for money.
- Elgon (8/5): The Alcove Library Hotel, is in quiet area outside the touristy area. Enjoyed it! - The room size was actually perfect for me… as a single traveler. The bed was quite comfortable and I had 4 wonderful pillows all to myself. The bathroom is decent and was kept clean. The staff at the hotel were very nice, friendly and helpful. Overall, I was happy with my 8-day stay at the Alcove Library Hotel. My room was at the 4th floor but they had a bar at the 5th floor, above my room, thus I can hear the slight beat of the music from about 5pm till 1am. But since the room was directly below the bar floor, I can also hear the footsteps of the girls in their heels and the moving of the bar stools, once in a while. The hotel is great, but ask not to be on the 4th floor.
- Andrew (9/5): one-off homely stay with hotel comfort in buzzing district 3 HCMC - recherche location, comfortable homely place, nice decor, quite ‘clubby’
- Wendy (10/5): Exceptional -
- Wendy (10/5): Exceptional -
- Ron (8/5): Character hotel Saigon - Nice quiet character hotel. Starting to show its age but overall confortable.
- Shuqian (6/5): - This is 2 stars hotel. Need stay longer but I had to move out, many hairs in bathroom, dusty on table……..
- Chris (9/5): Very nice stay if you’re looking for a spot outside of district 1 - Cool lobby, and good quality hotel room for price. Interesting area outside of tourist area
- Florita (7/5): Good -
- Bao (8/5): Very good -
- Christian (10/5): we needed a close accommodiation to the airport for a transfer. and this one was perfect. - the interior and the friendly staff -
- Cynthia (8/5): Very good -
- Emma (8/5): Very good -
- Thi (8/5): A decent hotel near the center and the airport - Good location, lovely lobby decor, very comfy bed, clean room No parking lot for rental bike, towels are not clean
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