Caravelle Hotel - Ho Chi Minh City - Vietnam

Guests to the Caravelle need not go far to immerse themselves in an array of mouth-watering cuisine as well as refreshing beverages. Menu ranges from international specialty buffets of the Port Orient Restaurant to the fusion of gourmet food at the Asian Reflections Restaurant. Guests can enjoy light drinks with a view by simply strolling over to the Lobby Lounge or the Pool Bar for light snacks. For a perfect combination of live music, city views, good food and relaxing drinks, the Saigon Saigon Bar is the place to be, offering al fresco dining at its liveliest.

Perfect for the fitness buff or for those simply looking to indulge, the hotel's well-equipped health club, spa and fitness centre are the ideal venues to work up a sweat or pass the time, not mention the hotel's inviting tropical lagoon pool.

Meeting facilities good for up to 600 persons as well as a business centre providing secretarial support and high-speed Internet access round up the Caravelle's array of offerings.

Located amidst a myriad of markets, shops, entertainment and business opportunities, the Caravelle enjoys a prime city centre location just 12 kilometres from the Tan Son Nhat International Airport, a mere 15-minute drive away.

The famous Opera House is a minute's stroll away, while the Saigon Market can be reached by a five-minute drive.

Among the amenities common to all of the hotel's 335 rooms are IDD phone lines, fax machines, satellite TV, VCR, CD players, mini-bar, tea and coffee-making facilities as well as an in-room safe. The hotel recently added a high-speed Internet access in the guestrooms.

Measuring 38.5 square metres, each Superior room features the above amenities, as well as modern furnishings and the convenience of individual thermostat control, ensuite bath and pay movies. Signature Superior rooms, on the other hand, offer additional privileges.

Aside from basic amenities, guests staying in the Deluxe rooms can enjoy additional space (with the rooms measuring 43.5 square metres) and interesting views of the city Opera House. Late check-out, complimentary use of fitness facilities and additional amenities are available to those staying in the Signature Deluxe rooms.

Ranging from 67 to 104 square metres, the hotel's Signature Suites offer the choice of one or two bedroom suites, both having floor to ceiling bay windows featuring magnificent views of the Opera House, open living room, mini-kitchen, writing desk with power points and Internet access, not to mention the priveleges of the other Signature rooms.

Taking the concept of comfort a step further, the hotel's Presidential Suites offer lounge areas, dining room, fully-equipped kitchen, study, bedroom with separate dressing room, grand four-pillar King-size bed, bathroom with oversized bathtub, walk-in closet as well as a private garden terrace.

Perfect for long-staying guests are the hotel's Apartments which range from 67 to 136 square metres, coupled with privileges well-suited for the guests, including daily housekeeping, linen service and discounts on laundry services and hotel dining facilities.