Ho Chi Minh City's HOTTEST Family Suite: City Views & Unbelievable Comfort!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're diving HEADFIRST into the deep end of Ho Chi Minh City's HOTTEST Family Suite! City Views & Unbelievable Comfort! This isn't just a review, it's a full-blown experience, complete with spilled coffee, a lingering existential crisis about the laundry situation, and the unvarnished truth about whether or not a hotel room can actually deliver on the promise of "unbelievable comfort." Don't expect a neatly packaged brochure summary. This is the REAL DEAL, folks.
First Impressions & the (Slightly) Overwhelmed Arrival
Right off the bat, let's be honest, navigating Saigon is a freaking adventure. Arriving at the hotel, after dodging motorbikes that could've starred in Mad Max, felt like a small victory. The exterior screamed modern, sleek, and possibly a little bit intimidating… but hey, I was ready for a vacation and the thought of a "unbelievable comfort" was enough to draw me out. The first thing that jumped out - and I mean jumped - was the accessibility. The hotel boasts Elevator access, and it's important (and SO appreciated!) to see Facilities for disabled guests are a priority. That's a HUGE win right off the bat. I'm happy to say it's Wheelchair accessible throughout and even the Car park [on-site] was surprisingly easy to navigate, especially after the chaos outside.
The check-in process? Surprisingly smooth! Check-in/out [express] and Contactless check-in/out are pure genius, especially when you're still battling jet lag. They've got a Doorman, which is always a nice touch, and the staff clearly had extensive safety protocols, as they were wearing masks and asking questions which was a major relief and I got to experience this for sure.
The Suite Itself: City Views = YES! Unbelievable Comfort? Let's Find Out…
Okay, the suite. This is where the magic (or potential disappointment) happens. Stepping into the room, the City Views promised were absolutely delivered. Seriously, the panoramic vista of Saigon was breathtaking. My jaw literally dropped. I might have yelped. It’s a big win. The Additional toilet was genius, especially with kids.
Then, the "unbelievable comfort" promise… here's where it got a little… nuanced. The Extra long bed was a godsend, because, let's be honest, who doesn't want an extra long bed? The Blackout curtains were a LIFE SAVER after the long flight, and the Air conditioning worked flawlessly, which is crucial in Saigon's heat. There were Bathrobes and Slippers, those little luxuries that make you feel pampered.
BUT. Let's be REAL. The Soundproofing wasn't quite as stellar as I'd hoped, and, I'm not going to lie, I could still hear the faint echoes of the city's never-ending party. Also, the Internet access – LAN was a bit of a head-scratcher. Who even uses LAN cables these days? Thank goodness for the super reliable Wi-Fi [free] – because, you know, the internet is basically the oxygen of modern life. Also, the Complimentary tea was a lovely touch, but I immediately spilled my coffee on the gorgeous Carpeting. Oops. I have a habit of that.
Okay, so it's not perfect right? But, it was so good.
The Nitty-Gritty: Amenities, Safety, & Cleanliness
Alright, time to get down to the practical stuff.
Cleanliness and safety: This is HUGE right now, and they seemed to take it seriously. They had Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Room sanitization opt-out available (which I didn't need, but I appreciated the option), Sanitized kitchen and tableware items, and Staff trained in safety protocol. There was Hand sanitizer everywhere, which felt reassuring. (Bonus: They also had a doctor/nurse on call!
Food, Glorious Food: Okay, the Breakfast [buffet] was an absolute feast. I mean, legitimately mind-blowing. They had the most Asian breakfast and Western breakfast possible. The Asian cuisine in restaurant was great, and they had a Vegetarian restaurant.
Things To Do & Ways to Relax: They have a Fitness center with a Gym/fitness.
Family Fun: The Family/child friendly designation is absolutely accurate. They have Babysitting service, and the staff was incredibly welcoming to kids.
Areas for Improvement (& a Few Imperfections)
Okay, nobody's perfect, and neither is this hotel.
- The Room service [24-hour] was tempting, but I never actually used it. Maybe next time.
- The Spa sounded amazing, but I was too busy running around with the kids to get to it. Definitely on the list for the next visit.
The Verdict: Is This Suite Worth the Hype?
Absolutely. Despite the occasional minor imperfection, the sheer size, the stunning views, the comfortable beds and the amenities make it a winner. Access is great, the family is cared for and there is a sense of safety.
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Final Thoughts (and a Random Rambling Anecdote)
Look, the hotel isn't perfect. But it's damn near close. This place is ideal for families.
And one last thing: I actually used the Car park [free of charge], which was a win for me. And the fact that the Valet parking was still available makes the stay and trip amazing.
So, yes. Book it. Go. Have a blast! You won't regret it. Just maybe pack an extra roll of paper towels, just in case you're as accident-prone as I am. And that concludes my review! Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm off to find some anti-wrinkle cream.
Escape to Paradise: Hotel Cemara Hijau, Bandung's Hidden Gem
Alright, buckle up buttercups, because we’re diving HEADFIRST into Ho Chi Minh City, and trust me, it’s gonna be a bumpy ride. Full House Comfort & Smart Family City View? Sounds… optimistic. Let's see if it lives up to the hype. And yes, I'll be letting my inner chaos gremlin run wild. Prepare for a rollercoaster of emotions.
Day 1: Arrival and That First, Jaw-Dropping, Chaotic… Everything
- Morning (8:00 AM): Landed at Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Already sweating. And not just from the humidity. The visa process was a circus. Papers everywhere, lines snaking like Vietnamese cobras. Seriously, I think I aged a decade just waiting. Finally, freedom! (Or, at least, entry.)
- Morning/Early Afternoon (9:30 AM): Grabbed a pre-booked airport taxi. (Smart, because those touts… woof.) Traffic. Bloody. Traffic. Like, the kind that makes you question every life choice you've ever made. Motorbikes everywhere. They weave, they honk, they carry entire families, pigs, whatever. It's a ballet of honking chaos, and I'm just trying to hold onto my luggage and my sanity.
- Afternoon (12:30 PM): Arrived at Full House Comfort & Smart Family City View. "Smart" they say? More like… surprisingly difficult to find. The GPS was having kittens. Found the place, finally, and it's… um… well, let's say the "city view" is more like a view of the city. From a distance. And the "comfort"? Jury's still out. The room is clean, though! That's a win. Finally collapsed in a bed, feeling simultaneously exhausted and exhilarated. It smells… different. Like, a mixture of spicy street food and something vaguely floral. I love it.
- Late Afternoon/Early Evening (3:00 PM): First taste of pho! Oh. My. GOD. This is what heaven tastes like. Found a tiny, hole-in-the-wall place nearby, where the locals were practically inhaling their noodles. I butchered the pronunciation, probably ordered wrong, but the broth… the herbs… the meat… everything was perfect. Pure, unadulterated bliss. My stomach is doing the happy dance.
- Evening (6:00 PM): Tried to navigate the streets. Tried. I say tried. I got lost. Completely. Ended up wandering down a side alley, lured by the smell of grilling… something. Found myself face-to-face with a very friendly (and very persistent) street vendor selling… hats. Bright, pointy sun hats. I bought one. It’s hideous. I love it.
- Night (8:00 PM): Dinner at some rooftop restaurant. Touristy, overpriced, but the view… chefs kiss. The lights of the city twinkling below. Drank way too many Saigon beers. Started feeling… optimistic. Maybe this whole "traveling thing" isn't so bad after all. And then realized I'd left my phone at the hat stand. Sigh.
Day 2: Culture Shock, Coffee, and the Reality of the Heat.
- Morning (7:00 AM): Woke up practically marinated in sweat. The air conditioning is… questionable. But the sunrise over the city? Beautiful, even from my (sort of) city view. Coffee time! Vietnamese coffee, of course. The strong, sweet, delicious kind that is required to survive this trip.
- Morning (8:00 AM): Tried to visit the War Remnants Museum. Nope. Couldn't do it. Emotional overload. Gutted. Found it was a little… intense. (To put it mildly.) The reality laid bare. It’s important, and it’s vital history, but even I, as a world history buff and war child, felt too fragile to take it. Maybe later.
- Mid-Morning (10:00 AM): Wandered through the Reunification Palace. Cold. Impersonal. Historically significant, I'm sure, but I felt… nothing. Maybe I'm just a terrible tourist. The air-conditioning was good though.
- Late Morning (11:00 AM): Back to the streets. This time, determined to master crossing. Because seriously, crossing the road here is like playing a real-life version of Frogger. You literally just have to walk, slowly, and hope the motorbikes swerve around you. Surprisingly, it works. Mostly.
- Lunch (1:00 PM): Banh Mi!!!! Oh sweet merciful god, the Banh Mi. A baguette filled with pate, pickled vegetables, and… everything delicious. Found a place with a queue a mile long. You know it's good when the locals line up, hungry for a taste.
- Afternoon (2:30 PM): Decided, in my infinite wisdom, to try a cooking class. I thought I was a culinary wizard. (I'm not.) The chef lady, bless her heart, had the patience of a saint. I set fire to… vegetables. Almost. But the food, in the end? Delicious. I even successfully made spring rolls! Now, could I recreate them at home? Absolutely not. But it was an experience.
- Evening (6:00 PM): Visited the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. The architecture is stunning. So beautiful. Still struggling with the heat. Constantly wiping sweat off my forehead. Feel like I'm melting.
- Night (8:00 PM): Karaoke! Because, when in Vietnam… Found a karaoke bar. Sang my heart out (badly). My voice is atrocious. The locals seemed to enjoy it. Possibly they were laughing at me. I don’t care. Best. Night. Ever.
Day 3: Markets, Boat Trips, and a Deep Dive into… Myself?
- Morning (9:00 AM): Went to the Ben Thanh Market. Sensory overload. Everything. Everywhere. Scents of spices, the hubbub of bartering, the sheer stuff. Got completely lost. Found a silk scarf that I had to have. Then, I accidentally insulted the vendor during a failed negotiation. Embarrassing. But the scarf is pretty, and that’s the main thing, right?
- Mid-Morning (10:30 AM): Decided to take a boat trip on the Mekong Delta. They say it's a must-do. The idea was nice. The reality was… long. Hot. I enjoyed the gentle swaying of the water, some of the scenery, and the delicious fruits that they served on the boat.
- Afternoon (1:00 PM): The boat trip continued. Got a bit bored. Started people-watching. Observed some locals fishing, some tourists sweating. Made some… philosophical observations, in my head. "Is travel about escape, or about facing something new?” More like I needed to nap, but the river was nice.
- Afternoon (3:00 PM): Visited a coconut candy factory. Surprisingly, it was interesting! Learned about the process. Ate way too much coconut candy. My teeth are going to rot. Worth it.
- Late Afternoon (4:00 PM): Tried to find a quiet cafe. Failed. HCMC doesn't do quiet. Found a tiny coffee shop in a hidden alley, drank some more coffee, wrote in my journal, and contemplated life (and the humidity).
- Evening (6:00 PM): Dinner in the backpacker district. Bustling, chaotic, and cheap. Ate delicious noodles, and had a beer. People are talking everywhere, the noise is deafening. It's not necessarily a bad thing.
- Night (8:00 PM): Back to the hotel. Packing. Already dreading the airport. But… I kinda don't want to leave. This crazy, chaotic, beautiful city… it’s gotten under my skin.
- Later (9:00 PM): One last Saigon beer on the balcony. The city view… still a little distant, but suddenly, it doesn’t matter.
Day 4: Departure and Longing
- Morning (8:00 AM): The dreaded airport. Goodbye, Saigon. Goodbye, chaos. Goodbye, pho. Goodbye, beautiful, sweaty mess of a trip.
- (The rest of the day is a blur of flights and jetlag. The true trip. The beginning of the longing.)
Final Thoughts (Because I have to.)
This trip wasn't perfect. I got lost, I got sweaty, I probably ate things I shouldn't have. But it was real. It was messy. It was… unforgettable. Ho Chi Minh City? It's a lot. But it's also a little bit magic. And I’ll be back. Eventually. (As soon as I can stop dreaming about banh mi.)
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Ho Chi Minh City Family Suite: The Real, Messy Truth! (With View!)
Okay, real talk: Is this "City View & Unbelievable Comfort" actually… comfortable? My kids are a circus.
Alright, buckle up, because "unbelievable comfort" is a subjective beast. Let's be honest, is anything *really* comfortable with kids? My experience? It's... a sliding scale. The *view*? Spectacular. Seriously, get your phone ready. You can see the whole dang city spread out – the chaos, the beauty, everything. My youngest, bless his heart, kept trying to climb the glass, convinced he could reach the traffic lights. (Spoiler alert: he couldn't.)
The *comfort* part? Well. The beds are good. Not cloud-nine good, but good. The pillows... a mixed bag. I may, or may not, have hidden one under my head to block out the relentless street noise. (It works, I'm not judging my sleep choices.) The sofa? Great for collapsing on after a day of dodging motorbikes. It became a fort for the kids… eventually. The *real* comfort comes from having space. Space to spread out, to not constantly step on LEGOs (mostly), and to maybe, just maybe, have a micro-second of peace while the kids are glued to the cartoon network. That, my friends, is priceless.
But, and this is a big BUT, it's still a hotel room. Don't expect perfect. You're swapping your chaotic house for a different, slightly fancier, version of chaos. The important thing is that it is a relatively spacious chaos and some of the staff might be able to help get the lego out from under the sofa.
The website said "fully equipped kitchen." Is that a joke? Do I need to bring my own spatula?
Okay, "fully equipped kitchen" is… optimistic. It's more like, “minimally equipped, and don’t plan on making a gourmet meal” kitchen. You've got your basics: a microwave (essential for reheating questionable street food), a small fridge (good for storing your sanity-saving snacks), and maybe, *maybe*, a single-burner stovetop (that I never used, let's be real). You'll find some basic utensils, but don't go expecting to whip up a three-course meal. Think more along the lines of "warm up the noodles" or "make instant coffee" capabilities.
My advice? Embrace the local food scene. It's fantastic! Or at the very least, order room service or find a nearby restaurant. Unless you love washing dishes in a tiny sink, then by all means, knock yourself out. I had dreams of cooking, but reality slapped me in the face with a steaming bowl of Pho first morning. I chose the Pho every morning. No regrets. The spatula is mostly there, and probably not great.
"Stunning City Views." I need specifics. Will I actually see the city, or just the side of another building?
Okay, this is where the suite *mostly* delivers. When they say "stunning," they mean STUNNING. We were on a higher floor, and the panoramic view was breathtaking. Seriously, every morning I'd just... stand there. Coffee in hand, mouth agape, watching the city wake up. The chaos below, the sunlight catching the buildings, the sheer *energy* of Ho Chi Minh City – it's intoxicating.
I'm not going to lie, though, it wasn't perfect. There was the one time I accidentally left the window open, and a gaggle of pigeons decided to stage a protest on our balcony. And the first morning, I spent a good 15 minutes trying to figure out which building was the one I saw on the hotel's website. It was a bit of a Where's Waldo situation, but eventually, I found the landmark. And the view, overall, was totally worth it. Just keep the balcony door closed!
Is it really "family-friendly"? Kids are demanding little tyrants, you know.
“Family-friendly” is a sliding scale of sanity. The suite *is* spacious, which is half the battle. My kiddos were ecstatic at having their own semi-private space. The staff were incredibly accommodating and lovely, always offering to help with the kids, which is a major win. We were offered a few kid-friendly amenities, like a small cot in the living room, which my youngest claimed as his personal den. It definitely made life easier. (Though I did have to battle him for it on occasion. The things children will fight over!
However, remember you are in Vietnam. It is a different culture. The hotel *tries*. But it's not a Disneyworld level of kid-centric. There's no dedicated kids' club or anything like that. You are responsible for your children. But hey, the sheer novelty of being in a new city, with a cool view, is enough to keep them (mostly) entertained.
Pro Tip: Bring LOTS of snacks. And maybe a bribe or two. Negotiating with tired, hangry children is a survival skill.
Logistics, please. What's the WiFi like? Is breakfast included? How far is it from, you know, *everything*?
Alright, let's get down to brass tacks.
- WiFi: Acceptable. Reliable enough for me to stream Netflix in the evening after the kids are in bed, which is a *must*. But don't expect lightning speeds. It’s good enough for what you need. But, I did find myself getting incredibly frustrated on my first online meetings, because the connection was so slow.
- Breakfast: Usually (depending on the package), yes. It's a buffet, and, honestly, pretty decent. A solid selection of Western and Vietnamese options. My kids lived on the mini-croissants and fruit. I’m not even going to lie, I took a few extra.
- Location: Depends on the specific hotel location, check the hotel's detail. Generally in District 1. Some are more central than others. Research this. For example, our hotel was relatively central, within walking distance (ish) of some major attractions, like the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace. However, with small children, “walking distance” can turn into an epic journey. Grabbing a taxi or using a ride-sharing app like Grab is a much better option, and affordable. Be prepared for the chaos of the traffic, though!
Would you stay again? Be brutally honest.
Okay, the brutally honest truth? Yes. Absolutely, yes. Despite the imperfections, the slight chaos, and the constant needs of the children, I would stay again. The view alone is worth it. Plus, having the extra space, even if it’s filled with toys and half-eaten snacks, makes a huge difference when traveling with kids. The staff were friendly, the beds comfortable enoughBook Hotels Now
