gem on its own”

I took a metered Mailinh Taxi and paid for 95000vnd going to Blue Diamond Hotel. On my first afternoon at Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC), I was looking for a restaurant, I already reached Saigon Center Mall and they only have cafes. Finally, I found Pho 2000, I was able to eat rise and pork. At the Hotel desk, they asked me if I’ll be leaving my passport to them. I told them, I’ll take it back – they asked permission if they can make photocopy of it as the police might ask about it. (Still wondering about this…) And she made a note, that I should keep it safe in my room and not to bring it when I go out. I booked this hotel from agoda.com which gives a cheaper deal. The assigned room to me is 704, they had rooms until the 9th floor. I’m totally impressed in my room, very clean, well-lighted, with small window (nothing to see outside), small cabinet with air freshener and hangers, slippers, refrigerator, thermos, daily supply of 300ml mineral water and tea sachets, cable television with English channels, double size bed with clean pillows and wireless internet connection. The bathroom is with hair dryer, toiletries, clean towels and bathtub. The breakfast is served at the ground level on 6.30-9.00am. The manager here is very attentive, good selection of food, lots of fruits and good drinks (coffee, tea, soya milk, fresh milk, orange juice and water). There are computer terminals on this area also. At the lobby, you can read out some English newspaper and magazines. The bellboys are so accommodating to take care of my luggage. The front desk speaks good English and very attentive to my needs.

The most fantastic 3 star hotel I've ever been”

Blue Diamond is truly a hidden gem along the District 1 Area. They serve good local breakfast everyday. The location is very near to Ben Thahn Market and accessible in the nearest tourist spots. The room boast a 32" LCD Tv with Cable. mini bar, kettle and they also provide toiletries. The Hotel also provide their own Tour Guide Services but the only thing that I don't like is they charge you double compared to Da Thamn Area in District 2. Nevertheless, I am still satisfied with my stay at Blue Diamond Hotel and I will definitely stay here again when I come back to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

Perfect hotel in Saigon”

we (myself and two other friends) stayed in blue diamond for three nights. everything was perfect -- way beyond our expectations considering that we only paid less than for a suite room. our vip room was huuggee! the staff were extremely helpful and polite. they even assisted us in booking our tours (which, by the way, was very convenient since the tour van offer free pick-up to our hotel). blue diamond is only 3-5 min walk to ben thanh market so it wasn't a problem for us to shop at the night market after our day tours. the package that we got included free breakfast, which was a plus. oh, and they offer 70-min foot massage in the hotel too! we will definitely be staying at blue diamond the next time we visit ho chi minh city (hopefully, soon!)

Great Hotel with great service and location”

we stayed at the blue diamond in a suite for 4 days whilst in ho chi minh city. we had a great time with very friendly staff able to help us with whatever we needed. there were a few language difficulties, but when the service is genuine and with a smile, most things can be sorted out with a little patience. the suite was nice and spacious, fresh fruit and drinks each day, and room enough for our little girl to sleep whilst we could work in the other lounge without disturbing her. the only downsides were the room always had dim lighting with all the lights off as there is a small central atrium running up the side of the hotel which always had light. the hot water ran out on a couple of occasions, usually only when we had filled the tub to give our little girl a bath, and at times the noise of the nearby elevator could be heard. none of these points though were enough to make us turn off the hotel. in fact, we've already booked again and are looking forward to our stay when we return to saigon in a few days. the location is hard to beat, just around the corner from ben than markets and a wide range of restaurants and shopping. all in all a great hotel and would definitely recommend to other travellers.

Really a Diamond amongst the rest..”

i was looking through the list of hotels located near ben thanh market and there were alot of them located near to each other with almost the same price, so it was pretty hard to pick one at a glance as it was my first trip there. i chose blue diamond in the end for its name and the pictures provided. it turn out to be a good choice. the receptionist there were very friendly and their command of english was pretty good too. they were helpful to provide a map and pointed out where the attactions were with recommendations of where to eat along the way. although the room which i had didn't have a window, basic amenities were provided and no faults occur during my stay. at the end of the trip, we told the reception that we were going to vung tau beach, they even offered to book and collect the ferry tickets at a very small price which i appreciate it. overall, i had a great experience at blue diamond and i will look forward in staying there the next time i'm in ho chi minh.

fantastic - a gem sparling in the city”

we have travelled extensively over the past twenty years and have stayed in hotels which cost ten times the amount you will pay to stay at the blue diamond. none have even come close to the attention and courtesy paid to you by the staff. all the staff speak excellent english, including the wait staff at the restaurant. our room (a junior suite) was ample in size, well laid out and had a great view of the ben thahn markets and the streetscape was brilliant. the hotel is a brisk five minute safe walk to the independance palace and war remnants museum. the breakfast food was well prepared, well signed and very tasty. there were forty dishes to choose from and you can't find something nice in that - you're not even trying or are too fussy to be in vietnam anayway! i especially loved the savoury egg omelettes. special thanks to h-uey and dohm for showing us special care in the restaurant (i hope i got your names right!). the reception staff booked our tours at a comparable or better price than travelsaigon, and we had a great tour through cu chi tunnels and then a romantic and thoroughly enjoyable dinner cruise. we heard a young man complaining about the hours for breakfast! brekkie finished at 9.30am and he complained he had slept in twice and missed it! set your alarm for an earlier wake up call you idiot!!! that's not the hotel's fault - it's yours!!! the blue diamond is exeptionally well priced, we stayed 6 nights for $440aud and in total our room bill including lots of minibar and laundry and tours was less than $100aud. we were two minutes from the markets and anything further than a half hours walk, the staff would get us a reputable vinasun cab. the blue diamond and it's staff have made us want to return to hcmc very soon and do it all over again, it's a gem amongst the hustle and bustle of the city and i highly recommend it to you. cheers from cairns, buzzy & lj xxxxx ps: happy birthday daisy (receptioninst @ blue diamond)

Fantastic Hotel Accomodation”

Very relaxing with complimentary tea every afternoon, and delicious foods every morning for unlimited breakfast everyday. This Hotel is narrow but very elegant looks so i rated it also as 3 star. It is very near Ben Thanh Market and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon Square and Cruise Ship Port). It is also good to ride on a wonderful cyclo . Its amazing that we ride on that cyclo, very relaxing sitting on that cyclo (feeling like a baby). It is highly recommended to all tourists and travelers to book their stay in Ho Chi Minh at BLUE DIAMOND HOTEL Ben Thanh .

Nice hotel, nice people”

A lot of hotels line up the streets of Ben Thanh but Blue Diamond stands out due to it's luxurious design. It's brightly-lit lounge is simply extravagant. The room we've stayed in is spacious enough, clean, and well-kept. There's also a mini gym and a masssage room at the 1st floor. The hotel staff are very service-oriented and will definitely make you feel important. Overall, Blue Diamond Hotel made our stay in Ho Chi Minh a lot more memorable. If I'm to go back in HCM city, I will definitely book again at Blue Diamond Hotel.

Lovely hotel, perfect location and wonderful staff”

I stayed at the Blue Diamond Hotel with my mom from 6th to 8th June during our mother/daughter trip to Ho Chi Minh City. I couldn't be happier with the hotel...the location was perfect and Matthew, as well as the rest of the staff at the reception/door were just so friendly and helpful. Staff/service at the restaurant, however, could be improved - I did not feel as welcomed by them during breakfasts and afternoon teas. I was not greeted with a smile there, as I did at the reception/door.The waitress even admonished my mom when she inquired about coffee – “No coffee. It’s called afternoon tea.” Nevertheless, I was so charmed by the hotel and the staff/service (by the receptionists and doormen) and will definitely recommend it to my family and friends. Thank you, Blue Diamond Hotel for a lovely weekend!

Highly Hotel in Ho Chi Minh”

I highly recommend Blue Diamond Hotel when planning to visit Ho Chi Minh. -location is around 30 minutes to and from airport. -walking distance to all the must visit and places to eat in the city. -very near Ben Than Market but still in the quieter area. -rooms are very clean, comfortable and spacious . -staff is very helpful especially the people in the reception! -hotel price is really value for money! definitely staying here again when I visit Ho Chi Minh

lovely hotel,great location, spacious room., ”

We enjoyed the 4 days in Ho Chi minh city by touring the Mekong river and the Cu Chi tunnels as well as shopping for fresh fruits and stuff at the Behn Than market which is just a 3 minute walk from the hotel.We found the other good source of cheaper priced handicrafts at the Peoples Committee Hall which is just across the Notre Dame Cathedral. For the staff of the hotel we would like to acknowledge the hospitality and courtesy of Matthew, Vivian and Michelle and certainly the staff of the restaurant who prepared and served the delioious food for breakfast and a la carte. If given a chance we will stay again at Blue Diamond.

Well Located Hotel within District 1”

1) This hotel is very ideally located, it is just off a street behind Ben thanh market hence not so rowdy ( At least better than those facing the market directly) 2) Walking to Ben thanh market is only 3 mins & it's a stone's throw away to many attractions like; Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office & Golden Dragon Puppet Show Theatre (Saves a lot of cab fares). 3) Breakfast is decent with a wide spread of Western, Asian & local delights. 4) Surrounding the hotel has got plenty of choices for food ranging from Italian pizzas to halal eateries to local food stalls ( Spoilt for choices) 5) Hotel can arrange for day trip to Mekong delta, cu chi tunnel etc. with pick up directly from hotel doorstep. But be prepared to be shoved here & there by their appointed tour company as they will still go other hotels to pick up other tourists then change you from one bus to another & finally gotta squeeze in a small van for the next 4 hours of ride through & fro. ( This was what happened to me) 6) Friendly staffs & spacious room ( Luxury) makes the stay good. 7) Foot massage in the hotel was disappointing though. ( We found another one few doors away better & at the same price too) 8) I was also disappointed with Agoda's way of handling booking. I stated I want airport pick up upon arrival during my booking time but was just slapped back via a email reply from them after paying asking me to call the hotel in Vietnam directly to arrange myself! (Agoda, you guys could have done better than this!) Overall this hotel is great! Won't hesitate to recommend to our friends who visit Ho Chi Minh city.

Good Location, Clean and Comfortable”

i booked the blue diamond hotel in ho chi minh city for a few days after a cycling trip. the hotel was on a quiet street with several other small, nicely kept hotels. the hotel was well kept, the staff courteous and the location fairly central in district 1. i would stay at the hotel again. the omly draw back is that my room was at the back of the back of the hotel and did not have a window. this is not uncommon in these hotels and i was not too concerned as i was staying there by myself.

Very clean rooms, fast service, friendly staff”

I stayed at blue Diamond hotels for 5 nights and I will recommend this hotel to everyone who wants to go to Ho Chi Minh City. Its was very clean, the staff at the front desk were so friendly and helpful. The Kitchen staff and the cleaners were the same. The food was so good that its difficult to explain. You would feel like eating more. Our room was big and beautiful.The main Market is 2 minute walk. I loved the night market. Next time I go to vietnam I will surly stay here. Mahendra Singh - Brisbane Australia

Good, centrally-located city hotel”

Blue Diamond is a good value hotel within walking distance of Ben Thanh market and many other sites of interest in Ho Chi Minh. Room was clean and the extra bed for our daughter was there when we arrived. The breakfast was a good buffet spread and the helpful reception booked a great City Tour for us for the next day which was excellent. They also arranged airport transfer for a reasonable price. Plenty of restaurants within easy walking distance and the hotel had a well-equipped fitness room and spa. Ideally placed to experience the sights and atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh. Would have liked a balcony but not many city hotels of this size have them.

Very clean hotel. Courteous and efficient staff”

i checked in at blue dianmond hotel from march 26 to 28,2011 and i have high praises for this beautiful hotel. i like most the courteous and very efficient servise of the hotel staff. we arrived at 1 45 am and the receptionist provided us quick service . very clean room and comfy beddings . my son got so impressed with the overall cleanliness of the hotel. i was very happy to see him overwhelmed with hos 1st trip to saigon {my 2nd}. internet is fast and always available. dining is enjoyable coz of great selection of delicious food, always full and has wide selections.our buffet bfast always a delight coz the staff warmly attends to all our needs and wants. location is truly great. the room is quiet and lovely, we absolutely would recommend blue diamond hotel to visitors of saigon. hotel rating at very good is correct and just. i will always consider booking at this hotel whenever we would come to saigon. highly recommended. my son felt very happy with our stay in this hotel. our sincerest thanks to blue diamond hotel and staff.

Nice Hotel, great location, and big rooms”

I like the white, soft and clean bedding, I love it. We stayed in luxury room which is big and nicely arranged. The room and bathroom are both clean and well maintained everyday. The breakfast is good as well. The location is great for city tour, a lot of restaurant and shopping stores. I can recommend Blue Diamond Hotel to any traveler who wish to visit Ho Chi Minh. My rating of blue Diamond is 4 star .

1st class hotel with 1st class service.”

My husband & I stayed for 17 nights in April 2012. We did our homework reading lots of reviews before we booked and they did not dissapoint on living up to the great reviews. Thank you to Paula and work colleagues on the front desk for making our stay very easy and comfortable. Also thankyou to Wang and his work colleagues in the restaurant for the great service with our food orders and room service. We stayed in VIP 1 room on the 9th floor. Everything was very clean and and the room very spacious. Everything at the Blue Diamong is clean, value for money and friendly. Having such a lovely place to go back to after walking around Saigon was a plus for our holiday. We would certainly recommend this hotel and would certainly go back to the Blue Diamond Hotel. Thank you Blue Diamond Hotel. K & R Patterson Queensland. Australia

Nice location”

Overall , we enjoyed our 3 -day stay in Blue Diamond hotel. I love the location because it's very near the market. They also have spa where you can avail for foot and body massage for 250,000 VD. They offer various options for their breakfast and even gave us complimentary afternoon tea. I want to stay to Blue diamond if ever I visit Ho Chi Minh again because the rooms are clean.

Budget hotel within walk to everywhere at District 1”

This hotel is nice. Located at District 1 near Ben Thanh Market. All the tourist objects such as Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral, Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh City Hall, Saigon Opera House are all within walk. There are plenty restaurants near hotel, includes halal restaurant. You should try Vietnamese coffee at Trung Nguyen Coffee and Highlands Coffee. The famous Pho 2000 resto is just near Ben Thanh Market. You should try other Vietnam food such as banh mi, spring rolls, and many more. The staffs are so friendly. They remember us and our room number. They will keep your passport as a guarantee that you will give back the hotel key. For me, that's ok. Overall it's all good. Definitely will stay there if I go to Saigon again.