Reviews of Elite SOFEA Saigon Hotel and Spa 4 stars
19 Đường Trương Định, District 1, 700000 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
#231 of 1,223 hotels in Ho Chi Minh City
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 156 hotel reviews
8.9Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.0
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Comfort
9.2
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Location
9.6
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Facilities
8.8
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Staff
9.6
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Value for money
9.2
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Free WiFi
9.3
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025
Aidan
Australia2 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I booked a family room with two queen beds. My room is ok, clean and large. Breakfast is also good. Location is very central and next to Ben Thanh market!
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025
Jude
United Kingdom1 review10“Will be staying here again”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Comfort Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very nice clean room and excellent service. They serve really good breakfast on the G floor. This hotel is located within walking distant to Ben Thanh market.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 5 September 2025
Kermit
United States2 reviews10“Nice budget hotel located just opposite Ben Thanh market.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
The staffs are friendly; bedsheet and towel are clean; room is very well maintained. One thing that I liked the most is the variety of breakfast. Highly recommended for budget hotel around ben thanh market
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Logan
Australia1 review10“The staff is friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
The location of the hotel is great. Just next to Ben Thanh Market
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 4 September 2025
Leah
Australia1 review10“Good price”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Central location, good breakfast, big rooms but some without windows, friendly staff, fast wifi
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Alisha
United Kingdom1 review10“Amazing hotel for what you pay”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Triple Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
The location is absolutely great, only 2minute walk to ben thanh market and about 15-20 minutes from the cathedral, post office and book street. In close proximity of the hotel you will find an abundance of amazing restaurants. Most nights we only had to walk 1-5 minutes for great food with a nice ambiance. The staff here is so kind and provides amazing customer service. I felt welcome every day because of them.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Koby
Australia1 review10“We stayed in 6 hotels during the trip to Vietnam. and have found this hotel is the best!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Even it's only 3-star, but we rate better than ones with 4-star. While many hotels have a very good location like this one, its breakfast is so delicious, the staff is very nice, not noisy even in a very crowded area. We love its minibar: very cold and controllable (other hotels don't let you control the coldness and not cold enough). Only one complaint: pairs of slippers are not comfortable (too thin) that we didn't bother to use, other bathroom facilities were perfect.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 3 September 2025
Gary
United States15 reviews2 helpful votes10“It's in heart of District 1”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Triple Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel Is located just where you need a hotel while in HCM. It's surrounded by many restaurants and coffee shops. Room and bathroom were very clean
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Archer
Australia1 review10“Sofea Hotel definitely deserves repeat stays…”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
It was a very pleasant four-night stay.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 30 August 2025
Lindsay
United States3 reviews1 helpful vote10“Perfect location”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
The hotel is in a great location with the Ben Thanh food market just down the street. The staff is very nice and they speak good English.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Ronald
United States2 reviews10“Loved the hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
Stayed here for a few nights. Location is great for tourists to explore main attractions, which are located 5 to 15 walking minutes away. The street outside the hotel is quite alive both during the day and night.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Jose
United States2 reviews4 helpful votes10“Thanks all of them and most definitely a place I will return again soon.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
Room is cleaned and roomy. The staffs are always smile, helpful and polite. The breakfast is decent and good variety of choices, and the waiter and waitress are very friendly and helpful. I tips each of them only 100,000 dong because I can only afforded.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 29 August 2025
Jonathan
Australia3 reviews10“One of the better hotels in Vietnam”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
If you have to put on suntan lotion or anything on your face, most hotels in Asia won't have much counter space and are usually dimly lit - except this one. Also, their free breakfast is nice and all of the soups I had so far have been tasty. The place is only about a 5 minute walk to Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, and Saigon Centre. There are also a few restaurants across from Ben Thanh Market that stay open late.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
James
United States2 reviews10“Thumbs up!”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Stayed for 5 nights with family of 4 including 2 kids. Room was spacious even though with 1 queen bed and 1 single bed. Room was clean and nice. Hotel situated just a walking distance to Ben Thanh market and Saigon centre. Breakfast is situated on the G floor. Staffs including receptions, bellman, F&B, and housekeeping is great, friendly and always ready to assist. Definitely value for money and will choose this hotel again when I come back to Saigon.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 28 August 2025
Noah
United Kingdom1 review10“The service staff is very good, especially the female staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
Clean room, Very good location , Easy to find food. Hotel in the middle of the city. I can walk conveniently anywhere.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Paolo
Italy11 reviews1 helpful vote9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The sweet breakfast options could be improved.
Exceptionally kind and helpful staff, they made us feel truly welcome from the moment we arrived.
Stayed in August 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Dominic
United Kingdom1 review10“Nice hotel near public market & numerous restaurant nearby.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very knowledgeable & friendly manager, Andy who offered useful trip info. No pool. Very good breakfast included
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 27 August 2025
Ellis
United Kingdom1 review10“I would recommend the hotel to anyone looking for a good price in a bustling area.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
The rooms are a nice size and very clean. The staff is welcoming and spoke much better English than I do Vietnamese.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Sandra
United States1 review10“Excellent hotel for the price point.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very good staff in all departments. Excellent breakfast and good views from the restaurant. Rooms are spacious and clean with all essential amenities. Location is also good.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Carol
United States8 reviews10“The hotel exceeded my expectations!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The staff was incredibly friendly and accommodating, making our stay very comfortable
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 25 August 2025
Bennie
United States18 reviews10“The hotel staff are friendly and welcoming.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior Double or Twin Room with City View
- • Stayed 1 night
Excellent location especially if you’re a Muslim traveller, it’s a two minute walking distance to Halal street where you can find many Halal restaurants. The rooms are clean
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 23 August 2025
Madison
Australia2 reviews10“Love the staff here, everyone is super friendly.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Premium Quadruple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Location is perfect, just minutes away from bin thanh market and other attractions.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Andrew
United Kingdom1 review10“Wonderful hotel to stay in HCM.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The location is perfect for travels to Ben Thanh Market, Takashimaya, Saigon Square, Taka Plaza and Russian Market where you will be doing most of the shopping.
Stayed in July 2025
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Reviewed: 22 August 2025
Noel
United States1 review10“Will visit again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Superior Triple Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Very good location to tourists. Near to eatery place and walking distance to shopping mall. Night market just in front of hotel. Massage parlor and night spot around hotel location. Friendly reception staff and house keeping team.
Stayed in July 2025
