http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews.html en-us Hotel Reviews about the Elios in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Copyright 2009 AsiaRooms.com 100 28 http://www.asiarooms.com/ http://www.asiarooms.com/images/asiarooms-rss.gif AsiaRooms.com: Elios Hotel Reviews http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/924345.html Reasonably affordable hotel with satisfactory services and amenities and decent accessibility to most places. Overall a comfortable stay. Ms. Tay, Sim Lay Mon, 24 Aug 2009 14:37:09 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/923788.html We were so pleased at this hotel. The staff was helpful and always so polite. They booked tickets for us to our next destination and had them for us the same day. The rooms were clean and cute. The breakfast was good. Overall we were totally sat... Ms.melissa Wed, 19 Aug 2009 02:35:54 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/923762.html Very clean rooms and bathroom. Good buffet breakfast. Would be better if rooms had windows, though. Appreciated the computers at the lobby. I had a great stay overall! Thanks! Ms. Liu, Rachel Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:35:56 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/922642.html A suitable low cost hotel Nothing outstanding but comfortable enough Reasonable breakfast and services Close to many tour companies and the markets. Use the outside laundry as it is much cheaper than the hotel Free wi-fi is a bonus ... Mr. Pamungkas, Wirastra Fri, 07 Aug 2009 06:12:16 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/922357.html Good, friendly and helpful staff. Fairly good restaurant and breakfast at top floor. Overall, felt very comfortable and enjoyed stay. Keep up the good work!!! Mr. Loong, Meng Onn Tue, 04 Aug 2009 04:54:22 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/921795.html I agree with what has already been said about this hotel. It is in a good location and the staff are wonderful. The rooms are smallish, but perfectly fine and very clean. The only problem I had was that there are no windows in the room! I found this ... Mr. Paquette, Paul Tue, 28 Jul 2009 05:30:37 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/920788.html Very expensive, no window most of the room. Strict also. Cannot negotiate anything. I will not go back for this hotel Mr. Kiang Kia, Khor Wed, 15 Jul 2009 10:52:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/920164.html Good value for money hotel and excellent location. Many of HCMs attractions are walking distance away. There are also many tour organizers on the same street, so tours can be easily arranged. Wlan in the room and quite good breakfast with variety of ... Uncle X Tue, 07 Jul 2009 05:55:29 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/919883.html Just an average hotel at a reasonable location. It's clean with good sized rooms. Buffet breakfast dissappointing, as the food was cold and the staff did not replenish food items that had run out and there was a feeling of guests not being welcome ... Mr. Verma, Vijay Fri, 03 Jul 2009 04:59:16 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/919370.html Great stay, excellent buffet breakfast. One question: We left on Sunday June 14, and may have left a wallet in our room (301). Is there a way to check, please, if the wallet was left and found there, please? Mr. Meditzky, Michael Fri, 26 Jun 2009 05:53:35 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/919335.html Great service from hotel staff - volunteered lots of advice and help, especially the bellhops and reception staff. Stayed on the 11th floor but noise pollution is not as bad as other reviewers alleged. In fact, my kids slept very soundly. Not that ne... Mrs Loi Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:06:56 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/918973.html The location is absolutely great and convenience. The hotel room is pretty small but for the cleanliness I will give 99%.Should offer electric kettle so we need not always dial for room svs to get hot water. The staffs are friendly and patient. The m... Ms. Pui San Elstein, Fong Sun, 21 Jun 2009 15:20:57 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/918781.html Hotel staff are generally polite but not too fluent with English Language. Breakfast at hotel cafe is nice and room service is quick. Hotel room is clean and cosy although my room is very tiny and windowless. Some people may feel claustrophobic. Elaine Lai Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:06:09 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/918378.html staff were helpful and freindly. ideal location and would stay their again. Mr. Ramos, Victor Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:52:00 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/917968.html This hotel is very nice, great location and very friendly staff, in particular one of the bellboys who quickly reminded us on checkout that we had forgotten our passports. The roof top restuarant serves very nice food and the view is beautiful as you... Mr. Turner, Evan Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:41:54 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/917388.html One of the bell boys was very helpful. He assisted us to get a prepaid card and even explained to us the estimated expenditure for transportation. Overall, it is value for money. Ms. Yihui, Shen Sun, 31 May 2009 05:47:03 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/916982.html This hotel was good value for money with quite a good breakfast. The room had no window but the way that the light/picture was on the wall made it feel better. The eleventh floor was a little noisy in the morning as breakfast is served on the 12th ... Ms. Dwyer, Debra Mon, 25 May 2009 07:48:31 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/916441.html Good value, met all my expectations, clean, great service, very good breakfast. Mr. Fanning, Leonard Sun, 17 May 2009 10:10:17 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/915401.html The hotel was very clean and comfortable, but we could have stayed in something comparable for much less money. If you're not worried about booking ahead, you can probably get better deals when you are in the country. Friends were just up the road in... Mr. Chamberlain, Graeme Mon, 04 May 2009 08:12:26 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/915370.html Breakfast is not great but ok. We were given a room next to a loud aircon. Upon our complain the staff immediately gave us a different room. The staff was very nice and helpful. Dirk Mon, 04 May 2009 02:49:37 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/915067.html We stayed at Elios twice - a total of 5 nights before and after our trip outside of HCMC. The rooms are of ample size and clean. The other plus point on staying here is its proximity to De Tham Street - a hive of activity. Majority of the travel a... Mr. Chan, Stephen Wed, 29 Apr 2009 10:05:35 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/914959.html We are pleased to stay at this hotel especially my two kids.On the other hand,the room stays supposed to include breakfast for my first child,but yet they charge $5US to us.They told us that the receipt never show any breakfast for the child.Secondly... Mr. Por Boon, Ow Tue, 28 Apr 2009 06:56:24 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/914748.html The staff are amazing here, they welcome you, and make you feel at home. I would stay here again. GREAT location. We had a room without a window which we werent keen on at the start but we were thankful later during the night as the traffic can be no... Mr. Morrow, Andrew Sun, 26 Apr 2009 07:04:29 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/914274.html I stayed in a Superior Room at this Hotel for for my fourth visit to Saigon...(first time in this Hotel.) The Hotel Staff were very friendly and efficient... The room and the facilities were excellent...nothing to fault... Excellent value...very c... Mr. Smith, Lee Tue, 21 Apr 2009 10:07:52 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/913726.html First of all I would like to thank Asiarooms for their, once again efficient and fast service! I booked this hotel 3 days before I left and they had a room, confirmed within the day! The hotel was conveniently located, very near everything. The hotel... Ms. Mirchandani, Natalie Thu, 16 Apr 2009 18:21:48 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/913445.html We are a family of 5 coming from Sweden, but been living in China for 4 years. Youngest kid is 8 and oldest 21. We had two rooms and they were perfectly good enough. Priceworthy. The best was the breakfast. Good food and a very good view over down to... Mrs. Lindner Norberg, Britt Tue, 14 Apr 2009 03:50:15 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/913169.html Rooms were small but if you are not planning on spending much time in your room anyway they are all you need. Great location and lovely breakfast buffet. Maybe a bit overpriced. Staff were helpful and polite. Nicole Fri, 10 Apr 2009 12:17:57 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/912346.html We were pleasantly surprised with the Elios. It was far nicer than we thought it would be. The staff there are excellent and very very helpful. The lobby and rooms were excellent. We had a room without windows but it didnt bother us really and it... Mr. Simcoe, Howard Edwin Thu, 02 Apr 2009 05:01:51 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/911273.html We booked a deluxe room, as we were aware that most hotel rooms in Saigon do not have windows unless you book a higher rate room. The room was large, with a very large bathroom. The staff were second to none, and the hotel was spotless, the breakfast... Mrs. Taylor, Marie Sun, 22 Mar 2009 20:28:06 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/911011.html Staff were helpful and service was excellent. Location was great. Standard room was disappointing - too small and no window - very claustophobic!! Second stay a week later on our return visit we requested a a Superior room with Queen size bed and a w... Mrs. Trudgett, Catherine Thu, 19 Mar 2009 09:44:07 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/908694.html I stayed in this hotel for 2 nights. The service, facilities is okay, nothing much for a 3 star hotel. its clean. Location is not very far to the famous market. about 10mins walk to the market. hotel breakfast is bad, no topping up of food when the f... Mr. Lim, Royce Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:40:49 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/904499.html Loved the service, staff, location! Ms. Chee, Samantha Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:27:30 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/903249.html Our party of six stayed here for two nights the beginning and two nights the end of a Xmas vacation. The staff is English speaking and helpful. Shop close in this district for the best quality deals, pharmacy etc. We resorted to fun Hot Pot next d... Ms. Sutter, Shari Sun, 28 Dec 2008 10:06:57 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/903246.html Stayed 4 nights in a deluxe room with my wife and son. Room and restroom are very clean and presentable. Aircond is cold enough, TV channels are sufficient only sound system not too good. Location is within main attraction. Service by hotel sta... Mr. Loh Hong Hee, Sylvester Sun, 28 Dec 2008 09:41:55 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/901312.html The Elios hotel lies perfect. It's near the backpackers area with a lot of restaurants and travel agencies. On the other side of the hotel lies a park where you can sit, watch peopel or even take part in vietnames morning gymnastic exercise. The dis... Mr. Lüscher, Beat Wed, 03 Dec 2008 14:29:32 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/899876.html 4 star hotel situated right in the main tourist area on the main road with a 10 minute walk to the Bin Tan makets. If you can affford the extra book into this hotel and you will not be disappointed spent 5 days with my wife their and would return ... Mr. Barron, Ashleigh Tue, 18 Nov 2008 08:39:54 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/899844.html I stayed at the hotel for two days in Nov. Great location. Clean facilities and nice service. One down thing was noise. I stay at 11th floor. There was noise from the stairways and from the restaurant above. The noise usually started from 5 am. Ms. Kim, Sun-you Tue, 18 Nov 2008 04:28:36 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/899710.html Stayed there early Nov 08, good location, clean interior. I didnt mind that the room's a little small, no windows, but no water heater flask? We had to buy bottled water because of that. Location's great, just 10 mins to Ben thanh, lots of shops n... Mr. Lee, Zheng Long Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:18:12 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/898444.html The one bed room was a bit small for 2 and my luggages. Breakfast and services were great. Overall, I really enjoyed my stay at Elios. Mrs. Kha-gammill, Trinh Tue, 04 Nov 2008 19:37:23 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/898123.html Have stayed at Elios before and find it a very nice hotel in a great location. My only comment would be that the breakfasts are quite unusual compared to others in Vietnam and Asia. Maybe some more leaning towards Western breakfast, because there did... Mrs. Casey, Ruth Sun, 02 Nov 2008 21:34:07 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/897590.html Very pleasant to stay at Elios Hotel . Staff are very friendly and polite. Mr. Lo, Gaston Tue, 28 Oct 2008 08:41:15 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/896125.html I stayed at the Elios for 6 nights. When I first got there they had put me in a room with no window!! I asked if they could move me and they were very accommodating and by 2.0.clock had moved me to a much better room with a window. The view wasn't th... Mrs. Evans, Sandra Tue, 14 Oct 2008 03:32:53 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/894851.html Reception staff are friendly and very helpful. Hotel should consider providing Coffee and Tea making facility in the room, otherwise we need to keep requesting for hot water. Avoid taking green taxi as we were charged 300,000dong when the trip ac... Mr. Ang, Tiong Aik, Michael Wed, 01 Oct 2008 13:55:47 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/894678.html Stayed there twice during our recent visit to Vietnam in September. My friend had his own room and so did I. Overall hotel was nice, good location etc and quiet too which is unusual being on Pham Ngu Lao. We took off to Hoi An in the middle of our... Mr. Lopez, Sean Tue, 30 Sep 2008 03:01:16 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/893624.html Excellent hotel, great location, could not fault. St Pierre Fri, 19 Sep 2008 01:52:06 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/893134.html Centrally located to tourist attractions and shops and eateries are aplenty in the vicinity. Room is acceptable though triple sharing will bring about traffic jam! Front desk staff are friendly and helpful and free internet at cafe is a big plus but ... Ian Sat, 13 Sep 2008 09:59:43 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/893047.html My room had no windows!! Beware as some rooms have no windows. Mr. Gan, Cheng Chian Fri, 12 Sep 2008 07:14:17 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/890509.html We found the Elios great value with friendly and helpful staff.Rooms were clean and everything worked. Free internet was great and wireles avail in room. Would stay there again and Asia Rooms was very efficient in making reservation. Mr. Gerathy, Kevin Thu, 21 Aug 2008 05:54:49 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/889814.html Found Elios to be in a great position, only about a 5min walk to Benn Thak markets, and surrounding side streets great for dinner and eating out. The breakfast buffet was great. I would definately stay again. Its a really nice hotel too including... Ms. Lee, Alana Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:20:12 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/889229.html I stayed at the Hotel in July 2008.I found the room to be very clean,and tidy.It is in a good location close to the market.Staff very friendly and helpful!thankyou for the help!regards Greg Mr. White, Greg Sun, 10 Aug 2008 02:58:44 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/888509.html The reception staff is very friendly with me and my friends. They would try their very best to accord to our uncommon requests such as helping to fix the wireless Internet connection problems. The doormen are very nice, chatting with us as we are sor... George Sun, 03 Aug 2008 13:03:59 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/887934.html We stayed in a standard room on the 11th floor. It was not as noisy as what I have expected after reading the reviews about it being noisy as it was one floor below the restaurant. The room and bathroom were clean and well-maintained. The breakfast w... Ms. Koh Tue, 29 Jul 2008 06:30:30 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/887864.html We had a really great experience staying at Elios Hotel for 2 nights during our trip in July 2008. The hotel room and the bathroom are clean and well maintained. Our rooms were facing the main road, so it was a slightly noisy. Next time we may c... Ms. Tay Mon, 28 Jul 2008 14:24:07 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/886992.html this hotel still looks new. the breakfast area is on the top floor with inside and outside dining. it is located on a busy main road across from a park. i stayed at 3 hotels this area and this was the best but also the most expensive. Mr. Glossop, William Mon, 21 Jul 2008 05:03:53 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/886885.html Reasonable priced hotel at good location , good free wi-fi in room... Mr. Wong, Peter Tak Cheung Sun, 20 Jul 2008 06:39:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/886750.html The ELIOS hotel is perfectly located for restuarants and bars all in walking distance, and is surrounded by tour operators so no problem getting a trip The hotel itself is brand new so every thing is in good order The rooms are spacious well appoi... Mr. Anderson, Marion Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:20:48 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/886322.html Good value in a centrally located hotel Mr. Fotiadis, Nikolaus Mon, 14 Jul 2008 08:51:52 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/885458.html Good location (proximity to Sinh Cafe, serveral eateries and Ben Thanh Market). Helpful staff. Sufficient facilities given the size and ranking of the hotel. Room is quite small and no window. Nonetheless, it is a good hotel to stay. Highly recomme... Mr. Ng, Suen Hee Sun, 06 Jul 2008 10:13:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/885406.html Out of all the hotels we stayed in in Vietnam this was the poorest. No fresh fruit, staff not overly helpful, no towels in room on arrival, dirty pillowcases left in the room after cleaning and a small window in the room. Do not accept a room o... Gail Sat, 05 Jul 2008 20:24:19 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/884637.html The supply of drinking water is not satisfactory especially hot water. There should be amply drinking water in the room both hot or cold in view of the weather in the city. The waiters /bellboys were very helpful in guiding us accross the road. Coun... Mr. Tan, Yew Kong Sat, 28 Jun 2008 09:18:00 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/883117.html On the whole, a pleasant stay with very friendly staff and decent, clean room. Most requests attended to promptly. Enjoyed breakfast on the 12th floor. The quality and range are pretty good. Room is extremely small given the pricing. This is by fa... Ms. Lai Li, Gan Mon, 16 Jun 2008 06:26:27 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/883016.html Good location Suzana Sun, 15 Jun 2008 15:19:52 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/882870.html I was given a windowless room but apart from this, everything else is good. A money-for-value hotel. Ms J Aw Sat, 14 Jun 2008 07:30:12 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/881813.html My husband and I stayed 3 nights at the Elios in May. What a fabulous value hotel it is. We had just a standard room and it was so, so clean and comfortable with every amenity you could need. The location was brilliant, just a leisurely 10 minute wal... Mrs. Thorrington, Fiona Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:17:44 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/881712.html I would have rated the service higher, but when we arrived at the hotel, the receptionist (I wish I would have asked for her name) was talking negatively about me (white American girl) in Vietnamese, not realized that my Vietnamese husband spoke the ... Mrs. Park, Elizabeth Moon Tue, 03 Jun 2008 15:05:12 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/881667.html It was a fairly positive experience @ Elios hotel. The staff were hospitable and their service reasonably good . Room space for two asians is pretty acceptable (Mine is the std rm btw). It will definitely be better if there is a bath tub to soak ... Foosy Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:50:06 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/880358.html We could not fault the service and attention at the Elios. The staff were attentive to our needs and willingly changed our room when the facilities werent suitable. We were very impressed with the boys who were out the front - they would assist us ... Mrs. Holz, Kim Fri, 23 May 2008 13:56:11 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/879572.html Location is good if considering signing up with tour operators nearby. Helpful security staff assisting with road crossing on first arrival. Front desk agreed not to withhold our passports. Breakfast spread is fantastic. Room service leave much to be... Faith Sat, 17 May 2008 08:39:16 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/878808.html great hotel and location, even though i had paid my account in full they were still seeking additional charges, i found this problem in all my hotel bookings, the whole country seems to have a rorting problem, the country is nice, but the people spo... Mr. Lanz, Robert Sun, 11 May 2008 12:23:51 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/878666.html The room was much smaller than what we expected with no windows. We were hardly in the hotel so we could made do with the room size. But the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, provided us with much help and information. The good thing about ... Mr. Lim, Samuel Mun Kit Sat, 10 May 2008 01:51:53 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/878665.html Overall cant complain, except to say the breakfast was too asian. Could do with some more Western selection. Mrs Ruth Casey Sat, 10 May 2008 01:43:12 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/876560.html We spent 3 nights in this hotel, 2 nights - at the beginning of our trip and 1 at the end of it. The hotel has got great location. There are a lot of restaurants, cafes, travel agencies and small shops around the hotel. Nice view from the top floor... Mr.o Sun, 20 Apr 2008 18:04:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/876199.html My only comment is that the room given to me has no window(s) although this can be a plus if one does not want to hear the noise in the street. The room size was appropriate for the price. One good thing is that the bathroom/toilet is clean. I al... Mr. Velasquez, Armando Thu, 17 Apr 2008 06:19:22 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/875845.html Room is spartan. Room floor is not carpeted, so dragging of chairs can be heard. Was given a room next to the staircase to breakfast room, so quite noisy. No coffee/tea making facilities, although hot water is readily provided when needed. Breakfast ... Ms. Keng Sim Lily, Chia Mon, 14 Apr 2008 06:02:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/875641.html The hotel is located in the middle of Pham Ngu Lao, lots of traffic, lots of tourists, LOTS of annoying cyclo touts. The hotel seems to cater mostly to package tours from France. The staff is extremely helpful and friendly. The room was very clean... Mr. Betz, Michael Sat, 12 Apr 2008 11:10:55 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/874147.html My wife and myself stayed in that hotel for 3 nights.It was a memorable stay.But the room that they served breakfast in the morning was too small.Too crowded early morning.Thats why we didnt have breakfast for 3 mornings.Furthermore, the air con filt... Balakrishnan, B Sugumaran Tue, 01 Apr 2008 11:12:03 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/873755.html We stayed 2 nights on arrival before heading to the beach resort and were comfortable enough to book again on our return back to HCMC on our last night before flying home. The room had wireless internet, was small but comfy, had all the necessities. ... Mrs. Breakingbury, Christie Sun, 30 Mar 2008 15:57:36 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/873715.html Staff are all helpful and friendly. Breakfast very sufficient. Clean bathroom. Value for money. Location is not for those who are into the upmarket area. But it is just a dollar ride away by motorcycle. Only problem encountered was hearing noise... Mr. Diaz, Leo Nelson Sun, 30 Mar 2008 11:29:45 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/873674.html Clean bathroom, though room is quite small w/o windows. Breakfast average with good view. J Sun, 30 Mar 2008 07:46:38 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/871896.html We stayed at the Elios for 5 nights, the staff were very friendly and the room was very clean. The location was not far away from the main shopping area and markets the only problem is the traffic crossing the roads with no lights or crossings was a... Mr. Richards, Terrence Thu, 20 Mar 2008 12:18:14 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/854835.html Great modern hotel. Location, cleanliness, rooms, service and facilities were all good. It is in the 'backpackers' district and is thus close to a lot of shops, restaurants and bars. However it isn't a backpackers hotel and so its a very nice place t... Mr. Hare, Matthew Tue, 26 Feb 2008 04:55:51 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/852525.html Excellent Area,its extremely lively at the street behind the hotel.Hotel has Excellent facilities(lift stops on each floor),friendly and Helpful staff.Perfect for families,couples and businessmen,has an excellent view from the roof restaurant.Lots of... Jon Sat, 23 Feb 2008 08:41:34 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/850807.html so far so good! taxi driver always try to con u... Mr. Yeo, Richard Thu, 21 Feb 2008 09:36:54 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/848798.html This is my first family trip to HCMC.We picked Hotel Elios because the many good reviews on the hotel . We had a 3 good nights stay in a triple size room. Upon arrival we were warmly greeted by the staffs with welcome drinks. The staffs were very f... Mr. Chua, Jimmy Mon, 18 Feb 2008 04:28:41 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/847361.html New hotel right in city center. Close to everything in district 1.Will stay again. Breakfast not great but ok. Mr. Melby, Thomas Sun, 17 Feb 2008 08:21:37 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/847318.html don't expect a 5 star (breakfast was disapointing, there's no spa/massage facility, 11th floor is noisy as people must take the stairs to go to the restaurant in the morning) but let's befaire: very good value for the money Mr. Vautrot, Jean-baptiste Sun, 17 Feb 2008 03:57:08 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/844806.html What a pleasant surprise! We stayed here in January 2008 and I was a bit wary because the information was a bit thin on the website and there was only 1 review when I booked. It is a lovely new hotel with excellent staff all round. The rooms were on ... Gail Wed, 13 Feb 2008 02:21:39 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/841625.html This place has a great location. The staff are also friendly and helpful. On 23th December, we went to the hotel at 5am after our overnight train from Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh. We tried to request for an early check in but there were no rooms availab... Ms. Foo, Lynn Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:15:20 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/829140.html People at the front desk all spoke acceptable English. The bell staff members were all very helpful and polite. One of the bell man found our son's cell phone and kept it for us. He was such nice person! He continued to give us good service with s... Mr. Kajita, Atsumi Sun, 20 Jan 2008 09:53:52 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/823093.html Rooms were on the small size but the service was execellent and the facilities relatively new and central to activity in city(restaurants, historical sites, entertainment,transportation). Restaurant and fitness club were definitely 3 star. I would ... Mr. Medynski, Daniel Fri, 11 Jan 2008 19:38:37 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/816866.html I stayed from 22nd Dec 2007 for 5 nites in Superior room . Location is good and convenient . I paid 10,000 VD for trips by motorbike taxi to most shopping ctr and Ben Thenn Mkt . Turn left from the hotel there are many streets which have numerous foo... Mr. Cheong, Stella Sat, 05 Jan 2008 04:50:10 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/815278.html The hotel is in a very good condition, and the services are excellent. The only minus point is the breakfast, it is lacking in variety and taste. But, for the price they asked, it is a good bargain though. Ms. Gunawan Thu, 03 Jan 2008 15:33:10 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/814179.html As honeymooners, we had a wonderful stay at Elios Hotel. It was close to everything we needed and the staff were freindly and helpful. We would definatley return. Mrs. Innocente, Kylie Wed, 02 Jan 2008 11:19:27 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/814154.html Couldn't fault the staff or the hotel, great service, staff couldnt have been more helpful or friendly, lovely room, terrific breakfast, location is very good, doorman kindly helped me sort my cell phone to local system, very happy to recommend the ... Mrs. Winthrop, Barbara Wed, 02 Jan 2008 09:21:08 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/806545.html service was excellent,great location highly reccomended Mr. Falemaa, Tu Fri, 21 Dec 2007 09:20:52 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/801687.html Great location. Fantastic room. Very happy with service. Mrs. Innocente, Kylie Fri, 14 Dec 2007 05:35:25 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/798437.html We stayed in the executive deluxe room. For a 3 star hotel, the room is spacious enough but the jacuzzi option that is available in the bathroom simply won us over! Clean room. More pastry options for breakfast will be good. Overall, the room ... Mr. Khan , Omar Mon, 10 Dec 2007 03:02:38 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/784548.html Its fine for a fast stop between a tour through Vietnam and for sightseeing in Saigon.Its in the center and you have everything you need.The Hotel is comfortable and clean.Breakfast is served in the 12th floor in the restaurant where you have a great... Mr. Eckart, Rolf Wed, 21 Nov 2007 10:47:16 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/776098.html For my 1 week stayed in Ho Chi Minh City, I stayed in 4 different hotels, just because of unavailabilty of rooms during my resevation request. I stayed Elios for 3 nights (1 night reserved by Asiarooms and the other 2 nigths. . . I just walked in.) E... Mr. Macaraig, Abundio Sun, 11 Nov 2007 02:53:26 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/776035.html If you are after a mid range place to stay in HCM,then Elios is a good choice. We were very surprised at how clean our room was, including the bathroom. Sure the room could be a bit bigger (we stayed in the standard room), but for the price you could... Ms. Lieu, Mya Sat, 10 Nov 2007 12:25:05 +0000 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/763793.html Nice rooms! Clean and decent rooms since this hotel is just new. Modern interiors especially the bathroom (although the housekeeping failed to refill the shampoo and bathgel on 2 consecutive days) :)Choose the rooms away from the street because it ca... Lqm Fri, 26 Oct 2007 03:14:31 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/751895.html This was a great hotel... we booked a little late... 4 days before arriving and they were sold out of the lower rate rooms. How ever we splurged and got the superior deluxe room. [The fact that we had a top of the line room might have had a little ... Mr. Johnson Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:40:23 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/751469.html The buffet breakfast though not very wide spread but is sufficent and is good. The tv channels though many but do not have CNN and Channel news asia (Singapore Channel ) Situated in a busy street but help by the porters to cross the busy street... Mr. Jin Seah, Tan Mon, 08 Oct 2007 16:26:00 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/749415.html We had three nights at this hotel late September 2007. The location was perfect for us, close to restaurants, travel agents, great shops and within walking distance to the major undercover market and not too much further to the War Museum and reunifi... Mr. Smith, Paul Sun, 07 Oct 2007 03:15:06 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/749239.html Room is clean and tidy. Good services and pleasant smile of the receptionist. No window or bigger window is disappointed. sound insulation on 11/F is not satisfactory as sound from restaurant above is quite noisy. Mr. Lee, Nathan Sat, 06 Oct 2007 05:31:38 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/747107.html A faily new hotel and without doubt the best we stayed at during our 13 days in Vietnam. very pleasant staff but with not a lot of english spoken good selection at breakfast and free internet altho' a little slow. Will always stay here when in HCMC. Mr. Edgar, Peter Wed, 03 Oct 2007 11:36:02 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/743242.html Room cleaniness is very good. however, do not expect much on the service of the staff. staff are reasonably courteous but they could not provide much useful info when asked to advise where to go, eat etc. and the room service is not up to standard t... Ms. Tan Mei Ying, Jamie Fri, 28 Sep 2007 11:04:56 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/736778.html Service was very good and friendly. Very clean hotel. Breakfast was very good. Location was OK/ recommend back room to avoid street noise. A bit too pricey for budget tourist. Mr. Chavarria, Mauricio Wed, 19 Sep 2007 04:01:12 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/732448.html It was a very pleasant experience staying at the Elios. Ms. Croy, Kimberley Thu, 13 Sep 2007 15:59:09 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/729509.html Brand new hotel hence very clean located in front of a big park and right in the "routard" area. Lots of bars and restaurants in the street, 300 meters away from the Bing Thanh Market. So it is a very central location (district 1). Ti is very clean b... Mr. Nguyen, Quang Khoa Mon, 10 Sep 2007 08:40:18 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/724194.html perfect, so far. The staff were courteous.The facilities are clean. The only thing lacking is a bar. Mrs. Silverio, Emily Rose Mon, 03 Sep 2007 10:12:33 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/722795.html We booked the deluxe room and were very impressed with the big and spacious room and bathroom! Extremely clean! Very comfortable and clean bed. As our room was on the 9th floor, the continuous car horning was not too loud as to disturb our sleep. ... Ms. Chooi, Adeline Sat, 01 Sep 2007 16:33:11 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/720342.html Only one minor complaint the window in the room was to small. Mr. Douglas, David Wed, 29 Aug 2007 05:04:34 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/717045.html front desk very helpful. housekeeping very prompt. breakfast a little boring but the fruits were generous Ms. Ng, Beng Choo Sun, 26 Aug 2007 16:30:21 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/628607.html Great free ADSL. Good breakfast. Surprisingly no window for $42. Perfect location if arriving by bus from Phnom Penh. Mr. Britten, Kevin Wed, 15 Aug 2007 04:55:29 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/619994.html Great hotel in agreat location. It would have been nice to escape the HCMC noise and traffic by having a nice drink in their bar. Alas there is no bar. Mr. Clare, Howard Fri, 10 Aug 2007 06:36:21 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/618137.html great hotel! good service, and ample breakfast buffet served in rooftop dining rm. walk to main market, the art museum, the opera hse, and city hall. many travel shops and restaurants in the area as well. Mrs. Swerling, Mary Thu, 09 Aug 2007 12:22:54 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/609193.html My standard room was small and basic. With one double bed, a tiny wardrobe and a dresser, there isn't much room for anything else. However, the room was clean, the air-conditioning was working and the bathroom was spacious and clean with basic bat... Ms. Lee Wed, 08 Aug 2007 10:54:13 +0100 http://www.asiarooms.com/Vietnam/Ho Chi Minh City/178206--hotel-reviews/194310.html fantastic service, very clean bedrooms and bathrooms, fresh smelling sheets, quality breakfast. Would defintely stay there again. Mei Kiuen Mon, 02 Jul 2007 08:58:30 +0100