Thursday 22 October 2015

The Rex Hotel - luxurious 5 star heritage hotel

The Rex Hotel
The Rex Hotel is a luxury 5 stars hotel in strategically located in District 1 in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam.

It is in a heritage French Provincial building dating back to early 20th century when it was originally opened as a French garage. This has been a landmark building in Ho Chi Minh City for more than 80 years. It has been rebuilt over the years to become one of the city’s most incredible addresses, situated in front of the gardens at the end of Nguyen Hue Boulevard.

The Rex Hotel prides itself to offer guests many high-class facilities including 286 individually designed guest rooms, the La Cochinchine spa, four in-house restaurants, cafe & bar, and a range of function & meeting room’s ideal for business or events such as weddings.

The Rex Hotel lobby
The Rex Hotel’s rooms and suites are steeped in tradition.  The Deluxe Rooms, Premium Rooms, Rex Suites, Governor Suite and Imperial Suite all provide sheer luxury and comfort. They are housed within one of three wings, the East Wing, West Wing and Executive Wing.

When in Ho Chi Minh City recently I enjoyed my stay in a Premium Room. I was impressed with the exposed timber floor and original Vietnamese decor, including prints of historic buildings and street scenes in Ho Chi Minh City. I liked the little touches like the welcome bowl of fresh fruit and the fresh flowers on the bed, tables and in the bathroom.

There was plenty of room to move in the 38 square metres which had stylish areas for meeting, working, and sleeping. A comfy lounge chair, cushion and ottoman provided a place to relax, and a desk and chair provided a place to work.

Premium room
A restful nights sleep was had on a high-quality mattress on the king bed. The pillow on the bed suited me well, so I did not need to choose one of the other ones on the pillow menu. There were bedside tables & lamps and a bedside control panel which was convenient for switching things off when in bed at night.

The large flat screen TV offered free to air, cable and movie channels. Free wireless internet access was fast so enabled me to browse the internet and send emails from my laptop

There was a well stocked mini bar and tea and coffee making facilities. The room had good air conditioning which made the room comfortable to be in.

The large marble bathroom had a good shower, bath and toilet. A hair dryer and slippers and a good range of quality toiletries were provided.

The Rex Hotel has an attractive range of dining options. The chefs serve only the highest quality of food, using the finest seasonal ingredients and sourcing the best produce.

The Rooftop Garden
The Rooftop Garden is the place to enjoy a round-the-clock meals & snacks or to savour one of the many high quality drinks cocktails on offer. It has been acknowledged as “One of the Best Bars Of South East Asia” and one of “1000 places to see before you die”.

Wonderful views overlooking the city are city can be had while sipping a drink on the Rooftop Garden. It is open 24 hours a day, and the view looks especially good at sunset.

The Hoa Mai Restaurant
The Hoa Mai Restaurant on the 5th floor offers an unforgettable dining experience for breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I enjoyed my buffet breakfasts each day in the elegant setting of the Ho Mai restaurant with its decorative gold leaf ceiling and light fittings. There was a good range of hot and cold dishes, cereals, fruits and pastries. Egg and noodle stations cooked your requests on the spot. The staff were friendly and professional in serving.

Lunch and dinner dining in the Ho Mai restaurant provides the finest Vietnamese cuisine and other Asian dishes while experiencing traditional folk music and dance shows.

The Paradise Coffee Lounge, located on the ground floor, is the ideal meeting place for a relaxed coffee, afternoon tea or business meetings. There is comfortable seating and daily live background piano music to enjoy.

The Vertical Garden
The unique Vertical Garden is an incredible vertical landscape that features a tropical garden and waterfall. It is the first and largest indoor vertical garden in Vietnam. Here you can relax with a coffee, indulge in a cocktail or sample from the international menu.

The Cung Dinh Restaurant offers authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a traditional decorated space. It provides a truly distinctive cultural experience offering fine dining and Royal Court ceremonial music.

The Vertical Garden
The Rex Hotel Executive Lounge offers a wide range of foods and refreshments, a panoramic view of the Vertical Garden and a convenient business meeting room. It is available to guests in the Rex Executive wing who enjoy a list of privileges and benefits. These include private registration for check-in and check-out; express check out on request; welcome drink; choice of International newspapers; complimentary daily breakfast from 6:00am to 10:00am; free afternoon tea from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm; evening cocktail from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a selection of canapés; all day coffee, tea, refreshments and snacks, cookies; free use of broadband internet; free use of on-site iPad; free 2 pieces of normal laundry; one hour usage of the Executive boardroom for up to 8 people  fax, scan and photocopy facilities; and an evening turndown service.
The Rex Hotel Saigon offers its guests a wide range of services and amenities. Whether the purpose is business or leisure traveling, guests are helped by the experienced and professional team at the Rex Hotel.
The La Cochinchine Luxury Spa and Fitness offers a comfortable zone with an extensive menu of body & beauty treatments. The spa, designed for men & women, integrates traditional Vietnamese, Indian, Chinese herbal remedies and techniques.

The Fitness Center
The state-of-the art Fitness Center has a large number of cardio-vascular and bio-chemical advanced resistance equipment. Qualified instructors are available to create an effective training program tailored to guests individual needs. It is opening from 12 am – 10 pm. 

The two out-door Swimming Pools are an oasis to refresh & relax. Surrounded by the mini-garden & next to the La Cochinchine Bar, they overlook the hustle & bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. They are open from 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.

The Tennis Court features a flood-lit tennis court, tennis coach & racket rental services. The Tennis Court is located on the hotel’s roof and is open each day opening 6:00 am – 10:00 pm.

The Tour Desk can assist in arranging airline services, hotel reservation and car rental. They offer a full range of half-day, full-day, two-day, night, cycle and golf tours to choose from.

There is  even the opportunity to join in a REX Cooking Class. The Rex culinary team escorts the participants to the colorful central Ben Thanh Market and helps them choose the best ingredients to cook with in the class. Back at the Rex Hotel, under the instruction of the Rex chef, participants will have the experience learning to cook traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

The Rex Hotel
The Rex Business Center provides comprehensive services that include the latest telecommunication equipment, high-speed wireless internet access, facsimile and secretarial services.

Other Guest Services provided at the Rex Hotel include Baby Services, Laundry Service, Currency Exchange, Limousine Service, Rex Shopping Arcade and undercover Parking Areas.

Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, Private Functions and Weddings are catered for at the Rex Hotel in nine beautifully appointed meeting and conference ballrooms. These can be sets up to 800 guests in Boardroom, Theatre, Horseshoe and Classroom settings. With the latest high-tech equipment, the various meeting and conference rooms are the perfect venues where personal service is delivered in a warm straightforward manner at a fair price.

It is interesting to note that the Rex Hotel was the inspiration for the film Good Morning Vietnam. It is also shown in Top Gear when Jeremy can't get his scooter to start.

The Rex Hotel

Rex Hotel Saigon

141 Nguyen Hue Blvd, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Phone (8 48)38292185
Fax: (8 48)38296536
E-mail : rexhotel@rex.com.vn
Website: www.rexhotelvietnam.com

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