Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon sits directly on the Saigon River at 8-15 Ton Duc Thang Street, in the heart of District 1, close enough to Nguyen Hue, Dong Khoi, and the Opera House to walk, but quiet enough to actually sleep. It’s a 336-room Marriott Bonvoy property built around river views, a rooftop pool and bar, and easy access to some of the city’s best pho, seafood, pastry, coffee, cocktails, wine, and shopping, all covered below.
In This Guide
- Why Book Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
- What’s Near Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
- Frequently Asked Questions
Why Book Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
Location. The hotel sits on the riverfront edge of District 1, within walking distance of Nguyen Hue walking street, Dong Khoi’s shopping and galleries, and the Saigon Opera House. Every room is built around a panoramic view of the Saigon River, which is the hotel’s defining feature. You’re paying for the water view as much as the address.
Rooms. All 336 rooms come with 24-hour room service, a laptop-friendly workspace, high-speed WiFi, and bathrobes as standard. Club Rooms step it up with access to the Club Lounge, including all-day complimentary refreshments, a hot buffet breakfast, evening cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and complimentary business services, which is useful if you’re combining the trip with work.
Rooftop pool and bar. The rooftop level houses an outdoor pool and Liquid Sky Bar, a poolside lounge by day that turns into a rooftop bar by evening, with skyline and river views and a solid cocktail list. It’s one of the better sunset spots in District 1 without leaving the building.
Dining on-site. Riverside Café handles all-day international dining and buffet breakfast overlooking the river. Kabin serves Cantonese food and is regarded as one of the stronger Chinese restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City, useful to know if you don’t want to leave the hotel for a proper dinner.
Spa and fitness. The Renaissance Spa offers massages, baths, steam rooms, and treatments using Azial aromatherapy oils, alongside a 24-hour fitness center for guests keeping to a routine while traveling.
Practical extras. Business center, meeting and event space, gift shop, on-site laundry, and daily turndown service round out the property. It’s built to work equally well for a business trip or a long weekend.
What’s Near Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
The hotel’s District 1 riverfront location puts you within a short walk or ride of some of Saigon’s best-regarded restaurants, dessert spots, coffee shops, and bars, including a Michelin Bib Gourmand pho shop that’s been open since 1945 and the wine and cocktail bars clustered around Dong Khoi and Nguyen Hue.
Desserts and Pastry Near the Hotel
District 1 has one of Saigon’s densest concentrations of dessert spots, and a good number of them sit within easy walking distance of the hotel. The guide below covers six stops worth planning a stroll around, from classic French patisserie to a decades-old local ice cream institution.
Vietnamese Restaurants Near the Hotel
Some of the city’s most talked-about Vietnamese restaurants are a short walk or ride from the hotel, ranging from long-running breakfast institutions to newer, more polished dining rooms. The guide below covers six of them, worth building a meal or two around during your stay.
Coffee Near the Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City’s coffee culture runs deep, and District 1 has one of the highest concentrations of cafes in the city, most of them within easy reach of the hotel. The guide below rounds up the best of them, from specialty pour-over spots to classic Vietnamese coffee shops.
Cocktail Bars Near the Hotel
District 1 is also home to much of Saigon’s cocktail bar scene, with a cluster of well-regarded spots an easy walk from the hotel. The guide below covers the standouts, useful whether you’re planning a proper night out or just a drink before dinner.
Wine Bars Near the Hotel
For something a bit quieter, District 1 also has a handful of solid wine bars within walking distance of the hotel. The guide below lists the best of them, from long-running institutions to newer, more focused natural wine spots.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon a good hotel to stay at?
Yes, it’s a 336-room Marriott Bonvoy property directly on the Saigon River in District 1, with a rooftop pool and bar, two on-site restaurants, a spa, and walking access to Nguyen Hue, Dong Khoi, and the Opera House.
Where exactly is Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon located?
8-15 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, on the riverfront and a short walk from Nguyen Hue walking street and Dong Khoi.
Does Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon have a rooftop bar?
Yes, Liquid Sky Bar, on the rooftop level next to the pool. It’s a casual poolside lounge by day and a cocktail bar with skyline and river views by night.
What restaurants are inside the hotel?
Riverside Café (all-day international dining and buffet breakfast) and Kabin (Cantonese), plus Liquid Sky Bar for drinks and light bites.
Is there a spa at the hotel?
Yes, the Renaissance Spa offers massages, baths, steam rooms, and aromatherapy treatments, alongside a 24-hour fitness center.
What’s the best pho near Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon?
Phở Minh, a breakfast-only pho shop on Pasteur Street open since 1945 and awarded a Michelin Bib Gourmand. It only serves 6:30 to 10am, so it’s worth planning around.
Is there a Michelin-recognized restaurant near the hotel?
Yes, both Phở Minh and Hoa Túc, a modern Vietnamese restaurant set in a former opium refinery on Hai Bà Trưng Street, have Michelin Guide recognition.
Where can I get dessert near Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon?
Several spots within walking distance, including Vérité Patisserie for French pastry, Fior di Saigon for Italian gelato, and Bach Dang Ice Cream, a 50-year-old Saigon institution known for coconut ice cream. Full list in the dessert guide above.
Is there a good seafood restaurant near the hotel?
Nhà Hàng Hải Sản Rạn Biển Trung Tâm, a large live-seafood restaurant on Hai Bà Trưng Street with tank-to-table service, a good option for groups or a bigger dinner.
Are there rooftop restaurants near the hotel besides Liquid Sky Bar?
Yes, SH Garden (near the Opera House) and Secret Garden Restaurant (on Pasteur Street) both serve home-style Vietnamese cooking on rooftop terraces, and are covered in the Vietnamese restaurants guide above.
Where can I get good coffee near Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon?
See the coffee guide above for the full list of nearby spots.
What’s a good cocktail bar near the hotel?
See the cocktail bars guide above for the full list of nearby spots.
Is there a wine bar near Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon?
See the wine bars guide above for the full list of nearby spots.
Can I go shopping near the hotel?
See the shops guide above for the full list of nearby options.