The Umi Hotel

23-23A Bui Thi Xuan Street, Ben Thanh Ward, District 1, , District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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7.8
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
ParkingPaid
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

The Umi Hotel is a hotel in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, 5 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport, with air-conditioned rooms that have private bathrooms and, in several room types, balconies with city views. It suits travellers who want to walk to the central markets, parks and museums and who like a room with a view over the city.

The rooms range from 15 m² to 40 m². The Standard Double Room, the most compact at 15 m², and the Superior Double Room, at 20 m², each have a king-size bed and a private bathroom. The Deluxe rooms add a balcony with city views, and the Family Suite with Balcony is the largest, sleeping up to three guests in two single beds and a king-size bed.

Facilities include a sun terrace, a garden, a bar, a coffee house, a lounge, a lift and a 24-hour front desk, with room service and daily housekeeping. The tour desk can arrange bike tours, walking tours and a cooking class, and a paid shuttle runs to the airport. Free WiFi is available in the public areas, and private parking is possible nearby for a daily fee.

Rooms

7 room types · 15–40 m²

The Umi Hotel has seven room types, from the 15 m² Standard Double Room to the 40 m² Family Suite with Balcony, and four of them sleep two guests while three take three. Every room has a king-size bed, air conditioning, a private bathroom, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, and the bathrooms come with free toiletries, a hairdryer and slippers.

The choice comes down to view and space. Four types have a balcony with city views: the Deluxe Double Room, the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony, the Family Suite with Balcony and the Quadruple Room with Balcony, which adds a terrace to its balcony. The Triple Room with City View, at 25 m², has a single bed and a king-size bed for three guests, and the Superior Double Room, at 20 m², offers hypoallergenic bedding.

Standard Double Room — The Umi Hotel

Standard Double Room

15 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
ViewHardwood or parquet floorsFree toiletries

At 15 m², the Standard Double Room is the most compact room at The Umi Hotel. It has a king-size bed, a view, and a private bathroom with a bath or shower, plus a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar and hardwood or parquet floors. It sleeps two.

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Superior Double Room — The Umi Hotel

Superior Double Room

20 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Hypoallergenic beddingMinibarBath or shower

At 20 m², the Superior Double Room gives a little more space than the Standard Double Room, with a king-size bed, hypoallergenic bedding, a private bathroom with a bath or shower and a minibar. It sleeps two guests and has hardwood or parquet floors and a flat-screen TV with cable channels.

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Deluxe Double Room — The Umi Hotel

Deluxe Double Room

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyCity viewMinibar

At 18 m², the Deluxe Double Room is the smallest room with a balcony and city view at The Umi Hotel. The balcony looks over the city, and the room has a king-size bed, a bath or shower, a minibar and hardwood or parquet floors. It sleeps two guests.

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Triple Room with City View — The Umi Hotel

Triple Room with City View

25 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
City viewWardrobe or closetElectric kettle

At 25 m², the Triple Room with City View sleeps three, with a single bed and a king-size bed. Its window looks over the city, and the room has a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a minibar, plus a private bathroom with a bath or shower and free toiletries.

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Family Suite with Balcony — The Umi Hotel

Family Suite with Balcony

40 m² Max. 3 guests 2 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyCity viewBath or shower

At 40 m², the Family Suite with Balcony is the largest room at The Umi Hotel and the one set up for families. It has two single beds and a king-size bed, room for up to three guests and a balcony with city views. A private bathroom with a bath or shower, a minibar and a flat-screen TV complete the room.

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Quadruple Room with Balcony — The Umi Hotel

Quadruple Room with Balcony

33 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconyTerraceCity view

At 33 m², the Quadruple Room with Balcony sleeps three, with a single bed and a king-size bed. It has both a balcony and a terrace with city views, and it is the only room with a terrace. The private bathroom has a bath or shower, and the room also has a minibar and air conditioning.

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Deluxe Double Room with Balcony — The Umi Hotel

Deluxe Double Room with Balcony

24 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
BalconySofaCity view

At 24 m², the Deluxe Double Room with Balcony is the larger of the two Deluxe rooms, with a king-size bed, a sofa and a balcony with city views. The private bathroom has a shower, and the room also has a minibar, air conditioning and a flat-screen TV with cable channels. It sleeps two.

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Facilities

48 facilities
Parking
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Non-smoking rooms
Valet parking
Tour desk

Guests can enjoy the sun terrace and the garden, which has outdoor furniture, and the hotel has a bar, a coffee house, a snack bar and a lounge. There is a lift, a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, room service and luggage storage.

For getting around and for days out, the hotel offers a paid shuttle service and car hire, and it has currency exchange and a tour desk. The tour desk arranges bike tours, walking tours, a cooking class and tours or classes about local culture. Laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are also available.

Free WiFi is available in the public areas, and internet services are offered. Private parking is available nearby, paid per day, with no reservation needed. The rooms offer a minibar, an electric kettle, a refrigerator, a hairdryer and free toiletries, and the bathrooms have a bath or shower.

General

  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Cooking class
  • Tour or class about local culture
  • Bike tours
  • Walking tours
  • Car hire
  • Currency exchange
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Shuttle service
  • Laundry

Food & drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Minibar

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Media & technology

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Valet parking

The Umi Hotel stands on Bui Thi Xuan Street in District 1, the central district of Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Thanh Market is 850 m away and Thai Binh Market is 550 m, so the food stalls and shops of the centre are close at hand. Tao Dan Park, a central park, is 400 m from the hotel, and the Hakka Thien Hau Temple is 250 m away. The Opera House and Nguyen Hue walking street are also in District 1, a short taxi ride away.

Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5 km away, and the hotel runs a paid shuttle service. Saigon Railway Station is 1.8 km from the hotel, and the Saigon bus station, Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn, is 400 m away. Private parking is available nearby, paid per day, and no reservation is needed, so the car can stay close to the hotel while you explore on foot.

Independence Palace, the former presidential palace, is 850 m away and the War Remnants Museum is 900 m. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 1 km away and the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City is 1.1 km, while Nha Rong Wharf is 1.8 km. For a structured day out, the tour desk can book bike and walking tours, a cooking class or a class on local culture.

  • Ben Thanh Market
    Covered central market, good for food and souvenirs
    850 m
  • Independence Palace
    Former presidential palace with its historic rooms and grounds
    850 m
  • Hakka Thien Hau Temple
    Colourful Chinese temple dedicated to the sea goddess Thien Hau
    250 m
  • Tao Dan Park
    Central park with shade, popular with early-morning walkers
    400 m
  • War Remnants Museum
    Museum on the Vietnam War, with outdoor aircraft and tanks
    900 m
  • Thai Binh Market
    Local market for fresh produce and street food
    550 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to walk to Ben Thanh Market (850 m) and Tao Dan Park (400 m) from the hotel
  • ✓you travel with children: the hotel has family rooms, and the 40 m² Family Suite with Balcony takes up to three guests
  • ✓you want a balcony with a city view: four room types have one, from the 18 m² Deluxe Double Room to the 40 m² Family Suite
  • ✓you are flying in or out of Tan Son Nhat: the hotel runs a paid shuttle, and the airport is 5 km away
  • ✓you want to join a tour: the tour desk offers bike tours, walking tours and a cooking class

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you need a quiet night: street traffic and construction noise can reach some rooms
  • ✕you come by car: parking is available nearby and is paid per day
  • ✕you want more space: the Standard Double Room is only 15 m²
  • ✕you are particular about cleanliness: some guests reported insects and stained bedding

What guests say

237 verified reviews
7.8

Guests praise the central setting, with the markets and restaurants within walking distance, along with the friendly and helpful staff and prices that are fair for the area. Some find the rooms noisy from street traffic and construction, and a few mention cleanliness lapses such as insects and stained bedding.

Location9.2
Value for money8.5
Staff8.4
Comfort8.1
Cleanliness7.8
Facilities7.6
Free WiFi7.5

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at The Umi Hotel cost?

Rates at The Umi Hotel vary with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay. Check the current rate with our booking partners for the nights you have in mind.

How do I get to The Umi Hotel?

The Umi Hotel is on Bui Thi Xuan Street in District 1, with the central markets and parks within walking distance. The Saigon bus station (Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn) is 400 m away, and Saigon Railway Station is 1.8 km. The hotel runs a paid shuttle service, and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5 km away. Private parking is available nearby, paid per day, and reservation is not needed.

What is near The Umi Hotel?

Within 1 km of The Umi Hotel you will find Tao Dan Park (400 m), the Hakka Thien Hau Temple (250 m), Ben Thanh Market and Independence Palace (both 850 m), and the War Remnants Museum (900 m). The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 1 km away, and Nha Rong Wharf is 1.8 km.

Does The Umi Hotel have rooms for families?

Yes, The Umi Hotel has family rooms. The Family Suite with Balcony, at 40 m², has two single beds and a king-size bed, a balcony with city views and room for up to three guests. The Quadruple Room with Balcony, at 33 m², also sleeps three, with a single bed and a king-size bed, and it has a terrace with city views.

Is WiFi free at The Umi Hotel?

Yes, WiFi at The Umi Hotel is free of charge in the public areas. The hotel also offers internet services, and the rooms have work desks and TVs.

What can you eat and drink at The Umi Hotel?

The Umi Hotel has a coffee house and a snack bar on site, along with a bar that serves wine, champagne and fruit. For a meal out, V Steak Station and Nhà Hàng Ân Đô Natraj are both 50 m away.

What activities can you book through The Umi Hotel?

The tour desk at The Umi Hotel can arrange bike tours, walking tours, a cooking class and tours or classes about local culture. Car hire is available at the hotel, and public transport tickets are also sold there.

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