69-71 Huỳnh Tịnh Của, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map
Emerald Central is a 3-star hotel in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, with air-conditioned rooms that all have private bathrooms and city views. The range runs from standard doubles and twins to studios and apartments, so the hotel suits couples, solo travellers and families of up to four.
Rooms range from 22 m² standard doubles to a 63 m² two-bedroom apartment. The Deluxe Twin Room has two single beds and a balcony, the Presidential Suite has a separate bedroom with a balcony, and the studios have a seating area. Every room comes with free toiletries, a minibar, a flat-screen TV and a safe deposit box. The hotel offers spa facilities, a fitness centre, massage and beauty services, and free WiFi in all areas.
Breakfast is served with continental and Asian options, and staff are praised for friendly, practical advice on getting around the city. Reviews also highlight tidy rooms with daily housekeeping and good value for money. The quiet street near shops and restaurants makes the hotel a practical base for exploring the city on foot.
The range runs from the 22 m² Standard Double Room to the 63 m² Two-Bedroom Apartment, and every room has a private bathroom, air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and city views. The bathrooms have a walk-in shower and a bidet, and free toiletries are provided in each room.
Doubles and studios sleep two or three guests, the Two-Bedroom Apartment sleeps four, and most rooms have one large king-size bed. The Deluxe Twin Room is the exception, with two single beds. The rooms differ mainly in size and layout: the Deluxe Twin Room and the Presidential Suite have a balcony, the studios have a seating area, and the Presidential Suite and the Two-Bedroom Apartment offer a separate bedroom, with the apartment having two.
The most compact room at 22 m², with a large king-size bed and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. It has a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe deposit box and an electric kettle, and it suits two guests who want a comfortable base with a city view.
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At 30 m² it is larger than the Standard Double and the only room with two single beds. A balcony with city views sets it apart, and the private bathroom has a walk-in shower. It has air conditioning, a minibar and a flat-screen TV, and it sleeps up to three guests, which suits two friends or a family of three who want separate beds.
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At 32 m² it is larger than the Standard Double and sleeps up to three guests on one large king-size bed. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower and a bidet, and the room has air conditioning, a minibar, a flat-screen TV, a safe deposit box and city views. It suits a couple travelling with a child.
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At 27 m², this studio has a king-size bed and a seating area, which sets it apart from the Standard Double, and it sleeps two guests. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer. A flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe deposit box and city views complete the room.
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A 34 m² studio with a king-size bed, a seating area and room for up to three guests, making it the mid-sized studio at the hotel. The private bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, and the room has a minibar, a flat-screen TV, a safe deposit box and city views.
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The largest studio at 44 m², 10 m² bigger than the Deluxe Studio, with a king-size bed, a seating area and room for three guests. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, plus a flat-screen TV, a minibar, a safe deposit box and city views.
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The Presidential Suite at 47 m² has a separate bedroom with a king-size bed, a bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet, and a balcony with city views. It sleeps two guests and has a minibar and a flat-screen TV, making it the largest room with a single bedroom.
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A 63 m² apartment with two bedrooms, each with a large king-size bed, and room for four guests. The first bedroom has an en-suite bathroom with a walk-in shower, while the second bedroom has no en-suite bathroom. The apartment also has a balcony, a seating area, a flat-screen TV, a minibar and a safe deposit box.
See pricesWellness is the main theme of the facilities. Guests can use the spa facilities and the fitness centre, and choose from massage treatments including full body and foot massage, as well as facial treatments, pedicure, manicure and beauty services. Spa and wellness packages are also offered.
Practical services include daily housekeeping, laundry and an ironing service, key card access, 24-hour security, a safety deposit box, a lift and air conditioning. Non-smoking rooms are available, and there is a shared lounge and TV area for guests to use.
In the room, guests find free toiletries, a hairdryer, a bidet, slippers, towels, an electric kettle and a refrigerator. Free WiFi covers all areas of the hotel, and a telephone is provided.
Emerald Central is on a quiet street in District 3, a leafy residential area west of the city centre, 2.3 km from the centre. The Tịnh xá Ngọc Diệp pagoda and the Phở Bình attraction are each 150 m away, while the restaurants Đất Phương Nam and Góc Ẩm Thực 227 are about 50 m away. Several cafés are also close by: Café Cây Trứng Cá, Ba Tra House and Ca Phe Kissa Coffee House are all about 50 m from the hotel, so coffee is within a minute's walk.
Saigon Railway Station is 1.3 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 3.3 km, so both are a short taxi ride from the hotel. For everyday shopping, Tan Dinh Market is 350 m away, and Nguyen Van Troi Market and Da Kao Market are both within 1.1 km. Public transport such as the railway station makes day trips to other parts of the city straightforward.
Le Van Tam Park is 750 m from the hotel, with playgrounds and shaded paths, and Tao Dan Park is 1.8 km away, a large central park with lawns and walking paths. The War Remnants Museum is 1.3 km away and the Ho Chi Minh City Museum 2 km, and Turtle Lake, 1.3 km away, is a quiet spot for a short walk. Further out, the Zoo and Botanical Garden is 2.2 km away, and Crescent Lake, 7.8 km away in the south of the city, is a longer trip by taxi.
Guests most often praise the setting near markets, shops and restaurants, the friendly staff who give local advice, and the tidy rooms with daily housekeeping. Value for money is also well regarded. Some guests find the breakfast menu limited and say dishes must be ordered in advance.
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Emerald Central is on Huỳnh Tịnh Của street in District 3, 3.3 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport and 1.3 km from Saigon Railway Station. Both are a short taxi ride away. The hotel has no parking, so arriving by taxi or ride-hailing car is the simplest option. Check-in runs from 14:00 to 22:00 and check-out is by 12:00.
Within 750 m of Emerald Central are the Tịnh xá Ngọc Diệp pagoda (150 m), Tan Dinh Market (350 m) and Le Van Tam Park (750 m). Further out are the War Remnants Museum (1.3 km), Tao Dan Park (1.8 km), the Ho Chi Minh City Museum (2 km) and the Zoo and Botanical Garden (2.2 km). The nearest places to eat are the restaurants Đất Phương Nam and Góc Ẩm Thực 227, about 50 m away.
Emerald Central serves breakfast with continental and Asian options, including local specialities, warm dishes, juice and fruit served daily. Some guests find the set menu limited and say dishes need to be ordered in advance.
Emerald Central has spa facilities and a fitness centre, with massage and beauty services on site. The massage choice includes full body, hand, head, foot, neck and back massage, and the treatments include pedicure, manicure and facial treatments. Spa and wellness packages are also available.
Yes, Emerald Central has rooms for three guests. The Deluxe Twin Room, the Deluxe Double Room, the Deluxe Studio and the Superior Studio all sleep up to three, and the Two-Bedroom Apartment sleeps four. The Deluxe Twin Room has two single beds, while the others have one large king-size bed.
Yes, the Two-Bedroom Apartment at Emerald Central is 63 m² and has two bedrooms, each with a large king-size bed. It sleeps four guests and has a balcony, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a minibar, with an en-suite bathroom in the first bedroom.