The Reverie Saigon

Unapologetically opulent Italian design on the top floors of Saigon's Times Square Building.

The Reverie Saigon opened in 2015 on the upper floors of the 40-storey Times Square Building, with entrances on both Nguyen Hue Boulevard and Dong Khoi Street. A member of The Leading Hotels of the World, it makes no apology for its maximalist style: heavily ornamented interiors, bold colour and furniture from Italian design houses including Provasi, Giorgetti, Poltrona Frau and Visionnaire. The hotel has 286 guest rooms and 89 residential-style suites, and floor-to-ceiling windows frame the city and the Saigon River.

Even the entry-level Deluxe rooms are generous at 43 sqm, with city or river views. Panorama Deluxe rooms add space at 53 sqm, and from the Junior Suite upwards the rooms feel like private Italian salons, with several suite categories each furnished by a single design house, so the look ranges from ornate classic to sleek modern. At the top sit the 276 sqm Saigon Suite and the bi-level, two-bedroom Reverie Suite at 313 sqm. Separate residential suites with one or two bedrooms suit longer stays and families.

Long Trieu, the Cantonese restaurant on the fourth floor, holds a Michelin star and is the hotel's best-known table. Café Cardinal on the sixth floor serves contemporary French cuisine with views over the city, while The Long @ Times Square is the relaxed all-day option for continental dishes, pizzas, homemade gelato and cocktails. Lys, a contemporary French restaurant run with Hong Kong group ZS Hospitality and led by chef Fabiana Miccoli, opened in late 2026. The Reverie Boutique sells pastries, gourmet treats and gifts.

For downtime there is an outdoor pool, The Spa at The Reverie Saigon, a fitness centre with sauna and steam rooms, and yoga. The hotel also has extensive meeting and event spaces, so expect weddings and functions at weekends.

The address puts you at the river end of District 1. Nguyen Hue walking street is right outside, the Saigon River promenade and Bitexco Financial Tower are a short walk, and the Opera House, Dong Khoi shopping and Ben Thanh Market are all easily reached on foot or by a quick Grab. Allow 30 to 45 minutes to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, more in rush-hour traffic.

This hotel suits travellers who enjoy grand, theatrical interiors, high-floor views and a Michelin-starred restaurant under the same roof. If you prefer understated, contemporary design or a heritage building with colonial character, it may feel like too much, and those on a tight budget will find far more modest options a few streets away.

Request a river-view room when booking, as the Saigon River outlook is the hotel's best feature, and reserve Long Trieu in advance, particularly at weekends. Nguyen Hue fills with crowds and events in the evenings, which is part of the fun but worth knowing if you want a quiet stroll.