ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel

43-45 Đường Hồ Tùng Mậu, Phường Bến Nghé, Quận 1, District 1, 700000 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

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Check-infrom 15:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel is a 4-star hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, built around the theme of Vietnamese contemporary art, with rooms named after artists' retreats. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet, a bathrobe, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Room sizes run from 17 m² to 25 m², and the rooms differ mainly in size, bed and view.

The hotel has a sauna, a fitness centre and a spa and wellness centre, with free WiFi in all areas. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktails, and the 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry and dry cleaning services make the stay easier. A paid airport shuttle is available, but there is no parking on site.

The hotel suits couples, solo travellers and anyone who wants a central base in District 1 with easy walks to museums and the riverside, especially those who enjoy art and design. Guests looking for more space will find the City View room, at 25 m², the largest room and the only one with a bath.

Rooms

4 room types · 17–25 m²

The hotel has four room types, all in the same contemporary style and each named after an artist's retreat. Every room has air conditioning, a private bathroom with a walk-in shower, a bidet, a bathrobe, slippers and a hairdryer, and a flat-screen TV with streaming services. Each room also has fruit for guests, so the differences lie mainly in size, bed and outlook.

Two rooms have an extra-large double bed: the Artist Haven room, with a city view, and the Artist Refuge room, which looks onto the backyard. The Artist Retreat and Artist Hideaway rooms have a large double bed (king size) and an internal window instead. At 25 m² the Artist Haven room is the largest and the only one with a bath, while the Artist Hideaway room, at 17 m², is the most compact.

Artist Retreat Room (Internal Window) — ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel

Artist Retreat Room (Internal Window)

21 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Hardwood or parquet floorsBathrobeBidet

At 21 m², this room is slightly larger than the Artist Hideaway room and has a large double bed (king size) with an internal window. The bathroom has a walk-in shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, and the floor is hardwood or parquet.

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Artist Haven Room (City View) — ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel

Artist Haven Room (City View)

25 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
City viewBathBidet

The largest room at 25 m², with an extra-large double bed (super-king size) and a city view from the window. It is the only room with a bath, which sits alongside the walk-in shower, and it provides slippers and a hairdryer with the usual bathroom toiletries.

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Artist Hideaway Room (Internal Window) — ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel

Artist Hideaway Room (Internal Window)

17 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Large bed (King size)
Hardwood or parquet floorsLinenBathrobe

The most compact room at 17 m², with a large double bed (king size) and an internal window. It has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bidet, hardwood or parquet flooring, and linen and bathrobes provided.

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Artist Refuge Room (Backyard View) — ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel

Artist Refuge Room (Backyard View)

22 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)
Backyard viewHardwood or parquet floorsBathrobe

At 22 m², this room is a little smaller than the Artist Haven room and has an extra-large double bed (super-king size) with a view over the backyard. The bathroom has a walk-in shower and a bidet rather than a bath, and the floor is hardwood or parquet.

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Facilities

47 facilities
Private bathroom
Spa & wellness centre
Restaurant
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Fitness centre
Air conditioning
Non-smoking rooms
Sauna
Shower

Wellness is one of the hotel's strong points: a sauna, a fitness centre and a spa and wellness centre are all on site. The restaurant serves lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktails, and wine, champagne and fruit are also available for guests.

Reception and services run around the clock: there is a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, and a wake-up service can be arranged. Daily housekeeping, room service, ironing, laundry and dry cleaning are offered, and luggage can be stored. A lift serves the building.

In the rooms you will find air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with streaming services such as Netflix, a telephone, a private bathroom with towels, a bathrobe, a hairdryer and slippers, plus an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a wardrobe or closet. The shuttle services are paid, and WiFi is free in all areas.

General

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Luggage storage
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Ironing service
  • Lift
  • Shuttle service
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa & wellness centre
  • Fitness centre
  • Sauna
  • 24-hour security
  • Wake-up service

Food & drink

  • Fruits
  • Wine/champagne
  • Restaurant

In the room

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bidet
  • Slippers
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Bathrobe
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator
  • Socket near the bed

Media & technology

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet services

The hotel is on Hồ Tùng Mậu street in District 1, the central part of Ho Chi Minh City, with the Old Market 100 m away and Bach Dang Wharf Park 300 m away. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 550 m away, a short walk for guests interested in the city's art, and the Ho Chi Minh Statue stands in the same central area. The street has several cafés and restaurants at street level, so you will not have to go far for a coffee or a meal.

Saigon Railway Station is 3.1 km away and Opera House Station 450 m, so the main rail links are a short ride or a walk from the hotel. Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 6 km away, and the hotel offers a paid airport shuttle, which saves looking for a taxi on arrival. The Sai Gon Hydrofoil Terminal is 350 m away for those continuing by boat.

From the hotel, the river is the main draw. Nha Rong Wharf, the old port from which Ho Chi Minh left Vietnam in 1911, is 500 m away, and the Saigon River Tunnel 600 m. Tao Dan Park, 1.3 km away, is a green stop between sights, while the War Remnants Museum is 1.6 km away, a longer walk or a short taxi ride. The Nguyen Hue walking street and the Saigon Opera House are in the same central area.

  • Old Market
    Busy local market in the centre of District 1
    100 m
  • Nha Rong Wharf
    Historic riverside wharf and former port on the Saigon River
    500 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
    Museum with a large collection of Vietnamese paintings and sculpture
    550 m
  • Saigon Opera House
    Colonial-era theatre near Lam Son Square
    600 m
  • War Remnants Museum
    Museum on the Vietnam War, with photographs and military exhibits
    1.6 km
  • Tao Dan Park
    Leafy city park with lawns and walking paths
    1.3 km

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to walk to the museums, the Saigon Opera House and Nha Rong Wharf from a central base in District 1.
  • ✓you are interested in art and design, since the hotel is built around Vietnamese contemporary art and the rooms bear artists' names.
  • ✓you want a sauna, a fitness centre and a spa and wellness centre on site after a day of sightseeing.
  • ✓you want a larger room with a bath: the Artist Haven Room (City View) is 25 m² and the only room in the range with a bath.
  • ✓you need free WiFi, which is available in all areas of the hotel.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you arrive by car and need parking: there is no parking available at the hotel.
  • ✕you are sensitive to noise: some guests found thin walls and street noise coming through the windows.
  • ✕you arrive at an unpredictable time: check-in starts at 15:00 and you are asked to tell the hotel in advance when you will arrive.
  • ✕you want a view from your window: only the City View and Backyard View rooms are named for an outside view, while the other two face an internal window.

What guests say

273 verified reviews
9.3

Guests praise the friendly, professional staff and the central position, close to the walking street, shops and restaurants. The à la carte breakfast dishes are also well liked. The main drawback is noise: thin walls let sounds from plumbing and neighbouring rooms through, and street traffic can be heard through the windows.

Location9.8
Staff9.7
Comfort9.6
Cleanliness9.4
Facilities9.2
Free WiFi9.2
Value for money9.1

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel cost?

Rates at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel vary with the dates, the room type and the season. You can check the current rate with our booking partners for the nights you have in mind.

How do I get to ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel?

The hotel is on Hồ Tùng Mậu street in District 1, 3.1 km from Saigon Railway Station and 6 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Parking is not available at the hotel, so if you are driving, plan on a taxi or ride-hailing car for the last stretch. The paid airport shuttle is the other option from the airport. Opera House Station is 450 m away for those arriving by rail.

What is near ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel?

Within 600 m are the Old Market (100 m), Bach Dang Wharf Park (300 m), Nha Rong Wharf (500 m), the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (550 m) and the Saigon Opera House (600 m). Further out, Tao Dan Park is 1.3 km away and the War Remnants Museum is 1.6 km away.

Does ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel offer an airport shuttle?

Yes, ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel offers an airport shuttle to Tan Son Nhat International Airport, but it is a paid service, so additional charges apply. It is a practical choice on arrival or departure if you would rather not look for a taxi at the airport.

What do I need to bring when checking in at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel?

Every guest must show a valid ID or passport on arrival at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel. Check-in starts at 15:00, and the hotel asks you to say in advance what time you expect to arrive, using the Special Requests box when you book or by contacting the property directly. Special requests are subject to availability, and additional charges may apply.

Does ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel have a sauna and a fitness centre?

Yes, ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel has a sauna, a fitness centre and a spa and wellness centre on site. After a day out, the restaurant serves lunch, dinner, high tea and cocktails, so you can stay on the premises for the evening.

Do the rooms at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel have a bath or only a shower?

Only one room type at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel has a bath: the Artist Haven Room (City View), at 25 m², which also has a city view. The other three room types have a walk-in shower and a bidet, along with a bathrobe and a hairdryer.

Is WiFi free at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel?

Yes, WiFi at ANIMA Vietnamese Contemporary Art Boutique Hotel is free of charge and available in all areas of the hotel, so you can stay connected from your room, the restaurant and the lobby.

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