PARK HYATT SAIGON Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam 🇻🇳【4K Hotel Tour & Honest Review】Vietnam's BEST.

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How's the Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam? Check out this honest and unsponsored 4K Tour & Review of this impossibly charming and elegant piece of Vietnamese history in the center of District 1.
Hi there! My Name is Kevin and today we will take a deep dive into the devine Park Hyatt Saigon experience. We will take a look at the location, speak about the history, and check out all of the in house dining options at Square One, 2 Lam Son, the Park Lounge and Opera Restaurant. Of course we will take a full tour of my King Garden View room, have a look at the pool and spa and talk in depth about what makes this property so so so special. Of course, we will wrap it all up with The Flip Flop Score.
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Rate Paid: $339.57
Category: King Room (Upgraded to Garden View)
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-- Video Chapters --
0:00 Hotel Preview
00:10 Intro
00:25 Welcome to Saigon
00:56 Hotel Exterior & Info
01:50 Hotel Entrance
02:10 Brinks Hotel
03:00 Hotel Lobby
03:55 Hotel Location
04:20 Memorial & History
04:40 The Park Lounge
05:10 Park Lounge Menu
05:35 A Collection of Details
06:50 Need to Know FAQs
07:15 Heading to my Room
07:50 Garden View King Room
08:15 Why The Service is Great
10:48 Window Insulation
11:19 Bathroom & Wardrobe
14:15 Water They Thinking?
14:37 Square One Dinner
17:18 2 Lam Son Bar
18:00 Hotel Pool & Gardens
19:37 Xuan Spa & Fitness Center
20:00 Breakfast at Opera Restaurant
20:45 Breakfast Buffet
22:05 Supplemental A La Carte Menu
22:40 Lunch at Opera Restaurant
23:09 My Final Thoughts
24:06 The Flip Flop Score
Music featured in this video is licensed under an Artlist Unlimited License.
This is NOT a promotional video. I pay for all of my flights and hotels (and I always tell you how much!) so I can be as honest and impartial as possible. I do not receive any special treatment that wouldn’t otherwise be publicly accessible, in fact, the hotels and airlines have no idea about my visit and that's the way I like it!
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@sonnysantino7849 Жыл бұрын

Dear Kevin, you have made my Saturday, sitting in rainy Amsterdam and watching your truly spectacular hotel review! I have been following you for some time and now I'm completely sure that you are te BEST hotel reviewer on KZfaq! Context, knowledge, eye for detail, enthusiasm and objective reporting are really world class!I have booked another hotel in Saigon for my first visit o Vietnam BUT after watching this review I have booked Park Hyatt! Thank you very much for all of your hard work and big respect from me👏🙏

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Great choice! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@kmsanjose6826 8 ай бұрын

Stayed here last July 2022 and I agree with you 100%! One of my favorite hotels in Asia.

@tfft 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@paulhingorani4791 Жыл бұрын

Kevin, you are very well spoken. Excellent English language and grammar with excellent observations. Honest opinions are hard to come by in many KZfaq channels.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@uclabruin2186 Жыл бұрын

100% agree with your review! PH Saigon was phenomenal! Best breakfast I’ve ever had at any hotel and service was impeccable. I asked about congee at breakfast and even though it wasn’t on the menu, the waiter went back to ask the kitchen staff and requested a bowl for me.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it too!

@pnv28_main Жыл бұрын

I just love history. This hotel is filled with history. Also this is the best looking and the most stunning Hyatt hotel I have ever seen. Keep up the good work 👍.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@user-bc7xj5ds7m Жыл бұрын

I can verify that your comments are spot on! I stayed here three weeks ago. It was lovely to see your video to bring back memories of this beautiful hotel. Thanks. 😄

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed your stay!

@mrpeacoq7923 Жыл бұрын

Nice video Kevin. You’re one of the best KZfaq hotel reviewers out there and your judgements I think are spot on, and exactly how I would also judge a hotel and score it after 10+ years living in Asia. Agree with this score of Park Hyatt Saigon and your score of Como Uma Ubud 100% ( 2 of the top 5 hotels in Asia in my opinion ) If you get the chance, I would recommend reviewing The Bvlgari Bali, The Datai Langkawi, and The Surin Phuket (my other top 5 hotels in Asia. I think they will also get a 98+ score on your channel. Cheers and keep up the great content!!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

The Bulgari has been on my short list for Bali for quite a while, but have yet to pull the trigger. Hopefully will make it to Langkawi next year and certainly Datai will be at the top of my list. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@panagiotismatziounis4778 Жыл бұрын

You're videos are so so so great . Great narrative , carefully chosen words , being as objectively as possible. I really enjoy watching. Really do.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that!

@tcong9616 Жыл бұрын

Kevin posts, I (always)click. This one … articulate, thoughtful, nicely edited … all very well done. Spouse and I (living in the region) now looking to return to Saigon but to definitely also stay here (all because of your review). You done good,

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for that- much appreciated 🙏

@internetmarketerbr1800 Жыл бұрын

Great review as always, thank you so much Kevin 🙏😎 that Banh Mi, looks amazing! I’ve also found the lack of decent/good/great hospitality staff in Vietnam shocking, glad to know where the best service is now 👏 50k coming up soon eh? 🚀👏

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Hopefully! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@runningrauster8971 Жыл бұрын

Yet another Kevin reviewed hotel to add to the list! We’ll done and thanks for all the work you do!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@trauden7684 Жыл бұрын

Completely agree. I'm a Hyatt fan and was at the Park Hyatt Saigon in March. This place is amazing. The staff was professional, courteous, and friendly from the front door to check-in and beyond. Location just couldn't be any better. All the major attractions are just around the corner or within short walking distance. Sad to see that Hyatt is raising it from category 4 to category 5 but it definitely deserves it. I was shocked to find that it was only at category 4 previously.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Yeah tbh I wouldn’t be surprised if it became a Cat 6 in a few years after the Okura, Mandarin and Ritz Carlton are open and market pricing responds.

@mayamathew-sw7qd Жыл бұрын

I have stayed at PH Saigon and Taj Mahal Palace several times. Taj to me was far superior every single time. The history, the magnificence and the details provided by Taj Palace is second to none. For example, I had a small surprise everytime I left my room in Taj and came back in. Those kind of small details never happened to me at PH Saigon. I very much enjoy your videos and look forward to future reviews.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

To each their own. The facility of the Taj is superioer but I found the service at PH to be much much more natural and conversational. Service at Taj was good, but it was formal enough to feel quite limiting.

@add8305 Жыл бұрын

Great video and I completely agree. I’ve been lucky enough to have stayed at the Park Hyatt Saigon a number of times and it is simply amazing. I would also say that the Sofitel Metropole Hanoi is (or was the last time I was there) on a par and well worth a visit. Keep up the great work!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

I absolutely loved the Sofitel Metropole when I was there and reviewed it, but in retrospect, I don't think it comes even close to the PH in Saigon. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@ThePassionateFlyer 11 ай бұрын

Amazing review! Thank you for sharing🙏🏻

@tfft 11 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@donjohnson4368 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Kevin, you surpassed yourself with the commentary on this one

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! Might be a while before I surpass this one though haha. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@zamrunikhalid Жыл бұрын

I stayed there in late 2018. And it was as wonderful as you described it. Truly one my best hotel experiences ever, especially the breakfast service. Excellent quality food with superb service staff. Hotel services in Vietnam are usually good but this is really the next level. It's difficult to find service staff as conversational and, as you mentioned it, unscripted in Vietnam as I found in Park Hyatt Saigon. Thank you for bringing back the memories

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Was nodding my head as I read your comment. You are correct, it's that scripted vs. unscripted quality which really define good service in Vietnam since the VAST majority of even the best hotels and resorts in the country rely on cookie cutter scripts, some more elaborate than others. This is why I think the PH is in fact better than all of the $1000+/night resorts in the country. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@terencelee00 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I have been staying at this hotel on and off for work since 2011, including some intense stints where I stayed for long periods of time. Agree it’s lovely, a real respite from the chaos and heat outside. The rooms are homey and comfortable and the restaurants are understated luxury. It’s a privilege to stay there and I can’t wait to return.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Consistency like that... I think thats the biggest compliment and testiment to great management on earth. Such a great thing to see.

@markd.2148 Жыл бұрын

What a Brilliant review. I have stayed here twice and thoroughly agree with you. It is an absolutely superb hotel and by far the best in Saigon.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@lapearlaa2707 8 ай бұрын

Luv it…and I just subscribed to your vlog,will definitely add this hotel to my list❤❤❤

@tfft 8 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@Loupadron2010 7 ай бұрын

Once again a truly outstandingly beautiful property which exudes grace, style, elegance but not in a overpowering way. It is hard to believe that this property is in Vietnam a country that for most of us in the US has a negative stigma. Thank you so much for expressing your opinion and showing us why it is that you feel so strongly about the grand dame the Park Hyatt Saigon.

@tfft 7 ай бұрын

"Most" may be a bit of an overstatement haha, but yes, it surely is one of the more beautiful properties in SE Asia. Thanks for watching 🩴

@SabyasachiChatterjee82 Жыл бұрын

Your opinion won my heart . A hotel is best because of its full package and incredible hospitality . It does not depend on how costly it is . Can't agree more 👍👍

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@chrisiswherenow 3 ай бұрын

A truly delightful review.

@tfft 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@nhl1508 Ай бұрын

I am here now. Look like they listened to your feedback and now put Park Hyatt branded water in the room!

@tfft Ай бұрын

And finally have proper Le Labo! Was there again a couple months ago. Enjoy your trip 🗺️

@huyhuyable Жыл бұрын

Welcome back Kevin . Great hotel and the feeling stay the same since my stay back in 2009

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏

@tuanphongvu1585 Жыл бұрын

So happy to see you’re back in Saigon ❤❤❤

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@keithss67 Жыл бұрын

Great review. I had a drink there with friends years ago. Will absolutely check it out next time

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Yes! If nothing else, go to Square One for dinner! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@tanletran7270 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing & you are correct on the history of the hotel and the current state of Vietnam 's tourism industry .I would have booked this hotel for my next Vietnam trip in December 2023 .However I choose the Riverie Saigon for the New Year firework view

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Enjoy that view! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@GuillermoGomezGG1959 Жыл бұрын

An absolute must for my next visit to SGN. Magnificent illustration Kevin!! You're a true Subject Matter Expert!! Peace of I. GG

@tfft Жыл бұрын

It certainly does need to be on your list! Thanks as always for watching and the support 🙏🏻

@jenniferrahman6960 Жыл бұрын

What a beautiful hotel, it has so much charm. Loved this one!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@d16y8 Жыл бұрын

Thank you Kevin - Park Hyatt Saigon is my most fav hotel in Vietnam. ❤️

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Same here! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@brilliantbutblue Жыл бұрын

OK, this video was much anticipated, lve stayed in my share of "Park Hyatts" some that definitely had room for improvement, so l came to this video with my armour on just ready to nit pick and l knew EXACTLY what to look for, but l couldn't find it. Damn Kevin, it is as impressive as you stated 👏 👍. Also kudos to you for responding to each and every comment, lm careful how l "spend" my YT currency and have personal experience with channels (not necessarily travel reviews) that have 25-35k subs that some how think they are WAY better than those bigger channels and cannot "keep up" often accessorising themselves with MODS. Each and every comment is responded to with a personal reply, and l truly take my hat off to you for all your hard work 👍

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Yes, I'll be honest with you, I really don't understand the lack of connection between many (most?) creators and viewers. Maybe it's becuase I'm from the restaurant industry and it would be a sin to not reply to a review online, but... I just think it's a worthwhile part of the process. I'm very sure some day I won't be able to get to all of them, but even if you've got 1 million subs, if you post once or twice a week the least you could do is sit down and reply to every comment in the first hour after publishing (or something like that). Engagement- every click, comment, thumbs up, etc- drives KZfaq to suggest videos, but I guess a little known fact is that the creator's replies are weighted just as heavily as a viewer comment in the algorithm, so they're just doing themselves in for it. Anywho, thank you as always for watching. I have two more Park Hyatts coming up in the nearish future... for both of them, feel free to be in full armour hahaha.

@ceevee369 8 ай бұрын

As a Saigon resident for +8 years, I was blessed to stay a few times in this gem as getaway - staycation. I agree it’s the best 5 star hotel in town. I feel kind of embarrassed if we need to send our business partners to the Sheraton tomb nearby. 😅 I never made it to their casino so I did hope you had this one in the clip. Lemme invite you for a bite next time you’re in town. Truly love your reviews !

@tfft 8 ай бұрын

Didn’t they renovate the Sheraton during Covid? I remember seeing what looked to be really nice(r) rooms. Thanks for watching 🩴

@nef.spring Жыл бұрын

We stayed here for 4 nights in Feb 2023. Absolutely love it . Price is a little high compared to those hotels nearby. We ordered 6 coffee cups and were charged like 1 million đong ( around USD 50) which is quite expensive. You can pay for less than 10 dollars in cafe shop nearby Breakfast included and was quite good . The staff are friendly and helpful It’s close to many touristy attractions around within 1 mile radius Hope you enjoy your stay there as well

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing 🙏🏻

@stockie561 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, thank you!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@pichpaul2001 Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews 🥰

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@timmyjones1921 Жыл бұрын

Yes I loved your video , and I do hope to view more of them you did a wonderful job and I thank you.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Lots more to come! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@johniii8147 Жыл бұрын

I stayed there back in oh 2007 on business trip and even then it was pretty amazing. One of the best hotel stays i've ever had. You're right the decor at the time was much darker, but still was an amazing hotel and experience.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@denisesommer-roque3169 Жыл бұрын

Speechless indeed 😮 What a beautiful, elegant and stylish hotel without being garish or over the top 💫 Understated luxury instead of nouveau riche bling. As you stated, hard to invoke this style and atmosphere in a hotel that is so relatively new. You did the beauty justice by filming a lot of the artwork, lighting, flowers etc. Your stay must have been a feast for all the senses and makes me want to go there. Thank you for another gem! 🙏🏼

@tfft Жыл бұрын

This is certainly one that should be on your 'in the next few years...' list! Thank you as always for your support 🙏

@HotelSnob 4 ай бұрын

This review is captivating enough to watch on repeat 😊

@tfft 4 ай бұрын

And good enough to go back to lol

@ianmounstephen3403 Жыл бұрын

Just brilliant! Thank you.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@anijon Жыл бұрын

Nice review!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@affirmationstoday Жыл бұрын

What a great review. Just looked up for my September travel and its not too bad a price. Yes a lot for Ho Chi Minh but very reasonable for global 5 star. (still out of my league) Walked past a few times last year and was impressed. I agree with what you say about good reviews dosent have to be expensive or the biggest, I stay at a 3 star in Sanur (holiday inn) and the staff make it, just blow you away with the service and remember your name your name etc, I feel good there and will be there in a few weeks again. Your next review Viet Jet - I can give one now and it wont be good. Thank you again🙏👍

@tfft Жыл бұрын

The amount of crap Vietjet gets is quite phenominal lol. I've probably flown them more than any other airline on earth and have never had a serious problem. Delays (up to an hour) are to be expected but I rarely have had delays of more than 20 minutes. Perhaps my 50ish flights have all been outliers haha.

@Ducla09 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the information about the Hotel 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@jayaprakashgs571 Жыл бұрын

Nice thank you for presenting this video

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@williamjusick2404 Жыл бұрын

Great review

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@youtubetokyo8977 Жыл бұрын

I feel like,,,,so calming yet exciting while see every seconds of the video you provided,,,,love it,,,indeed the hotel gave us luxurious staying,,,❤❤❤

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@hongphucphan6496 9 ай бұрын

Hi , I saw your video today and I really interesting, u tell the true, that what I like. Thank you. Always 👍👍

@tfft 9 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@markwils5042 4 ай бұрын

I've stayed here multiple times, it is one of the best hotels in the Hyatt chain. It is a 20 year old property, I remember when it was under construction.

@tfft 4 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@internationalfranchisealli5547 Жыл бұрын

Great video,, good work and no BS,,

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@petek5523 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. Time to start racking up some points 😅🙏🏻👏🏻

@tfft Жыл бұрын

It's always time for that! 😉

@nammixer2271 11 ай бұрын

just glad to watch your jouney bring me back 12 years ago

@tfft 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@parlow69 Жыл бұрын

I had a dream trip to Vietnam planned for April 2020, but due to that bloody virus, it got cancelled. I’m now planning again for 2024. I’d love to visit either of the big cities then on to somewhere smaller with a great beach. Current the options are Metropole in Hanoi followed by FS Hoi An; or Park Hyatt in Saigon the Six Senses Con Doa. Your films are inspiring, I love watching them. But it really does sound like there isn’t a bad option.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

If you're still planning on April, keep in mind it's the hottest month of the year in the South of Vietnam. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@snackingallday Жыл бұрын

Regent Phu Quoc is the best resort in Vietnam now! I’d check it out over SS Con Dao

@ceevee369 8 ай бұрын

@@snackingallday I so agree with you. Regent or nothing 😑

@faustocoppee8907 Жыл бұрын

The definition of what makes for quality fusion in cooking resonates big time. I will make it my own.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@taralalla50 Жыл бұрын

Just stunning .

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@jacquelinenguyen7989 Жыл бұрын

Hello Kevin, my husband and I thoroughly enjoy all of your videos. Your comments are much appreciated and we will certainly stay at the PH next time we visit Saigon. I was wondering though, since you seem to travel full time, if you can also put out videos on other aspects travelling besides hotels and airlines reviews, such as best travel insurance, best credit cards, etc.... Additionally, I also hope that you can group your videos into categories and sub-categories for ease of search, such as Hotel reviews --> Thailand --> Phuket, Airline reviews --> Japan, etc... Again, much appreciate all of your hard work, as we understand how time consuming it is to record and edit prior to posting.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. To be honest, I have no time to be able to make such videos. I cannot edit while on the road and when home, I edit 12-14 hours per day haha. For Credit Cards I am starting to post some content on my Patreon in that direction, but it's doubtful there will be videos about it (from me) anytime soon. As for the categories, most of my playlists on the channel are categorized and titled based on location. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@timothypharmd Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏. It’s Beautiful.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@user-is9hw1sd5z Жыл бұрын

Fully agree and was very impressed with our visit in 2017, definitely one of the best 👍

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@greatnose4food Жыл бұрын

For next year trip to Vietnam, I’ll make sure Park Hyatt Saigon is the hotel that I will book while in HCM City. Thank you for the review.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@HotelSnob 4 ай бұрын

Going here thanks to your recommendation! Thank you 🙏🏽 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

@tfft 4 ай бұрын

Enjoy your trip 🗺️

@hungcuongnguyen293 Жыл бұрын

What you said about the origin of the Park Hyatt hotel is 100% true . I used to live in this area , on Dong Khoi street ( former Tu Do str. and before that rue Catinat during the French colonization ) not too far from the Continental hotel . The Brink's building was bomb attacked twice because it was believed to be the headquarter of the CIA during the wartime . I still remember the whole area was shaking like an earthquake .

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for sharing. Certainly my favorite comment of the day!

@shakesnbake Жыл бұрын

Wow! Stunning.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@loveaodai100 Жыл бұрын

Another great review and happy to see something so nicely written about our Saigon! I arranged a regional conference there in 2008 with about 50 delegates coming from all over Asia and Europe and everyone loved it. The hotel is pure elegance with a local spirit which can’t be said for many new properties using modern tones. Two of the competing five star hotels in the area also did major renovations some years ago but unlike the Hyatt… I think the pre renovation designs were nicer. As for the water… please let me suggest that Dasani is simply purified water which is totally different from mineral water which Europeans seem to prefer. The Dasani packaging may be less appealing than say Aquafina but I think the water is identical or nearly so being simply purified water. I may be wrong but do wish to share what I think is the case.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

To be clear about my water opinions, becuase apparantly they're controversial... no five star hotel on earth should be providing mass-produced purified water (Dasani, Aquafina, etc). If they are providing RO water in glass bottles, then I can accept that- but otherwise, natural mineral water of any brand (preferably in glass bottles...) should be the standard.

@Johnny847 Жыл бұрын

@@tfft My spouse prefers the purified water so it can be used in a CPAP machine. With so many hotels providing their own branded bottled water, this doesn't bother me. The room size in this hotel does bother me. When we travel in Asia, we usually have at least two 24" suitcases plus a collection of carry-on bags. Just unpacking the electronics and the CPAP (just one), would cover every available surface. We don't demand a suite size room, but the lack of surface space would just bug me enough to not stay here.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

I was traveling with family who had 5 bags in their room (3x 28/30”, 2x 20/22”) plus non wheeled carry ons and the staff setup the room within five minutes of arrival. With the luggage racks they had 3 of the 5 bags setup to access anytime. Could have fit a 4th rack as well but it wasn’t necessary, plus one more open in the closet. Didn’t feel cramped at all. To each their own. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@user-hjsjdhs23sdf Жыл бұрын

I live a stone's throw away (on Dong Khoi) from the Park Hyatt, Saigon. I've been there many times over a several year period for meals and entertainment as well as "staycations." And I have to tell you that while the property is quite nice and impeccably designed, the general service (not counting dining which is really good) is inconsistent and at times even absent. If you stay there a few times you might notice the lack of consistency. As one example, often times there is no doorman present and no one to greet you upon entry. Other times there is a door man. There are quite a few other issues (nothing major but it's all about expectations) which should cause the experienced traveler to raise their eyebrows. I have spoken to management about issues I've had and they were largely defensive as opposed to being responsive. It turns out that the hotel is run by some Europeans and at least one Aussie. Based on the service issue, I would have thought the hotel was more under local management. Is the hotel really nice? Yes. But when you're a top-end Hyatt property (in fact the premier Hyatt property in Vietnam) charging $350+/night in Saigon, you'd better be spot on with service...all of the time. While I've been there some times when everything was wonderful, there are times when there are quite a few issues. Normally I don't trust Google reviews or other internet reviews for that matter. But upon checking to see if anyone else spotted issues, I read that in fact they had. I don't know if it was comforting to know that others found issues or that others found issues in such a high end property. In my experience, the Reverie has the Hyatt beat hands down in terms of service (but is too over the top in design and extravagance) which is actually a bit surprising considering the standard you'd expect from an American leading luxury hotel brand. I'm glad that you had an awesome experience at the Hyatt, but luck may have been on your side that day.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

I (and family) have actually stayed at the Park Hyatt multiple times over the year- this time just being the first since I've had the channel and by chance the best experience of all of them. Based on my experiences over the years I'm surprised to hear your comments but to each their own. As for the Reverie, it fits a niche, but the service- while attentive- is scripted straight out of a book and just feel really unnatural to me. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@user-hjsjdhs23sdf Жыл бұрын

@@tfft Yes I agree service at the Reverie can seem a bit unnatural, but it IS professional and consistent. And they treat you quite well...everyone, at all times. They make you feel special. I don't always get that feeling at the Hyatt. I've even been at the Reverie dressed extremely casual and received the highest level of treatment. Not so at the Hyatt, not for me anyway. And remember, the Reverie is a single hotel...no chain, fairly new, and not a multi-billion company unlike the Hyatt. So I can't cut the Hyatt any slack.

@markfellows74 Жыл бұрын

Sensational. I arrive in Saigon in 3 weeks and your video persuaded me to book a room for a night with breakfast. Until I checked the price on their website, making it a little tougher to pull the trigger. 😂

@tfft Жыл бұрын

What did the price come up as? They're typically fairly consistent with pricing.

@awac2 Жыл бұрын

Seems I just added Park Hyatt Saigon to my list when visiting Ho Chi Minh next time😉

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Good call!

@charliebrown5 Жыл бұрын

Thank you✈️

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@HaCkEr6662k7 Жыл бұрын

I am very inspired now to try the Hyatt on my next visit. I ment to go soon anyway. I stayed in the Rex last time because i was intrigued by its history. But unfortunately it has fallen behind its glory days. Very sad establishment at this point and a rather average experience. Great content as always!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Yeah the Rex is nearly in shambles at this point. Really sad to see. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@snackingallday Жыл бұрын

We stayed here last year and loved it. The breakfast is still the best in the Hyatt system! If you are in Hanoi, you have to try Gia Restaurant for elevated Vietnamese tasting menu!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@nguoilangthang Жыл бұрын

I stayed at Park hyatt Saigon being a Globalist. Impeccable stay with excellent breakfast. The hotel is now Hyatt only category 5 hotel in Vietnam.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Impeccable is a great word for this one! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@BobbyDazzler888 Жыл бұрын

Ill try it one day. Thanks

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@panoshountis1516 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@dc7879 Жыл бұрын

Excellent as always btw Kevin have you been to Kerala and if so what did you think?

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Not yet! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@antoniobaker5083 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, hotel. I would love to stay there next time, I am in Saigon.❤️🙏

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Hope you get a chance!

@stevensmith2078 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful video! Indochine - In do sheen

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Tomato, Tomato 😉 Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@petercowling6769 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great video. Best in Saigon, for sure. Best in Vietnam? As you say, people's mileage will vary.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

The service styles in the other "best" hotels in the country is simply too scripted for me. The key here was the natural and conversational style. But, to each their own. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@kevboynet 3 ай бұрын

Great stuff. This video should come with a G&T. But how did I not hear a single scooter horn beeping? :o

@tfft 3 ай бұрын

Prolly bc they were preemptively offended by you referring to them as 'scooters' so they witheld their melodic calls. 😂

@denisesommer-roque3169 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@shadowfilm7980 Жыл бұрын

I was in HCM city when this hotel was getting built. I remember it. I had to stay at the Caravelle hotel nearby this one. Glad it’s doing well. It’s in district one.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@russellgray1426 Жыл бұрын

Wow........just wow👍🏼😋

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@russellgray1426 Жыл бұрын

@@tfft no need to thank me, I look forward to your channel notifications! Great work👏

@richard3259 Жыл бұрын

Love to see local food on the breakfast menu. So few hotels offer this and it's always disappointing, I'm travelling to try the food of that country after all!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Same here! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@tompham637 Жыл бұрын

I will stay at this hotel for my next trip to Vietnam 🇻🇳.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Hope you enjoy your trip! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@warrenx82 8 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say this is this best best but top 2 in HCMC. Reverie Saigon is certainly more opulent and modern, Park Hyatt for it's timeless charm. Both having top notch service and amenities.

@tfft 8 ай бұрын

Agree to disagree. I'm personally not a fan of the Reverie. Service is near entirely scripted and just feels a bit artificial on the occasions I've visited. Thanks for watching 🩴

@Corrosionchemist Жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. Just curious: Did you ever stay at the Reverie Hotel in Saigon? That was also an excellent hotel!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

I have, but before I had the channel. It is precisely as over the top and beaufiful as any video will show but the breakfast was quite basic and the service was stiff, scripted and unconfident. This was years ago though, things may have changed- I do to this stay regularly eat at their Long Bar which has always been great.

@andyv6583 Жыл бұрын

This is my favorite hotel in Saigon. Not the best of Vietnam but a great place and location.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@GeorgeDaymondLush Жыл бұрын

I have been to Vietnam once. I wont be going back only because I'm getting on a bit but if I did this review would push me towards the Park Hyatt. Over to the Taj where I have stayed fairly recently

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@pgrevstad Жыл бұрын

I lived in this part of Saigon for two years! I can see the building where I* lived!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Vincom Center Residences, I presume lol.

@robertpomfret561 Жыл бұрын

Miss your full flip flop score breakdown!

@tfft Жыл бұрын

I don’t 😂. New format still has all of the relevant info on the graphic or in the video. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@britinva79 Жыл бұрын

Heading to this hotel next month with my family and then to Phu Quoc to try out the new Regent hotel.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

The Regent should be a treat! Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@ptt1404 6 ай бұрын

4:56 haunted empress picture. The staff here talking about this picture all the time

@tfft 6 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing ✈️

@noman266 Жыл бұрын

Can you do a video of your top 5 breakfast from a hotel?

@tfft Жыл бұрын

I do a yearly 'Best of the Best' video and Best Breakfast is in there. Here's 2022's kzfaq.info/get/bejne/hsVyrdFksdiVoGg.html

@noman266 Жыл бұрын

@@tfft Amazing! Thanks??

@marcusyoung5440 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if you’d be interested in the Park Hyatt Vienna, a former bank building gorgeously reimagined. Very different but another suggestion, the Hyatt Regency Da Nang. Thank you.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Safe to say I’d be interested in just about anything that started with Park Hyatt haha. Have stayed at 2 others since the one in Saigon. Thanks for watching 🙏🏻

@G1NSON1C Жыл бұрын

Since you’re going to phuket you must check out SUAY for dinner. And Benny’s cocktails.

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Ah well I won’t be back in Phuket this year. But thanks for the tip.

@user-ym6os7hl5x 8 ай бұрын

Wow

@tfft 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching 🩴

@jamesphelps1958 Ай бұрын

Have you stayed at the Reverie before? I chose it last time I was in Saigon, but now that I’m a globalist I’m dying to try the park hyatt. Was curious if you’d choose the park hyatt over the reverie.

@tfft Ай бұрын

I have stayed there- before the days of the channel. I 101% recommend the Park Hyatt over the Reverie. The difference between the two comes down to new money trying to look like old money (Reverie) and actual old colonial money (Park Hyatt). Always reminds me of (the movie) Crazy Rich Asians... The PH is Nick's family. The Reverie is Peik Lin's family. Only down side of the PH for me is the lobby can feel like a tour group meeting point at certain times of the day. Being the best hotel in the city has it's disadvantages- in this case, EVERY high end tour group that passes through Saigon stays there. I've personally seen groups from Viking, Tauck, Abercrombie & Kent and Lindblad there.

@waaahuhuhu Жыл бұрын

This Park Hyatt actually may compete with the Taj as you said. The bathroom looked like it could be a tad bit better but it's acceptable. Excellent showcase and videography as aswell. ✨

@tfft Жыл бұрын

Thanks very much 🙏🏻

@o.c.g.m9426 Жыл бұрын

Check out the Mia Siagon Hotel in ho chi mihn city. I stayed in 19 when it was new and wow

@tfft Жыл бұрын

While I am a fan of Mia (have reviewed their Nha Trang hotel)… I honestly don’t understand why such a hotel would be in D2/Thu Duc.

@o.c.g.m9426 Жыл бұрын

@The Flip Flop Traveller When I stayed it was in s not so nice area. But the back of the hotel did have a boat drop off spot. Also Vietnam was(don't know if they're done) building a Metro station above ground within a 5 min walk of hotel