Ben Thanh Homestay And Apartment

Cockroaches, mold, wet patches on the ceiling, and a damp smell everywhere. A broken window let in extremely loud music from the nearby club, and it was unbearable. I contacted the owners during the night to ask for a solution, but they sent crying emojis and didn’t really help. After I’d spent a sleepless night, they offered 20% off a future booking with them the next morning. Avoid.

It’s centrally located, close to lots of attractions, and self check-in was easy. The owner puts the Wi-Fi password by the door in case you don’t have internet, which makes it easier to contact them for the door code. There is a nearby club, though, and you can hear the music until 2 or 3 a.m.

The location worked really well, just 300 meters from Takashimaya, and I thought it was good value. They even did more than 2 kg of my laundry for free, thanks! The room was spacious and looked a little old, but it was maintained well. Check-in was quick and I handled it myself. The AC in room 101 was a bit noisy, so it could bother you if you’re sensitive to sound at night. I turned it off since the room was already cool enough.

The biggest problem was the club nearby. I could hear the bass thumping all night. I also found the remote check-in much more of a hassle than it should have been, and having to remember and enter the building passcode every time I came in was annoying. I did like the guesthouse. My room, 102, was large and clean, with a window and a very comfortable bed. The AC was loud, its pitch kept changing, and it creaked like it was straining. After the second night I opened it and found the filters so clogged that it was struggling. Once I cleaned them, it worked well.