Lucky Star Hotel 266 De Tham

Hotels
7.8 (230 reviews)
266 De Tham St, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, Dictrict 1 , Ho Chi Minh City , VN

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent central location (near Bui Vien, markets, transport)
Comfortable, large beds
Good value / cheap for short stays
Working AC and hot showers
Some staff were friendly/helpful
Elevator access to guest floors (for some rooms)
Cons:
Poor cleanliness reported by several guests (dirty rooms, mold)
Many rooms dark or with no windows
Serious management/booking issues (cash-only handling, asking guests to delete bookings)
No elevator access to reception; stairs with luggage
Occasional water leaks and patched/flooring issues
Late checkout can be nearly as costly as a full night

Categories

Cleanliness
5
Mixed reports: several guests reported unclean rooms, moldy ceilings and lack of housekeeping (some rooms not cleaned for days), while others found rooms acceptable for the price.
Service
8.3
Mixed service: multiple comments praise helpful staff, but there are serious management/booking issues reported (requests for cash payment, asking guests to delete bookings, and one instance of confiscating a phone to cancel a booking).
Location
9.5
Consistently praised: excellent central location near Bui Vien, markets, bus and metro stations — very convenient for tourists and close to nightlife/attractions.
Room Quality
7.5
Mixed room quality: comfortable, large beds and working air-conditioning in many rooms, but several guests reported very dark rooms with no windows, patched flooring, and occasional water leaks or mold in bathrooms.
Amenities
8
Basic but functional: working AC and hot showers, some rooms have elevator access to the floor; however the hotel has a very small reception and no elevator access to reception level for some guests.
Value for Money
8.5
Generally seen as good value: many reviewers note the hotel is cheap and worthwhile for a short stay or layover, though a few mention extra costs (e.g., expensive late checkout).
Food and Beverage
7.8
Not mentioned in the reviews; assigned the target overall rating.
Overall Experience
7.8
Overall mixed experience: excellent location and reasonable value are strong positives, but cleanliness issues and some problematic management experiences lower the overall impression.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-06-02 19:16

Property Description

Convenient Location
Situated in the heart of District 1, Lucky Star Hotel 266 De Tham offers easy access to popular landmarks such as Fine Arts Museum, Ben Thanh Market, and Tao Dan Park, making it a perfect choice for travelers looking to explore the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh.

Helpful Reception
The hotel's reception is always ready to assist guests with valuable information and tips to navigate the area, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay for all visitors.

Nearby Attractions
With key attractions like Ben Thanh Street Food Market, Takashimaya Vietnam, and Reunification Palace in close proximity, guests can immerse themselves in the local culture and experience the best of what the city has to offer.

Book your stay at Lucky Star Hotel 266 De Tham now for a memorable and convenient experience in Ho Chi Minh City!

Important information:

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: SGN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 230 reviews
Cleanliness: 5
Service: 8.3
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 7.5
Amenities: 8
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 7.8
Overall Experience: 7.8
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Pham • solo_traveller • vn
10
Pros:

Good

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Bô • family_with_children • vn
10
Pros:

Phòng sạch sẽ

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Nan ydy • solo_traveller • kr
6
Pros:

부이비엔 거리 옆이라 걸어서 이곳저곳 다니기좋음.바로앞에 껌땀데탐집있음.하이랜드도 바로옆.

Cons:

시설이 노후화가 심함.샤워시설도낡았고 침대에서 소리남.
엘베있는거빼고 그닥..
위치말고는 다시생각해봐야함

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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taylan • family_with_children • tr
7
2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
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Byrn • solo_traveller • au
4
Pros:

Basic room for low cost. Was fine for layover stay, but wouldn't stay for an extended period.
Staff were helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Nosiy, busy location, but that is my fault for not researching the location. Great if you want to be right next to nightlife.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • au
7
2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Mohamad • solo_traveller • us
9
Stay was good here
Pros:

Very hospitable and helpful

Cons:

Ok

2026-10-10 • via Nuitee
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Yen • couple • vn
7
Tạm được
Pros:

Nhân viên hỗ trợ nhiệt tình

Cons:

Phòng có mùi ẩm mốc nặng, hành lang nhỏ

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Hoa Minh • solo_traveller • fr
10
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Jessica • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
عسيري • extended_group • sa
1
تجربه سيئه جداً
Pros:

لا شي

Cons:

ولا شي اعجبني تعامل زفت وفندق سي ونفسياتهم شينه وتلاعب في السعر وتغيير الغرف المختاره وطلب مني الغي طلبي في بوكنق

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Mintra • solo_traveller • th
5
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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ND • solo_traveller • me
5
Pros:

Location was good.

Cons:

Presence of ants they are everywhere hard time sleeping while fighting ants off

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Boh Kee • extended_group • sg
10
Easy to look for food around the area.
Pros:

Clean, location is great 👍.

Cons:

Nil

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
E
Elisabeth • couple • fr
7
Bien
Pros:

Le personnel

Cons:

Le manque de petits déjeuner

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Helmi • couple • fi
6
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Charli • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Asana and Roger • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

all was good

Cons:

all was good

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
A
Asana and Roger • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

all good

Cons:

all good

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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tadeus • solo_traveller • id
7
Pros:

The hotel is good area to start a day and party near bu vien and in front of the hotel there is a good broken rice

Cons:

A lot of massage place 🙂

2026-08-29 • via Nuitee