Sky Gem Central Hotel

Hotels
Independent
8.4 (131 reviews)
26-28 Dong Du Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000 , Ho Chi Minh City , VN

Facilities

Free WiFi
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
Free airport transportation
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Pool access difficult for short individuals

Categories

Cleanliness
7.86
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Service
8.83
Staff were really friendly and helpful.
Location
8.87
Good area for bars and food options, many shops and restaurants nearby.
Room Quality
8.32
The bed was comfortable.
Amenities
8.35
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.31
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.36
The breakfast was delicious with plenty of options.
Overall Experience
8.33
Positive overall experience despite minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 22:28

Property Description

Experience a blend of comfort and convenience at Sky Gem Central Hotel, your perfect retreat in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.

Recreation Opportunities
Dive into relaxation at our stunning outdoor pool, or enjoy the convenience of complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, ensuring you stay connected during your travels.

Dining Delights
Indulge in exquisite meals at our on-site restaurant or savor quick snacks at the cozy café, perfect for fueling your adventures around the city.

World-Class Amenities
Our 50 well-appointed rooms feature air conditioning, Smart TVs, and minibars, creating a home-like atmosphere. Relish private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers, and take advantage of our round-the-clock concierge services.

Book your stay at Sky Gem Central Hotel now, where comfort meets convenience.

Important information:

  • Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property.
  • Pool access available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 PM.
  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

  • Children and extra beds

    No cribs (infant beds) available

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 131 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.86
Service: 8.83
Location: 8.87
Room Quality: 8.32
Amenities: 8.35
Value for Money: 8.31
Food and Beverage: 8.36
Overall Experience: 8.33
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Max solo_traveller de
10
Pros:

Sehr gute Lage. Tolles Personal

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Gary solo_traveller au
3
Appaling
Pros:

very poor quality of food hardly any variations of food, very poor breakfast area too.
the property is now directly next to a major hotel building site where the steel works are actually only inches away from the baCK WINDOWS OF THE BUILDING AND WORKS WERE BEING CARIIED OUT 7 WEEKS A DAY AND NIGHT ..AND WE WERE NOT INFORMED OF THIS WHEN WE BOOKED ...VERY POOR BEHAVIOUR INDEED

Cons:

HONESTY WOULD HELP

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sandra solo_traveller at
10
Pros:

Lage top!

Cons:

Frühstück könnte besser sein - wenig Auswahl

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Hoang My couple kr
10
Pros:

They have a big, very comfortable bed, and the room is very nice. The staff are friendly too. They also have a view from the 11th floor where you can see the Saigon River.

Cons:

You can hear noise from outside and from the next room. Sometimes it really annoys me.

2026-07-04 via Nuitee
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Norbert solo_traveller pl
8
2026-07-03 via Nuitee
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LI PING couple tw
7
遇到旁邊在蓋房子,一早就非常吵,沒辦法睡到自然醒!有附早餐,蠻多樣,樓下就是7-11很方便
Pros:

有附早餐,蠻多樣,樓下就是7-11很方便

Cons:

遇到旁邊在蓋房子,一早就非常吵,沒辦法睡到自然醒

2026-07-02 via Nuitee
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CHIWEN ike couple tw
8
CP值一般,但是服務人員的熱情會讓我考慮再次入住。
Pros:

位置離日本街區需要走路約8分鐘,樓下就是7-11便利店,但是單價比較高,附近就有全日制摩托車停車場。浴缸夠大而且熱水很燙,泡了兩次澡非常舒服,電視可以看Netflix跟YouTube 也可以看很多有線電視台。
房內有一張躺椅,可以舒服的看電視。

Cons:

乾濕分離的浴室只有提供一個踏腳毛巾,有點不方便。雙人床是兩張單人拼一起,中間的夾縫很明顯,垃圾桶只有盥洗台旁邊一個,房間隔音不太好,隔壁開水龍頭聽得很清楚,房門開時要有技巧,不然會打不開。
早餐很簡單,咖啡有點淡,果汁只有一種選擇性低。

2026-06-29 via Nuitee
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SHELLY SUKHIJA solo_traveller in
9
Beautiful hotel at the best location
Pros:

Amazing location Just in the.center of the city. Thay have 7/11 in their basement, which is the best part. Rooms are good, well maintained. Staff very polite and helpful. Always ready to help.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Nga extended_group vn
9
2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Paul couple us
10
My go-to hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, never disappoints
Pros:

This is my third time staying at Sky Gem Central, and they maintain their high standards beautifully. The rooms are just as clean and fresh as my first visit, and the staff remembered my preference for a quiet room away from the lift. It truly feels like a home away from home on Dong Du street.

Cons:

The slippers provided in the room are the standard single-use disposable type, which can be a bit flimsy. I usually just bring my own pair now, so it doesn't impact my stay at all.

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Brett couple au
10
Pros:

Great location amazing staff

Cons:

Renovation next door and pool closed whole time we stay

2026-06-19 via Nuitee
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Monica couple fr
10
Une qualité digne ges grandes chaînes, sans le prix qui va avec
Pros:

Cet hôtel offre une qualité de service bien supérieure à ce que son tarif pourrait laisser penser. Le professionnalisme du personnel de la réception rivalise avec celui des établissements cinq étoiles situés à proximité. Les chambres sont impeccablement entretenues, le lit assure un excellent maintien du dos, et l’emplacement est idéal pour toute personne devant séjourner dans le 1er arrondissement.

Cons:

Le sèche-cheveux de la salle de bain convenait à un usage courant, mais sa puissance était plutôt limitée. Si vous avez les cheveux très épais, il faudra probablement un peu plus de temps que d’habitude pour les sécher complètement.

2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Maurelle couple fr
10
Parfait pour les amateurs d'histoire et d'architecture
Pros:

L'hôtel est situé en plein cœur historique de la ville, un emplacement idéal pour découvrir son riche patrimoine. Se promener le long de la rue Dong Du, admirer son architecture coloniale, ses cafés au charme d'antan, et se trouver à quelques pas de la Poste centrale et de la cathédrale Notre-Dame a été une expérience inoubliable. Après une journée entière d'immersion culturelle, quel plaisir de retrouver un hôtel moderne, impeccable et confortable pour se détendre.

Cons:

La télévision proposait Netflix et YouTube, mais aucun compte n'était connecté. Il fallait donc se connecter avec son propre compte pour regarder des vidéos ou écouter de la musique. C'est le seul petit point que j'ai moins apprécié, mais dans l'ensemble, le séjour a été très agréable.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Arthur couple fr
10
Un havre de paix au cœur de l'effervescence de Saïgon
Pros:

Après une semaine particulièrement chargée, séjourner dans cet hôtel m'a fait énormément de bien. La chambre était propre, calme et dégageait une atmosphère très apaisante, idéale pour se reposer. La salle de bain était bien aménagée et très agréable à utiliser. J'ai également apprécié l'emplacement, à deux pas de plusieurs spas et salons de massage de qualité sur la rue Dong Khoi, ce qui m'a permis de m'offrir une véritable journée de détente sans avoir à aller bien loin.

Cons:

Le seul petit détail à améliorer concerne les serviettes de bain. Elles étaient impeccablement propres et parfaitement hygiéniques, mais leur texture était un peu rêche. Avec un peu plus d'adoucissant, elles offriraient une sensation encore plus douce et luxueuse, en accord avec le reste de l'expérience.

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Henry couple au
10
Dream location for a shopping weekend
Pros:

You can literally walk to Union Square, Vincom Center, and Saigon Centre within minutes. It was so convenient to drop our shopping bags off at the hotel room and head right back out for more. The bellhops were great, always smiling and helping lift our heavy bags. Rooms are clean and aircon is strong.

Cons:

The lobby area is relatively intimate. If a large group is checking out at the same time, it can feel a bit crowded for a few minutes, but the staff move everyone through very quickly.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Jonathan couple au
10
Surrounded by incredible food options
Pros:

If you love food, stay here. You are steps away from high-end French dining, authentic Vietnamese pho, Japanese hidden gems, and great street food. The hotel's own breakfast buffet was a great start to the day, featuring a rotating menu of local noodle dishes that tasted very authentic.

Cons:

The pastry selection at breakfast was a bit limited mostly just toast and croissants. I would have loved to see a few more local sweet treats or pastries on offer.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Brett couple au
10
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Angela couple au
8
Great stay
Pros:

Staff were friendly and welcoming
Helped out with booking tours
Great facilities
There is a 7/11 next door to the hotel for some midnight snacks

Cons:

I booked this hotel to enjoy the pool however was under maintenance during our stay which was unfortunate and I wish they had notified us of this prior to our stay
There was also construction next to our hotel but you could not hear it throughout the night

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Michele couple us
10
Charming boutique hotel with excellent hospitality
Pros:

I love hotels with character, and Sky Gem Central feels very charming. The color palette in the room is soothing, and the decorative details give it a nice local touch. The bedding felt very luxurious for this price point, and the bathroom tile work was beautiful and clean.

Cons:

The drainage in the shower stall was a bit slow on my first night. I mentioned it to the front desk the next morning, and they cleared it up immediately while I was out.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Laura couple us
10
Great wi-fi and excellent central base
Pros:

As someone who works on the go, internet reliability is everything. The Wi-Fi here didn't drop once, and the speeds were impressive. The room desk was comfortable enough for a few hours of typing. Whenever I needed a break, I just walked out to one of the dozens of specialty coffee shops on Dong Du.

Cons:

The power outlet near the bed in my room was a little loose, so my heavier laptop charger kept slipping out easily. In the end, I plugged it directly into the wall outlet near the desk area, and it worked perfectly.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee