Lucky Star Hotel 266 De Tham

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Independent
7.8 (15 reviews)
266 De Tham, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 70000 , Ho Chi Minh City , VN
+84 28 3920 9605

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Facilities

Fireplace in lobby
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
Elevator
ATM/banking
Fireplace in lobby
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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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

Experience the vibrant heart of Ho Chi Minh City at Lucky Star Hotel, where comfort meets convenience in a prime location.

Unmatched Amenities
Stay connected with complimentary wireless internet access throughout the hotel. Our cozy lobby features a warm fireplace, providing a perfect spot to unwind. Enjoy room service during limited hours for a delightful dining experience at your leisure.

Comfort and Style
Our 23 air-conditioned rooms are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring fireplaces and LCD televisions to enhance your stay. Relax and enjoy cable programming, all in a space that feels like home.

Ideal Location
Situated just steps from Pham Ngu Lao Street and Bui Vien Walking Street, you'll find yourself in the midst of bustling attractions, including the famous Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square, all within walking distance.

Book your stay at Lucky Star Hotel and immerse yourself in the excitement of Ho Chi Minh City!

Important information:

  • 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

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Pets

    Service animals not allowed

  • Payment

    Cash deposit required

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7.8
Based on 15 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
H
Hoa Minh • solo_traveller • fr
9
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Tomas • solo_traveller • cz
6
2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Nezar • couple • au
3
Disturbing
Pros:

Nothing absolutely nothing zero on all counts

Cons:

Actually the towels were surprisingly good

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
Aleks9 • solo_traveller • by
10
Pros:

Хороший отель за свои деньги, рядом с Буи Виен, но не особо шумно из за этого. С последних этажех открывается вид на город.
Понравилось кроме кондиционера наличие вентилятора, который приятно разгонял воздух.

Cons:

Претензий нет

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
C
Candy • couple • vn
10
Pros:

Vi trí trung tâm, không gian yen tĩnh, gần sát phố đi bộ Bui Vien, nhiều cửa hàng mua sắm va nhà hàng quán bar Đi đến các dịa diem tham quan chỏ vài phut

2026-07-12 • via Nuitee
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Trang • couple • vn
10
Pros:

Khách sạn sạch sẽ, phòng gọn gàng, đầy đủ tiện nghi. Vị trí ngay trung tâm Quận 1 nên dễ dàng di chuyển đến các điểm tham quan. Rất đáng để trải nghiệm!

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
K
Kongkia • couple • kh
5
I like the location but ….
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

Facility is too old, the and bed are Ichi. They provided the broken boiling pot.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
T
Trung • family_with_children • vn
2
2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
K
Kirill • solo_traveller • ru
10
Pros:

Отличное расположение,чисто,персонал дружелюбный и говорит по-английски

2026-07-10 • via Nuitee
P
phương • couple • vn
10
Pros:

Khách sạn rất sạch sẽ, phòng rộng rãi và đầy đủ tiện nghi. Nhân viên thân thiện, nhiệt tình hỗ trợ khách. Vị trí thuận tiện, gần nhiều địa điểm ăn uống và tham quan. Chắc chắn sẽ quay lại nếu có dịp

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Nghiem • couple • vn
10
Kỳ nghỉ thoải mái, đáng tiền và mình sẽ cân nhắc quay lại nếu có dịp.
Pros:

Phòng sạch sẽ, gọn gàng và đúng như hình. Nhân viên thân thiện, hỗ trợ nhiệt tình khi nhận phòng. Vị trí khá thuận tiện, gần khu trung tâm nên đi ăn uống và tham quan rất dễ. Giá hợp lý so với chất lượng.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
Đại Sâm • solo_traveller • vn
10
Khách sạn sạch sẽ, phòng tiện nghi và nhân viên rất nhiệt tình, thân thiện. Vị trí thuận tiện
Pros:

Khách sạn sạch sẽ, phòng tiện nghi và nhân viên rất nhiệt tình, thân thiện. Vị trí thuận tiện, trải nghiệm lưu trú rất tốt, mình sẽ quay lại nếu có dịp.

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
K
Khánh • couple • vn
10
Tốt và đầy đủ tiện nghi và gần phố đi bộ bùi viện vui
Pros:

Hotel ở địa điểm tuyệt vời. Gần nhiều địa điểm trung tâm và phố đi bộ bùi viện vui vẻ

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
T
Trường • solo_traveller • vn
4
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
N
Nguyễn • solo_traveller • vn
10
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
M
Mani • couple • in
5
Just ok
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Broken ac and drinking water

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
Q
Quoc Cuong • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

Yên tĩnh, sạch sẽ

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
J
Jamie Leigh • solo_traveller • za
7
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
A
Asana and Roger • solo_traveller • au
10
Pros:

all was really good

Cons:

all was good

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee