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Any tip?
Ill stay from 12-15 next month.
Any tip?
Ill stay from 12-15 next month.Around Hai Bai Trung, Mac Thi Boui and Thi Sach there a lot of small hotels for around $30-50. Pretty much all are GF. More details in thread.
4*-5* hotels are apparently not off limits. My wife and I were staying at the Sheraton and ventured up to the nightclub. The guy sitting next to us hooked up with a local. After the bar closẻd, they make everyone take the elevator downstairs. Next thing I noticed was the guy sitting next to my wife and I getting off on the 14th floor together. He had his "rental" following him down the hallway. Not sure how he did it, but apparently its possible.I will probably be in HCM in a few weeks and was planning on staying at the Sheraton. I have been to Vietnam a bunch of times before, but don't know HCM very well. I usually make contact with one of a few Viet girls I have met in KL (Beach Club Cafe) or Singapore (Orchard Towers) and either meet up in the afternoon or if they think they can swing it, have them stay over. Most are scared to stay over as it is against the law, but I have had them stay once of twice.
Anyway, if anyone has any up to date info on the Sheraton (and also the Sheraton in Hanoi) please let me have it. I have searched the thread already (as you can see) but haven't found too much recent stuff.
Also. Does anyone know whether a Thai girl needs a visa in Vietnam please?
Thanks!
J.
Richard Dawkins
07-12-11, 14:25
Also. Does anyone know whether a Thai girl needs a visa in Vietnam please?
J.Thailand and Vietnam are part of ASEAN as such a Thai girl would be able to enter Vietnam for 30 days (I think. It's at least 15 days) without a visa.
Be aware though, you could still run into problems at hotels, as the law here states that no unmarried couples can stay in the same hotel room; it doesn't just apply to Vietnamese girls. It's generally less of a problem with two foreigners, but the hotel could still ask to see proof that you are married or require you to have separate rooms.
"Be aware though, you could still run into problems at hotels, as the law here states that no unmarried couples can stay in the same hotel room; it doesn't just apply to Vietnamese girls. It's generally less of a problem with two foreigners, but the hotel could still ask to see proof that you are married or require you to have separate rooms."[/QUOTE]I would say that while there might be laws like that still "on the books", it has never been a problem for me and my Vietnamese girlfriend of five and a half years while traveling literally to all of the major tourist areas, and other more obscure places, of Vietnam. Hoteliers are much more interested in your business than enforcing ridiculous laws, at least in my experience. Of course I make it a point to not stay in any of the state owned hotels.
Has anyone had any problems like this with their girlfriends, foreign or Vietnamese, while checking into a Vietnamese hotel in the last 5 years?
Richard Dawkins
07-13-11, 09:43
I agree it's not as much of a problem as it used to be, but the problem can still occur. It is generally the top end hotels. 5 star and to a lesser extent 4 star that will enforce this (especially when it is a foreign man with a Vietnamese woman). Try booking a weekend for you and your Vietnamese girlfriend at somewhere like the Vinpearl Resort in Nha Trang, and ask them if it would be a problem. I can pretty much guarantee they would require you to book two separate rooms.
The 3 star and below hotels that will accept you, simply get around the problem by either registering you as being in separate rooms, or not declaring one of you to the local ward police when they report who is staying at their hotel each evening; that or they are paying the police enough "tea money" to keep them away.
As our friend was talking about the Sheraton hotel, which I assume is 5 star, I thought it only fair to pass along the warning. Hopefully he won't have a problem, but at least he's been made aware of the situation.
"Be aware though, you could still run into problems at hotels, as the law here states that no unmarried couples can stay in the same hotel room; it doesn't just apply to Vietnamese girls. It's generally less of a problem with two foreigners, but the hotel could still ask to see proof that you are married or require you to have separate rooms."I would say that while there might be laws like that still "on the books", it has never been a problem for me and my Vietnamese girlfriend of five and a half years while traveling literally to all of the major tourist areas, and other more obscure places, of Vietnam. Hoteliers are much more interested in your business than enforcing ridiculous laws, at least in my experience. Of course I make it a point to not stay in any of the state owned hotels.
Has anyone had any problems like this with their girlfriends, foreign or Vietnamese, while checking into a Vietnamese hotel in the last 5 years?[/QUOTE]
"Of course I make it a point to not stay in any of the state owned hotels."
This is pretty much the key and it therefore includes most of the so-called upmarket hotels in HCMC. For me anything over $60 per night is going to be prominent enough to make it difficult. And it is not difficult to find a comfortable and convenient GF place for under $50. Much less up country.
I've stayed in the Sheraton Hanoi and Nha Trang and will be staying in the Sheraton HCMC soon, and I'm definitely frustrated with the girl policy in Vietnam. In Hanoi, I was given a waiver because of platinum status, but I had tried to sneak the girl around through the 4th floor and got caught by the cameras and had to bring her to the lobby to get registered.
I see the cameras everywhere (there are probably 5 cameras in each hallway) but I don't understand how they do it. It must be a huge logistical hassle to keep track of every single guest that goes into their hotel (there must be hundreds at a time) and see what door they go into and then track down the people registered to that room, and where there is a logistical hassle there are bound to be loopholes. Was wondering if anyone has tried the following tactics:
1. Bring girl back to room at 6pm without registering at desk (negotiate for whatever extra she wants before going). Will the hotel ring my room at 9pm and tell me to escort her out? What if I were to bring a guest back at noon? Would they keep track of everyone who left and entered my room for the next nine hours?
2. Meet a girl and give her a key to my room (after putting all valuables away in the safe). Tell her to come to my room directly (use key in elevator to get to my floor and then into my room as though she were a guest in the hotel) 30 minutes after I leave. Would security check to see that she was the person registered to my room? What if I did this before 9pm?
Anyway, it just seems crazy to me that they monitor everyone who comes and goes. That's crazy right?
Lustforthrust
07-21-11, 18:34
Before 11pm you should be able to take guests to your suite without registration. But then you might get a call from the reception informing you that guests are not permitted.
Sometimes you may get away with walking in with 2 girls after 11pm and not hear a thing from the security or the reception.
That's been my experience at the New World, the Riverside Renaissance and the Sheraton Saigon in HCMC.
I've stayed in the Sheraton Hanoi and Nha Trang and will be staying in the Sheraton HCMC soon, and I'm definitely frustrated with the girl policy in Vietnam. In Hanoi, I was given a waiver because of platinum status, but I had tried to sneak the girl around through the 4th floor and got caught by the cameras and had to bring her to the lobby to get registered.
I see the cameras everywhere (there are probably 5 cameras in each hallway) but I don't understand how they do it. It must be a huge logistical hassle to keep track of every single guest that goes into their hotel (there must be hundreds at a time) and see what door they go into and then track down the people registered to that room, and where there is a logistical hassle there are bound to be loopholes. Was wondering if anyone has tried the following tactics:
1. Bring girl back to room at 6pm without registering at desk (negotiate for whatever extra she wants before going). Will the hotel ring my room at 9pm and tell me to escort her out? What if I were to bring a guest back at noon? Would they keep track of everyone who left and entered my room for the next nine hours?
2. Meet a girl and give her a key to my room (after putting all valuables away in the safe). Tell her to come to my room directly (use key in elevator to get to my floor and then into my room as though she were a guest in the hotel) 30 minutes after I leave. Would security check to see that she was the person registered to my room? What if I did this before 9pm?
Anyway, it just seems crazy to me that they monitor everyone who comes and goes. That's crazy right?
This is a communist country afterall, and they do want to keep up appearances. It would take an ideological change for this country to go the way of Thailand, if ever. However, the way around this 'logistical hassle' is actually very simple.
In every city in VN, on almost any street, there are small, no-star no-tell hotels. These are typically locally owned and operated, some are family-run businesses. Typical rates are VND 250.000-350.000 for the night. Some offer rates based on time blocks - 2 hrs. 3 hrs. 4 hrs, etc. Take out a room at these hotels for your romps. In VN, if you have to stay at 5 star international chain hotels because you are on a corporate account and have to keep up appearances yourself, the only person you should be registering to your room in that case, if at all, and without any hassle by the establishment, is your wife. Your primary hotel will likely be keeping your passport for the duration of your stay. If the secondary hotel requires some form of ID as well, just use a 2nd photo ID (Driver's Licence, etc.) to check in, or a photocopy of the ID page of your passport. All hotels in VN (and I mean ALL) are required to 'register' their guests with the police by law. The hotels usually keep your passport for the duration of your stay in order to conform to this requirement. The smaller hotels stay 'under the radar' by making the right donations to the Authorities, and by doing so, can offer a soft circumvention of this regulatory hassle.
All hotels in VN (and I mean ALL) are required to 'register' their guests with the police by law. The hotels usually keep your passport for the duration of your stay in order to conform to this requirement. The smaller hotels stay 'under the radar' by making the right donations to the Authorities, and by doing so, can offer a soft circumvention of this regulatory hassle.I think I know what you mean. That in the smaller mom and pop hotels you don't necessarily need to leave your passport, because they make donation so they're not obligated to take it. Right?
The way you wrote this though, when you say "all hotels in VN (and I mean ALL)" might make some people here think that you mean literally all hotels, including the small hotels and the short-time hotels. I know you know the scene well, and so of course you know there's hotels that specialize in renting rooms by the hour, and in those places they might sometimes ask for your passport but if you didn't have it, rarely would they refuse you the room. That's been my experience anyway. Hotels I've been to in this category almost never ask for any I.D. (not even asking for your name, signature or anything). I don't think I've ever had to leave my passport for a short time room, ever.
I think I know what you mean. That in the smaller mom and pop hotels you don't necessarily need to leave your passport, because they make donation so they're not obligated to take it. Right?
The way you wrote this though, when you say "all hotels in VN (and I mean ALL)" might make some people here think that you mean literally all hotels, including the small hotels and the short-time hotels. I know you know the scene well, and so of course you know there's hotels that specialize in renting rooms by the hour, and in those places they might sometimes ask for your passport but if you didn't have it, rarely would they refuse you the room. That's been my experience anyway. Hotels I've been to in this category almost never ask for any I. D. (not even asking for your name, signature or anything). I don't think I've ever had to leave my passport for a short time room, ever.The hotels are supposed to hold your passport (and visa if applicable) or a photocopy of it. I circumvent this by having a pdf file with passport and APEC card on a USB stick.
My experience is that some smaller hotels accept a drivers licence or similar in lieu and some don't even bother. I suspect that in the smaller places it is often more a guarantee of payment.
The hotels are supposed to hold your passport (and visa if applicable) or a photocopy of it. I circumvent this by having a pdf file with passport and APEC card on a USB stick.
My experience is that some smaller hotels accept a drivers licence or similar in lieu and some don't even bother. I suspect that in the smaller places it is often more a guarantee of payment.I don't use hotels often, so maybe I've just been lucky.
Pablowentworth
10-15-11, 22:31
Greetings first time visitor to Vietnam and I am a couple of days away from hitting the send button on the reservation. I would be most thankful if anyone has any info on this place. Have made one trip to BKK a few years ago solo and this time will have a wingman with me. I am thankful to the boards for the info on the GF overnight rules in Vietnam but have a online quote of 41 USD per night I can swing this. If I end up paying for the other room the hotel staff isn't going to do room checks to see if I am being good like summer camp?
Thanks for any help.
Better deals to be had. It also in dist 3 away from the city.
Greetings first time visitor to Vietnam and I am a couple of days away from hitting the send button on the reservation. I would be most thankful if anyone has any info on this place. Have made one trip to BKK a few years ago solo and this time will have a wingman with me. I am thankful to the boards for the info on the GF overnight rules in Vietnam but have a online quote of 41 USD per night I can swing this. If I end up paying for the other room the hotel staff isn't going to do room checks to see if I am being good like summer camp?
Thanks for any help.
Hi all,
I'll be coming to HCM and was thinking of staying at the Saigon Appartments, is this one girl-friendly?
Thanks!
Looking one girl-friendly hotel. Any options?
Advice please
Looking one girl-friendly hotel. Any options?
Advice pleaseAnyone looking for girl-friendly hotels, PM me, and I'll give you a few options.
Fast Eddie 48
01-24-12, 08:03
Anyone looking for girl-friendly hotels, PM me, and I'll give you a few options.To Adhomeo1,
Why can you just post the info of some GF hotel so you can share with all the member.
Fast Eddie 48
To Adhomeo1,
Why can you just post the info of some GF hotel so you can share with all the member.
Fast Eddie 48One hotel I do recommend is Elegant Hotel in District 1. It's on 122f-122f1 Bui Thi Xuan Street.
This one is really girl-friendly. I was even offered help by the male staff to obtain girls to my room.
That offer was all day offered to me when I asked for any other type of help.
Nice and very clean hotel with high standard incl. Air condition in alla rooms.
Give some feedback if you will stay at that hotel as I will visit them again in this summer.
Fast Eddie 48
01-30-12, 17:28
One hotel I do recommend is Elegant Hotel in District 1. It's on 122f-122f1 Bui Thi Xuan Street.
This one is really girl-friendly. I was even offered help by the male staff to obtain girls to my room.
That offer was all day offered to me when I asked for any other type of help.
Nice and very clean hotel with high standard incl. Air condition in alla rooms.
Give some feedback if you will stay at that hotel as I will visit them again in this summer.To Runner,
I just book with Agoda on Hai Long 5 at Hai Bai Trung rate is USD 35 with breakfast look ok any one stay here before have any comment.
Fast Eddie 48
The hotels are supposed to hold your passport (and visa if applicable) or a photocopy of it. I circumvent this by having a pdf file with passport and APEC card on a USB stick.Bravo.
I'm shocked to read that anyone ever turns in their passport. I haven't been there in many years, but, of course I refused to turn in my passport, but, did have copies of the main page on hand (I like the idea of a pdf version). I don't mean to sound like a preacher. But my advice is to never (ever) surrender your passport, especially in a communist country.
Ps. Sorry, I did not mean to change the subject. Now lets get back to talking about the girls in the hotels. Cheers,
Bravo. I don't mean to sound like a preacher. But my advice is to never (ever) surrender your passport, especially in a communist country.
Ps. Sorry, I did not mean to change the subject. Now lets get back to talking about the girls in the hotels. Cheers, Not meaning to flame, but have you tried to convince the counter-part with your adivce? Also hotel receptions have rules to follow, and between upsetting a customer or the authorities their choice is very easy for them: you don't surrender the passoport and they do not surrender the room key. As easy as that.
Not meaning to flame, but have you tried to convince the counter-part with your adivce? Also hotel receptions have rules to follow, and between upsetting a customer or the authorities their choice is very easy for them: you don't surrender the passoport and they do not surrender the room key. As easy as that.Not a problem Bionicman. No flame detected there. I respect your honest opinion. But, I would say "no worries. No money" to the desk clerk who says "no passport . No key". My experience is years old, so only you more recent travellers can tell us what's going on now. But, in my case, I know there were plenty of hotels in the city that would take my money, but not take my passport (but luckily I didn't have to change hotels). I've had official Embassy briefings on this. There is no provision to surrender your passport in any country in the world (unless at gunpoint). Plus, unofficially, I will tell you that Western governments cringe at the thought of their prized passports are being held by desk clerks under dubious guard.
I still really like the idea of keeping a copy in a. Pdf file on a USB stick. My family now has a softcopy on their computers too in case I lose my travel bag (which has my passport and USB stick).
Cheers. And thanks for the info. All respectable info is valuable in this forum.
Manfield04
02-01-12, 11:25
Hello,
I searched for Nhan Ha Hotel but I am afraid there is no such hotel. Instead, there is one Ngan Ha Hotel at the same address.
Go to Nhan Ha Hotel in Dist1. 190 Le Thanh Ton. There you can spend a whole night with a girl with no problems. No tips to hotel staff, and 20 dlls a night, clean. Have been there all the time. Good luck.
I still really like the idea of keeping a copy in a. Pdf file on a USB stick. My family now has a softcopy on their computers too in case I lose my travel bag (which has my passport and USB stick).They are supposed to keep a photocopy for the thought police and having a pdf file is an easy way to help them out. Out of town a driver's license with a photo is just as good and over the years I have forgotten the license a few times and now have several.
To Runner,
I just book with Agoda on Hai Long 5 at Hai Bai Trung rate is USD 35 with breakfast look ok any one stay here before have any comment.
Fast Eddie 48How was you stay at Agoda?
Please give a brief report how it was and if it was girl friendly.
YellowMamba
02-20-12, 03:57
Hey Eddie,
I also booked Hai Long 5 on HBT. When are you going to HCMC?
To Runner,
I just book with Agoda on Hai Long 5 at Hai Bai Trung rate is USD 35 with breakfast look ok any one stay here before have any comment.
Fast Eddie 48
Hey Eddie,
I also booked Hai Long 5 on HBT. When are you going to HCMC?I plan for a visit in end March or beginning of April.
I am still waiting for a report from Agoda?
Fast Eddie 48
02-22-12, 16:40
I plan for a visit in end March or beginning of April.
I am still waiting for a report from Agoda?To Runner,
I stay there for 4 days book with Agoda there customer view is too many Pimp outside the hotel, it is only around the corner of the 5 star Cravelle hotel I stay for one night check out because no WG can be bring into the hotel, Hai Long 5 is GF they will check in girl I'd security will call you when the girl leave pimp offer girl for 40 USD for one hr don't paid upfront and bar 91 is just a few door down asking 100 USD included barfined for ST way too much, the girl the pimp offer is not as hot as the bar 91 girl but service is ok, but over all I think viet girl is lousy in bed compare the other girl in other country in asia sorry for late report been very busy in China, Burma and Thailand, I personally will not go to HMC for just p4p was there on business.
Fast Eddie 48
To Runner,
I stay there for 4 days book with Agoda there customer view is too many Pimp outside the hotel, it is only around the corner of the 5 star Cravelle hotel I stay for one night check out because no WG can be bring into the hotel, Hai Long 5 is GF they will check in girl I'd security will call you when the girl leave pimp offer girl for 40 USD for one hr don't paid upfront and bar 91 is just a few door down asking 100 USD included barfined for ST way too much, the girl the pimp offer is not as hot as the bar 91 girl but service is ok, but over all I think viet girl is lousy in bed compare the other girl in other country in asia sorry for late report been very busy in China, Burma and Thailand, I personally will not go to HMC for just p4p was there on business.
Fast Eddie 48Thanks Fast Eddie for the report.
Then I understand that Agoda is not the place to stay at.
I then still belive that Elegant Hotel is the one to stay at. Clean and high class nice hotel with nice staff plus the "extra service" the male personal are offering
If you are in "emergeny" to find a nice girl. But I prefere to find them myself, but the offer is there.
Let's see if I found any equivilant hotel here before I depart to HCMC.
Agoda is definitely not the place to stay at. I guess Fast Eddie couldn't' slow down long enough to let you know that Agoda. Com is a WEBSITE for booking hotels, it's not the name of a hotel.
Thanks for the tip on the male personnel at Elegant; I've never needed that particular kind of extra service but it's good to know in a way that it's available if I ever can't find any girls. Probably I would just call it a night and watch some HBO in my room alone instead. But you never know. [wink]
Thanks Fast Eddie for the report.
Then I understand that Agoda is not the place to stay at.
I then still belive that Elegant Hotel is the one to stay at. Clean and high class nice hotel with nice staff plus the "extra service" the male personal are offering
If you are in "emergeny" to find a nice girl. But I prefere to find them myself, but the offer is there.
Let's see if I found any equivilant hotel here before I depart to HCMC.
Not a problem Bionicman.
I still really like the idea of keeping a copy in a. Pdf file on a USB stick. My family now has a softcopy on their computers too in case I lose my travel bag (which has my passport and USB stick).
Cheers. And thanks for the info. All respectable info is valuable in this forum.Well, obviously moving over elsewhere. Where they take the money but not the passport is another strategy.
I too have all my docs scanned in my PC (sometime I even scan the visa page) and a copy is also in my iPod, blackberry and on a yahoo mail. Kind of covering the sudden lack of the hardcopy as a B plan. When going out I carry a photocopy in the wallet and the pass stays in the safe.
Will be visiting HCM in early May and came across Captown town near Ben Thanh market in Tripadvisor.
Has anyone stayed there before? Is it girl-friendly?
Thanks for the help, in advance.
Dragonfly22
03-13-12, 03:32
Captown is located on Le Anh Xuan st. Quite upscale for that area and did not look GF. There are 3-4 other hotels opposite on the same st. That are GF. Enjoy!
Can anyone give some advice on very good massage parlors within walking distance of 5 star hotels? Also a reccomendation on 4/5 star hotels near and red light district would be appreciated. I will be in Saigon at the end of April. Just trying to plan ahead. Thanks in advance
Can anyone give some advice on very good massage parlors within walking distance of 5 star hotels? Also a reccomendation on 4/5 star hotels near and red light district would be appreciated. I will be in Saigon at the end of April. Just trying to plan ahead. Thanks in advanceSaigon is a little different. There is no red light district as such (although Hai Bai Trung might qualify) and the 5 star hotels are not guest friendly. There is a thread about massage joints and this thread has details of smaller GF hotels if you go back a bit.
Thanks for the reply Sudsoz. I had read back quite a bit but didn't see this question asked so I thought I would post it. Looks like its 3 star for me! Hahaha.
Saigon is a little different. There is no red light district as such (although Hai Bai Trung might qualify) and the 5 star hotels are not guest friendly. There is a thread about massage joints and this thread has details of smaller GF hotels if you go back a bit.
Does anyone knows if Sanouva hotel at D1 is GF?
Does anyone knows if Sanouva hotel at D1 is GF?I see it quoted at $36 per night and given the location near the market I would be surprised if it was not girl friendly.
Jimmy Boy 99
06-07-12, 04:35
Despite sign in elevator about no prostitutes or guests allowed, was able to bring in a woman without a problem.
Girl left identification card with desk clerk. Superior $32 (OK room, has window and tub) , with free Wi-fi and breakfast,
Although breakfast caters to its oriental guests and is not really very good if you are a Westerner.
During my recent visit to HCM, I stayed in Hotel ROYAL LOTUS on Thi Sach Street, Dist 1. The hotel is ideally located, near to almost everything. Restaurants, Bars, cafe, Massage. All within walking distance.
The hotel web site says that they have SPA and other facilities. However, I found out that they have yet to start them, including a proper bar in the lobby.
Most important, YES, the hotel is Girl Friendly. I brought girls on all the 3 nights I stayed there.
On the first night, I spoke to the Front Desk about my intention of returning with a friend. They asked me to be specific and I said yes. A Girl for the night. No problem, just register her and pay USD 20. Well, so easy? I was surprised. Came back, went to the front desk, she left her I'd there. They did nto ask for any money, we too did not bother to remind them.
While siting in the lobby next day evening, I observed that the guys in lobby area were really not bothered about people going to the rooms. Well, I thought of taking a chance and on next two occasions, came in with the girl and walked straight to the lift. No questions asked.
Well, I was a bit surprised with this but it did work.
Take your chances guys.
The hotel seems to be expensive for the quality of room and service. They charge USD 80 per night.
I was wondering, is the Northern Hotel still girl friendly, I. E. You check her in and pay for a second room? I am planning a trip to Saigon in November.
Thanks!
Northern is a good hotel (three stars). The suites have large windows that give a great view of the city. The food is pretty good too. The top floor is another resturant the they don't use (unless things have changed recently). It's nice to go up at night for an open view of the city and some quiet.
When you bring a girl back the manager will check her in, give her a room key and tell her a room number.
All on all a good place to stay, if you don't minsd spending the extra money. Apocalypse is across the street and 2 blocks to the left is Smile's.
AussieDoug
09-13-12, 12:31
Anybody know if the sheraton and other so called 5 star hotels are GF? TIA.
Kelong Jimmy
09-13-12, 13:08
Anybody know if the sheraton and other so called 5 star hotels are GF? TIA.I think it depends on what you mean by GF. Not sure about Sheraton, but Equatorial and the others demand that the girl leaves her I'd at the front desk before she heads to your room. Actually a pretty good safety precaution as they will call your room to ensure everything is okay before handing her I'd and allowing her to leave.
Asian Rain
09-13-12, 15:31
Anybody know if the sheraton and other so called 5 star hotels are GF? TIA.Sheraton in HCMC is defintely NOT girl friendly. On par with the Rex Hotel in terms of unfriendliness. Only 5-star that I have gotten girls into is the Sofitel. The girl will have to leave her I'd and will only be allowed to stay until 9pm. Good luck, AR
Sheraton in HCMC is defintely NOT girl friendly. On par with the Rex Hotel in terms of unfriendliness. Only 5-star that I have gotten girls into is the Sofitel. The girl will have to leave her I'd and will only be allowed to stay until 9pm. Good luck, ARI agree with that. If you want a GF friendly hotel then stay away from the 4-5 stars. Unless you want to book a second room.
Never had a problem with the regular 3 star hotels, there are plenty of nice ones and usually they don't care about bringing a girl.
Venu Gopal
09-14-12, 14:46
Despite sign in elevator about no prostitutes or guests allowed, was able to bring in a woman without a problem.
Girl left identification card with desk clerk. Superior $32 (OK room, has window and tub) , with free Wi-fi and breakfast,
Although breakfast caters to its oriental guests and is not really very good if you are a Westerner.Stayed for 3 nights in this hotel. GF friendly and good hotel. The bell boys and door man became my friends.
Hong Kong Boy
09-15-12, 12:37
Staying at Liberty Central 179 Le Thanh Ton street now. It is kind of girl friendly.
The girl can stay till 10:00pm. I did bring a girl in after 1:00 am have to pay the front desk $35. 00 and the girl have to leave her I'd card.
AussieDoug
09-16-12, 11:19
Anybody know if the sheraton and other so called 5 star hotels are GF? TIA.Thanks for all the replies, am surprised somewhat. When in Hanoi staying at the Hilton I took a girl back and the desk quickly produced a form to sign accepting all responsibilities for damage to the hotel etc. Maybe some girls go ballistic and trash the TV etc?
Last time I was in Saigon staying in Caravelle, I did notice a back way into the newer tower of the hotel. If you go up to the top floor bar with your new friend without problem, then take the lift down a few floors, get off and your room key will open the door into the corridor to the new wing. Did not try it, but later spoke to a providor who claimed Caravelle was no problem. Will keep looking.
AussieDoug
09-20-12, 15:16
I was loking at www.agoda.com.for Hotels and happened upon this paragraph on some of the hotels under the "hotel policies" paragraph in the hotel description.
"Please note that under Vietnamese law, a guest who is not a Vietnamese citizen cannot share a room with a Vietnamese citizen without proof of marriage to each other. Otherwise, a second room must be booked."
This entry did not show up for the supposed 5 stars of Continental, Caravelle, Park Hyatt, and the Oscar, Hai Long 5, Bong Sen, and Tan Hai Long 4.
Any experiences with these hotels. You can PM me if preferred. Thanks.
Micky Mouse
09-23-12, 12:28
This is my first trip to Vietnam just for the weekend.
Can fellow mongers recommend which of the following hotel is near to ACTION:
Sheraton Hanoi Hotel.
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers.
Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa.
Many Thanks,
MM
There is action in Nha Trang but it is hidden. The Sheraton is a little farther away from the action than the Novotel but it isn't so far that it's a bad location. I stayed at the Sherton Nha Trang one month ago. It's a very nice, modern hotel. The breakfast buffet is excellent. The rooms are a little on the small side but I would stay there again.
Here is a nice spot. Hope it's still active. Walk out the Novotel main entrance and go to the beach road. Make a right turn and walk on the same side of the street as the Novotel towards the airport. About 2-4 minutes walk from the hotel you'll see a lady selling soda, water, candy, and other stuff. Say hello to her and she will respond in English. She sometimes has girls waiting nearby. One night her two girls were lurking nearby and I could see them. Both were nice. Worth a try if all else fails.
Dear all,
I think I will be attempting to catch some normal non professionals who are willing to go a hotel with me for 2-3 hours in the daytime. What I would like to ask you is, what do you think is fair compensation for her efforts and what should the hotel cost? My estimation of fair compensation for her would be: 1 to 1, 5 million and 150. 000/200. 000 for the hotel. Am I about right? Also, would anybody know something specific about the what action is available near the airport or near the park on Hoang Van Thu street? I have been told that there are many workers in the night but as I am a daytime mongerer I might find nothing there. Thirdly, I was wondering, when trying to pick up somebody from the market or some store, does it often happen that you save her phone number because she won't be available immediately but willing to meet you somewhere later? I am still too inexperienced and I really do not want to look like a complete fool so please share your thoughts. Lastly, I have read posts saying that you should leave your passport or a copy or your passport when they request so as a payment guarantee, while others say they never had to. I guess it depends on the kind of hotel, what about 3 star hotel or lower or the ones that charge on an hourly basis?
Kind regards,
Towely
Robert the Brave
10-22-12, 15:50
Stayinh here for 2 nights 16 and 17th November. Is anything available close by? Have RTFF but none the wiser so please forgive this guy.
MutantChicken
10-23-12, 16:02
Stayinh here for 2 nights 16 and 17th November. Is anything available close by? Have RTFF but none the wiser so please forgive this guy.Robert the brave, brave in name but not in nature I'm guessing otherwise you would just hit the pavement and discover for yourself without a guide thats what brave men do.
Mr Enternational
12-10-12, 03:39
Hai Long 5 is GF they will check in girl I'd security will call you when the girl leaveI have already purchased my tickets to HCMC, Nha Trang, Da Nang, and Hanoi and now I'm in the process of booking my hotels. It's my first time in Vietnam so I just want to double check that I have to right hotel in HCMC.
59 Hai Ba Trung Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, VN
I plan on doing the tourist thing and get in a little bit of mongering. There were all kinds of Tan Hai Longs, Grand Silverlands, and Hoang Hai Longs on google so it can get a bit confusing. With that being said, I just wanted to make sure that I am booking the right hotel in the proper district before I pull the trigger. Thanks.
You are on HBT street in District 1 and in the right location. You are in the mist of the billiard bars. Make sure you do a good search of all of them in the area, not just the numbered ones that are out your doorstep. Most are within 6 blocks of your hotel.
Have fun.
ChuckInFlorida
12-13-12, 08:21
You are on HBT street in District 1 and in the right location. You are in the mist of the billiard bars. Make sure you do a good search of all of them in the area, not just the numbered ones that are out your doorstep. Most are within 6 blocks of your hotel.
Have fun.Is this Hai Long 5 monger friendly? Can we bring a friend back to our room without trouble?
Timewaster
01-22-13, 00:40
Anyone know if the spring hotel is girl friendly?
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g293925-d309893-Reviews-Spring_Hotel-Ho_Chi_Minh_City.html
Depending on the booking website, it is either 3 or 4 stars, so it is tough to tell whether it is girl friendly.
Hi,
Any idea about the availability of girls near Saigon Exhibition Center, during exhibition times?
I am planning to stay at Ibis Hotel just opposite to the Saigon Exhibition Center.
Is Ibis is GF?
I would apprceciate ypur comments.
TMT
Dave Carrera
02-06-13, 15:34
I have tried reading as many posts as I could, but I'm still confused. Are there any 4 or 5 star hotels in HCMC that are girl friendly, especially in or near D1?
I'm going to HCMC with 3 friends in March. All of us are in our late 40s and have just a day and a half to play, so money for this trip is secondary to having the hottest time we can. Andy general advice as well would be very appreciated.
Dave
Hi,
Any idea about the availability of girls near Saigon Exhibition Center, during exhibition times?
I am planning to stay at Ibis Hotel just opposite to the Saigon Exhibition Center.
Is Ibis is GF?
I would apprceciate ypur comments.
TMTNot a good area, no. Doubt that hotel is GF. I could be wrong. In Phu My Hung there are massage places where normally everything is there on the premises, check the massage thread for addresses of some of the places. If you can find a sports bar called The Tavern, you're in the right neighborhood. Going around in that area you will spot many of them. But I think the HBT bar area is probably a better option for you.
Old New Guy
02-11-13, 15:55
I've just arrived in HCMC. After driving around with a clueless biker, my hotel in district 1 comes to be $18 a day, VNG 350, 000 after discount. I'm positive I could bring here the national Viet ballet and they would not make a fuss. Have to say the forum is quite unhekpful on the matter.
I have tried reading as many posts as I could, but I'm still confused. Are there any 4 or 5 star hotels in HCMC that are girl friendly, especially in or near D1?
I'm going to HCMC with 3 friends in March. All of us are in our late 40s and have just a day and a half to play, so money for this trip is secondary to having the hottest time we can. Andy general advice as well would be very appreciated.
DaveFor all who want to read it there are no GF 4. 5 star hotels in HCMC.
If you want to bring back there are hundreds of comfortable small hotels most of which are GF. Anything under $50 should be OK.
And there is more details if you care to RTFF.
Hi,
Any idea about the availability of girls near Saigon Exhibition Center, during exhibition times?
I am planning to stay at Ibis Hotel just opposite to the Saigon Exhibition Center.
Is Ibis is GF?
I would apprceciate ypur comments.
TMTI can confirm that the Ibis hotel is NOT girl friendly even though it is not really a 4 star hotel. A friend of mine works there.
Hope this still helps.
Timewaster
02-12-13, 21:50
For all who want to read it there are no GF 4. 5 star hotels in HCMC.
If you want to bring back there are hundreds of comfortable small hotels most of which are GF. Anything under $50 should be OK.
And there is more details if you care to RTFF.The problem is that there are many 3.5 or 4 star hotels that cost under $50.
It is difficult to tell if it is girl friendly or not.
Fast Eddie 48
02-12-13, 23:32
I can confirm that the Ibis hotel is NOT girl friendly even though it is not really a 4 star hotel. A friend of mine works there.
Hope this still helps.Vicherei,
Ibis is a International chain a large company is just their policy, viet police do check hotel in random and they don't want to get in trouble with local police.
Fast Eddie 48
Old New Guy
02-19-13, 09:51
Opposite to Saigon Sky Garden building on Le Thanh Ton, there is some alleys going to massage / sauna, and few guesthouses. I'm staying in one of these, got a big, quiet room with A / C and Wifi. For 350K. Everything works, I can bring girls and I'm very happy being close to everything, Famility Mart selling lovely Korean items, nice and varied restaurants, and few minutes walk to any place downtown. As you walk further south on the street, there is another block with an inner alley, and that one has even more cheap guesthouses. Yesterday I've been staying in a 4 stars hotel due to a special occasion with a sophisticated lady, but I'm happy to have come back here today, and not because the price difference.
Opposite to Saigon Sky Garden building on Le Thanh Ton, there is some alleys going to massage / sauna, and few guesthouses. I'm staying in one of these, got a big, quiet room with A / C and Wifi. For 350K. Everything works, I can bring girls and I'm very happy being close to everything, Famility Mart selling lovely Korean items, nice and varied restaurants, and few minutes walk to any place downtown. As you walk further south on the street, there is another block with an inner alley, and that one has even more cheap guesthouses. Yesterday I've been staying in a 4 stars hotel due to a special occasion with a sophisticated lady, but I'm happy to have come back here today, and not because the price difference.Hi old new guy,
I wanted to write to you in pvt, but not possible. So I just ask here if you could give us the name of the guesthouse where you stay.
How long will you stay in Saigon? I will be there this Summer.
CrackAddict
05-22-13, 03:59
I just stayed at the Ho Sen hotel on Thi Sach street in district 1, and can confirm it is very GF. It is at the corner of Dong Du next to the Jollie hotel which is next to the Apo club. It's a convenient location, a block from HBT and walking distance to many bars / clubs. It was $35 double/$30 single including 15% taxes and buffet breakfast. It says 2 stars, but it was a clean and basic room (although beds were hard). The doorman "T" asked if we wanted a girl to come to our room EVERY time he saw us. Which was about 10 times a day. I finally took him up on his offer the last night when my uncle was still up north on business. After negotiation, agreed to massage for $20 and FS for $50 (2 shots in 2-3 hours). True to his word, she was a young and pretty girl. The massage wasn't that great (would skip that next time) but she was agreeable to multiple positions and good attitute, but it definitely was not a GFE. These viet women all seem to be more business, and less fun than the filipina and thai girls (maybe different if I had more time to invest?). Also all of the bar girls in the area seemed to know this hotel was GF when I told them where we were staying.
Recently stayed at ROYAL LOTUS HOTEL in District 1. Found the hotel to be guest friendly though had to pay USD 10 to the reception whenever I took a girl to the room.
Royal Lotus Hotel Saigon.
22-24 Thi Sach Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1,
HCM City, Viet Nam.
Fast Eddie 48
05-30-13, 23:46
Recently stayed at ROYAL LOTUS HOTEL in District 1. Found the hotel to be guest friendly though had to pay USD 10 to the reception whenever I took a girl to the room.
Royal Lotus Hotel Saigon.
22-24 Thi Sach Street, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1,
HCM City, Viet Nam.Joyra,
Just for you info if you have to paid extra to bring a girl back to your hotel that is not girl friendly, please don't confuse the newbie like yourself.
Fast Eddie 48
Does anyone has stayed in a service apartment in Saigon?
What about bringing girls in it? Is it like an hotel?
It should not as you rent an apartment.
Traveler1234
06-08-13, 17:15
Does anyone has stayed in a service apartment in Saigon?
What about bringing girls in it?Somerset has multiple locations and was GF a few years ago. You might want to check with them directly.
AmericanThief
06-09-13, 04:41
Somerset has multiple locations and was GF a few years ago. You might want to check with them directly.Somerset? Seriously? Damn you are really ballin if you can stay there. I looked at a few when I moved here. Even went with my gf and no problems with her staying with me.
Does anyone has stayed in a service apartment in Saigon?
What about bringing girls in it? Is it like an hotel?
It should not as you rent an apartment.If you rent the apartment it's fair game. Bring anyone you want for as long as you want. I've lived here for over 2 years and stayed at guesthouses, apartments, and rented a room in a house with other people. No problems at all.
I just stayed at the Ho Sen hotel on Thi Sach street in district 1, and can confirm it is very GF. It is at the corner of Dong Du next to the Jollie hotel which is next to the Apo club. It's a convenient location, a block from HBT and walking distance to many bars / clubs. It was $35 double/$30 single including 15% taxes and buffet breakfast. It says 2 stars, but it was a clean and basic room (although beds were hard). The doorman "T" asked if we wanted a girl to come to our room EVERY time he saw us. Which was about 10 times a day. I finally took him up on his offer the last night when my uncle was still up north on business. After negotiation, agreed to massage for $20 and FS for $50 (2 shots in 2-3 hours). True to his word, she was a young and pretty girl. The massage wasn't that great (would skip that next time) but she was agreeable to multiple positions and good attitute, but it definitely was not a GFE. These viet women all seem to be more business, and less fun than the filipina and thai girls (maybe different if I had more time to invest?). Also all of the bar girls in the area seemed to know this hotel was GF when I told them where we were staying.Is Ho Sen and Ho Sen 2 the same owner and GF friendly like Ho Sen?
Is Ho Sen and Ho Sen 2 the same owner and GF friendly like Ho Sen?Deciding to stay at Dai Nam hotel does anyone know if it gf friendly going there this Friday.
Onkelspitzz
06-22-13, 13:15
Is this webside still "up to date"?
http://vietnamservice.weebly.com/girl-friendly-hotels.html
Any infos?
Is this webside still "up to date"?
http://vietnamservice.weebly.com/girl-friendly-hotels.html
Any infos?At the bottom of every page on the website it says it was updated 1st June 2013. The places I'm familiar with seem up to date, but can't be sure how well they maintain it overall.
Onkelspitzz
06-29-13, 14:29
Here an interesting link for gf hotels:
http://www.wgfriendly.com
Sorry guys, I did RTFF but I am not sure.
1) So it is illegal for a foreigner to share a room with a Vietnamese of the opposite sex without a certificate of engagement or marriage. This law is enforced more at 5-Star-Hotels and less at 3-Star Hotels right?
2) This hotel staff will apply this law only to obvious hookers coming in at night or even if I check in with a well educated Viet cutie while travelling with her? Actually I'm interested in bringing in hookers as well as travelling with a Viet student girl I already know.
3) The following post is confusing for me. If I can solve the problem by paying 10$ extra then it wouldn't be much of a problem for me. Does this policy also apply to luxury hotels?
Joyra,
Just for you info if you have to paid extra to bring a girl back to your hotel that is not girl friendly, please don't confuse the newbie like yourself.
Fast Eddie 48Thanks for your help!
Easy Saigon
08-31-13, 11:06
Hi all,
Feel free to contact me if need to find girl friendly hotel. I have dealings with some of the girl friendly hotels in District 1.
If any guys can confirm if this hotel allows overnight guests it would be much appreciated and a few beers / drinks on me when I come in Dec / Jan.
http://www.agoda.com/asia/vietnam/ho_chi_minh_city/luxury_hotel.html
I booked this place for 4 nights in Jan and I am worried they are not GF!
I asked the nightguard of Hoang Hai long if a gf or special gf could come in. He said it was no problem as long as they have an ID. (I suppose the girls don't mind?). They give when they come in and give it back when they go out. Walk of shame / fame however you look at it is a bit obvious in the day though. With the ID stuff guess its more comfortable at night. Depends how you feel about it. Room looks decent. Supposed to be 3 star. 30-50$ for a room. I haven't tried yet.
For anyone wanting to know if a hotel is GF, the best thing to do is call and ask them. Just ask if it is okay if your Vietnamese girlfriend stays with you. They will tell you.
Seems to be complicated to find the perfect hotel in Saigon especially having its girlfriendlyness in mind.
What if I can resist the desire for girls for one or two nights and want to have a nice 4-5 stars hotel instead. What would you reccomend then?
I have narrowed down to the ones of Sofitel, Renaissance, Majestic and Nikko. Any other recommendation in that range is appreciated.
Grand Hyatt seems to be excellent but IMHO too expensive. What I'm looking for especially is a comfy bed and an outstanding breakfast buffet (like the ones you get in most of 5 Star Thai hotels).
Another question: can you solve the problem of bringing a girl to a better hotel by checking in in one of those services appartments? Like Somerset or Sherwood?
Seems to be complicated to find the perfect hotel in Saigon especially having its girlfriendlyness in mind.
What if I can resist the desire for girls for one or two nights and want to have a nice 4-5 stars hotel instead. What would you reccomend then?
I have narrowed down to the ones of Sofitel, Renaissance, Majestic and Nikko. Any other recommendation in that range is appreciated.
Grand Hyatt seems to be excellent but IMHO too expensive. What I'm looking for especially is a comfy bed and an outstanding breakfast buffet (like the ones you get in most of 5 Star Thai hotels).
Another question: can you solve the problem of bringing a girl to a better hotel by checking in in one of those services appartments? Like Somerset or Sherwood?As a rule of thumb:
5 star hotels. None will allow overnight guests unless she is a your spouse, a foreigner, or she is present when you check in and is registered with you as a guest.
4 star hotels. The above will apply for most.
3 star hotels and below. Most will allow overnight guests.
All the hotels you mention in your post are 4-5 star.
Thanks for your feedback! I'm aware that it's almost impossible in a 4-5 stars hotel. Maybe I wasn't precise enough in my post. At least you gave me a glimpse of hope that it might be possible when checking in with the girl together. Might be an option if I travel with a VN "online gf".
Just in case I might want to spend one or two nights alone: which of the 4-5 stars hotels would you recommend for a touch of luxury?
Traveler1234
09-12-13, 15:25
Another question: can you solve the problem of bringing a girl to a better hotel by checking in in one of those services appartments? Like Somerset or Sherwood?Somerset's two locations used to be GF but tightened up so overnight won't work anymore. But they have no problems with daytime visitors. As many as you want, LOL!
If any guys can confirm if this hotel allows overnight guests it would be much appreciated and a few beers / drinks on me when I come in Dec / Jan.
http://www.agoda.com/asia/vietnam/ho_chi_minh_city/luxury_hotel.html
I booked this place for 4 nights in Jan and I am worried they are not GF!This is a repost of my response in the main HCMC thread.
Any hotel under $50 is probably GF but you will not get pools and gyms etc for that money.
This hotel used to be the Kim Long one of several owned by the Tran sisters (one ugly and one gorgeous) and it certainly used to be GF. You might need to befriend the male night receptionist. There are three rooms per floor and the center one has no windows, the back ones are not much better but the front rooms are not bad with a balcony.
AussieDoug
09-18-13, 11:50
Seems to be complicated to find the perfect hotel in Saigon especially having its girlfriendlyness in mind.
What if I can resist the desire for girls for one or two nights and want to have a nice 4-5 stars hotel instead. What would you reccomend then?
I have narrowed down to the ones of Sofitel, Renaissance, Majestic and Nikko. Any other recommendation in that range is appreciated.
Grand Hyatt seems to be excellent but IMHO too expensive. What I'm looking for especially is a comfy bed and an outstanding breakfast buffet (like the ones you get in most of 5 Star Thai hotels).
Another question: can you solve the problem of bringing a girl to a better hotel by checking in in one of those services appartments? Like Somerset or Sherwood?I have stayed at Rennaisance and there is a lift to the left when entering the lobby from the front door, far away from the front desk, and no staff hanging around the lift. This lift is also the closest to Hard Rock Cafe and the small arcade attached to the back of the hotel, some good lookers hang about there, but just nice girls practicing their english, but maybe you could invite them to Hard Rock for a drink and check them out. The Sofitel has an entrance downstairs under reception, you can take a lift from there to your room, a friend staying there thought it would be no problem. I would try both out, and go somehwere else if challenged, of course you could always register her and take her off the room next day.
Was 4 night in this hotel. Is GF, but if you book singleroom, sometimes you must pay difference between single and double room (5 dollar). 50 m from Apocalypso Now.
NaxinSummer
09-23-13, 16:32
Hi all,
Feel free to contact me if need to find girl friendly hotel. I have dealings with some of the girl friendly hotels in District 1.Hi there, could you let me if Sofitel will let my girl stay overnight without a problem?
Thanks
Hi there, could you let me if Sofitel will let my girl stay overnight without a problem?
ThanksNot a chance. The rule of thumb is no overnights at 5-star hotels, especially Western chains.
After a recent visit where I stayed at one such hotel that didn't allow girls, I just don't see it as a problem at all - and I'm someone who normally goes for long-time when available. Saigon is a late city so if you're just on holiday and out partying, you likely won't leave the bar until 2 or 3 AM. Then you just go to a S/T hotel (the girls all know where they are, they're clean and safe, and they're not expensive - $20 usually), have your fun, and stumble back to your hotel and sleep comfortably alone. If you didn't get enough of the girl, invite her to come back the next day for an afternoon session (which is fine at all hotels - no problem during the day). The cost is the same for 2 S/T vs. 1 L/T anyway, and in my experience if she likes you at all and you invite her back, you're going to get even better service on the 2nd visit.
Hello,
Coming to Saigon in December and have never been there before. Looking for a few ideas on where to stay, close to the bars etc for nightlife and girls, from what I can see it seems to be best to stay near Hai Bai Trung is this the case or is there a better place to head?
Where are the best areas for finding girls, is it the bars or are the discos better.
Thanks for the help.
I have stayed at Rennaisance and there is a lift to the left when entering the lobby from the front door, far away from the front desk, and no staff hanging around the lift. This lift is also the closest to Hard Rock Cafe and the small arcade attached to the back of the hotel,.Are you sure it was the Renaissance? I've been to their lobby and I couldn't find a lift to the left nor was the Hard Rock Cafe somehow close to the Renaissance. In your post you are also referring to the Sofitel. Did you mean the Sofitel?
I've recently stayed at the Continental. Not really a modern 4-5 stars hotel but if you are a little into that Graham Greene thing it might be a good choice. Rooms were somehow dated but in a very nice way. Seems much of their interior is from the 1920s. Girls were allowed but only during daytime. I've been there with a non p4p girl so maybe it would be dfferent if someone showed up in high heels and hot pants. A hooker I've spoken to said to me she could enter most 4-5 star hotels before 7pm.
YellowFevers
10-16-13, 19:48
Does anyone know if this hotel is GF, and the Nightclub attached has take outs. Few sites mention it but not a lot of info really?
Cheers,
YF
YellowFevers
10-23-13, 16:15
Does anyone know if this hotel is GF, and the Nightclub attached has take outs. Few sites mention it but not a lot of info really?
Cheers,
YFCan anyone help? I will be going very soon and didn't mark for front page inclusion!
Thanks in anticipation!
YF
Does anyone know if this hotel is GF, and the Nightclub attached has take outs. Few sites mention it but not a lot of info really?
Cheers,
YFCan't find Di Nam Hotel but Dai Nam is over in backpacker / bar area near Ben Thanh market. Rates under $50 so should be GF. Would not get too enthusiastic about the 'nightclub' next door though.
YellowFevers
10-30-13, 08:27
Can't find Di Nam Hotel but is over in backpacker / bar area near Ben Thanh market. Rates under $50 so should be GF. Would not get too enthusiastic about the 'nightclub' next door though.Thanks OzzieSuds,
I did mean the Dai Nam! I chose this Hotel as it is well located for all things I will need for a trip. I am only in HCMC for a few days, this time, but will try to post any useful info on the Forum.
Not sure whether I can access this site whilst in Vietnam, though!
Cheers,
YF
Not sure whether I can access this site whilst in Vietnam, though!Yeah, the posters who live in VN have trouble accessing this site.
You will be fine, theres no restriction on the internet regarding this and other related sites.
BlackStreetGhost
11-04-13, 10:13
Sorry guys, I did RTFF but I am not sure.
1) So it is illegal for a foreigner to share a room with a Vietnamese of the opposite sex without a certificate of engagement or marriage. This law is enforced more at 5-Star-Hotels and less at 3-Star Hotels right?
2) This hotel staff will apply this law only to obvious hookers coming in at night or even if I check in with a well educated Viet cutie while travelling with her? Actually I'm interested in bringing in hookers as well as travelling with a Viet student girl I already know.
3) The following post is confusing for me. If I can solve the problem by paying 10$ extra then it wouldn't be much of a problem for me. Does this policy also apply to luxury hotels?
Thanks for your help!I think question 1 is a rule of thumb. But I personally have the same quesitons 2 and 3. What will happen if I hook up with a Viet cutie and take her back to my hotel?
CRLuverGuy
11-05-13, 06:06
I think question 1 is a rule of thumb. But I personally have the same quesitons 2 and 3. What will happen if I hook up with a Viet cutie and take her back to my hotel?Some valid questions. From my experience, I generally stay at 3 stars. Every time I go back after say 10pm or so, I tell receptionist my friend is only visiting while I change clothes for a party or I will be here short time to get few things in my room. If they question or demand otherwise I tell them it's not a big deal and may slip $5 or $10 bill. They love USD more than 100k or so. I have done this many times and even on few occasions we stayed in the room til morning then I tell them we just fell asleep and a tip. They gave me a nod and had no issues. Only once did I get some hassle and had to give her ID as well along with a tip and still was able to go to room for few hours of fun.
Fair warning though the Intercontinental and many 5 stars have strict policies which receptionist can lose their jobs so they generally don't accept $ even for short time. Many 3 stars are better quality than Holiday Inns in USA for around $30 a night.
Sorry guys, I did RTFF but I am not sure.
3) The following post is confusing for me. If I can solve the problem by paying 10$ extra then it wouldn't be much of a problem for me. Does this policy also apply to luxury hotels?
Thanks for your help!It does not apply at luxury hotels; I've tried! No chance.
What will happen if I hook up with a Viet cutie and take her back to my hotel?This question keeps popping up in various forms. Everytime a forum member tells them that no, its against the law to bring a vn citizen back to your room they ask if I can pay a little more. The answer to that is yes, you can pay some more. Pay for a room in her name, then you can bring her up. How much did you pay for your room? X2 then you can bring her upstairs with you, otherwise RTFM and stick to a 2 star or certain 3 star hotels. Failing that just go to a short time hotel, they are everywhere, you can't miss them, some even have their own girls "working" there. Prices for these ST hotels are around 70k-90k / hr. Includes ensuit, water / coke / sting / redbull / beer in the room fridge.
Why posters keep thinking they can get a working girl up to their 4/5 star room when every time its been asked they are told NO is beyond me. Perhaps they think they are above the law? Their western charms can help win over the reception / security guards?
Theres a reason why 4/5star hotels have that policy. They don't just let everyone in. Take the airport for example. Imagine if they allowed the extended families having picnics outside into the terminals.
Hi all,
Feel free to contact me if need to find girl friendly hotel. I have dealings with some of the girl friendly hotels in District 1.What about Signature Saigon Hotel 3*?
I still don't understand why I shouldn't be able to have a guest when I paid for a room with max occupancy of 2.
What about Signature Saigon Hotel 3*
I still don't understand why I shouldn't be able to have a guest when I paid for a room with max occupancy of 2.You are probably not familiar with the laws of Vietnam then.
YellowFevers
11-23-13, 12:39
Visited this hotel for a couple of nights recently. Good value rooms but be / fast is not good! Didn't take any girls back, but from noises I could hear down the corridor I am pretty certain it is GF. The room access using the lift is not next to reception so possible to get in at entrance to Gossip, where the lift is!
Gossip is not good though. May have been a few FL's, but the music is too loud to even bother trying to talk to them, and plenty of guys on expense accounts!
Didn't try the hotel massage facility so can't report on that.
YF
This question keeps popping up in various forms. Everytime a forum member tells them that no, its against the law to bring a vn citizen back to your room they ask if I can pay a little more. The answer to that is yes, you can pay some more. Pay for a room in her name, then you can bring her up. How much did you pay for your room? X2 then you can bring her upstairs with you, otherwise RTFM and stick to a 2 star or certain 3 star hotels. Failing that just go to a short time hotel, they are everywhere, you can't miss them, some even have their own girls "working" there. Prices for these ST hotels are around 70k-90k / hr. Includes ensuit, water / coke / sting / redbull / beer in the room fridge.
Why posters keep thinking they can get a working girl up to their 4/5 star room when every time its been asked they are told NO is beyond me. Perhaps they think they are above the law? Their western charms can help win over the reception / security guards?
Theres a reason why 4/5star hotels have that policy. They don't just let everyone in. Take the airport for example. Imagine if they allowed the extended families having picnics outside into the terminals.So foreigners are only "above the law" when taking VN girls to 1 to 3 star hotels in VN. When it comes to 4 & 5 star hotels you are below the law. Why the double standard? Are you "above the law"? Does the law speak of and differentiate between low and high star hotels?
I've read opinions that say, in the daytime, even 5 star hotels are accesible for such illegal activities. If so, why the different standard between day and night? Because LE don't do day time raids?
Five star hotels "don't just let everyone in"? Well, neither do the other hotels. Moreover in other countries where prostitution is illegal, five star hotels often let in tons of hookers, day or night. So what's the real problem with VN five star hotels in forbidding VN guests in foreigners rooms, while the low star hotels allow them? Bringing in a single VN call girl to your room isn't the same as bringing in a party of 20 guests or "extended family". Surely VN five star hotels allow foreigners to bring in another foreigner as a guest to their room, so why not allow a VN guest?
This raises the question of what exactly is illegal in a foreigner sharing an accomodation with a VN citizen in VN. When your maid comes in to clean your room, why is that any more legal than if she cleaned your pipe & swallowed every last drop? Or if a VN escort visited you & did the same? Do you share an accomodation with your barber when you are getting your hair cut in his shop? How exactly does the law define an accomodation & sharing an accomodation? Is it okay to make out with a VN girl in a public place such as a park, since that is not an "accomodation"?
BTW in many posts I've read on this subject I've never seen anyone quote the actual law, chapter & verse, or with any reference to a website with an English translation of the same.
What is the origin of this law? When was it enacted? Did it come about due to the VN war involving the USA & the interbreeding with soldiers, especially involving VN sex workers? Is the idea the same as the law in Laos which forbids foreigners in Laos from sex relations with locals they are not married to?
Has any foreigner ever been busted for a violation of this law? How often does this occur, if ever? What was the punishment, a bribe to the officer, a small traffic ticket like fine?
In the event of a police raid, I can imagine the hotel staff warning its customers with a door knock, phone call, setting off the fire alarm, or running down the halls screaming.
MutantChicken
11-28-13, 17:20
So foreigners are only "above the law" when taking VN girls to 1 to 3 star hotels in VN. When it comes to 4 & 5 star hotels you are below the law. Why the double standard? Are you "above the law"? Does the law speak of and differentiate between low and high star hotels?
I've read opinions that say, in the daytime, even 5 star hotels are accesible for such illegal activities. If so, why the different standard between day and night? Because LE don't do day time raids?
Five star hotels "don't just let everyone in"? Well, neither do the other hotels. Moreover in other countries where prostitution is illegal, five star hotels often let in tons of hookers, day or night. So what's the real problem with VN five star hotels in forbidding VN guests in foreigners rooms, while the low star hotels allow them? Bringing in a single VN call girl to your room isn't the same as bringing in a party of 20 guests or "extended family". Surely VN five star hotels allow foreigners to bring in another foreigner as a guest to their room, so why not allow a VN guest?..The first thing you should learn about Vietnam is that its laws and its people do not follow laws of logic, there are reasons often relating with practicality and accepted social norms, but at the end of the day, if tourist and week millionaires don't believe long term residents about its rules regarding prostitution and haven't bother reading the long list of failed attempts to get WL into 5 star hotels. Then as NIKE suggest please just do it, do as you please or as your logic dictates. And then I ll be laughing when you come online later complaining about Vietnamese faked up laws.
The first thing you should learn about Vietnam is that its laws and its people do not follow laws of logic, there are reasons often relating with practicality and accepted social norms, but at the end of the day, if tourist and week millionaires don't believe long term residents about its rules regarding prostitution and haven't bother reading the long list of failed attempts to get WL into 5 star hotels. Then as NIKE suggest please just do it, do as you please or as your logic dictates. And then I ll be laughing when you come online later complaining about Vietnamese faked up laws.Who's Nike?
You must be right & all the reports about foreign guys taking VN girls to their 4 or 5 star VN hotel rooms are lies, eh?
Or maybe just out of date?
For one example:
5 star hotels. None will allow overnight guests unless she is a your spouse, a foreigner, or she is present when you check in and is registered with you as a guest.
4 star hotels. The above will apply for most.
3 star hotels and below. Most will allow overnight guests.BTW, by VN I mean Vietnam not just HCMC.
4-5 stars Hotels in Saigon are definitely NOT girlfriendly. You might have luck on one or two occasions when you can slip through security but generally at nights it seems to be impossible.
Hotel Continental.
I really like the past times charm of this hotel. Breakfast was good (not outstanding though, almost nothing is outstanding about Vietnamese hotels when you compare it with Thailand) , rooms were huge, didn't check the gym. I could slip in a student girl (no hooker) to my room during early afternoon hours (after spending some time in the lobby with her first) but I'm not sure if this is hotel policy or if I was just lucky. Another day a WG told me that it was possible to bring her in before 7pm.
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside
This hotel has just opened this year so they still had lots of opening offers available. Nice river view, good breakfast, super tiny gym, the pool area is nice but crowded if more than 3-4 persons are using it. I would say definitely not possible to bring in a girl. It's all too tidy and new there. I have asked the bellboy about girls but he was trying to avoid this conversation politely explaining that he was new to this job and there are very strict VN laws.
Renaissance Riverside.
Theoretically a nice hotel but my room was stinky (like old water from the sink or something). Breakfast good, nice pool area but not worth the big price difference to Liberty Central Saigon Riverside which is next to it. Someone mentioned this hotel earlier saying there are elevators you can use without passing the reception desk but I think he mixed this up with the Inter Continental. From what I could feel there was no chance to bring a girl to your room. So I avoided the drama and took my hooker to one of the cheap hotels for a few hours.
Royal Lotus Hotel Saigon
Room OK, breakfast OK but not eactly my style. I could officially register a VN girl there (although the law might say this is not possible too). She was a cute student girl next door I knew from a dating website and I had to take her out for dinner few times before she finally saw me as a legit boyfriend and agreed on spending the night with me. When returning to the hotel from dinner hotel staff stopped us in a very harsh and rude way but after telling room number and some conversation in Vietnamese they finally let her through. She almost started to cry due to this embarassing treatment so I had to comfort her through the night LOL!
Thanks guys for exist, I just sign up to this forum and I already love you guys. I'm coming from AC Philippines, so I'm pretty confused with all these rules I take a room in a 4 stars hotel, but going to move tomorrow to Thai Binh Hotel, according to wgfrendly. Com you linked. Can you confirm me that's still Girlfriendly? If anyone will be at Lush tonight, happy to invite you a beer there!
I'm going there just for fun, as I don't want to mess it up with these rules, hotels policies and all of these stuff. Tomorrow I'll begin my tour around here.
I keep reading before start to ask tips, I know how "noobs" in any kind of forums can be annoying. So just saying hello to you guys.
Hi guys,
Will be in HCM on the 4th but won't be mongering until the 7th.
Tossing up between:
Ho Sen (as reported by a member earlier, hats go off to him).
http://www.hosenhotel.com.vn/?cmd=gallery&lg=en
Grand Silverland.
http://www.expedia.com.au/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Hotels-Grand-Silverland-Hotel-Spa.h4892701.Hotel-Information?chkin=07%2F02%2F2014&chkout=11%2F02%2F2014&rm1=a1&hwrqCacheKey=4fdc1cd3-2e37-4914-b118-7a9306c9a5a8HWRQ1388918673412&see=1155eef4-8abb-4b6f-b48d-2b59abb163cc&hashTag=default&rfrr=-30461.
Or La Jolie.
http://www.expedia.com.au/Ho-Chi-Minh-City-Hotels-La-Jolie-Hotel-Spa.h4692072.Hotel-Information?chkin=07%2F02%2F2014&chkout=11%2F02%2F2014&rm1=a1&hwrqCacheKey=4fdc1cd3-2e37-4914-b118-7a9306c9a5a8HWRQ1388917749397&see=d7a8dba1-3dc5-42bc-8df6-b039c2148d0f&hashTag=default&rfrr=-30461#reviews.
Both Silverland and La Jolie have in house spa / massage services.
Anyone has any input on them if they are GFE?
If anyone is up for a beer or two or mongering together. PM me, I'll be subscribing shortly (once my debit card) gets here!
Cheers
Hello,
I will be in HO minh city for 5 nights, I would like to find a hotel which allow girls into the room without any drama. Should be in city center and preferably has a club to pick inside to near it to pick up easily. Also if you can help me with some clubs name where you can pick up.
Hello,
I will be in HO minh city for 5 nights, I would like to find a hotel which allow girls into the room without any drama. Should be in city center and preferably has a club to pick inside to near it to pick up easily. Also if you can help me with some clubs name where you can pick up.I did some reaches and I found out the following hotels: (is anyone try them):
1- Sophia Hotel.
2- Ho Sen 1 Lotus Lake
3- Ho Sen 2 Apollo
4- Indochine Hotel
I need your help if this info is true or not updated.
I did some reaches and I found out the following hotels: (is anyone try them) :
1- Sophia Hotel.
2- Ho Sen 1 Lotus Lake
3- Ho Sen 2 Apollo
4- Indochine Hotel
I need your help if this info is true or not updated.I just confirmed this week that the Alagon Hotel and Hoang Hai Long Hotel are GF friendly. You will have to ask the manager for this as did I. It costs $10 to bring a girl to your room or they can offer you a room for $40. This hotel is also attached with two others, so essentially all four are connected, and all are guest friendly.
FruitNinja
04-05-14, 02:28
Stayed there during my trip. Decent place, like most of the hotels in the area in that price range. The Ashton is better but a little more money. I will try that next trip. One of the things I liked is it's off Bui Vien so it's not as noisy. Other than the woman on the bicycle with the recorded message blaring over a loud bull horn. Why would the locals let that happen at 6:00? Breakfast was decent and staff was accommodating. Maybe a little too much as I like to be left alone as I do my morning wake up ritual. As with most of SE Asia the internet can be spotty during peak hours. I had to go out in the corridor and reset the access point a few times.
They have a metal shutter that closes the entrance at night. You ring a bell and they let you in. No problem with girls. But they do not take their info so you're responsible for your guest and your belongings.
I will check out the Ashton if I can ascertain that they are girl friendly. I stayed at the Mini Hotel on Bui Vien last trip and they had very strict policy. No Vietnamese guests after 22:00.
So foreigners are only "above the law" when taking VN girls to 1 to 3 star hotels in VN. When it comes to 4 & 5 star hotels you are below the law. Why the double standard? Are you "above the law"? Does the law speak of and differentiate between low and high star hotels?
I've read opinions that say, in the daytime, even 5 star hotels are accesible for such illegal activities. If so, why the different standard between day and night? Because LE don't do day time raids?
Five star hotels "don't just let everyone in"? Well, neither do the other hotels. Moreover in other countries where prostitution is illegal, five star hotels often let in tons of hookers, day or night. So what's the real problem with VN five star hotels in forbidding VN guests in foreigners rooms, while the low star hotels allow them? Bringing in a single VN call girl to your room isn't the same as bringing in a party of 20 guests or "extended family". Surely VN five star hotels allow foreigners to bring in another foreigner as a guest to their room, so why not allow a VN guest?..Pink Pearl,
With someone with as many posts as you. I really can't believe the questions you are asking? Most just have logical answers that you don't what to accept. I am not a Vietnam expert like some of our other brothers on this forum. But in short the logical answer is prostitution is illegal in this country. The government is very hard on it. There is no book written how to break laws and get away with it. LOL. Which is what you want. 4-5 star hotels cater to a different class of people that 2-3 star. 1,2. 3 star hotels are more likely to look the other way. I highly doubt anyone will warn you police is coming. Even if they want to warn you so they do not get in trouble themselves there will be no time. When you monger you are putting yourself in a dangerous situation each and every time. Asian country laws and culture might not follow logic but you can say the same about some American laws. If you are in a raid don't worry you won't be able to talk with them anyway because of language barrier. You are in deep sh. Just read the forum and take what you like and stop trying to make sense of asian laws and the logical way to commit illegal activities.
If anyone has a great trip report yours should be excellent! I can't wait to hear your adventures
FriendlyPlanet
04-21-14, 15:51
Anyone know if the Hong Vy 1 hotel on Hai Ba Trung is guest friendly? It looks like the type of 3 star hotels that usually let you bring back girls, but I thought I'd check here to see if anyone has any first hand knowledge. I need to stay in that area for a meeting, also close to NPK.
Thanks in advance
Friendly
Well, here is the calculation.
If roomboy arranges girls for you is 50 $.
If you bypass roomboy: 40 $ + 10 $ hotel.
If you bypass the pimp: 30 $ + 10 $ hotel.
I never tried to pull the rate down again, may be you guys try and let us know how it goes.
I wouldn't mind paying 10 $ to hotel as they collect the girl's I'd and check with us before releasing girl.
DwayneJohnson
08-09-14, 21:08
Hi guys,
I will be in HCMC next month for short duration.
Obviously, I am looking forward to bringing few hot ladies back from either 91 or Bin bin hence searching girl friendly hotels in the vicinity.
Don't have much time to explore all that HCMC has to offer so will stick with these two bars only.
Narrowed down search to below 2-3 stars and location looks fine from google maps.
Sources are websites guestfriendlyhotel and bargirlfriendlyhotels.
Please let me know if you recommend any of the below or if you can confirm it as girlfriendly.
List.
1) Spring Hotel. 44 - 46 Le Thanh Ton St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
2) Bongsen Annex Hotel (Bong sen hotel 2). 61-63 Haiba Trung Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
3) White Lotus Hotel. 6 A Thi Sach, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
4) Sophia Hotel. 36 - 38 Thai Van Lung, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
5) Tan Hoang Long Hotel. 84 Mac Thi Buoi. District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 08, Vietnam.
6) Dong Do Hotel. 35 Mac Thi Buoi St. , Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Thanks,
DJ
Hi guys,
I will be in HCMC next month for short duration.
Obviously, I am looking forward to bringing few hot ladies back from either 91 or Bin bin hence searching girl friendly hotels in the vicinity.
Don't have much time to explore all that HCMC has to offer so will stick with these two bars only.
Narrowed down search to below 2-3 stars and location looks fine from google maps.
Sources are websites guestfriendlyhotel and bargirlfriendlyhotels.
Please let me know if you recommend any of the below or if you can confirm it as girlfriendly.
List.
1) Spring Hotel. 44 - 46 Le Thanh Ton St, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
2) Bongsen Annex Hotel (Bong sen hotel 2). 61-63 Haiba Trung Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
3) White Lotus Hotel. 6 A Thi Sach, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
4) Sophia Hotel. 36 - 38 Thai Van Lung, Ben Nghe Ward, Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
5) Tan Hoang Long Hotel. 84 Mac Thi Buoi. District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 08, Vietnam.
6) Dong Do Hotel. 35 Mac Thi Buoi St. , Dist. 1, Ho Chi Minh City.
Thanks,
DJThe two that you mention on Mac Thi Boui were not GF last time I checked. The ones on This Sach under $50 should be OK.
DwayneJohnson
08-11-14, 22:15
The two that you mention on Mac Thi Boui were not GF last time I checked. The ones on This Sach under $50 should be OK.Thanks Ozzie.
Strike off last two.
Sophia looks good as per latest review on tripadvisor.
One guy seem to complain about hotel staff bugging him about sending female to room.
Hi everyone,
New here and new to the scene.
Just wondering if Vien Dong hotel was GF?
I heard the masseuse there are good looking.
I've sifted through many reports (up to page 51) I believe. It seems that girl friendly hotels mean that you can bring up a girl to stay overnight right? What if I just wanted to get it on during the day and she would leave before lets say. 10 pm? Is that safe to do? Any help will be appreciated and I will be posting reports from my time in Vietnam.
I've sifted through many reports (up to page 51) I believe. It seems that girl friendly hotels mean that you can bring up a girl to stay overnight right? What if I just wanted to get it on during the day and she would leave before lets say. 10 pm? Is that safe to do? Any help will be appreciated and I will be posting reports from my time in Vietnam.I'm not the expert on this but your attitude and the hotel layout etc play a part.
I was in one hotel and I stupidly somehow let them know I was taking a girl back and they took her ID (11 pm) and called me when she left to see if I was ok. I was horrifie that they cute receptionist knew what I was doing. Only 30 min after I arrived at the hotel. So was so cute too. I'm sure she would have loved me otherwise.
But a few days later when I befriended a local girl who scootered me around all over the place we got into the room without a second glance. I told her that the hotel would want her I'd and she just scoffed and walked straight in with a wave. Cool as a cucumber with me, the nervous old dude, behind her.
The hotel also had a back door which meant you could get to the lift without going past reception. Helpful for the next trip.
But then 3 months ago some old hag made me pay for a second room for a girl. $12 down the drain. Check out the hotel's reception layout online. This walk of shame thing is a bit annoying in small hotels.
I got to know a lady (she was 40 yo, conservatively dressed, so not a young hooker) in 2007 to 2009 via Adultfriendfinder. I visited HCMC 3 times to meet up with her. I always stayed at the A&them Hotel in D1. She would come to the hotel every night after work and stayed until morning to go back to work. I had booked a double room. She even had breakfast in the hotel. We had no problem with the hotel staff.
In 2009, we decided to rent a car and driver to go to Vung Tau, the beach resort. When we checked into the hotel, we were not allowed to stay in one room because we were not married. Nothing I could do to change their mind. So I had to get a second room in her name and let the driver stay in that room (probably he would have slept in the car). Everyone knew the arrangement and was happy with it (except me who had to pay for the second room).
What I am trying to point out is there is a law in Vietnam banning foreigners and Vietnamese who are not married from staying in the same hotel room. So stop thinking like a foreigner. It's their law. They have to follow it.
What I am trying to point out is there is a law in Vietnam banning foreigners and Vietnamese who are not married from staying in the same hotel room. If you are asking if this is a law then yes it is.
You need to show a marriage cert and relevant I'd to book a single room with your vn wife if you are foreigner, Or just book a 3 star or less hotel.
If you are asking if this is a law then yes it is.
You need to show a marriage cert and relevant I'd to book a single room with your vn wife if you are foreigner, Or just book a 3 star or less hotel.My 3 star hotel in HCMC was charging 300.000 VND for a female Vietnamese visitor. 'Hotel policy' said the receptionist. Or maybe it was his 'policy'.
AmericanThief
12-21-14, 06:19
This thread seems a little crazy about the whole girl in room thing. Saigon (HCMC) is way more laid back than this. There is no reason to accept these terms from your hotel. They are extorting you and you should take a taxi to the next hotel.
Whatever, this is 2014 and no one in Saigon is going to have any problems with bringing a girl back to your room. This shouldn't even be an issue.
This thread seems a little crazy about the whole girl in room thing. Saigon (HCMC) is way more laid back than this. There is no reason to accept these terms from your hotel. They are extorting you and you should take a taxi to the next hotel.
Whatever, this is 2014 and no one in Saigon is going to have any problems with bringing a girl back to your room. This shouldn't even be an issue.I stayed in in three star hotel in Ben thanh and did not have issue in bringing girls.
I called them prior booking and confirmed it's OK to bring a Vietnamese.
A xe om guy told me most hotels in Ben thanh allow to bring Vietnamese.
However it's best to call them before you book.
I made 2 trips to HCMC in 2009. I stayed at various A & them hotels because I was seeing different girls I met online, telling each that I was in town for only 2 or 3 nights, so that I don't get stuck with one girl. I was afraid that a girl would go back to the hotel and see me. Thus I switched hotels. I chose A & them at that time because they had a good website and their prices were very good. I always booked a double room for 2 persons. In every hotel that I stayed in, my girls were never stopped, nor did I have to pay any fee. A couple hotels asked for the girls' IDs. We even ate the complimentary breakfast every morning.
That was 5 years ago. I will be coming back to HCMC in early February and early April for more fun. I hope things haven't changed or has now improved with regards to hotels. I know from reading the threads that LE is a constant problem. Thanks.
Funman13.
It should be A & them Hotels. # spell-check!
I made 2 trips to HCMC in 2009. I stayed at various A & them hotels because I was seeing different girls I met online, telling each that I was in town for only 2 or 3 nights, so that I don't get stuck with one girl. I was afraid that a girl would go back to the hotel and see me. Thus I switched hotels. I chose A & them at that time because they had a good website and their prices were very good. I always booked a double room for 2 persons. In every hotel that I stayed in, my girls were never stopped, nor did I have to pay any fee. A couple hotels asked for the girls' IDs. We even ate the complimentary breakfast every morning.
That was 5 years ago. I will be coming back to HCMC in early February and early April for more fun. I hope things haven't changed or has now improved with regards to hotels. I know from reading the threads that LE is a constant problem. Thanks.
Funman13.I did the same in 2013, stayed in various A & then hotels, no problem at all. I was also offered girls by the local waiters who asked me if I wanted a girl.
First hotel I visited was almost luxuary with stone floors in the bathroom with a quote big bathtub. First girl I hade did accompany in the bath, very nice experience having a bath with the girl who almost massaged me with soap and my dick which almost emptied me but I kept it safe until we went to bed.
They are very nice these Vietnamese girls, at least all of them. One girl I met who stayed in my hotelroom who actually was presented to me via the local hotel waiters stayed one night with me but was not eager to join me in the bath but was a damn good lover in bed. Really nice girl, firm and with nice tits and was really hot. She waked me up twice in the night to wake the little guy standing up so after all I slept myself entire day throw to catch up me lack of sleep.
It was another girl last night I stayed in the same hotel before I left home. That was a week I will remember but had in mind to come back to HCMC to the same hotel and meet this nice girls. If they still have such a good male waiters who supports their guest.
I will be arriving in Vietnam for the first time in a couple of weeks. I would like to play a bit in HCMC before I venture out and see other parts of the country for a couple of more weeks. The idea of searching some 388 pages for hotel ideas seemed daunting and perhaps I do not know how to use this forum efficiently. In any event can someone who has experience in HCMC tell me an area I should stay in where there are a few pubs; not necessarily loud dance clubs; some decent places to eat, and of course where there is some action for local ladies etc. I would prefer not to spend more than $50 US per night for a room but am flexible. Apart from that any ideas on things to do in Vietnam in general would be great. I am a scuba diver but not there for that but I will dive if there is a chance. And IMO a beach is only a good as the babes on it. I would rather watch the beach from the shade with a cold beer! LOL! Things to do and see ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers and thanks for any advice.
I will be arriving in Vietnam for the first time in a couple of weeks. I would like to play a bit in HCMC before I venture out and see other parts of the country for a couple of more weeks. The idea of searching some 388 pages for hotel ideas seemed daunting and perhaps I do not know how to use this forum efficiently. In any event can someone who has experience in HCMC tell me an area I should stay in where there are a few pubs; not necessarily loud dance clubs; some decent places to eat, and of course where there is some action for local ladies etc. I would prefer not to spend more than $50 US per night for a room but am flexible. Apart from that any ideas on things to do in Vietnam in general would be great. I am a scuba diver but not there for that but I will dive if there is a chance. And IMO a beach is only a good as the babes on it. I would rather watch the beach from the shade with a cold beer! LOL! Things to do and see ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers and thanks for any advice.
You are truly a great guy and will do well. Just take the effort to read a few pages back and you will find all information needed.
I will be arriving in Vietnam for the first time in a couple of weeks. I would like to play a bit in HCMC before I venture out and see other parts of the country for a couple of more weeks. The idea of searching some 388 pages for hotel ideas seemed daunting and perhaps I do not know how to use this forum efficiently. In any event can someone who has experience in HCMC tell me an area I should stay in where there are a few pubs; not necessarily loud dance clubs; some decent places to eat, and of course where there is some action for local ladies etc. I would prefer not to spend more than $50 US per night for a room but am flexible. Apart from that any ideas on things to do in Vietnam in general would be great. I am a scuba diver but not there for that but I will dive if there is a chance. And IMO a beach is only a good as the babes on it. I would rather watch the beach from the shade with a cold beer! LOL! Things to do and see ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers and thanks for any advice.You definitely should not pay more than US $50. Look into hotels.com for great deals.
Fast Eddie 48
12-30-14, 00:07
I will be arriving in Vietnam for the first time in a couple of weeks. I would like to play a bit in HCMC before I venture out and see other parts of the country for a couple of more weeks. The idea of searching some 388 pages for hotel ideas seemed daunting and perhaps I do not know how to use this forum efficiently. In any event can someone who has experience in HCMC tell me an area I should stay in where there are a few pubs; not necessarily loud dance clubs; some decent places to eat, and of course where there is some action for local ladies etc. I would prefer not to spend more than $50 US per night for a room but am flexible. Apart from that any ideas on things to do in Vietnam in general would be great. I am a scuba diver but not there for that but I will dive if there is a chance. And IMO a beach is only a good as the babes on it. I would rather watch the beach from the shade with a cold beer! LOL! Things to do and see ideas would be greatly appreciated.
Cheers and thanks for any advice.To Diabl222.
I stay at Hai Long 5 at dist 1 is only 32 usd a night book with Agoda nice hotel near the bar at HBT hotel in HMC is very cheap, if you like scuba diving Nha Trang is your best bet a few dive shop there but diving is not very good in Vietnam go to Thailand or PI for that.
Fast eddie 48.
CRLuverGuy
12-30-14, 05:38
Diab,
This is one of my favorite website for hotel price searches. Try http://www.agoda.com/city/ho-chi-minh-city-vn.html.
I've had good results and booked several trips this way.
To Diabl222.
I stay at Hai Long 5 at dist 1 is only 32 usd a night book with Agoda nice hotel near the bar at HBT hotel in HMC is very cheap, if you like scuba diving Nha Trang is your best bet a few dive shop there but diving is not very good in Vietnam go to Thailand or PI for that.
Fast eddie 48.Thanks so much for the tip. I have booked a room for 4 nights at Hai Long 5 and they had a special so I got an even cheaper rate. I am sure I will figure out where to go and what to do when I am there.
Cheers
Fast Eddie 48
01-06-15, 22:47
Thanks so much for the tip. I have booked a room for 4 nights at Hai Long 5 and they had a special so I got an even cheaper rate. I am sure I will figure out where to go and what to do when I am there.
CheersTo Diabl222.
There are many club and bar on the same block of the hotel where you can pick up girl, there are pimp outside the hotel offer girl don't over paid going rate is 40 usd for st and 80 for all night, the girl at the club will ask for 100 usd for st bargin them down.
Fast eddie 48.
Based on this thread, I just booked and arrived at Hai Long 5. If anyone else is in town, send me a message.
SteelBaton
01-27-15, 12:21
I recently confirmed that 4 & 5 star hotels in HCMC will generally allow a girl to come to your room as long as she arrives before 10:00 pm. I confirmed this when lying in bed contemplating an early night following a long day of hunting pussy. As I was checking WeChat to set up something for the next day, I connected with an agent who started sending pictures of reasonable looking girls who she swore could be at my hotel and in my bed in less than 15 minutes without me leaving my room. I was lazy and even if the girl wasn't amazing I figured that paying $50 to have some chick come to my 5 star hotel and suck me off in the next 15 minutes was worth the effort. Effectively zero effort. And, no walk of shame.
I was staying at the Park Hyatt, arguably the nicest hotel in town. Well, I said ok to the agent and sure as shit, 7 minutes later the phone rings and the hotel says I have a guest. Can she come up?. Sure! And 4 minutes later a 25 year old with huge tits (fake of course) is in my bed with my cock in her little mouth. Not bad I thought and certainly a hell of a lot better than leaving the nice place and going to some dump with cum stained sheets and spit on the floor.
So there's an option I wasn't aware of. If you are ok with banging a girl before 10:00 pm and you aren't too worried about her bumping into anyone you know or having her name on a list with your name. Not sure how long they keep that stuff. But its probably not in some central computer system. Even if it is. She was just providing a massage. Which is totally legal.
I recently confirmed that 4 & 5 star hotels in HCMC will generally allow a girl to come to your room as long as she arrives before 10:00 pm. I confirmed this when lying in bed contemplating an early night following a long day of hunting pussy. As I was checking WeChat to set up something for the next day, I connected with an agent who started sending pictures of reasonable looking girls who she swore could be at my hotel and in my bed in less than 15 minutes without me leaving my room. I was lazy and even if the girl wasn't amazing I figured that paying $50 to have some chick come to my 5 star hotel and suck me off in the next 15 minutes was worth the effort. Effectively zero effort. And, no walk of shame.
I was staying at the Park Hyatt, arguably the nicest hotel in town. Well, I said ok to the agent and sure as shit, 7 minutes later the phone rings and the hotel says I have a guest. Can she come up?. Sure! And 4 minutes later a 25 year old with huge tits (fake of course) is in my bed with my cock in her little mouth. Not bad I thought and certainly a hell of a lot better than leaving the nice place and going to some dump with cum stained sheets and spit on the floor.
So there's an option I wasn't aware of. If you are ok with banging a girl before 10:00 pm and you aren't too worried about her bumping into anyone you know or having her name on a list with your name. Not sure how long they keep that stuff. But its probably not in some central computer system. Even if it is. She was just providing a massage. Which is totally legal.Yep, that's always been the case I think. I usually stay at the Sheraton and have had many afternoon dates there. They don't even require checking the girl in, I just meet her in the lobby and we go up to the room together. The ST hotels are fine for late night after the pickup at your venue of preference (mine is Apocalypse Now. LOVE that bar! But it's much nicer to have a longer, more relaxed session in a quality hotel, at least for me.
Uncle Volodya
02-15-15, 12:09
I just booked my trip to HCM for the beginning of may.
I checked and there seem to be very nice places with reasonable rates available via airbnb. Has anyone ever used it in HCM?
I think it may be more affordable and also easier for the girl to just stay overnight without hotel staff to monitor you. This is important for me a I'll be visiting 2 VN girls who I met in Singapore and Shanghai (they were working the bars) and it would be nice it they could stay the night with me.
What do you guys think?
I just booked my trip to HCM for the beginning of may.
I checked and there seem to be very nice places with reasonable rates available via airbnb. Has anyone ever used it in HCM?
I think it may be more affordable and also easier for the girl to just stay overnight without hotel staff to monitor you. This is important for me a I'll be visiting 2 VN girls who I met in Singapore and Shanghai (they were working the bars) and it would be nice it they could stay the night with me.
What do you guys think?I haven't done this but have always had good experiences renting on AirBnb including couple of times in Manila. Check the reviews, if there are more than 3 good reviews you should be ok. One thing that might be of a concern is if it's a fully serviced building with 24 hour doorman then ask them their policy about brining girls at night. Please let us know how this goes. If it weren't for the restrictions that are in place a hotel would have been an obvious choice for me, HCM hotels are cheap and it's nice to chill in a rooftop bar and / or order room service 24/7.
Uncle Volodya
03-09-15, 15:43
I haven't done this but have always had good experiences renting on AirBnb including couple of times in Manila. Check the reviews, if there are more than 3 good reviews you should be ok. One thing that might be of a concern is if it's a fully serviced building with 24 hour doorman then ask them their policy about brining girls at night. Please let us know how this goes. If it weren't for the restrictions that are in place a hotel would have been an obvious choice for me, HCM hotels are cheap and it's nice to chill in a rooftop bar and / or order room service 24/7.Thanks for the tip EZ.
I think it will be too hot in May to stay in HCM for more than a few days. I am thinking of taking one of the girls I'll be visiting to Danang for a few days. I also saw some truly spectacular pics on the internet from Ha Long. (see below). Has anyone gone?
Price for a 3 day /2 night cruise with all excursions is $300 per person. Pricy but, I think it would be an absolute blast if you bring the right girl. I'm not sure about the weather that time of year. Does anyone have any info?
NguyetLang
03-17-15, 19:09
Thanks for the tip EZ.
I think it will be too hot in May to stay in HCM for more than a few days. I am thinking of taking one of the girls I'll be visiting to Danang for a few days. I also saw some truly spectacular pics on the internet from Ha Long. (see below). Has anyone gone?
Price for a 3 day /2 night cruise with all excursions is $300 per person. Pricy but, I think it would be an absolute blast if you bring the right girl. I'm not sure about the weather that time of year. Does anyone have any info?Halong is cool during summer. The trip is good in general but will be really fun with the "right girl" as you said. Parts of the trip will be visiting some islands with caves. The caves are cool but the walking around on land will be hot as it is still summer in a tropical land. Fair skin folks are advised to dress cool, wear sun screen and a hat.
Uncle Volodya
03-21-15, 23:13
Halong is cool during summer. The trip is good in general but will be really fun with the "right girl" as you said. Parts of the trip will be visiting some islands with caves. The caves are cool but the walking around on land will be hot as it is still summer in a tropical land. Fair skin folks are advised to dress cool, wear sun screen and a hat.Thanks so much for the info.
It looks really amazing and I'd love to take the right girl there. I am a little worried, however about going to Halong in May as it is the rainy season. Will it rain every day?
NguyetLang
03-22-15, 21:21
Thanks so much for the info.
It looks really amazing and I'd love to take the right girl there. I am a little worried, however about going to Halong in May as it is the rainy season. Will it rain every day?To copy from a touristry website: Summer: May to July: Temperature 28°see – Clear blue sky with occasionally pouring rain.
The summer rain in Halong, if I remember correctly, is usually quick shower, can come and go real quick. It's tropical rain kinda thing. The real rainy season is much later in the year. Good luck and hope you enjoy the trip.
More info on weather in Halong:
http://www.indochina-junk.com/index.php/trip-planning-corner/weather-halong-bay/
Bon voyage!
Peter Nguyetlang.
Uncle Volodya
03-23-15, 14:37
To copy from a touristry website: Summer: May to July: Temperature 28see Clear blue sky with occasionally pouring rain.
The summer rain in Halong, if I remember correctly, is usually quick shower, can come and go real quick. It's tropical rain kinda thing. The real rainy season is much later in the year. Good luck and hope you enjoy the trip.
More info on weather in Halong:
http://www.indochina-junk.com/index.php/trip-planning-corner/weather-halong-bay/
Bon voyage!
Peter Nguyetlang.Awesome Peter! Thanks so much for the info!
Hi Mutant,
Can you clear you inbox, I have tried to PM you but cannot.
The first thing you should learn about Vietnam is that its laws and its people do not follow laws of logic, there are reasons often relating with practicality and accepted social norms, but at the end of the day, if tourist and week millionaires don't believe long term residents about its rules regarding prostitution and haven't bother reading the long list of failed attempts to get WL into 5 star hotels. Then as NIKE suggest please just do it, do as you please or as your logic dictates. And then I ll be laughing when you come online later complaining about Vietnamese faked up laws..
Hi bros,
Had booked Ho Sen 2 hotel thru agoda at rate s $50 per night.
Any review for this hotel?
Is it nice and girl friendly?
MutantChicken
04-06-15, 06:11
Hi Mutant,
Can you clear you inbox, I have tried to PM you but cannot..Its cleared.
To the HCM experts. Currently I am registered Intercontinetal Asian Hotel on on Corner of Hai Ba Trung.
I like to bring in talent for overnight stay but found out not possible in this hotel.
Can someone recomend a 4-star hotel in the vicinity of the Intercontinental which would be GF??
Many thanks!
To the HCM experts. Currently I am registered Intercontinetal Asian Hotel on on Corner of Hai Ba Trung.
I like to bring in talent for overnight stay but found out not possible in this hotel.
Can someone recomend a 4-star hotel in the vicinity of the Intercontinental which would be GF??
Many thanks!As a rule 4-stars and up will not allow you to have girls stay the night. Most will let you have one come up to your room but they must leave before 10 pm.
Many of the 3-stars won't allow them to stay over either. The Northern Hotel is a 4-star hotel what will allow a girl to stay for an extra $25 per night.
The Asian Ruby and A&EM hotels (2/3 star) will let you have a girl stay over. If I were you I'd stay at one of these and upgrade to one of their nicest rooms (balcony, jacuzzi, etc.).
When in doubt, call or email the hotel and ask what their policy is on girls staying over. They will let you know up front. Too many people just book hoping for the best when all they have to do is ask.
Good Luck!
Warm greetings from Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon.
Thank you for contacting Marriott Customer Care regarding your upcoming stay at our hotel. We are delighted to welcome you to stay with us.
With the regards you concern about your local female friend can visit you during your stay or not I would like to confirm that as per Vietnamese Law all guests as well as visiting guests have to be registered with a valid ID or passport at Front Desk counter. Visitor times are from 7:00 am to 11:00 pm.
In case if you want your local female friend share the room with you, you should add her full name to your booking before arrival date and she will be registered as a room sharer with you.So it confirms what other bros have been saying, no overnights. Need to be registered. But they did not mention the marriage status though.
Fast Eddie 48
05-12-15, 19:07
So it confirms what other bros have been saying, no overnights. Need to be registered. But they did not mention the marriage status though.
To HKNomad.
If you want to bring girl back to the hotel you might want to just book a 3 star hotel all the big 4 star hotel have policy you cannot bring girl back after 11 pm, me and friend have bring girls back to the Caravelle hotel before but we got lucky didn't get caught.
Fast eddie 48.
To HKNomad.
If you want to bring girl back to the hotel you might want to just book a 3 star hotel all the big 4 star hotel have policy you cannot bring girl back after 11 pm, me and friend have bring girls back to the Caravelle hotel before but we got lucky didn't get caught.
Fast eddie 48.Thanks Fast Eddie. I've already booked next week at the rent. Next time I think I'll just go for a short rent or airbnb in a more local mid market neighborhood.
Much appreciated.
First post here.
Having read through this forum it sounded like things would be a bit hit and miss in Saigon. Stayed in the Hai Long 5 hotel in District 1 as it had some good reviews here. I suggest you get one of the large rooms as they are about twice the size of the windowless 'middle' rooms.
Searching WeChat showed up a few working girls, but I gave up on that after asking one for an original photo to prove her authenticity, and getting some repetitive replies from others.
Doorman offered to set something up, $US70,1 HR. Supposedly worth more than what seems to be the standard $50.
Pretty, about 25 years old.
Humorous or sad I can't say. Only word of English was 'morning' (at 10 pm), she received a few texts and even a phone call during our time. Couldn't have acted more bored.
I think she wanted to be asked to leave by playing dumb, e. G. After putting one condom half on my semi-hard dick she had the bright idea of trying to add a second one on top.
Paid and sent her away after 30 minutes.
Not sure if this was just bad luck but I can't recommend arranging things through the hotel staff given the cost and quality.
Had earlier run into a pimp (saleswoman on the street outside the hotel who led me to a nearby couple of rooms. About five girls to choose from. Fairly young and hot, $50/ HR. I was tired and just wanted a real massage, never returned but she gave me her name and number. Should have followed up on that rather than my hotel fiasco.
Fast Eddie 48
06-29-15, 23:52
First post here.
Having read through this forum it sounded like things would be a bit hit and miss in Saigon. Stayed in the Hai Long 5 hotel in District 1 as it had some good reviews here. I suggest you get one of the large rooms as they are about twice the size of the windowless 'middle' rooms.
Searching WeChat showed up a few working girls, but I gave up on that after asking one for an original photo to prove her authenticity, and getting some repetitive replies from others.
Doorman offered to set something up, $US70,1 HR. Supposedly worth more than what seems to be the standard $50.
Pretty, about 25 years old.
Humorous or sad I can't say. Only word of English was 'morning' (at 10 pm), she received a few texts and even a phone call during our time. Couldn't have acted more bored.
I think she wanted to be asked to leave by playing dumb, e. G. After putting one condom half on my semi-hard dick she had the bright idea of trying to add a second one on top.
Paid and sent her away after 30 minutes.
Not sure if this was just bad luck but I can't recommend arranging things through the hotel staff given the cost and quality.
Had earlier run into a pimp (saleswoman on the street outside the hotel who led me to a nearby couple of rooms. About five girls to choose from. Fairly young and hot, $50/ HR. I was tired and just wanted a real massage, never returned but she gave me her name and number. Should have followed up on that rather than my hotel fiasco.To Turbil.
I was there last yr there are many pimp on the Motor bike have girl they want 80 USD for st and I told them 100 usd for all night and we settle for 40 usd for one HR and don't paid upfront paid the girl after you are done.
Fast eddie 48.
Your add showing a chick pulling her panties down is very annoying.
EatALotOpus
10-22-15, 13:29
I just booked my trip to HCM for the beginning of may.
I checked and there seem to be very nice places with reasonable rates available via airbnb. Has anyone ever used it in HCM?
I think it may be more affordable and also easier for the girl to just stay overnight without hotel staff to monitor you. This is important for me a I'll be visiting 2 VN girls who I met in Singapore and Shanghai (they were working the bars) and it would be nice it they could stay the night with me.
What do you guys think?Tried to book a studio and emailed the owner. With the law been what it is, he did not wanted to risk it and declined me. Read the house rules. Most are strict about privacy. Good luck.
EatALotOpus
10-22-15, 14:18
I just confirmed this week that the Alagon Hotel and Hoang Hai Long Hotel are GF friendly. You will have to ask the manager for this as did I. It costs $10 to bring a girl to your room or they can offer you a room for $40. This hotel is also attached with two others, so essentially all four are connected, and all are guest friendly.Understand the post above is from last year, however I contacted the hotel directly and this it the response I received this morning:
Dear XXXX,
Greeting from Alagon Hotel & Spa group.
Thank you so much for your email and your interest in our hotel.
We are very sorry to inform that according to Vietnam Law, a foreign people cannot stay with Vietnamese lady if they don't have marriage certificate.
Your guest can only visit you in day time but not stay overnight (before 11 pm).
I do hope you understand our law and our policy.
Thanks and wish to serve you soonest.
Have a nice day.
Is this a front to cover themselves or they changed policy?
Understand the post above is from last year, however I contacted the hotel directly and this it the response I received this morning:I was in HCM this time last year and had no problems. Most five or four star hotels will not allow guests, however, most 2/3 star hotels will. When booking check the policy online. I stayed at a 2 star which was nice and clean and had no issues. Hope this helps.
So I have only read the last 2 pages of this thread (if you think there is info hear and I need to read more pages please say so).
But I don't see any names and places of 2/3 star hotels.
2/3 star hotels is what I am looking for because as I have read they are the only ones that are girl friendly and I can not see them wanting top dollar.
In a 3rd world country one should expect (or try) to pay 3rd world prices.
I know of a B&B hear in the UK that only charges £10 a night or £12.50 with breakfast; now this is probably the cheapest B&B in England.
But you get the jist don't you!
I saw a few postings with recommendations to hotel search web sites.
But to me this is not the way, things like this can only be found by word and mouth as a lot of cheap hotels I know do not bother with the internet (not just 3rd world countries but hear in England as well).
So recommendations please.
P.S. Do theres little hotel / be&BS over there have safe boxes, air con, on sweet, hot water etc.
But to me this is not the way, things like this can only be found by word and mouth as a lot of cheap hotels I know do not bother with the internet (not just 3rd world countries but hear in England as well).
Basically three three star and under places allow girls, 4 and above do not. So yes you could use agoda or something like that. But of course you want to make sure, and maybe then find the hotel's website, send an email letting them know you will meet a girlfriend in Vn and ask is it ok if she comes in your room. If they say No, ok you know not GF. If they say no problem, it's GF.
I don't use hotels here, I live here. But this is what I would do if it was me. Or maybe just book first night somewhere and then go on foot next day door to door in area you want to stay in, asking similar question. That's how I used to do it. Usually fly in late at night anyway, so first night no point having GF room.
But this is what I would do if it was me. Or maybe just book first night somewhere and then go on foot next day door to door in area you want to stay in, asking similar question. That's how I used to do it. That what I would do if all ells failed.
But I was hoping to get some recommendations on hear anyway.
I can't stand things like tip advisor as I know I am just going to get ripped off.
But how much do you think I could pick a 2/3 hotel up over there.
Thanks,
James02
Ow dam now I remember that magic book called lonely planet where you can download sections online.
That has got to be about the best bet I recon.
NguyetLang
11-26-15, 23:17
So I have only read the last 2 pages of this thread (if you think there is info hear and I need to read more pages please say so).
But I don't see any names and places of 2/3 star hotels.
2/3 star hotels is what I am looking for because as I have read they are the only ones that are girl friendly and I can not see them wanting top dollar.
In a 3rd world country one should expect (or try) to pay 3rd world prices.
I know of a B&B hear in the UK that only charges 10 a night or 12.50 with breakfast; now this is probably the cheapest B&B in England.
But you get the jist don't you!
I saw a few postings with recommendations to hotel search web sites.
But to me this is not the way, things like this can only be found by word and mouth as a lot of cheap hotels I know do not bother with the internet (not just 3rd world countries but hear in England as well).
So recommendations please.
P.S. Do theres little hotel / be&BS over there have safe boxes, air con, on sweet, hot water etc.Most 2-3 star hotel in the Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao (back packers area) are GF, last time I was there, Sep 2015. IPeace, Eden Garden, Giang Son, Luan Vu are some names I remember.
Most 2-3 stars by Ben Thanh market are also GF, I stayed at Xavier, Mifurki, Saigon Bloom.
For all of the above mentioned hotels, the girl must show ID, but other than that, no problem.
Have a nice stay in VN.
Peter.
I'm going to buy the correct chapter from lonely planet soon and then discuss some of the hotels mentioned.
Hear are some 3/4 star type hotels in the area of Pham Ngu Lao.
Anyone recognize any of them?
Giang¨Son¨ guest HOUSE $ (Map p320; %08-3837 7547; www. Guesthouse. Com. Vn; 283/14 Ð Pham Ngu lao; are US $16-28; aiW) Tall and thin, with three rooms on each floor, a roof terrace and charming serv- ice, Giang Son's sole downer is that there's no lift. Consider upgrading to a room with window.
PP¨Backpackers¨ Hostel $ (Map p320; %1262 501 823; Ɖ 283/41 Pham Ngu lao; dm US $6, the US $16-18; aiW) Very helpful, friendly and efficient staff at this cheap and welcoming hostel where you can nab a bar- gain dorm bed or fork out a bit more for an affordable double room.
Bich¨Duyen¨Hotel¨ guest house$ (Map p320; %08-3837 4588; bichduyenhotel at yahoo.com; 283/4 Ð Pham Ngu lao; are US $17-30; aiW) On the same slender lane as Giang Son, this spruce 15-room place follows a sim- ilar template. The US $25 rooms are worth the extra money for a window. No lift.
Giang¨Son¨2¨ guest house $ (Map p320; %08-3920 9838; www. Guesthouse. Com. Vn; 283/24 Pham Ngu lao; rm US $18-25) Son of Giang Son some may say, with a more contemporary finish. Two double rooms come with balcony and staff are excellent. No lift.
Long¨Guesthouse¨ guest house $ (Map p320; %08-3836 0184; 373/10 Pham Ngu lao; dm / the US $8/18; W) This popular, simple but clean 12-room guesthouse tucked away down an alley near Thai Binh Market is run by a pleasant and helpful family. Five- and six-bed dorm beds available.
Madame¨Cuc¨64¨ guest house $ (Map p320; www.madamcuchotels.com; 64 Ɖ Bui Vien; s US $16-20, the US $25) A very reliable choice from Madame Cuc, with trademark helpful staff and decent, bright rooms (the cheapest with no window), but the Bui Vien positioning can be noisier than her other hotels.
Spring¨House¨Hotel¨ HOTEl $ (Map p320; %3837 8312; www. Springhousehotel. Com. Vn; 221 Ð Pham Ngu lao; are US $18-40; aiW) Furnished in bamboo and rattan, this is a cosy hotel in the middle of the Pham Ngu Lao strip. Rooms come in many shapes and sizes.
And some more in the area of Co Giang.
Ngoc¨Son¨ guest house $ (%08-3836 4717; ngocsonguesthouse at yahoo. Com; 178/32 Ð Co giang; s / the US $12/17; aW) Fresh as a daisy, this small guesthouse has a family lounge with feature wallpaper down- stairs and good-value rooms above. The art and books in the bedrooms are a nice touch.
Guest¨House¨California¨ guest house $ (%08-3837 8885; guesthousecaliforniasaigon at ya- hoo.com; 171 A Ð Co Bac; are US $15-18; aiW) No mirrors on the ceiling or pink champagne on ice but friendly and clean California has a guest kitchen, free laundry, a penchant for garden gnomes, a roof garden and further rooms across the way.
Miss¨Loi's¨ guest house $ (%08-3837 9589; missloi@hcm.fpt.vn; 178/20 Ð Co giang; s / the US $14/16; aiW) The original Co Giang guesthouse, with a homely atmos- phere and helpful staff. Miss Loi is an atten- tive host and rates include a light breakfast; rooms all have fridge and window.
LukeSkywalker
12-01-15, 10:11
Districts 8 and 10 has the most supply of call girls on line.
I was looking for a reasonable hotel in the area to stay a few nights and call in the girls, but nothing shows up in the hotels map.
Can the bros recommend a few hotels in the heart of the red light district?
NguyetLang
12-01-15, 20:02
Hear are some 3/4 star type hotels in the area of Pham Ngu Lao.
Anyone recognize any of them?
GiangSon guest HOUSE $ (Map p320; %08-3837 7547; www. Guesthouse. Com. Vn; 283/14 Pham Ngu lao; are US $16-28; aiW) Tall and thin, with three rooms on each floor, a roof terrace and charming serv- ice, Giang Son's sole downer is that there's no lift. Consider upgrading to a room with window.
PPBackpackers Hostel $ (Map p320; %1262 501 823; Ɖ 283/41 Pham Ngu lao; dm US $6, the US $16-18; aiW) Very helpful, friendly and efficient staff at this cheap and welcoming hostel where you can nab a bar- gain dorm bed or fork out a bit more for an affordable double room.
BichDuyenHotel guest house$ (Map p320; %08-3837 4588; bichduyenhotel at yahoo.com; 283/4 Pham Ngu lao; are US $17-30; aiW) On the same slender lane as Giang Son, this spruce 15-room place follows a sim- ilar template. The US $25 rooms are worth the extra money for a window. No lift.
GiangSon2 guest house $ (Map p320; %08-3920 9838; www. Guesthouse. Com. Vn; 283/24 Pham Ngu lao; rm US $18-25) Son of Giang Son some may say, with a more contemporary finish. Two double rooms come with balcony and staff are excellent. No lift.
LongGuesthouse guest house $ (Map p320; %08-3836 0184; 373/10 Pham Ngu lao; dm / the US $8/18; W) This popular, simple but clean 12-room guesthouse tucked away down an alley near Thai Binh Market is run by a pleasant and helpful family. Five- and six-bed dorm beds available.
MadameCuc64 guest house $ (Map p320; www.madamcuchotels.com; 64 Ɖ Bui Vien; s US $16-20, the US $25) A very reliable choice from Madame Cuc, with trademark helpful staff and decent, bright rooms (the cheapest with no window), but the Bui Vien positioning can be noisier than her other hotels.
SpringHouseHotel HOTEl $ (Map p320; %3837 8312; www. Springhousehotel. Com. Vn; 221 Pham Ngu lao; are US $18-40; aiW) Furnished in bamboo and rattan, this is a cosy hotel in the middle of the Pham Ngu Lao strip. Rooms come in many shapes and sizes.
And some more in the area of Co Giang.
NgocSon guest house $ (%08-3836 4717; ngocsonguesthouse at yahoo. Com; 178/32 Co giang; s / the US $12/17; aW) Fresh as a daisy, this small guesthouse has a family lounge with feature wallpaper down- stairs and good-value rooms above. The art and books in the bedrooms are a nice touch.
GuestHouseCalifornia guest house $ (%08-3837 8885; guesthousecaliforniasaigon at ya- hoo.com; 171 A Co Bac; are US $15-18; aiW) No mirrors on the ceiling or pink champagne on ice but friendly and clean California has a guest kitchen, free laundry, a penchant for garden gnomes, a roof garden and further rooms across the way.
MissLoi's guest house $ (%08-3837 9589; missloi@hcm.fpt.vn; 178/20 Co giang; s / the US $14/16; aiW) The original Co Giang guesthouse, with a homely atmos- phere and helpful staff. Miss Loi is an atten- tive host and rates include a light breakfast; rooms all have fridge and window.I stayed at Giang Son 2, it was definitely GF. The room was a bit small, but clean and easy going staff, no problem.
Good luck anh have fun.
Peter.
CrackAddict
12-02-15, 08:21
Hear are some 3/4 star type hotels in the area of Pham Ngu Lao.
Anyone recognize any of them?I doubt those are 3/4 star for those prices. Probably 1/2. I stayed at Eden Garden Hotel in a perfect location in back packer area between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lau streets. It says it's a 3 star and it's pretty decent for $22 a night with a good breakfast buffet and clean with comfortable but semi-hard bed. Girls have to leave their ID at desk.
Also stayed at the Royal Hotel for $55 on Nguyen Hue which says it is 4 star but is girl friendly. Girls leave their ID at desk. Maybe not a typical 4 star but pretty decent if you wanted to stay in this area.
FYI. Also booked Catina (a 3 star) in this shopping area and it would not let my girl stay there past 10 pm even if she was registered unless I had a marriage cert. She was pissed!
Fast Eddie 48
12-03-15, 00:05
Hear are some 3/4 star type hotels in the area of Pham Ngu Lao.
Anyone recognize any of them?
GiangSon guest HOUSE $ (Map p320; %08-3837 7547; www. Guesthouse. Com. Vn; 283/14 Pham Ngu lao; are US $16-28; aiW) Tall and thin, with three rooms on each floor, a roof terrace and charming serv- ice, Giang Son's sole downer is that there's no lift. Consider upgrading to a room with window.
PPBackpackers Hostel $ (Map p320; %1262 501 823; Ɖ 283/41 Pham Ngu lao; dm US $6, the US $16-18; aiW) Very helpful, friendly and efficient staff at this cheap and welcoming hostel where you can nab a bar- gain dorm bed or fork out a bit more for an affordable double room.
BichDuyenHotel guest house$ (Map p320; %08-3837 4588; bichduyenhotel at yahoo.com; 283/4 Pham Ngu lao; are US $17-30; aiW) On the same slender lane as Giang Son, this spruce 15-room place follows a sim- ilar template. The US $25 rooms are worth the extra money for a window. No lift.
GiangSon2 guest house $ (Map p320; %08-3920 9838; www. Guesthouse. Com. Vn; 283/24 Pham Ngu lao; rm US $18-25) Son of Giang Son some may say, with a more contemporary finish. Two double rooms come with balcony and staff are excellent. No lift.
LongGuesthouse guest house $ (Map p320; %08-3836 0184; 373/10 Pham Ngu lao; dm / the US $8/18; W) This popular, simple but clean 12-room guesthouse tucked away down an alley near Thai Binh Market is run by a pleasant and helpful family. Five- and six-bed dorm beds available.
MadameCuc64 guest house $ (Map p320; www.madamcuchotels.com; 64 Ɖ Bui Vien; s US $16-20, the US $25) A very reliable choice from Madame Cuc, with trademark helpful staff and decent, bright rooms (the cheapest with no window), but the Bui Vien positioning can be noisier than her other hotels.
SpringHouseHotel HOTEl $ (Map p320; %3837 8312; www. Springhousehotel. Com. Vn; 221 Pham Ngu lao; are US $18-40; aiW) Furnished in bamboo and rattan, this is a cosy hotel in the middle of the Pham Ngu Lao strip. Rooms come in many shapes and sizes.
And some more in the area of Co Giang.
NgocSon guest house $ (%08-3836 4717; ngocsonguesthouse at yahoo. Com; 178/32 Co giang; s / the US $12/17; aW) Fresh as a daisy, this small guesthouse has a family lounge with feature wallpaper down- stairs and good-value rooms above. The art and books in the bedrooms are a nice touch.
GuestHouseCalifornia guest house $ (%08-3837 8885; guesthousecaliforniasaigon at ya- hoo.com; 171 A Co Bac; are US $15-18; aiW) No mirrors on the ceiling or pink champagne on ice but friendly and clean California has a guest kitchen, free laundry, a penchant for garden gnomes, a roof garden and further rooms across the way.
MissLoi's guest house $ (%08-3837 9589; missloi@hcm.fpt.vn; 178/20 Co giang; s / the US $14/16; aiW) The original Co Giang guesthouse, with a homely atmos- phere and helpful staff. Miss Loi is an atten- tive host and rates include a light breakfast; rooms all have fridge and window.To James 02.
This is more like 2 star hotel at backpacker area in HMC, there are many 3 star hotel under 30 usd a night near by.
Fast eddie 48.
As star ratings tend to be a hot topic hear.
This is all I could find on the classification of star hotels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_rating
To James 02.
This is more like 2 star hotel at backpacker area in HMC, there are many 3 star hotel under 30 usd a night near by.
Fast eddie 48.Any names and address please?
I doubt those are 3/4 star for those prices. Probably 1/2. I stayed at Eden Garden Hotel in a perfect location in back packer area between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lau streets. It says it's a 3 star and it's pretty decent for $22 a night with a good breakfast buffet and clean with comfortable but semi-hard bed. Girls have to leave their ID at desk.I would be interested in this one as an option.
Do you have a phone number or email for it please.
CrackAddict
12-03-15, 09:56
As star ratings tend to be a hot topic hear.
This is all I could find on the classification of star hotels.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hotel_rating
Any names and address please?
I would be interested in this one as an option.
Do you have a phone number or email for it please.I booked through Agoda.com and got a better rate than booking directly with the hotel.
Address: 28/12 Bui Vien Street, Pham Ngu Lao Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
Phone: (84) 8 39204899.
Fax: (84) 8 39204900.
Email: saigonedengarden@gmail.com.
Website: http://edengardenhotel.com.
CRLuverGuy
12-11-15, 04:16
Any info on hourly ST hotels in Binh Thanh area close to Dien Bien Phu hwy? A place just cash not requiring IDs.
Thanks.
Any info on hourly ST hotels in Binh Thanh area close to Dien Bien Phu hwy? A place just cash not requiring IDs.
Thanks.In my experience, a bit of extra cash obviates the need for ID (for you, not for the girl).
Any info on hourly ST hotels in Binh Thanh area close to Dien Bien Phu hwy? A place just cash not requiring IDs.
I don't know where they are exactly in Binh Thanh district, but if you look for signs like this one, those are the ones:
(BTW, probably good idea to carry some ID with you anyway just in case. I myself got blocked by that one a couple weeks ago).
I don't know where they are exactly in Binh Thanh district, but if you look for signs like this one, those are the ones:
(BTW, probably good idea to carry some ID with you anyway just in case. I myself got blocked by that one a couple weeks ago).Does he mean ID for the guest (himself) or ID for the girl?
And what dose that sign actually mean?
CRLuverGuy
12-12-15, 04:09
Does he mean ID for the guest (himself) or ID for the girl?
And what dose that sign actually mean?ID for either, preferably none of course. I believe the sign means per hour, 3 hrs 70 k vnd, assuming for two persons also, LOL.
I was hoping a member had experience of a safe clean ST place, that's all. I have seen several but very either seedy areas or not so clean on the outside, assuming same inside.
Thanks in advance for any help.
NguyetLang
12-12-15, 06:26
Does he mean ID for the guest (himself) or ID for the girl?
And what dose that sign actually mean?Vietnam hotel industry has a retarded tradition of actually confiscate the guest ID / passport as to prevent guests from leaving without paying. It is rooted in the state controlled society, in that you can not travel without government-issued ID. They have no idea that holding someone passport is against international norm (equate to putting expat under detention). It is also a reflection of their backward way of doing business without credit cards. It just general lack of education / knowledge.
The sign displays rate for.
1 HR - 50 k.
2 HR - 60 k.
3 HR - 70 k.
Night.
150 k.
Day and night.
200 k.
Except Saturday and holidays.
Hope that helps.
Peter.
P.S. The above rates reflect a low range, you may have to put up a little (Ok maybe a lot) for such cheap hotel.
Vietnam hotel industry has a retarded tradition of actually confiscate the guest ID / passport as to prevent guests from leaving without paying. It is rooted in the state controlled society, in that you can not travel without government-issued ID. They have no idea that holding someone passport is against international norm (equate to putting expat under detention). It is also a reflection of their backward way of doing business without credit cards. It just general lack of education / knowledge.So are you saying that the whole thing about asking the guests for ID is a government conspiracy thing.
And hotels that don't bother to ask for IDs are not part of the scam, I. E don't rely care about climbing into bed with the local councilor and MP.
So it has nothing to do with the age of the girl then?
So are you saying that the whole thing about asking the guests for ID is a government conspiracy thing.
And hotels that don't bother to ask for IDs are not part of the scam, I. E don't rely care about climbing into bed with the local councilor and MP.
So it has nothing to do with the age of the girl then?The real truth is that about 20% of the "members" posting here in the Vietnam thread that you are now reading are in fact reporting back to the government. Some are government agents themselves, but most are just on the payroll.
NguyetLang
12-14-15, 20:37
So are you saying that the whole thing about asking the guests for ID is a government conspiracy thing.
And hotels that don't bother to ask for IDs are not part of the scam, I. E don't rely care about climbing into bed with the local councilor and MP.
So it has nothing to do with the age of the girl then?No. It is just the mentality of the general public in business. They are not quite ready to join the rest of the modern business world. Instead of trusting credit cards, they actually believe in holding your ID as a deposit. It is NOT merely asking to show ID, they want to physically keep your ID until you check out. You will get it back after all bills are paid. They actually believe that is better than holding a cash deposit. Strange but true.
Peter.
Geneva Guy
12-14-15, 23:38
No. It is just the mentality of the general public in business. They are not quite ready to join the rest of the modern business world. Instead of trusting credit cards, they actually believe in holding your ID as a deposit. It is NOT merely asking to show ID, they want to physically keep your ID until you check out. You will get it back after all bills are paid. They actually believe that is better than holding a cash deposit. Strange but true.
Peter.Sorry guys.
I have stayed in 3 and 4 star hotels in HCMC, Hanoi and Haiphong, including some name hotel and some boutique hotels and they never kept my passport. In all cases, they made a copy.
Now. When I have a ladyfriend over, they do keep her ID. But they have not kept mine. If they did, I would remind them that I need it if I change money in a bank (other money changes never ask for my ID).
GG.
NguyetLang
12-15-15, 17:20
Sorry guys.
I have stayed in 3 and 4 star hotels in HCMC, Hanoi and Haiphong, including some name hotel and some boutique hotels and they never kept my passport. In all cases, they made a copy.
Now. When I have a ladyfriend over, they do keep her ID. But they have not kept mine. If they did, I would remind them that I need it if I change money in a bank (other money changes never ask for my ID).
GG.Great tip for expats. True for Q1 and center part of big cities, and 4 star hotels.
However, the 1-2 stars and some 3-star on the low side still ask to keep my passport. Perhaps because I look local, even with USA passport.
I speak the local language and like to venture away from Q1. Yes, they WILL take and hold my passport.
Often I leave Q1 for the English speaking fair skin folks, and if you run into situation described, use the great tip from Geneva Guy above.
Cheers,
Peter.
P.S.
Q1=D1.
Quan 1=district 1.
The real truth is that about 20% of the "members" posting here in the Vietnam thread that you are now reading are in fact reporting back to the government. Some are government agents themselves, but most are just on the payroll.One thing I have noticed on this forum is there is a lot of paranoia among member.
LukeSkywalker
12-15-15, 21:31
I was with a tour group including US, Europeans, Aussies and some Asians. The tour prepaid the rooms, but at every hotel, the front desk insisted on holding all our passports. They said it's government regulations. WTF?
I had other countries to go after Vietnam. I asked them what if they lose our passports, I would lose my trip waiting for replacement. They said they never lose passports. Some stupid assholes at the hotels could potentially used the Asian passports, impersonating the visitors, and cause a lot of problems. What an ass backward way of doing business.
In HCMC and Hanoi, the big hotels asked to see the passport and took down info but did not hold it.
Great tip for expats. True for Q1 and center part of big cities, and 4 star hotels.
However, the 1-2 stars and some 3-star on the low side still ask to keep my passport. Perhaps because I look local, even with USA passport.
I speak the local language and like to venture away from Q1. Yes, they WILL take and hold my passport.
Often I leave Q1 for the English speaking fair skin folks, and if you run into situation described, use the great tip from Geneva Guy above.
Cheers,
Peter.
P.S.
Q1=D1.
Quan 1=district 1.
LukeSkywalker
12-15-15, 21:49
Vietnam employs thousands of officials to monitor the internet. I am pretty sure the latest trends and developments in vices are noted by the right authorities. The vice apparatus usually targets pimps and sex tour operators who cater to foreigners and make Vietnam look bad and lose face.
There was a Chinese Singaporean who operated a sex tour widely advertised on various monger sites. He was prosecuted and never found to return to Vietnam. The Chinese and Korean KTVs are far more discreet but they still get busted eventually. A guy who pimps models to foreigners for $500-$1000 a night was busted recently. The cops even had someone with camera filming the girl and the foreigner in bed and subsequent interrogations. The girl ratted on the pimp who was quickly hauled in. Someone posted the clips on Youtube.
Even bars and barbershops that cater to foreigners on HBT are eventually busted. The call girls web sites are shut down frequently. They have to change names and move their servers around.
The real truth is that about 20% of the "members" posting here in the Vietnam thread that you are now reading are in fact reporting back to the government. Some are government agents themselves, but most are just on the payroll.
I have not been to Saigon for several years now. The last time I was there, it was difficult to get female guests into the hotel to visit my room. Usually, I had to rent another room in a 2 or 3-star hotel, have sex there, then return to my hotel. Are there any 4 or 5-star hotels that are guest-friendly?
I have not been to Saigon for several years now. The last time I was there, it was difficult to get female guests into the hotel to visit my room. Usually, I had to rent another room in a 2 or 3-star hotel, have sex there, then return to my hotel. Are there any 4 or 5-star hotels that are guest-friendly?I'm surprised nobody has responded to you. If you search on the internet for girl friendly hotels you will find websites that have lists of hotels that are guest friendly. As far as a 4 star hotel I'm currently staying in the Liberty hotel Saigon Parkview in District 1 which is a great location in the middle of the park with the backpacker area directly behind it. No problem bringing girls in with no joiner fees up until 10 PM at night when they charge $ 15 USD for a 'third person fee" when the guest is spending the night. Right in front of the Hotel starting about 10 PM at night there are girls available along with a few women "pimps" that will bring women to choose from for $ 40 USD which I don't know if it included a room but was for short time.
I'm surprised nobody has responded to you. If you search on the internet for girl friendly hotels you will find websites that have lists of hotels that are guest friendly. As far as a 4 star hotel I'm currently staying in the Liberty hotel Saigon Parkview in District 1 which is a great location in the middle of the park with the backpacker area directly behind it. No problem bringing girls in with no joiner fees up until 10 PM at night when they charge $ 15 USD for a 'third person fee" when the guest is spending the night. Right in front of the Hotel starting about 10 PM at night there are girls available along with a few women "pimps" that will bring women to choose from for $ 40 USD which I don't know if it included a room but was for short time.That's what I would call an awesome trip report. If folks wrote reports like yours, there would be no need for anyone to yell RTFF to newbies. I have not mongered in Vietnam yet, but would like to one day. Viet chicks are slowly becoming among my favs. I would like to see more reports like yours, straight to the point. A big THANKS to you buddy.
Pipe Layer99
01-15-16, 17:23
I was with a tour group including US, Europeans, Aussies and some Asians. The tour prepaid the rooms, but at every hotel, the front desk insisted on holding all our passports. They said it's government regulations. WTF?
I had other countries to go after Vietnam. I asked them what if they lose our passports, I would lose my trip waiting for replacement. They said they never lose passports. Some stupid assholes at the hotels could potentially used the Asian passports, impersonating the visitors, and cause a lot of problems. What an ass backward way of doing business.
In HCMC and Hanoi, the big hotels asked to see the passport and took down info but did not hold it.I just wrapped up a 10 day trip. My hotel in D1 asked for my passport when I checked in. I refused and gave them a copy if it. Yes, I usually carry a copy of my passport. I gave them a full page copy. I don't see any reason for them to 'hold' my passport. My room was already paid for through agoda. If they wanted to verify anything, they can easily compare my passport with the copy.
When I checked out, the young lady even gave me the copy back. LOL.
Fast Eddie 48
01-16-16, 02:49
I just wrapped up a 10 day trip. My hotel in D1 asked for my passport when I checked in. I refused and gave them a copy if it. Yes, I usually carry a copy of my passport. I gave them a full page copy. I don't see any reason for them to 'hold' my passport. My room was already paid for through agoda. If they wanted to verify anything, they can easily compare my passport with the copy.
When I checked out, the young lady even gave me the copy back. LOL.To Pipe Layer.
I am not sure why either my hotel in HMC only want to see the passport and the arrival paper and make copy of it, again it might not be a bad thing I just get a copy of it and let them keep it so I don't lose it.
Fast eddie 48.
NguyetLang
01-16-16, 07:38
To Pipe Layer.
I am not sure why either my hotel in HMC only want to see the passport and the arrival paper and make copy of it, again it might not be a bad thing I just get a copy of it and let them keep it so I don't lose it.
Fast eddie 48.There are two reasons for this, both are based on the backwardness of the communist-controlled economy in the past: 1) People cannot move / travel around without paper ID, and 2) You could Not buy sh*t without your ID (I. E. , you buy food and everything by ration-stamps along with your ID and money). Of course, money in those days has no link to any hard currencies in the free world, and credit card was almost unknown. The government-issued ID had some real purchase power back then (being tied to food / goods ration). The rules have now been changed (no more ration) and credit card is slowly making inroad. However, old habits die hard, and most lower level hotels (2/3 star and below) still believe in using ID as a form of deposit. Since it is not credit card, the only way to make sure you pay the bill is actually hold the physical ID card (you will get it back as a refund after all bills are paid). Many owners of 2-star and lower hotels still don't trust credit cards. They only believe what they can hold in their hands, that means cash or your ID. They have no idea that holding someone passport is against the law (even their police don't know that). Slowly they are learning, hence some are now willing to take copies of passport instead of confiscating it. The value of this lesson is that next time someone wants to keep your passport, just say NO, and ask them to make a copy. Some will give fake reasons such as they must report to local police with your passport, that is complete BS and the police, if they want (no legal reason, but they do, whatever, being local lords), they will take copies, not originals.
Still, overlook the minor inconvenience, there are still a lot to enjoy Vietnam, just do.
Peter.
Asian Lover Oz
01-27-16, 07:52
For those hotels that have the 10 pm cut off time, does that mean if you bring in your girlfriend at 8 pm and she stays overnight there is no charge?
Or does it mean they if they are still on the guest register at 10 pm then they will add the charge to your regardless?
Thinking of trying Liberty Central this time. I've emailed them for clarity on their policy, but from another web site it says.
"Unregistered guest allowed and no extra charge at our Liberty Hotels. Just please mention it at our front desk during your check-in and booking. Thanks & Best regards, NGUYỄand THỊ THANH THẢO, Kate (Ms.) – Corporate Sales Manager (SM) ".
LukeSkywalker
01-28-16, 06:15
In the US, if you hold someone's passport, that's a felony.
In Vietnam it's the jungle with no law, or laws that are ignored. Most traffic infractions are just bribes for the police. Police will not investigate or prosecute any crimes unless they are paid off. People are so rude and uncivil to one another they [CodeWord140] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord140) me off.
I saw a few fist fights in traffic that I had to carry a protection device while riding around on the rental motorbike. I will protect myself if assaulted.
Hope you had some good times in that hotel.
I just wrapped up a 10 day trip. My hotel in D1 asked for my passport when I checked in. I refused and gave them a copy if it. Yes, I usually carry a copy of my passport. I gave them a full page copy. I don't see any reason for them to 'hold' my passport. My room was already paid for through agoda. If they wanted to verify anything, they can easily compare my passport with the copy.
When I checked out, the young lady even gave me the copy back. LOL.
LukeSkywalker
01-28-16, 06:16
10 PM cut off time means no guests after that time.
For those hotels that have the 10 pm cut off time, does that mean if you bring in your girlfriend at 8 pm and she stays overnight there is no charge?
Or does it mean they if they are still on the guest register at 10 pm then they will add the charge to your regardless?
Thinking of trying Liberty Central this time. I've emailed them for clarity on their policy, but from another web site it says.
"Unregistered guest allowed and no extra charge at our Liberty Hotels. Just please mention it at our front desk during your check-in and booking. Thanks & Best regards, NGUYỄand THỊ THANH THẢO, Kate (Ms.) Corporate Sales Manager (SM) ".
LukeSkywalker
01-28-16, 06:28
I had many too bad experiences in HCMC. Most Viet girls are rough, rude, mercenary and mechanical in bed. Viet girls in district 1 are some of the roughest hos in the world.
2 girls I like were both in district 10.1 is a Hanoi girl, very pretty with big boobs, soft and sweet, almost meek. We made passionate love a few times. The other was a Saigon girl, small A boobs with big butt, beautiful and assertive. She got turned on by my erection and told me to lay back and let her [CodeWord123] (http://isgprohibitedwords.info?CodeWord=CodeWord123) me. She did have her lusty ways with me. Hehe.
I gave their phone numbers and locations to a few bros. Hopefully they can add info about those girls.
Chinese girls are much sweeter and nicer, not to mention more beautiful. I would much rather spend my time with Chinese girls, even though I cannot speak Putonghoa.
Still, overlook the minor inconvenience, there are still a lot to enjoy Vietnam, just do.
Peter.
Most 2-3 star hotel in the Bui Vien, Pham Ngu Lao (back packers area) are GF, last time I was there, Sep 2015. IPeace, Eden Garden, Giang Son, Luan Vu are some names I remember.
Most 2-3 stars by Ben Thanh market are also GF, I stayed at Xavier, Mifurki, Saigon Bloom.
For all of the above mentioned hotels, the girl must show ID, but other than that, no problem.
Have a nice stay in VN.
Peter.Going to VN and HCMC for the first time for about 10 days or so. It's kind of an extended visa run from Thailand really, I am not sure where to stay to conveniently explore the city and may be hang out at night where bars and girls are. Well, not really looking for girls 24/7 but it's nice to have a beer in a happening place in a walking distance at night.
So was looking for a 2/3 star GFE hotel (30 range) with a reliable Internet connection (cable or WiFi) for work. Looked at the Eden Garden and Mifuki from above recommendation which are nice, any feedback on their internet connection and location is appreciated, any other hotel candidates that fits that I should check. !?
Also is it easy to just pick up a SIM card for a daily / weekly 3 G data as a backup like in Thailand!? Which company is the better. (I don't really need a very fast speed, just reliable.).
NguyetLang
02-06-16, 09:17
I had many too bad experiences in HCMC. Most Viet girls are rough, rude, mercenary and mechanical in bed. Viet girls in district 1 are some of the roughest hos in the world.
2 girls I like were both in district 10.1 is a Hanoi girl, very pretty with big boobs, soft and sweet, almost meek. We made passionate love a few times. The other was a Saigon girl, small A boobs with big butt, beautiful and assertive. She got turned on by my erection and told me to lay back and let her **** me. She did have her lusty ways with me. Hehe.
I gave their phone numbers and locations to a few bros. Hopefully they can add info about those girls.
Chinese girls are much sweeter and nicer, not to mention more beautiful. I would much rather spend my time with Chinese girls, even though I cannot speak Putonghoa.Agree with your assessment of District 1 girls. That's why I left D1 several years ago and has not been with a girl in D1 for a long time. Also agree that you get better chances in D10, one of my favorites, as are Tan Binh, Phu Nhuan, and D8. Hanoi girls are also high on my list.
When in the UAE I also prefer Chinese girls, have mostly positive experience with PRC in both Dubai and Abu Dhabi. But the Viet girls there are also good and moving up quickly, in terms of performance and satisfaction.
Cheers,
NguyetLang
02-06-16, 09:32
Going to VN and HCMC for the first time for about 10 days or so. It's kind of an extended visa run from Thailand really, I am not sure where to stay to conveniently explore the city and may be hang out at night where bars and girls are. Well, not really looking for girls 24/7 but it's nice to have a beer in a happening place in a walking distance at night.
So was looking for a 2/3 star GFE hotel (30 range) with a reliable Internet connection (cable or WiFi) for work. Looked at the Eden Garden and Mifuki from above recommendation which are nice, any feedback on their internet connection and location is appreciated, any other hotel candidates that fits that I should check. !?
Also is it easy to just pick up a SIM card for a daily / weekly 3 G data as a backup like in Thailand!? Which company is the better. (I don't really need a very fast speed, just reliable.).All the hotels mentioned have fairly reliable wifi. I did not have any problem except one time with Mifuki due to some maintenance / remodeling activities.
I bought a SIM card with Mobi for 200 k VND, you get to pick your own number from a list, and that comes with 50 k credit for calls. I then ask the guy to add another 200 k VND to my account. With the credit, I subcribed for a data package 70 k VND for 600 MB of 3 G data. I find that usually last for the 2-3 weeks in typical short trip to VN. Total cost 400 k VND (about $18 USD).
Hope that helps.
Peter,
I have a question about the hourly hotels, as they are everywhere in my neighborhood. Obviously you can bring girls to them, but someone told me if you show up without one, they will supply one, like they have them on call or something. Any truth to this, and if so, what has been your experiences? Do they have pictures of the girls, or is it a crapshoot?
NguyetLang
02-08-16, 10:32
I have a question about the hourly hotels, as they are everywhere in my neighborhood. Obviously you can bring girls to them, but someone told me if you show up without one, they will supply one, like they have them on call or something. Any truth to this, and if so, what has been your experiences? Do they have pictures of the girls, or is it a crapshoot?My experience with ST hotel was only with internet / web call girls. I usually arrive at hotel first (the girl would text me the address of the hotel she wants). After arrival, I text her again to confirm. I then book a room by the hour and text her the room number. Most of the time the girl arrived 15-30 minutes later. I also caught on occasions a nice girl coming / going in the hotel and asked for her numbers, again most would give me their numbers, no problem. I have never asked the hotel to supply the girl, simply because no need. However, judging by my observation and the fact that many of my web call girls later told me that they in fact live or stay long term at the same hotel, I think your supposition may be true. Other posts by LukeSkywalker reports similar experience. I would appreciate you taking one for the team and try it out. Many members here would be grateful for your FR.
Cheers,
My experience with ST hotel was only with internet / web call girls. I usually arrive at hotel first (the girl would text me the address of the hotel she wants). After arrival, I text her again to confirm. I then book a room by the hour and text her the room number. Most of the time the girl arrived 15-30 minutes later. I also caught on occasions a nice girl coming / going in the hotel and asked for her numbers, again most would give me their numbers, no problem. I have never asked the hotel to supply the girl, simply because no need. However, judging by my observation and the fact that many of my web call girls later told me that they in fact live or stay long term at the same hotel, I think your supposition may be true. Other posts by LukeSkywalker reports similar experience. I would appreciate you taking one for the team and try it out. Many members here would be grateful for your FR.
Cheers,A Vietnamese guy I know does it that way: he goes to his favorite hotel and gets them to send him a girl. This is in Trung Son, District 8. Sorry I don't know which exact hotel. If I find out I can PM to people later. He says the D8 hotels have much nicer rooms than the D10 ones.
AmericanThief
02-08-16, 14:38
I have a question about the hourly hotels, as they are everywhere in my neighborhood. Obviously you can bring girls to them, but someone told me if you show up without one, they will supply one, like they have them on call or something. Any truth to this, and if so, what has been your experiences? Do they have pictures of the girls, or is it a crapshoot?Its a crapshoot, and if they do have pictures don't believe that's the girl. I too have never ordered from the hotel, always from cyberspace for ST room action.
LukeSkywalker
02-08-16, 16:29
Probably.
Avatar / Hoang Phuc hotel.
37, đ432;7901;ng 6 B, KDC Trung Sơand, ấp 4, xã beình Hưng, huyệand beình Chánh.
Tp. HCM, 6 B Số 6 B, beình Hưng, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 84 8 5431 8555.
A few girls live in this hotel.
Trung son district 8 is further out and considered the countryside. The girls are older, heavy and crude. I would not travel that far for sub par girls. But the young girl at the reception desk was flirty and wanted sex herself. She handed me the condom pack, smiling broadly, kidding around, glancing down to my bulging crotch like she wanted it.
I took a couple pictures of the 3 pimps sitting in front of this hotel just in case something bad happens.
A Vietnamese guy I know does it that way: he goes to his favorite hotel and gets them to send him a girl. This is in Trung Son, District 8. Sorry I don't know which exact hotel. If I find out I can PM to people later. He says the D8 hotels have much nicer rooms than the D10 ones.
Probably.
Avatar / Hoang Phuc hotel.
37, đ432;7901;ng 6 B, KDC Trung Sơand, ấp 4, x benh Hưng, huyệand benh Chnh.
Tp. HCM, 6 B Số 6 B, benh Hưng, Hồ Ch Minh, Vietnam 84 8 5431 8555.
A few girls live in this hotel.
Trung son district 8 is further out and considered the countryside. The girls are older, heavy and crude. I would not travel that far for sub par girls. But the young girl at the reception desk was flirty and wanted sex herself. She handed me the condom pack, smiling broadly, kidding around, glancing down to my bulging crotch like she wanted it.
I took a couple pictures of the 3 pimps sitting in front of this hotel just in case something bad happens.Hi LukeSkywalker,
Sorry may I get some information from you, I more active in SBF but seem you more active here haha.
Firstly, for all the trip to HCM I staying at co bac guest house not far from ben thanh so never stay other area before. I saw a 2015 post you ask a question that BTW quan 8 and quan 10 are there any hotels that are near those advertise WL. Do you manage to find any? Hope you can share one or two hotel cause I want to try staying at other district.
Secondly, base on your travel around D8 and D10, what are around those areas, is food or cafe as many as in district 1?
Thanks for your time to read my post .
LukeSkywalker
02-17-16, 00:33
The North ends in block 700's of 2 streets in District 10, Su Van Hanh and LE Hong Phong, have many fuck hotels with some girls living on the premises.
Hotel Dung Hanh and Hotel Cali on Su Van hanh charge 50 K VnD ($2. 5) for St and 200 K VnD ($8) for all day. This area has some food stalls and restaurants, but they close about 10 PM. Those in the back packers district open all night.
Hotel Cathy on LE Hong Phong charges 80 K Vnd for St and 400 K VnD for all night. Many Northern girls live and work in this hotel.
District 8 is very sparse. I know only 1 hotel with girls: Avatar / Hoang Phuc hotel. 37 street Số 6 be, beình Hưng, Binh Chanh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam 84 8 5431 8555.
Hi LukeSkywalker,
Sorry may I get some information from you, I more active in SBF but seem you more active here haha.
Firstly, for all the trip to HCM I staying at co bac guest house not far from ben thanh so never stay other area before. I saw a 2015 post you ask a question that BTW quan 8 and quan 10 are there any hotels that are near those advertise WL. Do you manage to find any? Hope you can share one or two hotel cause I want to try staying at other district.
Secondly, base on your travel around D8 and D10, what are around those areas, is food or cafe as many as in district 1?
Thanks for your time to read my post .
The North ends in block 700's of 2 streets in District 10, Su Van Hanh and LE Hong Phong, have many fuck hotels with some girls living on the premises.
Hotel Dung Hanh and Hotel Cali on Su Van hanh charge 50 K VnD ($2. 5) for St and 200 K VnD ($8) for all day. This area has some food stalls and restaurants, but they close about 10 PM. Those in the back packers district open all night.
Hotel Cathy on LE Hong Phong charges 80 K Vnd for St and 400 K VnD for all night. Many Northern girls live and work in this hotel.
District 8 is very sparse. I know only 1 hotel with girls: Avatar / Hoang Phuc hotel. 37 street Số 6 be, benh Hưng, Binh Chanh, Hồ Ch Minh, Vietnam 84 8 5431 8555.Thanks for the info, I guest if I going stay guesthouse also should not be more than 400 k per night at D10. It a great help.
In HCMC I eventually stayed at Ailen Garden Hotel for a few nights and also a few in Ngoc Minh in the same street or small avenue. This is a nice quiet ally way, you want to avoid Biu Vien street, it's really noisy and full of people to get through to your room at night.
I ended up taking one of my Thai girls on the trip, she managed to get time off and begged me to go, also with the doom and gloom about Vietnam P4 P scene I thought it is not a bad idea (well, you admit, it's not quite Thailand, Phili or Cambodia). She didn't leave me alone for one minute, so couldn't even try a Hot Tuc or a massage, hence no p4 p feedback I am afraid.
Overall I saw a few girlie bars north of Biu Vien and surrounding streets, and many massage places that girls try to get you in, I guess the rest is similar to Thailand. I must say I found the Viet girls prettier with nice, smooth white skin and not so much tattoo and piercing, for me that is a plus point comparing to Thais. Food and drink prices were also cheaper than Thailand, but perhaps I am comparing to Phuket which is a bit over priced.
The hotels I stayed were really nice for the price, Ailen has no lift which if you are in 5th floor would be a bit of a pain, but everything new in the room, clean and in good working condition. Ngoc Minh is a bit older but with lift and so so breakfast, everything worked there too. Not sure about GF rules, they had a sign that said not allowed to take guests. But at the end it also said not without the permission of the owner, so whatever that means.
Internet was good in Ailen but not good in the other one. I bought 140 mil VDN SIM at the airport that lasted me easily the 10 days with free data and free calls, the guy had a sign that said it has 10 GB data, but that is just a complete bull, it is only 1 GB really, it ended the day I was leaving.
Taxis are really good, use the well-known ones and no problem. You can actually walk the whole center of the town for sightseeing. We also went to Apocalypse Now disco, some nice WG there but I think they were pricey as I see most guys would approach and then back off quickly. From finger signs looked like WG showed 2 finger and the guy showed 1 and then went away, so I guess that is 2 million and not 1 million VDN. LOL.
Also took the boat (200/250 mil VDN) to Vung Tau for a few days (nice 1. 5 hour trip), sleepy / quiet little town with some stuff to see, nice hills, got a motorbike from the hotel and went around, has some beaches but can't compare with Phuket of course. Lots of temples and the cable car up to the hill is nice (300 mil VDN) - lots to do up there and a nice pool to use too.
In Vung Tau I also saw in almost all bars there were young, really hot hostesses who joined the guy's tables for drinks and companionship, but they didn't seem to leave with them, so not sure if you can get any action from that, but saw the guys grab their asses and dance with them while at the table. Some really 8's or 9's in my book. Although drinking your overpriced beer (100 mil VDN in some places) just to grab asses is not much fun if you ask me. It will soon add up.
All in all I might go back again, I found the girls to be nicer in body and face than girls here in Phuket - the average age of p4 p girls here now has past 35 ! But I need to learn a few Viet words, I found most people not speak any English what-so-ever, very hard to buy something in the shop or restaurant, I can imagine the p4 p girls will have little knowledge too, here in Phuket just about everyone can do basic English (plus Chinese and Russian too now!) and I can do a few words of Thai to get by when they don't. But in Vietnam I found myself totally hopeless, reminded me a bit like Cambodia. It was even worse come to think of it. !
Another thing is the local guys were always around and in your face, this is the same in other countries I visited in Asia except in Thailand, here the Thai guys are almost invisible, they hardly ever go to bars and discos frequented by falangs, specially if p4 p location, they seem to have their own local hang-outs, but in almost all the bars and discos we went in HCMC and VT they were local guys, some just there for fun and some obvious mongers too.
It has been suggested by my female friend in HCM that I should stay in either pink 2, Pink 3 or Lucky hotels.
Would any monger have a report on these hotels, girl friendly or good stays.
It has been suggested by my female friend in HCM that I should stay in either pink 2, Pink 3 or Lucky hotels.
Would any monger have a report on these hotels, girl friendly or good stays.Pink 2 and Pink 3 are Girl friendly.
I have no experience with Lucky hotels.
I'm headed out to HCMC and on several hotel websites I find the warning that foreigners checking in with locals require marriage certificates. Is this an old requirement? Is it really followed? I have a regular friend I was going to have stay with me on an upcoming trip to HCMC, likely at Lotte Legend. I figured that since this was a Korean chain, they might be more lax. Any comments from my brothers?
Doc.
Try put friends name on reservation and all will be fine.
I'm headed out to HCMC and on several hotel websites I find the warning that foreigners checking in with locals require marriage certificates. Is this an old requirement? Is it really followed? I have a regular friend I was going to have stay with me on an upcoming trip to HCMC, likely at Lotte Legend. I figured that since this was a Korean chain, they might be more lax. Any comments from my brothers?
Doc.
Let the girl talk to the desk. She will work out a bribe for way cheaper than you ever will if you make her pay from her cut. Neither side wants it to not work smoothly because they BOTH lose face and business if it does. I have only travelled in VN a little, but this has yet to fail me and I took at least one almost every night in both Hanoi and HCMC. Three and four star places. In Can Tho the place I stayed brought girls to the room two or three times a night so no probs there. Just off the riverfront is where to look for these.
HCMC has the best looking working girls in Asia by far in my experience.
Roaming Viking
11-27-16, 06:11
Thanks for the post. I am planning a short trip over Christmas. I have heard that Hai Son Hotel in LE Lai Street District 1 also has girls on the premises. Any intell in this regard? I know they have a MP but do the girls visit your room too? Appreciate any good info on this hotel and others like it.
Cheers!
The North ends in block 700's of 2 streets in District 10, Su Van Hanh and LE Hong Phong, have many fuck hotels with some girls living on the premises.
Hotel Dung Hanh and Hotel Cali on Su Van hanh charge 50 K VnD ($2. 5) for St and 200 K VnD ($8) for all day. This area has some food stalls and restaurants, but they close about 10 PM. Those in the back packers district open all night.
Hotel Cathy on LE Hong Phong charges 80 K Vnd for St and 400 K VnD for all night. Many Northern girls live and work in this hotel.
District 8 is very sparse. I know only 1 hotel with girls: Avatar / Hoang Phuc hotel. 37 street Số 6 be, benh Hưng, Binh Chanh, Hồ Ch Minh, Vietnam 84 8 5431 8555.
LukeSkywalker
11-27-16, 07:03
I have specific info about Hai Son hotel.
There are lots of small hotels in alleys off LE Lai. All have hourly rates for sex. Internet and wechat girls work out of these hotels. You can see them go in and out. In 1 hotel near Bui Vien I found 3,4 girls sitting in the lobby, asking me what / who I was looking for. They are obviously prostitutes.
Thanks for the post. I am planning a short trip over Christmas. I have heard that Hai Son Hotel in LE Lai Street District 1 also has girls on the premises. Any intell in this regard? I know they have a MP but do the girls visit your room too? Appreciate any good info on this hotel and others like it.
Cheers!
NguyetLang
12-25-16, 08:56
I was counting on an encounter with a regular girl at Christmas this year in Saigon. She requested to be my friend on FB. We traded many long chat sessions. Typical Vietnamese girl, you really have to invest some times. As it turned out, we met for acouple days and she let me get to first base with some heavy kissing, but no second base. She still have some reservation, old fasshion girl. She is not a model but quite cute face and nice body, nice personality too, definitely want to make her my LTR. We said good bye with promise to meet again after New Year. Aw. I really have to work on her, but it is promissing.
Anyway, on my last night at a hotel on Nguyen An Ninh called Blessing 1, I was returning at about 11 pm with a case of blue ball and just about given up hope of a laid. The bell boy at the door seemed to sense my feeling (a lonely guy returning alone at almost midnight, not too hard to guess). The boy asked casually "you want massage?" I looked at him like "yeah, and thu gian" (Vietnamese "thu gian" litterally means "relaxation" but every boy and girl in this town know it means FS or pure sex).
We agreed on 1. 2 Mil VND for shor term. I could have bargained a little further down to about 1 Mil for ST. I rarely go for more than one shot per night so ST fits me well. I insisted on condition that if I do not like the girl when she shows up, the boy will send another. He readily agreed. I later found that the hotel around Ben Thanh has standing agreement with all the bosses. If you do not like the girl, they have a steady supply and sending another girl is no problem.
The girl showed up and we had a nice session. She was nice looking, 25, nice be-cup, small but perky, smooth skin through out. She was enthusiastic, may be a bit too machanical, but I was horny and just glad to have her as a release. I gave her 200 k tip for her enthusiasm to please me. I later found the 1. 2 Mil splits three way, the hotel (and the boy) gets 400 k, the boss gets 400 k, and the girl gets the last 400 k. They really have the systems worked out, everything seems to run like a well oiled machine.
I will definitely try another hotel next time. If things don't work out, there's always Blessing 1 at Ben Thanh.
Cheers,
P.S. Heard that Bloom hotel nearby has the same arrangement. Needs someone to confirm.
I was counting on an encounter with a regular girl at Christmas this year in Saigon. She requested to be my friend on FB. We traded many long chat sessions. Typical Vietnamese girl, you really have to invest some times. As it turned out, we met for acouple days and she let me get to first base with some heavy kissing, but no second base. She still have some reservation, old fasshion girl. She is not a model but quite cute face and nice body, nice personality too, definitely want to make her my LTR. We said good bye with promise to meet again after New Year. Aw. I really have to work on her, but it is promissing.
Anyway, on my last night at a hotel on Nguyen An Ninh called Blessing 1, I was returning at about 11 pm with a case of blue ball and just about given up hope of a laid. The bell boy at the door seemed to sense my feeling (a lonely guy returning alone at almost midnight, not too hard to guess). The boy asked casually "you want massage?" I looked at him like "yeah, and thu gian" (Vietnamese "thu gian" litterally means "relaxation" but every boy and girl in this town know it means FS or pure sex)..Bro,
Try hotel Thanh long tan, truong dinh street, near Ben thanh.
Same service, but you can get a good service at 800 k (the bell boy will ask for 1 mil, you can always negotiate until 800 k).
Happy cheonging.
Mm321.
I'm headed out to HCMC and on several hotel websites I find the warning that foreigners checking in with locals require marriage certificates. Is this an old requirement? Is it really followed? I have a regular friend I was going to have stay with me on an upcoming trip to HCMC, likely at Lotte Legend. I figured that since this was a Korean chain, they might be more lax. Any comments from my brothers?
Doc.How common is it for this to be a problem with high end hotels in Vietnam? I'm staying at the Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa for several days and was planning on bringing a girl I know from HCMC. But now I'm wondering if I'll have problems. Would really suck for us to fly down to Phu Quoc only to find out she can't stay.
I'm headed out to HCMC and on several hotel websites I find the warning that foreigners checking in with locals require marriage certificates. Is this an old requirement? Is it really followed? I have a regular friend I was going to have stay with me on an upcoming trip to HCMC, likely at Lotte Legend. I figured that since this was a Korean chain, they might be more lax. Any comments from my brothers?
Doc.Fairly common in HCMC. However last time I was there I told upon checkin that my girlfriend would visit me, even though visitors was not allowed after 9 pm. They made us both sign a form saying that when we stayed in the room we would not do anything not allowed in the Vietnamese law, like what is mentioned is not allowed when not married.
I didn't have too much problem at the Lotte hotel when I checked in my girl at the desk for a few nights, though occasionally security would hassle her when we would come in late after dinner and partying, but we always explained that she was checked in.
This didn't happen at another hotel, where we checked in together and no problem for the whole stay.
Fairly common in HCMC. However last time I was there I told upon checkin that my girlfriend would visit me, even though visitors was not allowed after 9 pm. They made us both sign a form saying that when we stayed in the room we would not do anything not allowed in the Vietnamese law, like what is mentioned is not allowed when not married.
For anyone to choose list of hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. Check here https://www.hotels-in-vietnam.com/ho_chi_minh_saigon_hotels.html.
RobertVince12
05-05-17, 20:05
I didn't have too much problem at the Lotte hotel when I checked in my girl at the desk for a few nights, though occasionally security would hassle her when we would come in late after dinner and partying, but we always explained that she was checked in.
This didn't happen at another hotel, where we checked in together and no problem for the whole stay.Also never really had a problem here, either checking in a girl or having her meet me at the rooftop bar. Rooftop bar comes in key as on the weekends it keeps the lobby hopping a bit that you can appear like you're just heading up to the rooftop together.
ExpatInAsia
06-27-17, 04:34
Hi guys,
Does anyone have experience with Polygon hotel, are they a guest-friendly hotel?
This one was booked by my office, so no choice.
AussieDoug
06-29-17, 11:29
Could some kind sole update me on some hotels,(cheaper 3 star OK) in District 1. I stayed there a few years back but have forgotten which hotel, no window room, was close to Apocalypse bar. Thanks, and I have RTFF.
Spent a week at the Grand Silverland. Wasn't sure if it was girl friendly, so rather than get rejected trying to walk a girl in, I called for a WeChat girl. Call from front desk and no problem. When the girl left they called again to make sure everything was okay. This was around 11 pm. Called for another WeChat girl during the day, maybe 2 pm. Again, no problem and same process. I was getting tired of the fake photos on WeChat so I tried again but warned the "bosses" I would reject the girl if the photos were different. Sent three girls away and on the last one, the front desk told me it was now past visiting hours, so no more girls. This was around 10:30 pm. Not sure if they were tired of girls coming up and down or they really do cut off visitors. Also had two girls, one after the other, maybe one hour apart, with no problem.
So Grand Silverland is okay with female visitors at least up to 10 pm. As for the hotel, its great. Nice large bed. Very modern bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Hot water within seconds for the shower and full amenities. They also have a turn down service in the evening if you're in your room and need more water or anything. Only negative is that its sandwiched on all sides, so very few rooms have a window. I had to leave a light on so I wouldn't oversleep and I also don't like sleeping in pitch darkness (Yes, I needed a nightlight, haha). Location is in the middle of the backpacker area and shopping. 10 to 15 minute walk either way and right behind Benh Thanh Market.
Anyone who knows how the guest policy is in Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon? I tried to find an email to contact them but was not able to see it on the website. I have been in Liberty Central before and here you need the girl to sign a form saying that you will not do anything you should not in the room. However if she comes late you won't be able to bring her at all.
SleightOfHand
11-16-17, 13:31
Hi there fellow mongers,
Greetings from Mumbai, India.
Coming over on vacation to HCMC, Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An next week. (23-30 Nov).
Would love info on any Love Hotels where I can pick and choose the girls or Inde-s.
Or erotic MPs where FS is provided.
All advice is welcome including damages and references. Please do PM me.
Can reciprocate with all those if anyone visits Mumbai.
Thanks for your time reading.
Cheers.
Spent a week at the Grand Silverland. Wasn't sure if it was girl friendly, so rather than get rejected trying to walk a girl in, I called for a WeChat girl. Call from front desk and no problem. When the girl left they called again to make sure everything was okay. This was around 11 pm. Called for another WeChat girl during the day, maybe 2 pm. Again, no problem and same process. I was getting tired of the fake photos on WeChat so I tried again but warned the "bosses" I would reject the girl if the photos were different. Sent three girls away and on the last one, the front desk told me it was now past visiting hours, so no more girls. This was around 10:30 pm. Not sure if they were tired of girls coming up and down or they really do cut off visitors. Also had two girls, one after the other, maybe one hour apart, with no problem.
So Grand Silverland is okay with female visitors at least up to 10 pm. As for the hotel, its great. Nice large bed. Very modern bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Hot water within seconds for the shower and full amenities. They also have a turn down service in the evening if you're in your room and need more water or anything. Only negative is that its sandwiched on all sides, so very few rooms have a window. I had to leave a light on so I wouldn't oversleep and I also don't like sleeping in pitch darkness (Yes, I needed a nightlight, haha). Location is in the middle of the backpacker area and shopping. 10 to 15 minute walk either way and right behind Benh Thanh Market.I asked the hotel if it was ok to stay in Grand Silverland with my regular HCM girl. They said yes, provided the booking was made for two and that I gave them the name before check-in.
Could some kind sole update me on some hotels,(cheaper 3 star OK) in District 1. I stayed there a few years back but have forgotten which hotel, no window room, was close to Apocalypse bar. Thanks, and I have RTFF.I stayed at one of the A25 Hotels, they have a couple of them in District 1, on De Tham street, or whatever they called streets there, just up the block from Bui Vien (where the Golden Horned Water Buffalo club representing how you will be gored up the ass, is). Anyway, the A25 was chica friendly with no chica fee, and had the girls leave their ID at the desk. A nice room with a window, refrigerator, safe, etc. Will set you back around 25 to 30 US dollars or equiv. My only complaint was the commode which did not flush properly, resulting in Floaters or Terlet Trout. Luckily, there was a power boost flush nozzle to assist gravity. I also stayed at a smaller hotel, the Phuc Lin Inn which was guest friendly. Some of the smaller hotels are family run with the family living on the first floor. One owner of such an establishment told me that I could not bring a Viet girl back but tourist girls were okay. I asked why I could not bring a nice Viet girl back back but it was okay to bring back some hideous, fat, disgusting piece of shit Euro Trash Ho. Anyway, the A25 Hotel chain seems okay. You can always try the Phuc, you know? There is a smoking hot 26 year old daughter there that speaks perfect English and lived in Australia for a while. But she is serious business, you better have your A game to hit that. Me. I'm just an old fart, just admired her, besides, she saw me parading chicas in and out. For the truly nasty chicas, try the Saigon Cosy Inn for short time rooms. 100 K for an hour or two.
Stimulus89
11-22-17, 06:31
I stayed at one of the A25 Hotels, they have a couple of them in District 1, on De Tham street, or whatever they called streets there, just up the block from Bui Vien (where the Golden Horned Water Buffalo club representing how you will be gored up the ass, is). Anyway, the A25 was chica friendly with no chica fee, YES, the A25 is known (to me at least!) as the best quality BOOM BOOM short-time chain. I was first brought there during a rainstorm by the hottest freelancer I've ever met on WeChat. She only hooks part-time, but she is PROOF to me that there ARE gems hidden amongst all the dead-ends and time-wasting BS on WeChat. We still keep in touch for some NSA occasional fun. But anyway these hotels are affordable and overall great value for price.
You can always try the Phuc, you know? There is a smoking hot 26 year old daughter there that speaks perfect English and lived in Australia for a while. But she is serious business, you better have your A game to hit that. Me. I'm just an old fart, just admired her, besides, she saw me parading chicas in and out. Where is that? Quick search shows nothing of the sort.
YES, the A25 is known (to me at least!) as the best quality BOOM BOOM short-time chain. I was first brought there during a rainstorm by the hottest freelancer I've ever met on WeChat. She only hooks part-time, but she is PROOF to me that there ARE gems hidden amongst all the dead-ends and time-wasting BS on WeChat. We still keep in touch for some NSA occasional fun. But anyway these hotels are affordable and overall great value for price.
Where is that? Quick search shows nothing of the sort.Phuc Linh Hotel, 71/16 Nguyen Trai. Same side alley about 100 meters from Saigon Cosy Hotel. Google doesn't show it on map, but does show Saigon Cosy Hotel. Alleyway entrance of LE Lai. Entrance next to coffee shop on LE Lai.
Anyone who knows how the guest policy is in Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon? I tried to find an email to contact them but was not able to see it on the website. I have been in Liberty Central before and here you need the girl to sign a form saying that you will not do anything you should not in the room. However if she comes late you won't be able to bring her at all.I've brought a girl up before through Wechat. Front desk called and said I had to come down and get her and that she had to be out by 10 pm. A little embarrassing to have to go down and get her and nod to the front desk girl that checked her in that it was "OK" and I was going to take her upstairs and do unspeakable things, but I forgot that as soon as I got into the elevator.
LifeIsABeach
01-03-18, 02:54
Been reading many pages, especially posts LukeSkywalker and NguyetLang. HCM is going to be a stop over for me after visiting the Nang and Nha Trang for 8 days. Have to come to HCM to catch my flight to Phillipines (last country after Thailand and Vietnam). May just stay 2 nights in HCM and HCM may be just fuck destination than sight seeing unless others suggest to extend by another day or two in HCM for some sight seeing in HCM as I am here.
Reading the posts, experts have stated that girls in District 1 are hoes and not desirable. Better finds in District 10. Hence where to stay (a 3 star hotel will do) for a short time, just a few days, District 10, District1 or elsewhere not too far from action? I have always believed to stay in the eye of the hurricane, why waste time on taxi rides.
Also, is District 10 the same as backpackers area for girls or different? Reason I say is that the girly places stay open till late in the backpackers area.
Eden Garden Hotel (back packer area between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lau streets) been mentioned.
CaliTexMex
01-05-18, 15:45
Been reading many pages, especially posts LukeSkywalker and NguyetLang. HCM is going to be a stop over for me after visiting the Nang and Nha Trang for 8 days. Have to come to HCM to catch my flight to Phillipines (last country after Thailand and Vietnam). May just stay 2 nights in HCM and HCM may be just fuck destination than sight seeing unless others suggest to extend by another day or two in HCM for some sight seeing in HCM as I am here.
Reading the posts, experts have stated that girls in District 1 are hoes and not desirable. Better finds in District 10. Hence where to stay (a 3 star hotel will do) for a short time, just a few days, District 10, District1 or elsewhere not too far from action? I have always believed to stay in the eye of the hurricane, why waste time on taxi rides.
Also, is District 10 the same as backpackers area for girls or different? Reason I say is that the girly places stay open till late in the backpackers area.
Eden Garden Hotel (back packer area between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lau streets) been mentioned.Stay in District 1 if you want to do anything other than just bang online girls. It also has some very nice bar girls if you get lucky and are willing to throw a bit more money.
Moto taxis to District 10 cost on average around 1 USD per trip. Use the Grab or Uber bikes. Transportation is much better than Thailand or PI.
Only problem is the pollution. Partying is only really good around the backpacker area.
EatALotOpus
01-13-18, 18:25
Had to cancel my reservation after I read on the reservation email that couples with no marriage certificate may not stay overnight. Asked my local Tango connection to call and verify. Shy verified no overnight for her. Cancelled reservation.
Have fun.
Pipe Layer99
01-14-18, 01:51
May just stay 2 nights in HCM and HCM may be just fuck destination than sight seeing unless others suggest to extend by another day or two in HCM for some sight seeing in HCM as I am here.
Reading the posts, experts have stated that girls in District 1 are hoes and not desirable. Better finds in District 10. Hence where to stay (a 3 star hotel will do) for a short time, just a few days, District 10, District1 or elsewhere not too far from action? I have always believed to stay in the eye of the hurricane, why waste time on taxi rides.
Also, is District 10 the same as backpackers area for girls or different? Reason I say is that the girly places stay open till late in the backpackers area.
Eden Garden Hotel (back packer area between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lau streets) been mentioned.District 1 is right in the center of the action. Food, bars, a couple of clubs, massage places (not hot tocs! But massages. Some offer extras, some are rip offs, so buyer beware), and it IS the backpackers area. D10 is about 20 minutes away where you can find some of the 1 hour places.
A quick google maps search will show you the distance between the 2 areas. If you want to be most of the action, stay in D1.
Eden garden kinda sucks IMO, even for just 2 days. Choose another one nearby. I stayed there for a couple of days last year, and ended up checking out and going to a better hotel for the same price.
Asian Lover Oz
03-06-18, 08:54
For those interested in Airbnb. Rivergate apartments in D4 (10 minutes walk across the bridge from PNL).
Had no issues there, brand new apartment block, lots of apartment choice from different providers on Airbnb.
Around $35-50/ night for 1 br.
They have security there but was no issues bringing a girl back, didn't even have to go through the registration BS.
Didn't try at day time, but after 5 pm the reception is just manned by 1 guy.
NguyetLang
05-06-18, 07:57
Been reading many pages, especially posts LukeSkywalker and NguyetLang. HCM is going to be a stop over for me after visiting the Nang and Nha Trang for 8 days. Have to come to HCM to catch my flight to Phillipines (last country after Thailand and Vietnam). May just stay 2 nights in HCM and HCM may be just fuck destination than sight seeing unless others suggest to extend by another day or two in HCM for some sight seeing in HCM as I am here.
Reading the posts, experts have stated that girls in District 1 are hoes and not desirable. Better finds in District 10. Hence where to stay (a 3 star hotel will do) for a short time, just a few days, District 10, District1 or elsewhere not too far from action? I have always believed to stay in the eye of the hurricane, why waste time on taxi rides.
Also, is District 10 the same as backpackers area for girls or different? Reason I say is that the girly places stay open till late in the backpackers area.
Eden Garden Hotel (back packer area between Bui Vien and Pham Ngu Lau streets) been mentioned.D1 is much more convenient than D10. Especially in the English department. You will find many more expats and locals who can speak English in D1, just in case you need help.
Safety is another consideration. The police in D1 are more diligent due to many high ranking officials live and work in D1. There are also many more cameras installed in D1 than in D10 (as if you really want to know) so the pickpockets and purse-snatchers usually avoid D1, not so in D10.
D10 is mostly for local mongers. If you don't speak Vietnamese or NOT familiar with the locals, just go for short visit. Most of the girls in D10 also don't speak English. Thus, they cater to local punters, and their price is a bit lower due to clientele.
English is hard to come by in D10 since pretty girls with good English are actively recruited by pimps to go to Singapore and Dubai where they can make more money.
Enjoy Vietnam.
Spent a week at the Grand Silverland. Wasn't sure if it was girl friendly, so rather than get rejected trying to walk a girl in, I called for a WeChat girl. Call from front desk and no problem. When the girl left they called again to make sure everything was okay. This was around 11 pm. Called for another WeChat girl during the day, maybe 2 pm. Again, no problem and same process. I was getting tired of the fake photos on WeChat so I tried again but warned the "bosses" I would reject the girl if the photos were different. Sent three girls away and on the last one, the front desk told me it was now past visiting hours, so no more girls. This was around 10:30 pm. Not sure if they were tired of girls coming up and down or they really do cut off visitors. Also had two girls, one after the other, maybe one hour apart, with no problem.
So Grand Silverland is okay with female visitors at least up to 10 pm. As for the hotel, its great. Nice large bed. Very modern bathroom with jacuzzi tub. Hot water within seconds for the shower and full amenities. They also have a turn down service in the evening if you're in your room and need more water or anything. Only negative is that its sandwiched on all sides, so very few rooms have a window. I had to leave a light on so I wouldn't oversleep and I also don't like sleeping in pitch darkness (Yes, I needed a nightlight, haha). Location is in the middle of the backpacker area and shopping. 10 to 15 minute walk either way and right behind Benh Thanh Market.Concur on the Grand Silverland being girl friendly, as most places are these days. Additionally, for the shy among us, you can easily get a girl in the GS without registration. Just have them in for a drink at the lobby bar and then sashay into the elevator that faces the bar, not the check in. No one's the wiser! Even more devious, you can bring them up through the garage elevator.
Greeting.
I will be in HCMC in Mar 2019 on a short business trip. I have read several pages back and am keen to hear from you seniors on girl friendly 4-5 star hotels. As I will be on work it needs to be passable as a good business class hotel. My client recommended the Harmony hotel and spa but when I called them up they said even though you book a room for 2 persons, they will charge guest fee of usd 20 per girl if she was to stay with me per night in case she doesn't check in with me.
Can you guys recommend an alternative hotel that is equally good.
Thanks a lot.
Regards.
G.
Last year, I stayed at this hotel for a week. Clean with a good breakfast in a great location near many sights and the market. There are 4 or 5 A & M hotels so not sure about each hotels policy. I brought numerous girls here with no problems. After, I took a few girls back to the room, the bellman suggested that he supply me a lady. Ok, how much? A million. Bring her on! About 15 minutes later a plainly dressed late 20 something homely lady appeared. I swallowed my pride and and did my duty. She kept her part of the deal but it was less than exciting or appealing. I am better off doing my own arranging.
A & M hotel 150 LE Thanh Ton Hotel.
$34.
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