Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh

22 Nguyen An Ninh, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam·View on map

Pleasant180 reviews
6.3
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Check-infrom 14:00
Check-outuntil 12:00
Parking✕ Not available
WiFi✓ Free
Pets✕ Not allowed
BreakfastNot stated

Description

Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh is a 3-star hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, 100 m from Ben Thanh Market, with air-conditioned rooms from 18 to 28 m² and free WiFi throughout. It suits travellers who want to explore the city on foot, by bicycle or on organised excursions from a central base, and who prefer a compact, practical hotel to a resort.

The hotel has four room types. The Standard Double Room (18 m²) and the Deluxe Twin Room (20 m²) suit two guests, the Deluxe Triple Room (28 m²) sleeps three, and the Family Room (28 m²) sleeps up to four with two large king-size beds. Every room has a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproofed walls and a safe.

The tour desk arranges excursions, and bicycle rental, bike tours and car hire are available. Laundry, dry cleaning and the airport shuttle are offered at an additional cost. Mays Café Bar serves cocktails with views of Ben Thanh, and room service is available 24 hours. Check-in is from 14:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

Rooms

4 room types · 18–28 m²

Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh has four room types, from the 18 m² Standard Double Room with one double bed to the 28 m² Family Room with two large king-size beds. All of them share a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet, a hairdryer and free toiletries, plus air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, soundproofed walls and an in-room safe.

The Deluxe Twin Room (20 m²) has two single beds and a view, while the Deluxe Triple Room (28 m²) combines a single bed with a large king-size bed for three guests. The Family Room and the Deluxe Triple Room both look over the city, and the Standard Double Room is the most compact of the four. Choosing by size and bed layout makes the biggest difference, since the bathrooms and in-room equipment are the same across the range.

Family Room — Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh

Family Room

28 m² Max. 4 guests 2 Large bed (King size)
City viewSoundproofingSafety deposit box

At 28 m², this is the joint-largest room in the range and the only one that sleeps four, with two large king-size beds. It has a city view and soundproofed walls, and the private bathroom comes with a shower, a bidet and free toiletries.

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Deluxe Twin Room — Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh

Deluxe Twin Room

20 m² Max. 2 guests 2 Single bed
ViewBidetSafety deposit box

The 20 m² Deluxe Twin Room is the only room with two single beds rather than a double, and it has a view. It is larger than the Standard Double Room, so it suits two travellers who want their own beds and a little more space.

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Standard Double Room — Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh

Standard Double Room

18 m² Max. 2 guests 1 Double bed
LinenSoundproofingHairdryer

The most compact room at 18 m², with one double bed for two guests. It has the same bathroom, air conditioning and soundproofed walls as the larger rooms, so it suits couples or solo travellers who spend little time in the room during the day.

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Deluxe Triple Room — Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh

Deluxe Triple Room

28 m² Max. 3 guests 1 Single bed and 1 Large bed (King size)
City viewBath or showerSafety deposit box

At 28 m², the Deluxe Triple Room pairs a single bed with a large king-size bed for three guests, and it has a city view. The private bathroom has a shower, a bidet and a hairdryer, and the room has a safe. It sleeps one guest fewer than the Family Room, which has two king-size beds.

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Facilities

46 facilities
Private bathroom
Air conditioning
Free WiFi
Family rooms
Airport shuttle
Room service
Flat-screen TV
Non-smoking rooms
Tour desk
Shower

Free WiFi is available in all areas at no charge, and the hotel has a 24-hour front desk, daily housekeeping, luggage storage and a lift. Concierge service and currency exchange cover the practical side of a city trip.

Bicycle rental, bike tours and car hire are offered, and the tour desk can organise excursions to local attractions. Laundry and dry cleaning are available, and the airport shuttle is charged at an additional cost. Room service runs 24 hours, and Mays Café Bar serves cocktails and other drinks.

The bathrooms have free toiletries, a hairdryer, a bidet and a shower, and the rooms have air conditioning, a flat-screen TV with cable and satellite channels, a refrigerator, an electric kettle and a wardrobe. Extra towels and sheets are charged for, and there is no parking on site.

General

  • Bicycle rental
  • Bike tours
  • Car hire
  • Tour desk
  • Concierge service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Currency exchange
  • Luggage storage
  • Shuttle service
  • Lift
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Soundproofing

In the room

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bidet
  • Bath or shower
  • Shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Towels
  • Slippers
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Electric kettle
  • Refrigerator

Media & technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
  • Internet services

Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh is on Nguyen An Ninh street in District 1, the commercial and historic core of Ho Chi Minh City. Ben Thanh Market is 100 m away, and the streets around the hotel hold shops, cafés and street stores within walking distance. Nhà Hàng Halal Food Haji Os Man, a Halal restaurant, is 50 m away, while Restoran Hj. Mansour and Restaurant Basiroh are also 50 m away. For coffee, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is 50 m away and The Hidden Elephant - Books & Coffee 100 m.

Ben Thanh Station, a metro station on Line 1, is 150 m away, so the first stretch of most journeys is a short walk. Saigon Railway Station is 2.4 km away. The Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 950 m from the hotel and Bến xe Sài Gòn 1000 m, while Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 5.5 km away and the hotel's airport shuttle runs at an additional cost. A taxi is the simplest option for the airport.

Within walking distance are the city's main sights. The Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 350 m away, the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City 550 m and Independence Palace 600 m, while the War Remnants Museum is 1000 m away and the Vietnam History Museum 2 km. For green space, September 23 Park is 450 m away, Tao Dan Park 600 m and Bach Tung Diep Park 600 m. The Sri Mariamman Temple, 200 m away, is a Hindu temple with a colourful gate tower and a short walk from the market. Further out, Nha Rong Wharf is 1.1 km and Crescent Lake 5.5 km.

  • Ben Thanh Market
    Historic covered market with food stalls, souvenirs and clothing
    100 m
  • Ben Thanh Station
    Metro station on Line 1 towards Thu Duc
    150 m
  • Sri Mariamman Temple
    Hindu temple with a colourful gate tower
    200 m
  • Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum
    Vietnamese art displayed in a colonial-era building
    350 m
  • Independence Palace
    Former presidential palace open to visitors
    600 m
  • Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn
    Bus station serving intercity coaches
    950 m

Is it for you?

Yes, if…

  • ✓you want to walk to Ben Thanh Market (100 m) and the metro station (150 m) without needing a taxi for the centre.
  • ✓you are travelling as a family of four: the Family Room sleeps up to four guests in two large king-size beds.
  • ✓you want a city view: the Family Room and the Deluxe Triple Room both look over the city.
  • ✓you want to explore by bicycle or car or book excursions: bicycle rental, bike tours, car hire and the tour desk are all offered.
  • ✓you need laundry, dry cleaning or an airport transfer: these are available at an additional cost.

Maybe not, if…

  • ✕you are travelling by car: there is no parking available, so you will need to leave the car elsewhere.
  • ✕you want breakfast included: breakfast is not offered, so you will need to eat out in the morning.
  • ✕you want the most space: the Standard Double Room is the most compact of the four, at 18 m².
  • ✕you are particular about cleanliness: some guests reported bugs, stained linens, mould and poor drainage in the bathroom.

What guests say

180 verified reviews
6.3

Guests praise the friendly staff and the setting near Ben Thanh Market, the metro station and the shopping streets. The main drawback is cleanliness: some found rooms untidy and reported bugs, stained linens, and bathroom problems such as mould and poor drainage.

Free WiFi9.0
Location8.7
Staff7.5
Value for money7.1
Comfort6.5
Cleanliness6.3
Facilities6.2

Frequently asked questions

How much does a night at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh cost?

Rates at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh vary with the season, the room type and the dates of your stay. You can check the current rate with our booking partners for your dates.

How do I get to Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh?

Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh is on Nguyen An Ninh street in District 1, 150 m from Ben Thanh Station on Metro Line 1 and 100 m from Ben Thanh Market. The Bến xe buýt Sài Gòn bus station is 950 m away, and the last stretch from the metro is a short walk. Guests should let the hotel know their expected arrival time in advance and show a photo identification and a credit card at check-in, which starts at 14:00.

What is near Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh?

Ben Thanh Market is 100 m away, Sri Mariamman Temple 200 m, and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum 350 m. Independence Palace is 600 m away, and Tao Dan Park 600 m. Ben Thanh Station, on Metro Line 1, is 150 m from the hotel.

Does Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh have parking?

No, Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh does not have parking available, so guests travelling by car will need to leave it elsewhere. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are the practical option for the trip from Tan Son Nhat airport, 5.5 km away, and for onward journeys across the city.

Is breakfast included at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh?

No, breakfast is not offered at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh, so guests who want a morning meal will need to eat out. Nhà Hàng Halal Food Haji Os Man, a Halal restaurant, is 50 m away, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is also 50 m away for coffee.

Which room suits a family at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh?

The Family Room at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh suits families best. At 28 m² it has two large king-size beds, sleeps up to four guests and has a city view. It also has soundproofed walls, a flat-screen TV with cable channels and a private bathroom with a shower, a bidet and free toiletries.

Is WiFi free at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh?

Yes, Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh offers WiFi in all areas free of charge, so it works in the rooms as well as the lobby and the café bar. Each room also includes a work desk for guests who need to work during their stay.

Can guests rent a bicycle or car at Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh?

Yes, Mays Hotel- Ben Thanh offers bicycle rental, bike tours and car hire, and its tour desk can organise excursions to local attractions. Bicycle rental suits the short rides to Ben Thanh Market (100 m), the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum (350 m) and Tao Dan Park (600 m).

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