Lancaster Saigon Serviced Apartments Le Thanh Ton

This was our 3rd time at the Lancaster, we had a studio apartment each time, staying between 1 - 2 weeks each time. There is a small kitchen area-but why you would want to cook instead of eating out is beyond me. Nice couch/TV area, and sleeping area. Rooms were nicely serviced daily. Location is great- can walk to many areas (central market, post office, independence palace, and more). On the first floor there is a 7-11 type market where you can find most of what you might need. There are nearby ATMs. They can arrange to have a driver pick you up at the airport, if you don't want to "experience" the taxi line. International flights typically arrive >10pm and it looks like half the people in HCM are there. Some general issue to keep in mind when walking around the city: Sidewalks are NEVER as flat or even as you think Sidewalks are not immune to scooter traffic Stairways always seem to have one more or one fewer steps than you anticipate and the height of each step can vary. Crossing streets: It is OK to have a WTF moment, but get over it. Don't challenge cars/trucks, but the ever swarming scooters will go around you IF you walk at a steady pace and DO NO STOP in the middle of the street. Imagine scuba diving through a school of fish- they just go around you. Seriously consider avoiding tap water, ice in drinks, possibly fresh veggies. Not everyone is affected, but why chance it? Besides, there is plenty of cold beer, but tell them not to put ice in the glass, most places will put a big chunk of ice in the glass unless you say otherwise. If you get tired of walking, taxis are relatively cheap by US standards. Taxis from the airport to the Lancaster were about 150,000VND, a bit under $7; taxis arranged by the Lancaster are a bit more, but for me, well worth being picked up and helped with luggage.