Paradise Saigon Boutique Hotel & Spa (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)

If you're wanting to get around the city centre with ease by foot, this hotel is ideally situated. Guests like being close to all the main attractions and just an easy five-minute walk away from Ben Tanh market.

Guests love starting their day off with a hearty breakfast in the hotel's restaurant. However, it is not just the tasty selection of Asian dishes that they find so delightful, but also the stunning panoramic views of Ho Chi Minh City.

The friendly staff at the hotel do all they can to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Guests find their levels of politeness and attentiveness to be simply delightful.

Whilst you may not anticipate a great Internet service in Vietnam, many guests expect a better connection than they get at this hotel. They often find it difficult to get online, especially at peak times, and then to stay online - as the connection frequently drops.

Part of the charm of Ho Chi Minh City is its bustling markets and street-life. Many guests though ­would like to escape back to their hotel for some welcome relief. However, is not always possible, as the rooms are poorly soundproofed with only single glazing to screen out the constant and relentless din and traffic noise from the streets.

Guests feel sometimes that the hotel is always on the look out to make a “cheap buck”. The excursions, for instance, are considerably more expensive than if you are to reserve them elsewhere. Guests also advise to book a taxi to the airport, as they are a lot better value than the hotel's transfers - which you may end up even paying for twice (at the hotel and to the driver!).