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The Alcove Library Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star Art Deco hotel near War Remnants Museum

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Cocktail bar
Balcony
Exterior
Cocktail bar
Business centre

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
133A - 133B Nguyen Dinh Chinh, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City
  • War Remnants Museum
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ben Thanh Market
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Saigon Square
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ho Chi Minh City (SGN-Tan Son Nhat Intl.)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

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Alcove Twin

Alcove Twin

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Grand Alcove

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Alcove Queen Special Deal of the Day

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Alcove Suite

Alcove Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Alcove King Room

Alcove King Room

  • 22 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Alcove Queen

Alcove Queen

  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the area

Ho Chi Minh City

Phu Nhuan stay.Your stay at this Phu Nhuan hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace. Ben Thanh Market and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • War Remnants Museum - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Independence Palace - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Ben Thanh Market - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ho Chi Minh City Opera House - 4 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Saigon Square - 4 min drive - 4.1 km

Getting around

  • Saigon Railway Station - 7 min drive
  • Ga Tau Go Vap Station - 11 min drive
  • Tan Son Nhat Intl. Airport (SGN) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zumwhere Phú Nhuận - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Trầm - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Sườn Cây Nướng - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Đèn Dầu Coffee and Foods - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Alcove Library Hotel

3-star Art Deco hotel near War Remnants Museum
Along with a coffee shop/cafe, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A rooftop terrace, a library, and multilingual staff are also featured at The Alcove Library Hotel. The hotel can provide wedding services and tour/ticket assistance. For a fee, parking is available.

This Art Deco Ho Chi Minh City hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 26 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Built in 2012
  • Deli
  • Terrace on the roof
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Garden
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
The Alcove Library Hotel offers 26 air-conditioned accommodations with minibars and safes. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. 32-inch LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, bathrobes, slippers, and bidets.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Housekeeping is offered on request and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, Korean, Vietnamese

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Mini-fridge
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM (VND 200,000 per stay)
  • Secured, covered self parking on site (VND 200,000 per day)
  • Secured, covered valet parking on site (VND 200,000 per day)
  • Onsite parking options include a carport

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Library

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • Elevator (40 inch wide door)
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Free bottled water
  • Mini-fridge
  • Minibar
  • Paper towels

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Electrical adapters
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:30 AM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms. Guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the hotel. 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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at The Alcove Library Hotel

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for VND 533000.0 per day.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for VND 255200.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Covered self parking fee: VND 200000 per day
  • Covered valet parking fee: VND 200000 per day
  • Nearby parking fee: VND 200000 per stay (131 ft away; open 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: VND 255200.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: VND 533000.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Children 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Alcove Library
Alcove Library Ho Chi Minh City
Alcove Library Hotel
Alcove Library Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
Library Alcove
The Alcove Library Hotel Hotel
The Alcove Library Hotel Ho Chi Minh City
The Alcove Library Hotel Hotel Ho Chi Minh City

The Alcove Library Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 611 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 235 out of 611 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 611 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 611 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 611 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stay for 3 nights; staff are friendly and helpful, one thing draw back is noise sources from animals and people talking loud can be heard late at night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I'm sure this hotel was stellar when it was first opened. With in years due to poor maintenance it started to lose its charm. So, general review score reflects the situation. After nicely asking our room was upgraded/changed due to a fresh paint odor. Location of the hotel is quite OK. If you prefer to stay closer to the airport this is a nice option. In case you need to go to downtown you can easily use public transportation lines. There's a convenience store in walking distance. Staff is friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Great vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I would stay there again.

It was a nice place. Very clean. Beautiful hotel, flooring, decor, ECT... The staff was very nice. Convenient parking and location. Nice little rooftop bar. It's a good place. My fiance and I spent 10 days there.
Stayed 10 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Trinh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room amenities look bad unlike in pictures, room is moldy and soundproofing is very poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ray

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Adnan

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was the second time I have stayed at this hotel. The first was five years ago, I had a wonderful experience. The more recent visit was good but not as I remember. The room I stayed was a little outdated. Finally there is no parking at the hotel. I had to pay for parking across the street. Overall I still liked my experience, and would not mind going here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is amazing, staff are incredible and its a wonderful family atmosphere. This will be my FOREVER go to when in HCMCITY.
Stayed 15 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Chieu

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay and helpful staffs !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Edny

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

AMARENDRA

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is like a motel 6. Everything is outdated. No sound proof. You can’t really lock the door except the amateur bolt lock. The cleaning staff knocked on the door early in the morning & opened the door. Very unprofessional. I only stayed 1 night but it was more than enough. The bathroom & room was old.& outdated. I won’t stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Harley

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lack of in hotel dining was a bit of an issue
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Thanh

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room is too small and needs a lot of work.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Thanh Toan Tomy, Gardena

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Based on the pictures of the hotel, I expected a lot more from the business, but I was sadly disappointed. When I first walked into the business, I noticed the condition of the hotel appears to have diminished a bit. It felt more like a motel than a hotel. The service at reception was average; nothing to write home about. Unfortunately, this was only a precursor to the quality of the rooms. The online pictures showed the rooms as bright, inviting, and cared for; however, the rooms I received were a stark contrast to those expectations. The rooms were dingy, cramp, a table with a damaged corner, dirty walls with multiple stains, and a whole bunch of scuff marks everywhere around the room. The bathroom was dirty with mold growing in the cracks. It seems there was a lack of care in keeping things presentable and sanitary. For a hotel rated 8.4/10, I expected a lot more from the reputation. Sadly, it seems the rating was more a representation of perhaps their past achievements and not their current performance. It was my last few days in Vietnam and this left quite the sour taste in my mouth. I returned the keys within an hour of receiving the room and left. I found a different hotel that had better quality, better service, and cleanlier than The Alcove

6/10 Okay

Lan

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Good if you need a place to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Anna

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a pleasant little hotel: clean, quiet and a great little cafe downstairs. It’s relaxing but a bit too far from the city centre, we recommend using grab which was an excellent service. The room was a bit too hot for us as we were on the top floor. There is a phố place just down the road which is great and has very delicious soup! (Phở bò Nhớ - 113B Nguyễn Đình Chính, Phường 15, Quận Phú Nhuận, Tp.HCM)
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

4/10 Poor

Than, Santa Ana

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty and smells bad,
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Nhi

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Ron

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Character hotel Saigon

Nice quiet character hotel. Starting to show its age but overall confortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

6/10 Okay

Shuqian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is 2 stars hotel. Need stay longer but I had to move out, many hairs in bathroom, dusty on table……..
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Anastasia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel located close to where we needed to go. Comfy and clean beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

4/10 Poor

Mark

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

It’s not as advertised. At least not currently.

This may have been a nice hotel at some point but it is no longer the 4-star hotel it is billed as. More like a 2-star. The room was dark with only two tiny windows that didn’t look out on anything (one was more of a vent hole) and some glass brick for light. It was depressing. It also looked like someone had been living in the room. The shower was moldy with a slimy feel to the floor. The furniture wasn’t really clean, with stuff on the coffee table and stains on the couch. The lobby had one or two motor scooters parked in it at all times, blocking one of the few places to sit (as if we’d want to sit there). The restaurant is no longer open and there is no breakfast. There is a small cafe in the courtyard that is nice but they offer no food besides yogurt cups. The courtyard as actually a nice place to sit. There isn’t breakfast available near the hotel unless you want Pho (which we like but not for breakfast) We were depressed by the room and situation and requested for them to let us out of the second and third nights, but they refused so we stayed. We put up with it but did not enjoy our stay. Fortunately, we’ve had much better places to stay on our trip and this one was just a rough patch. There are better places to stay for a similar price in Ho Chi Minh City.
The shower, yuk
Small and dark pop-out window
Tiny little window. The room was dark and depressing.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022