Caravelle Saigon Begins Major Renovation

The Caravelle Saigon, a Worldhotels’ affiliate hotel, has commenced a major renovation of its guestrooms.

All 303 rooms in the hotel’s Opera Wing, together with its ballrooms, meeting rooms and function areas, will be refreshed over the coming months. Meanwhile, the Caravelle’s dining outlets and Heritage Wing suites will remain open for guests.

The first of the redesigned spaces will debut in Q12019.

As modern as it looks from the outside, the Caravelle Saigon holds decades of history within its walls and is a renowned icon in the city.

Once home to the Australian Embassy, the New Zealand Embassy, and the Saigon bureaus of NBC, ABC and CBS during the 1960s, the Caravelle was a notable communications hub in the Vietnam / American war.

A 24-storey tower was built in 1998 to complement the original 10-storey building and to accommodate more guests.

“The Caravelle has always been a property of distinction, with an unparalleled location and history,” said Michael Robinson, General Manager of Caravelle Saigon. “With this renovation we’ll still retain the hotel’s storied heritage, but we’ll be able to provide a fresh and enhanced experience to our guests and partners in the heart of the city.”

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