The Umi Hotel  

In District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, a short walk from the city's buzzy spots. The Umi Hotel is within about a 15-minute walk of Pham Ngu Lao Backpacker Area and Ben Thanh Market, about 0.6 miles from Bui Vien Walking Street and 0.8 miles from the War Remnants Museum—easy access to Independence Palace and Saigon Centre, too.

Small but sharp: 23 air-conditioned rooms fitted with minibars and flat-screen TVs. Bathrooms come with showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; rooms also include phones, electric kettles and complimentary bottled water. The property features a terrace and a garden for downtime.

Complimentary wireless internet, a restaurant, coffee shop/café and bar/lounge keep things simple and social. On-site perks include a 24-hour front desk, complimentary lobby newspapers, dry cleaning/laundry, tour/ticket assistance, a TV in a common area, and an elevator. Roundtrip airport shuttle and self parking are available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless Internet throughout the property and 24-hour front desk assistance make short-stay work easier.

Grab breakfast or a quick snack in the coffee shop/café, sit for a meal in the on-site restaurant, or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge—convenient options before you head out to explore the neighborhood.