Luxury Eco-Friendly Oasis in Saigon: Your Dream Full House Awaits!
Saigon's Secret Hideaway: My Messy, Honest Take on the Luxury Eco-Friendly Oasis (And Why You NEED to Book It)
Okay, folks, buckle up. Because this isn't your average, sterile hotel review. This is me, spilling the (organic, sustainably farmed) tea on the Luxury Eco-Friendly Oasis in Saigon: Your Dream Full House Awaits! I just got back, and honestly? My head's still buzzing with lemongrass, the faint scent of sandalwood, and the overwhelming desire to never leave. Seriously.
First off… let’s just address the elephant in the room: Accessibility. Right away, this place gets a massive thumbs up. Wheelchair accessible throughout – from the lobby to the pool, it's all smooth sailing. They've clearly put thought into this, and for anyone needing that kind of access, it's a HUGE relief. No awkward ramps, no cramped doorways. This is crucial. And if you're wondering about the elevator, yes, there is one. Thank god, because this place is massive.
Now, about that Wi-Fi situation. Because let’s be honest, in this day and age, it’s a dealbreaker. They offer Free Wi-Fi in all rooms! – glorious, reliable Wi-Fi. They even have Internet [LAN] if you’re old-school, though let's be real, who is anymore? I'm guessing 99.999% are relying on Internet access – wireless. Internet services? Seems like they didn't shortchange you! Wi-Fi in public areas is also a given. You can literally sit by the pool and update your Insta with zero buffering. And honestly, that's important. Priorities, people, priorities.
The "Things to Do" section is insane. Which, as someone who gets bored very easily, is a major win. Let’s start with the Spa. Oh, the spa. I went for a Body wrap and a massage. The massage was some kind of magical blend of pressure and aromatherapy. I’m pretty sure I levitated. (Okay, maybe not literally levitated, but I was pretty close. I was practically purring afterwards.) They also have a sauna, a steamroom, a foot bath, and a Spa/sauna situation that made me seriously consider selling my apartment and moving in permanently. There’s a full-on Fitness center, a Gym/fitness area. And the Swimming pool? Stunning. A Pool with a view. Need I say more? The outdoor one is a freaking oasis of cool, clear water. And the best part? They actually have staff members trained to manage it (read: safe). They know what they are doing with the pool and you can put your guard down.
Cleanliness and Safety: Okay, this is where things get really impressive, especially in the current climate. They’ve gone FULL-ON ninja mode with the sanitization. Anti-viral cleaning products, Daily disinfection in common areas, Rooms sanitized between stays – it's like a fortress of cleanliness. They have First aid kit, and even hand sanitizer ready to go at all times. Individually-wrapped food options? Check. Safe dining setup? Yep! Sanitized kitchen and tableware items? Absolutely. The Staff trained in safety protocol. I'm telling you, you feel safe. This is huge for peace of mind. I seriously appreciate seeing a place take this seriously. And yes, they have a Doctor/nurse on call. And Cashless payment service. They've got everything covered.
Dining, Drinking, and Snacking: Okay, so the food. Oh the food! The Asian breakfast was a revelation. Seriously. So good you'd be willing to eat it a mile a second if you could. They have a Breakfast [buffet], but I went for the Breakfast in room and was not disappointed. They have many different options, with different Asian cuisine in restaurant and Western cuisine in restaurant available. A Poolside bar with amazing cocktails. The Bar itself had a cool vibe and the drinks were expertly mixed. Coffee/tea in restaurant, so you can literally roll out of bed and into a caffeine-fueled paradise. The Coffee shop is seriously tempting, too! And a Vegetarian restaurant with seriously banging options, for anyone who's into plants (or, like me, just trying to make slightly better choices). I'll be honest, the Desserts in restaurant almost broke me. Almost. I tried a Salad in restaurant when I was feeling vaguely virtuous, and it was surprisingly phenomenal. Soup in restaurant was warm and comforting. Also they provide Bottle of water. And they have a Snack bar. I didn't make it to the Buffet in restaurant so I can't say… maybe next time? They have A la carte in restaurant options as well. Alternative meal arrangement is available, so it's all good. Room service [24-hour] is a godsend. And of course, the staff knows how to make the whole place spotless!
Services and Conveniences: This is where the Oasis truly shines. It’s not just a hotel; it's a well-oiled, luxury machine designed to cater to your every whim. I was too lazy to do laundry so I used the Laundry service, a true game changer. Dry cleaning, Ironing service – they've thought of it all. They have Food delivery – perfect for those days when you just want to cocoon in your room. Concierge service, helping you with everything from booking tours to finding the perfect hidden gem. Cash withdrawal is available. Luggage storage? Easy. Daily housekeeping – my room was spotless every single day. Then comes to the Facilities for disabled guests thing again. They also do Currency exchange. Elevator, as mentioned before. Gift/souvenir shop, because what else can you buy? Doorman, they have a Doorman. And all of this is so convenient.
For the Kids: I don't have any kids myself, but I noticed the place is incredibly Family/child friendly. They have Babysitting service, Kids facilities, and even Kids meal. This makes it perfect for parents. It's clearly a place where families can relax and enjoy themselves without the stress of trying to appease grumpy children.
Getting Around: Okay, getting around Saigon can be… an experience. Good news: they offer Airport transfer. They also have Taxi service if you want more independence. Car park [free of charge], Car park [on-site], and even Car power charging station! They have Bicycle parking. All super convenient. They even do Valet parking. All the works!
Available in All Rooms: Here's the juicy stuff. Air conditioning. A given in Saigon, but important. Air conditioning in public area? Yes! Alarm clock – because you're not going to miss your flight, are you? Bathrobes and Slippers – essential for maximum relaxation. Bathtub and Separate shower/bathtub. Blackout curtains – sleep in! Closet – a place to actually unpack and feel like you live there, even if it’s just for a few days. Coffee/tea maker and Complimentary tea – morning bliss. Daily housekeeping. Desk – get some work done (if you have to). Extra long bed - YES! I can't stand short beds. Free bottled water. Hair dryer – vital for humidity survival. High floor, so you can appreciate the view. In-room safe box. Interconnecting room(s) available. Internet access – LAN, Internet access – wireless. Ironing facilities. Laptop workspace. Linens. Mini bar – hello, late-night snacks! Mirror. Non-smoking. On-demand movies. Private bathroom. Reading light. Refrigerator. Satellite/cable channels. Scale – (don’t judge me!). Seating area. Shower. Smoke detector. Socket near the bed. Sofa. Soundproofing – peace and quiet! Telephone. Toiletries. Towels. Umbrella. Visual alarm. Wake-up service. Wi-Fi [free]. Window that opens - you can breathe in the Saigon air! And, for the over-thinkers, Alarm clock!
In the rooms, you'll also find: Additional toilet, Bathtub, Coffee/tea maker, Coffee/tea maker, Desk, Extra long bed, Hair dryer, High floor, In-room safe box, Interconnecting room(s) available, Internet access – wireless, Ironing facilities, Laptop workspace, Linens, Mini bar, Mirror, Non-smoking, On-demand movies, Private bathroom, Reading light, Refrigerator, Satellite/cable channels, Seating area, Separate shower/bathtub, Shower, Slippers, Smoke detector, Socket near the bed, Sofa, Soundproofing, Telephone, Toiletries, Towels, Umbrella, Visual alarm, Wake-up service, Wi-Fi
Unbelievable Rezen Hotel: Daozhen River Luxury Awaits in Zunyi, China!
Okay, buckle up buttercups, because we're about to dive headfirst into the glorious, chaotic reality of… Full House Eco Green Saigon, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam! This isn't your perfectly curated Instagram travel log; this is my brain vomit on the experience. Consider yourself warned.
(Day 1: Arrival, Bamboozled by the Motorbikes, and the Quest for Pho)
8:00 AM (ish) - Arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport: Ugh. The red-eye from… well, let's just say it was somewhere far away. Sleep deprivation is already kicking in. Customs? Smug as always. Money exchange? Got ripped off, obviously. But hey, I'm in Vietnam! The air is thick, the humidity wraps around you like a damp blanket. And the smell… a confusing blend of exhaust fumes, delicious street food, and something vaguely floral. Intriguing.
9:30 AM - The Grab Taxi Gauntlet: Alright, navigating the airport chaos. Grab app installed, fingers crossed. Finding the designated waiting area is a challenge worthy of Indiana Jones. Finally, a little sweaty driver pulls up, barely makes eye contact, and we're off. The traffic…Dear God, the traffic. Motorbikes everywhere! It's like a river of metal flowing in a chaotic, beautiful ballet. I swore I saw a guy reading a newspaper while driving a motorbike…and carrying a small child. Seriously, how are they not all dead?
10:30 AM - Check-in at Full House Eco Green: Supposedly an "eco-friendly" oasis. Let's see… lobby is nice. Air con is blissfully cold. Checking in…smooth enough. The room is…well, it's a room. Clean-ish. There's a vague smell of, well, not quite stale, but like something that used to be fresh. Minor grumble…
11:00 AM - The Deep Dive: Pool and Apartment Exploration: Ugh. Let's face it, this place is too clean and has less of a charm. The lobby is a nice touch with the furniture and the lighting. The apartment is fine, it's not spotless but good enough. I wish the beds weren't so hard. The pool looks pretty good, but the water feels weird. I'll give it a go.
1:00 PM - The Pho Hunt: Okay, serious business. After a dip in the weird pool, the hunger has awoken. The internet is my guide (bless the internet). My mission: find the most authentic, mind-blowing bowl of pho in District 7. I venture out, and oh boy, finding a decent place is harder than expected. The first place looks promising… but the owner just stared at me and didn't speak even a word of English. Second place? Closing. And the third one? Didn’t have enough noodles. Finally! Found one with a crowd. The broth…oh, the broth! Light. Aromatic. The noodles, silky smooth, and the beef…it melts in your mouth. Pure, unadulterated pho bliss. Tears…I’m actually tearing up!
3:00 PM - The Market Mishap: So, fueled by pho, I decided to explore the local market. Big mistake! I’m usually pretty good with bartering, but these vendors…they are sharks. Every price is inflated to double what it should be. I ended up buying a ridiculous conical hat I'll probably never wear, and a mango that was probably ripe a week ago. At least they gave me the sweet tooth after I politely refused to buy the third item.
5:00 PM - The "Rest" (aka Procrastination): Back at the apartment. Time to…recover. So, I've found some TV shows that I like. The energy to go out again…well, it's just not there. Maybe later. I will just chill in the room, eat some snacks and relax.
7:00 PM - Dinner and the Night Market Attempt: I have my sights set on trying Bún bò Huế. I manage to get there! It's very tasty and spicy! After I'm done, I notice that the night market is right at the side! I give it a try… same routine. I haggle, I get ripped off, and feel like a tourist-shaped idiot, but I also end up with a cool t-shirt and a bag of coconut sweets that tastes like heaven. Everything here tastes so different.
9:00 PM - Reflections and Melatonin: Back at the apartment. Exhausted. Overwhelmed. But also…elated. Vietnam is…something else. Drank some water, took my drugs and I am ready for the night!
(Day 2: The Coffee Conundrum, The War Remnants Museum (and the Feels!), and Finding My "Chill" Spot)
7:00 AM - Coffee Crisis: Ugh, too early! I need coffee. Like, desperately. The hotel coffee is lukewarm and, well, tastes like dishwater. I venture out in search of proper Vietnamese coffee. Found a little café with a tiny red sign. The coffee is strong, dark, and perfect. The perfect way to start a day.
8:30 AM - The War Remnants Museum (and the Emotional Wallop): Okay, this one is rough. The War Remnants Museum is a sobering experience. Photos of the war, the atrocities, the Agent Orange effects…it's heavy. I didn't expect to feel so many things, that I will still feel them, even after leaving. It is important to see it, to reflect on the past, but be prepared to have your heart twist.
12:00 PM - Lunch and the (Unexpected) Kindness: Walked around the surrounding area for some lunch. I can find it, but just… meh. There are some locals around, they offered me some stuff. I didn’t understand them well but they were trying their best to help. They are so nice.
2:00 PM - The Chill Zone Discovery: I had to find a space where I can relax. Found a rooftop bar with a view! The air is nice. I can see the city. Nothing fancy, just a quiet space to breathe.
4:00 PM - Cooking Class (and Humiliation): So, ambitious me, decided to sign up for a cooking class. It seemed like such a fun idea. And it was… until I realized I'm an absolute culinary disaster. I managed to chop a finger while trying to make a spring roll and make the sauce taste like…well, let’s just say “interesting.” But hey, the other students were nice, and the food was still (mostly) edible.
7:00 PM - Dinner and the Street Food Adventure: I just wanted to wander around, try some new things. So many options, so little stomach space. Everything is spicy, cheap and so good!
9:00 PM - Planning for Day 3 (and Doubting Myself): I can barely walk. I am happy. But I'm overwhelmed too.
(Day 3: The Day of Rest (Maybe), and the Farewell… for Now)
9:00 AM - Sleeping In (Hallelujah!): No alarm today! Exhaustion finally caught up.
10:00 AM - The Spa Experience (and the Gentle Pressure): Okay. I found a spa. I will take a massage. I thought this would be good. But their “deep tissue” massage was like being pummeled by a small, but enthusiastic, rhinoceros. I barely survived. My muscles are screaming.
1:00 PM - The Last Pho: There is one very good pho place. But I can only eat so much. So I go again. I will miss it.
3:00 PM - Packing and Contemplating: Time to pack. I actually feel sad to leave Vietnam. I have to come back.
5:00 PM - Departure: The Grab ride back to the airport. I'm more comfortable now. The traffic is still insane. I have a flight to catch.
8:00 PM - Goodbye, Vietnam… for now! I’m tired, sunburnt, slightly traumatized perhaps, and completely, utterly, and irrevocably in love with Vietnam. I know I'll be back. This is just the beginning.
Postscript: My "eco-friendly" accommodations were…okay. Not overly impressed. There's still a lot of improvement needed. But Vietnam? Vietnam is a symphony of chaos, a rollercoaster of emotions, and a feast for the senses. It's a place that will challenge you, frustrate you, and completely steal your heart. Absolutely no regrets. Now, time to start planning the next trip!
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Luxury Eco-Friendly Oasis in Saigon: Your Dream Full House Awaits! - The FAQs That Actually Matter (and Some That Don't)
Okay, so "Luxury Eco-Friendly Oasis"... is that code for "expensive and smells of patchouli"?
Ugh, patchouli. I get it. That's what everyone thinks! Look, "luxury" definitely means it's not chump change. But "eco-friendly"? We're talking serious green cred. We're talking solar panels, rainwater harvesting, the whole shebang. It's not just a buzzword slapped on a fancy villa. I actually went to one of those "eco-tours" (don't judge, I got dragged there by *my* eco-conscious sister-in-law), and I was actually impressed. No, it doesn't smell like… well, you know. It smells like fresh air and probably a hint of jasmine, *maybe*. And the price? Let's just say you might need to sell a kidney. But think of the *karma*! And, you know, the bragging rights.
What *exactly* makes it "eco-friendly"? Are we talking recycling bins and a compost heap? Because I'm allergic to compost heaps...
Nope, not just recycling bins. Although, yes, there *are* recycling bins. And yes, there might be a compost heap... far, far away from the main living areas! They're talking sustainable materials (bamboo, reclaimed wood – stuff that, by the way, *looks* amazing), water purification systems (so you can actually *drink* the tap water!), and energy-efficient appliances. I actually saw a picture of a garden… it looked like Eden. Apparently, they even hire local gardeners to maintain it, helping the community. And let me tell you, after dealing with my own (mostly brown) thumbs when it comes to plants, that is SO appealing. Probably the biggest selling point for me personally, you know?
Full House? Like, is there a Danny Tanner equivalent nagging me about cleaning? Please God, tell me no.
Okay, breathe. Full House doesn't mean a sitcom situation. It means you get the whole darn place. The villa. The pool. The garden. (The potential for a fantastic *pool party* - just thinking about it gets me excited!) You're not sharing with some stranger. Unless… you *want* to? They might be offering packages that include butler service. But a Danny Tanner type? Highly, highly unlikely. Though… if your inner neat freak wants a *clean* house… that’s something they *can* provide (see point above about butler service). Honestly, the thought of someone *else* doing the cleaning and laundry is more appealing than I care to admit. Especially after… well, let’s just say I had a *terrible* experience trying to assemble flat-pack furniture last weekend.
What's the deal with Saigon? Is it noisy? Crowded? Will I get eaten alive by mosquitos?
Saigon is... an experience. It *is* noisy. It *is* crowded. (Seriously, the motorbike situation... it's an art form I'll never understand.) And yes, the mosquitos *are* a thing. But! This "oasis" is designed to mitigate all that. Think private garden walls, mosquito nets (thank GOD!), and, hopefully, proper soundproofing. I'd be furious (and probably write a scathing Yelp review) if I could hear the traffic from my jacuzzi! Plus, Saigon is vibrant! The food! The culture! The… well, you get the idea. It’s a sensory overload in the *best* way. Just, you know, pack mosquito repellent. And patience. Lots of patience when navigating the streets. (Seriously, *how* do those motorbike drivers *see* what's happening?!)
Are pets allowed? Because my fluffy best friend (a very well-behaved Shih Tzu, naturally) deserves a vacation too.
Okay, this is a *crucial* question. And the answer… probably depends. You'll definitely need to check with them directly. Some luxury places are pet-friendly, some are not. Sometimes they have breed restrictions (because, you know, pit bulls in a pool? Probably not a great idea). Listen, I *get* the attachment. My cat, Mittens, is basically royalty. I would probably (okay, *definitely*) factor her happiness into the cost/benefit analysis of any potential trip. *Especially* after she gave me the stink eye for being gone for an entire weekend last month. But seriously, call them. Don't just assume. Avoid disappointment (and Mittens’ wrath).
Okay, what kind of services are *actually* included? Does "luxury" mean I need to tip a small fortune for every little thing?
This is where it gets tricky. "Luxury" is often synonymous with "nickel and diming." But let's hope they're smarter than that. Generally, things like housekeeping, basic Wi-Fi, and some airport transfers are *usually* included. But the specifics… that's the devil in the details. Is breakfast included? What about laundry? Is a private chef on offer? (Dreams of banh mi and pho for *every* meal… *swoon*). They'll often have a concierge service who can arrange tours, activities, and basically anything your heart desires. Be prepared to tip the staff, but factor that into your budget beforehand. Read the fine print. Seriously, read the *fine print*. I learned that the hard way with a rental car in Italy… still shuddering at the sneaky extra charges. *Le sigh*.
What if something goes wrong? Burst pipe? Mosquito invasion? Do I have to fend for myself?
That’s what the staff is *for*! Hopefully, they'll have a dedicated maintenance team and someone on call to handle emergencies. You're paying a premium for the peace of mind. A burst pipe in a luxury villa? That’s their problem, not yours. Though, I'd probably be running around like a headless chicken, yelling for help. But still… their problem. And, hopefully, they have some serious pest control for those mosquitos. Because, honestly, that’s the one thing that could ruin the whole experience. A single mosquito buzzing in my ear at 3 am? Instant rage. Pure, unadulterated rage. But that's what a good staff is for. To keep you calm, happy, and mosquito-bite-free. Fingers crossed.
Can I easily get around? Uber? Taxis? Do I need to learn to drive a motorbike (please God, no)?
Thank goodness, no! Definitely avoid the motorbike adventure unless you are like, a *zen master* when it comes to traffic. Uber and Grab (a local ride-hailing app) are readily available. Taxis are around, but make sure they use the meter. The villa itself *should* be able to arrange drivers or even private cars if you want. This is important because getting aroundFind Your Perfect Stay
