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The Alcove Library Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat at this book-filled hotel where gardens provide quiet spaces and helpful staff speak multiple languages to assist with daily plans

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The Alcove Library Hotel, near Independence Palace and Ben Thanh Market, offers a garden, rooftop terrace views, and a library collection. Enjoy high-speed WiFi and dry cleaning services for a comfortable, hassle-free stay.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Room options

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Alcove Queen

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Alcove King Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • City view
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Alcove Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Alcove

  • 35 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Alcove Twin

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

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Alcove Queen Special Deal of the Day

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 18 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
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About the area

Located in Phu Nhuan, a neighbourhood in Ho Chi Minh City, The Alcove Library Hotel is near the airport. War Remnants Museum and Ho Chi Minh City Opera House are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square. Independence Palace and Bitexco Financial Tower are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our Ho Chi Minh City travel guide
Map
133A - 133B Nguyen Dinh Chinh, Ward 8, Phu Nhuan District, Ho Chi Minh City

What's nearby

  • Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
    Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Saigon Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica (Basilica of Our Lady of The Immaculate Conception) on blue sky background in Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam. Ho Chi Minh is a popular tourist destination of Asia.; Shu
    Consulate Area
    12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • The author took this photo at Hoang Van Thu park (Ho Chi Minh city). Photo taken on the morning of May 02, 2020. Landscape photos: welcome to the entrance to Hoang Van Thu Park (Viet Nam)
    Hoang Van Thu Park
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • War Remnants Museum
    War Remnants Museum
    5 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Ho Chi Minh City Pedagogical University - Campus 2
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Van Thanh Park Station
    7 min drive
  • Saigon Railway Station
    9 min drive
  • Tan Binh - Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Khoai Lang Nướng
    5 min walk
  • Starbucks Coffee Nguyễn Văn Trỗi
    3 min walk
  • Phu Nhuan Plaza
    2 min walk
  • Zumwhere Phú Nhuận
    2 min walk
  • Saigon View
    3 min walk

About this property

The Alcove Library Hotel

Hotel near War Remnants Museum
Located close to Independence Palace and Ben Thanh Market, The Alcove Library Hotel provides a rooftop terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and a garden. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a library and dry cleaning/laundry services.
Additional perks include:
  • Valet parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and a reception hall
  • Tour/ticket information, a front desk safe and wedding services
  • A lift, luggage storage and multilingual staff
Room features
All rooms are individually furnished, and have comforts such as premium bedding and air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Down duvets, rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and cots/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and bidets
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, mini fridges and housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

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

Restaurants on site

  • Eros Coffee & Cocktail

Things to do

  • Library

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Rooftop terrace

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
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift (102 centimetre wide door)
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 5 floors
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Built in 2012
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with cable channels

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 and check-out are available

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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.

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from 30 May 2025 to 1 January 2027 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 5 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for VND 533000.0 per day.
Cots (infant beds) are available for VND 255200.0 per day

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Covered self-parking fee: VND 200000 per day
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property
A car is not required for transport to and from this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Alcove Library Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Alcove Library Hotel?

Self-parking is available for VND 200000 per day. Valet parking is available for VND 200000 per day.

What time is check-in at The Alcove Library Hotel?

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

What time is check-out at The Alcove Library Hotel?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is The Alcove Library Hotel located?

Located in Phu Nhuan, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace and Ben Thanh Market. Ho Chi Minh City Opera House and Saigon Square are also within 3 mi (5 km). Saigon Railway Station is 24 minutes by foot.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

The Alcove Library Hotel Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8

Cleanliness

7.2

Location

9.0

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 278 out of 612 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 236 out of 612 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 612 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 21 out of 612 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 612 reviews

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Carmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
place was clean and the staff are very friendly and helpful. The place can use some updates.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Chieu

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

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

8/10 Good

Anastasia

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lan

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Harley

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

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Anna

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

Could have been better

Didn’t realize they had an ant infestation until late in my second day. I left the next day.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Adnan

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Trinh

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Than

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

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
Verified

4/10 Poor

Thanh Toan Tomy

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
Verified

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
Verified

6/10 Okay

Shinya

Liked: Staff & service
おしゃれで清潔でした。 場所が分かりにくいのと騒音が半端なかったです。
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Virginie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Très bon etablissement, propre et confortable. Le personnel est aimable et aidant. Très bien placé a l'écart de la route et dans un quartier vivant. A recommander vivement.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

KIYOTAKA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
空港から近いホテル
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Thy Thai Minh

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ikke 4 stjerne

Var ikke en 4 stjernes Hotel slik det stod. Mye dårligere standar enn det en 4 stjerne skal være
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022