Staying on Thai Van Lung Street: A Relaxing Base in Saigon’s Japan Town
Thai Van Lung Street is the quieter of Japan Town's two main streets in District 1. Here is why Silverland Sil, a 4-star hotel with a full wellness floor, is the place to stay.
What Is a Wabi Sabi Hotel? Inside Silverland Sakyo’s Approach to Calm and Imperfect Beauty
A piece of wood can hold your attention longer than an elaborate decoration. Its grain takes an uneven turn; a mark remains where the surface has weathered. At Silverland Sakyo, driftwood is part of the hotel’s design story, offering a way into the idea behind a Wabi Sabi hotel. You can begin with that small […]
Afternoon Tea vs High Tea: What’s the Real Difference?
Booking afternoon tea or high tea in Saigon? The names have been swapped for a century. Here is what each actually means, and what The Nest serves.
Where to Enjoy Christmas Afternoon Tea in Central Saigon
Looking for a Christmas afternoon tea in central Ho Chi Minh City? The Nest on the 12th floor offers a quiet escape from the December crowds.
KL Spa Ben Thanh: Nail and Massage in One Place, No Need to Run Between Two Addresses
KL Spa Ben Thanh is where nail and massage stop being two separate errands. Three or four days into a trip to Saigon, there’s usually a moment when you want both: a massage to work out the soreness, and a fresh set of nails before dinner or a few photos. The problem is that most […]
A Business Traveller’s Journey Through One Day at Sakyo Hotel Saigon
Most hotel articles about the “guest journey” map five stages that could describe any property anywhere: pre-arrival, arrival, stay, departure, post-stay. True in theory, useless in practice. It tells you nothing about what actually happens between 6 a.m. and midnight at a specific hotel on a specific street. A traveller doesn’t experience five abstract stages. […]
Why Silverland Sil Is a Boutique Spa Hotel Worth Lingering in Saigon’s Japan Town
Silverland Sil is a 78-room boutique hotel at 20-22-24 Thai Van Lung Street, right in the middle of Ho Chi Minh City’s Japan Town. Two things make it easy to recommend: the location, surrounded by dozens of restaurants and izakayas within walking distance, and the wellness facilities, which are unusually complete for a hotel this […]
Why Are Silverland Mây’s Rooms Named After Saigon’s Flowers and Plants?
The Silverland Mây room names come from Saigon's own flowers and trees — narra, cassia, khaya, flamboyant, bougainvillaea, green papaya. The story behind each.
Silverland Yen: A Cozy Boutique Hotel in Central Ho Chi Minh City
Silverland Yen is a 63-room boutique hotel in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, with Japanese Zen inspired design, a rooftop pool and Ben Thanh Market a 6-minute walk away.