Vien Minh Pagoda Tours and Activities

As an avid traveller, the property looked amazing online. I was expecting the hustle and bustle of Vietnam but didn’t realise the property was in a night market set up street. My background is South East Asian and the smells I usually smell are quite different to the western world but theses smells were something else. Hotel staff were kind and friendly and even advised me on how to carry my bag as there would be pick pockets around. The property isn’t too far from many places but keep in mind there is a semi night market down below

Great hotel with fantastic pool

Really beautiful property in the heart of district 1. The staff were lovely and attentive, always ready to help with a simile. Room was very clean and well fitted out, was not a fan of the shower curtain in the bathroom. Although a wonderful hot and powerful shower, it felt cramped because of the curtain sticking to you. Breakfast had lots of options if you're happy to eat local food, but was disappointed by the lack of good quality pastries (we ended up finding a great bakery round the corner and had breakfast there for the last few mornings). Pool area is super small, but big enough for the number of people wanting to use the area at any given time. We stayed at Au Lac a full week and really enjoyed our stay.

The staff very friendly and helpful

Very noisy between rooms and to corridor. Plumbing average with minimal shower water and blocked sink 6:30am plumbing repair knocking action one morning.