My river view room was spacious and pristine with superb silky bathrobes supplied. There was lots of light and lots of lights - something on which some hotels skimp. The staff were incredibly helpful and had sufficient English. After reading earlier TripAdvisor reviews, all this was a shock. I had read these reviews the day before I arrived and fully expected to take one look and move somewhere else. Perhaps there has been redecoration and new management. At $45 via Booking.com it was great value.
While I was sitting in the lobby listening to a news report via wifi one of the receptionists came over with a tasty display of dried fruits for me and said it was to celebrate the New Year. The staff were always gracious. I was sorry not to be staying more than one night (and to have to rise at 3.45 to get an early morning flight to HCM). I look forward to returning.