Jade house Hồ Con Rùa

Jade house Hồ Con Rùa is an aparthotel in District 3, Ho Chi Minh City, 1.3 km from the city centre, where every unit has its own kitchen, private bathroom and air conditioning. It suits travellers who want self-catering space in a residential district, and each unit is for up to two guests.

The four room types run from the 28 m² Studio to the 35 m² Deluxe King Room, the only one with a king-size bed, a balcony and a view. The Studio and the Deluxe King Room both have a walk-in shower, a bidet and soundproof walls, while the Deluxe Room and the Queen Studio have a kitchenette and clothes racks, useful for a longer stay.

The property has a terrace, daily housekeeping, laundry and free public parking on site, with no reservation needed, and it is non-smoking throughout. Turtle Lake is 100 m away and the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral 550 m, so the sights of the neighbourhood are within walking distance.

The property offers four room types, each with a kitchen and a private bathroom, and all with air conditioning and a flat-screen TV. Three of them, the Studio, the Queen Studio and the Deluxe Room, are 28 to 32 m² units with a double bed, while the largest, the Deluxe King Room, is 35 m² with a king-size bed. Every room is for up to two guests, which makes the range a good match for couples and for two friends sharing.

The differences lie in the kitchen and the extras. The Studio and the Deluxe King Room share a walk-in shower, a bidet and soundproof walls, while the Deluxe Room and the Queen Studio are fitted with a kitchenette and clothes racks. Only the Deluxe King Room has a balcony and a view, so it is the choice if outdoor space matters, and the other three suit a self-catering stay of several nights.

The units share a practical set of amenities: air conditioning, a flat-screen TV, internet services, daily housekeeping and laundry. Free public parking is possible on site, with no reservation needed, and WiFi in the rooms is free of charge, so a car or a laptop costs nothing extra.

Security is covered by a 24-hour security service and a security alarm, and a safety deposit box is available for valuables. The property is non-smoking throughout and also has a terrace, a useful outdoor spot between sightseeing trips.

Inside the units the kitchen equipment covers self-catering: the Studio has a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave, while the Deluxe Room and the Queen Studio have kitchenware, a kitchenette and a drying rack for clothing.

Jade house Hồ Con Rùa is on Trần Cao Vân street in District 3, a leafy part of the city west of the central districts, with cafés and local eateries on the streets around it. Being a residential area rather than the tourist core, it is calmer than the streets near the cathedral. Turtle Lake is 100 m away and the HCMC Youth Museum 250 m, so the nearest sights are a few minutes on foot. April 30 Park, at 500 m, and Le Van Tam Park, at 550 m, give you green space close by for a morning walk.

Saigon Railway Station is 2 km away and Tan Son Nhat International Airport 4.5 km, so both are a short ride by taxi or ride-hailing car from the property. For the historic sights, the Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and Đường Sách, the book street lined with bookshops and cafés, are each 550 m away, and the Saigon Central Post Office, a French-colonial landmark, is 600 m away. Walking is the simplest way to reach them, and a taxi covers the longer trips across the city.

The museum side of the neighbourhood is close too. The War Remnants Museum is 650 m away and deals with the Vietnam War, while the Museum of Ho Chi Minh City, 950 m away, covers the city's history. For food, Ben Nghe Street Food is 700 m from the property, a good choice for an evening meal from the stalls. Tao Dan Park, 1.1 km away, is a green space for an early walk among trees and local families.