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April 18, 2014 - 2:40pm
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Meowy
a PERFECT HOME AWAY FROM HOME

Hello guys,

I’ve got to share with you this amazing experience of mine in Ho Chi Minh City, where I spent my trip last week, especially the boutique hotel I stayed at.

So we got the “Deluxe Room”, where the wifi, laundry service, some of the snacks, and water bottles are free. The price was pretty affordable!! super clean double bedrooms, extra mattress can be added for no extra fee. We can also use their microwave to heat up food and hang out with relatives at living room area.

The staffs were super nice and friendly. Thuong, the receptionist, will happily answer your questions, to the small little details. If you are looking for affordable good restaurants or safe street food to eat, don’t be hesitated to ask her. The security guy made us feel safe, even though we got home a bit late at night.

This hotel and this area are perfect spots for our vacation. There are many milk tea shops, restaurants, and street food around. By night time, even more food places are open for dinner, snacks, and desserts. Good thing is, these places are very affordable! Unlike staying at the Center – District 1, there are a lot less traffic, less discrimination, and less overcharged places. If you want to hang at district 1, then jump on a cab and less then 10 mins you are there.

So far, I believe it’s a PERFECT HOME AWAY FROM HOME. Check this hotel out next time when you’re in Ho Chi Minh City.

Meowy Boutique Hotel
359/1b Le Van Sy Street. Ward 12
District 3. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
+84-944449020

They also have pictures of the rooms at www.facebook.com/meowy

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This is the deluxe room I stayed

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This is standard room

Each room is with a private bathroom.
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Edited by Meowy on 2014-04-21 11:22
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