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Positives: The location of the hotel is great (laundry, restaurants, shops, points of interest all within walking distance). There is a little bit of noise from outside but it's ok. The staff has been polite and helpful throughout my stay. Negatives: it could be just this room but there was a lot of mold attached to the ventilation fans (over the bed and in the toilet). I found two cockroaches in the toilet. The WiFi signal and speed were horrible.

I initially booked a room at The Rice Hotel Bui Vien, but due to an issue with the original room, I was redirected to one of their sister properties, The Rice 131 Bui Vien Hotel. The room condition at The Rice 131 was quite good—recently renovated and relatively modern. However, being located directly on Bui Vien Walking Street, it's important to be aware of the significant noise from nearby bars and clubs, especially from 8 PM to 4 AM. To their credit, the hotel has installed thick, soundproof doors and tempered glass windows, which help somewhat. But despite the efforts, the bass from the music can still be felt throughout the night. Pro tip: if you're a light sleeper, pack noise-cancelling (ANC) headphones or earplugs to get a better night’s rest.

I love that there is always food on breakfast and I really enjoyed the stay. When I go back to Vietnam, I will stay here again.

The hotel location is super convenient. The staffs are also all friendly and accommodating. Initially had a little trouble finding the hotel since its reception is inside a restaurant looking place. The place had no lift as well (only luggage lift) so staying on a higher floor meant that I had to climb many steps. Sockets were too less as well so I had to unplug either the service phone or the tv. However, if you are looking for a budget stay with a good location and a hotel with great service and decent amenities come here .