Hotel Majestic
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The Hotel Majestic was built in 1925. It had 44 rooms and was once the best hotel known in Saigon with classical French design.
The hotel was once used as a base for French soldiers around 1948. Until 1951, its ownership was given to Mathieu Franchini to become manager of the Hotel Majestic. However as Vietnam becoming independent, the hotel was eventually given to the Saigon authority.
After Vietnam's reunification took place in 1975, the hotel was operated by Saigontourist. In 1985, its room number had increased to 99 rooms. After that, the Hotel was refurnished twice, in 1995 and in 2003, adding new rooms and facilities. In 2007, Hotel Majestic became the first Hotel to be given a 5-star rating.
The Hotel has been welcoming many prominent guests. These include Vo Van Kiet, the French president François Mitterrand, Prince Akihito of Japan, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward of Britain, Prince Henrik of Denmark, and Princess Srindhorn of Thailand. Others have also stayed here; former Singaporian prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, his successor Goh Chok Tong, and the next prime minister, Lee Hsien Loong.
Reference:
Corfield, Justin. 2013. Historical Dictionary of Ho Chi Minh City. London: Anthem Press, s.v. Hotel Majestic, 129–31.