Mekong Tours Stay: Can Tho International Hotel – Luxury or Overrated?

Prime Riverside Location: Proximity or Hype?

Strategic Location on Hai Ba Trung Street

Can Tho International Hotel is on 6–12 Hai Ba Trung Street, downtown, Ninh Kieu Dist., a dynamic area for the city of Can Tho. This spot makes it one of the best Mekong Riverside Hotel options; it’s practically on the river, and right outside the door, you’re greeted with a host of shops, cafes, and city sounds.

Can Tho International Hotel (Sours: canthotourist)

Walking Distance to Must-See Attractions

From the hotel, some of the city’s most celebrated cultural landmarks are within walking distance in minutes:

• Chua Ong (80 m) – a 19th-century Chinese temple with clouds of incense and lots of history.
• Can Tho Museum (300 m) – which provides a depth understanding of local heritage and delta life.
• Cau di bo Ninh Kieu (350 m) – a nicely illuminated pedestrian bridge, a great place to walk and admire the river, especially at night.

This means that during your holiday, you won’t be getting into taxis or moving around much to see things; everything is about you.

Can Tho Museum (Sours: canthotourism)

Nearby Transportation & Market Access

• Can Tho International Airport is just 9.8 km away, or less than 20 minutes by car.
• Cai Rang Floating Market, the most renowned morning market in the region, is located approximately 6 km to the south.

Airport shuttle and car rental services (charges may be applicable) are available at Can Tho International Hotel for your convenience. It is convenient to go sightseeing in the city and come back in time for check-out or for a rest before entering your room (from 14:00).

Can Tho International Airport (Sours: fme)

Room Types & Views: Does Size Matter Here?

Superior Double – Compact City Comfort

• Size: 25 m²
• View: City view
• Bed: 1 king-size
• Price: ~ 900,000 VND/night (includes breakfast & free cancellation before arrival)

Perfect for couples or solo guests who are looking for a neat, air-conditioned room at a clever price. Comes with a minibar, a TV, a hot shower, and soft lighting. A fine home-based starting spot for out-of-town travelers who expect to be doing a lot of walking around town.

Deluxe Twin – Extra Space for Friends or Siblings

• Size: 27 m²
• View: Partial city or garden
• Bed: 2 single twin beds
• Price: ~ 1,400,000 – 1,600,000 VND/night (includes breakfast, some rates allow free cancellation)

This room category is ideal for couples wanting 2 beds. And it can feel brighter and more relaxing with some added space and sunlight through the large windows. All services are applicable, and you may also request early check-in if available.

Premium River View – Stay for the View

• Size: 30 – 35 m²
• View: Direct Mekong River view
• Bed: 1 king-size
• Price: ~ 1,600,000 – 1,800,000 VND/night (includes breakfast, river view premium)

This is what a genuine experience at a Mekong Riverside Hotel looks like! Wake up to the sparkling water; sip coffee by the window, and have tranquil evenings in a holiday-inspired room. It’s popular with couples.

Executive Suite – Space, Style & the Full Experience

• Size: 50 m²
• View: Panoramic river view
• Bed: 2 king-size beds or 1 king + 1 queen
• Price: ~ 2,800,000 – 3,000,000 VND/night (includes breakfast, flexible check-in/out options)

If, as a traveler, you’re looking for the best this international hotel in Can Tho, Vietnam has to offer, this is it. A generous living space, tasteful furnishings, top-floor view, and a bathtub for soaking at the end of a long day. Great for small groups, business stays, or treating yourself to something special.

Room Types (Sours: booking)

Facilities & Services: More Than Just a Pretty Lobby?

Spa, Sauna & Massage: Relaxation After a Day Exploring

Pampering will be there for the taking at the Can Tho International with the :

• Traditional massage services
• Dry sauna and steam room
• Personal treatment rooms for single and couple therapies

Services are available on request at the 24/7 front desk, and are popular with international tourists as well as local business travelers. Though not a full-service wellness center, it’s a notable perk compared with many other Mekong Riverside Hotel hotels in Can Tho City that don’t provide this level of in-house relaxation.

Wi-Fi, Elevators, and Air Conditioning: Comfort Where It Counts

Contemporary convenience is not an afterthought here. Per multiple guest reviews and hotel information, these daily essentials can be counted on:

• Wi-Fi: Complimentary and strong throughout guest rooms, restaurant, and lounge.
• The Elevators: They’re generally smooth and responsive, and are maintained pretty frequently, and no significant service disruptions have been reported.
• Cooling: Powerful, easy to cool, and effective in both standard and deluxe rooms — essential in tropical Can Tho City.

So whether you’re here for a weekend getaway or have business meetings to attend, you will enjoy a comfortable stay where you can be connected.

Family-Friendly Features vs. Solo or Couple Appeal

There are 3 different types of guest rooms in Can Tho International Hotel:

For Families:

• Large rooms such as the 50 square feet.m Executive Suite
• Twin Bed & Full Bed Setups
• Free baby beds/cots (infant beds) available on request
• Tourist sites are within walking distance,  less need for transportation.

For Couples:

• Deluxe River View Rooms offer a romantic riverfront setting
• On-site bar (lounge) and spa area – ideal for chilling with the other hens

For Solo Travelers:

• 24-hour front desk assistance and luggage storage facilities
• A just don’t miss out area of the city to dine, shop, and visit.
• A central safe location to get onto the Hai Ba Trung Street.

In a word, it doesn’t matter who you’re traveling with, whether it is one person, your family, your group of friends, or a business meeting, you can’t help but make this hotel your desired and best choice! It’s a smart choice for just about anyone in Can Tho, thanks to the flexible layout and overall facilities.

Facilities & Services (Sours: InternationalHotel)

Dining & Drinking: Gourmet or Basic Buffet?

Breakfast Buffet: What’s Actually on the Menu?

The hotel provides free Asian-style breakfast at the lounge to all room types every morning from 6:30 to 9:30 on the ground floor.

Here’s what you’ll typically find:

• Vietnamese pho (with beef or chicken) or rice porridge with salted egg and shredded pork
• Rice, noodles, and veggies – all cooked together in a pan!
• Western-style options such as toast with butter and jam, fried eggs, sausages
• Fresh fruit, yogurt, juice, Vietnamese drip coffee, and tea.
• Local banh mi with pate or condensed milk for a local taste

Bar & Lounge: Is the Cocktail Worth Ordering?

Right off the lobby, the bar/lounge area is open from roughly 5 PM through 10 PM, with a small but efficient drink menu. It’s a peaceful place to decompress after a day of sightseeing.

Typical offerings include:

• Standard cocktails: mojito, gin & tonic, rum & coke (about 65-85,000 VND)
• Local beers: Tiger, Heineken, Saigon Special (30,000 – 45,000 VND per bottle)
• House red or white and basic spirits (vodka, whiskey) by the glass

The presentation is unassuming, and there is no mixologist stagecraft, but the service is super friendly and snappy, and the prices are very reasonable. Not as sleek as some of the other Mekong Riverside Hotel properties (and no snazzy rooftop bar), but it does the job if convenience is what you’re after.

Breakfast Buffet (Sours: marriott)

Room Service: Practical Comfort or Just an Afterthought?

Room service is served all day and through the evening with an intimate in-room dining menu.

Popular room service items:

• Stir-fried noodles or rice with vegetables and pork
• Vietnamese-style soup or salads
• Bottled water, softdrink most tea, and instant coffee

Advantages:

• Fast service (usual waiting time is 15- 25 minutes)
• Prices are reasonable: 80,000 – 120,000 VND for a dish
• From the time of check-in through to late at night

A place to hole up if you get in late and or don’t want to go out after a long travel day. Not fine-dining fare by any means, but hot, filling, and convenient to order,  especially for families, guests with children, and solo travelers looking to curl up with a quiet night in.

Staff & Cleanliness: Where the Stars Fade?

Room Cleanliness: Daily or Delayed?

Guests always say that room cleaning is available daily when you ask for it, but it’s not always automatic unless you’re here for a couple of nights. Some guests appreciate fresh towels and turn-down service with the beds, and cleaned bathrooms, while others complain of inconsistency, particularly on a busy weekend or holiday in Can Tho City.

Common spaces, such as the lobby and elevators, tend to be kept tidy, but you can sometimes see some dust around stairwells and in less-trafficked hallways. In general, cleanliness is passable, but not pristine at a luxury level.

Maintenance: Functional, But Some Signs of Age

Here is where some stars dim. According to credible reviews, there are some rooms with worn-out decoration (Can Tho International Hotel):

• Long-cooling air conditioning unit
• Furniture that is showing signs of wear and tear
• light bathroom fixtures (shower knobs, toilet flushes) that might need repair

None of these issues is by any means a deal-breaker, but they stand in stark contrast to new properties like the Mekong Riverside Hotel. If you need attention to the finer details, you might want to opt for one of the newer room types, or ask for a more recent renovation when checking in (from 14:00).

Staff Attitude: Friendly Faces, But Not Always Proactive

Highlight what so many travelers love—the front desk staff is courteous, friendly, and helpful. Staff are friendly and ready to help, to check in late, ask for directions, or organize transport, they try to help in Vietnamese and basic English.

But according to reviews, the housekeeping staff can be less than proactive, neglecting to fill up amenities or forgetting cleaning instructions unless repeatedly reminded to do so. This could be because it’s understaffed during busy times, so best to make sure you express your requirements at reception when checking in.

Conclusion

The Can Tho International Hotel is ideal for visitors looking for a central, riverside stay with quick access to the best attractions in Can Tho City. It’s great for families, couples, and business travellers who are more city-centre focused than luxury-obsessed. It’s not exactly shiny and new, but set just outside the Mekong Riverside Hotel area, it’s a pretty hard one to beat, particularly if you’re the sort who’s here for the panorama, not the flim-flam.