Rivergate Residence - Goby Home - Lux apartment, near Ben Thanh

Rivergate Residence - Goby Home - Lux apartment is an apartment in District 4 of Ho Chi Minh City, 950 m from Ben Thanh Station, with kitchens, air conditioning and rooms with river or city views. The property has a rooftop swimming pool, a sun terrace and a garden, and its apartments suit both short city breaks and longer stays, since each has a kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave, plus a washing machine.

The five apartment layouts run from a 30 m² studio with one king-size bed to a 110 m² three-bedroom apartment that sleeps up to seven. The two-bedroom apartments sleep up to five, and the 45 m² studio has two king-size beds and sleeps up to four. Every layout has a terrace, and the larger units add a balcony, a living room or a seating area for relaxing indoors.

Families are well catered for, with family rooms, a children's high chair and a kids' pool. The coffee house on site, room service and grocery deliveries mean you can eat in, and a variety of restaurants is available in the surrounding streets. Free WiFi covers the rooms, and an airport shuttle is offered for arrivals at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

Rivergate Residence - Goby Home - Lux apartment has five apartment layouts, from a 30 m² studio to a 110 m² three-bedroom apartment. Every layout has air conditioning, a private bathroom, a kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator and microwave, and a terrace, so the choice comes down to how many people are travelling and how much space you want. Most layouts have king-size beds, and the larger apartments add separate bedrooms and living areas.

The differences lie in the views and the extras. A balcony is found only in the 80 m² two-bedroom apartment and the 110 m² three-bedroom apartment, and the three-bedroom apartment is the one with a pool view. The 45 m² studio has two king-size beds in its single bedroom, while the 60 m² two-bedroom apartment with river view adds a living room with a sofa bed. River and city views are common to all layouts, while lake views and pool views vary.

Reception and services run around the clock, with a 24-hour front desk and 24-hour security, and a concierge service, luggage storage, currency exchange and a tour desk on hand. A lift serves the building, facilities for disabled guests are provided, and the property runs a shuttle service that includes an airport shuttle.

Inside the apartments you will find a private entrance, a kitchen with a stovetop, refrigerator, microwave and electric kettle, and a washing machine. Some units have a dining area, a seating area or a sofa bed, and extra long beds over 2 metres are offered. Bathrooms come with free toiletries and bath or shower facilities, and several have a bidet.

Outdoors there are a sun terrace, a garden, outdoor furniture, an outdoor dining area, a kids' pool and a children's playground. The coffee house on site, room service, grocery deliveries and packed lunches cover meals, and laundry, dry cleaning and ironing services are offered. Private parking is possible on site without a reservation, at VND 13,000 per day, and free WiFi is available in the rooms.

Rivergate Residence - Goby Home - Lux apartment is on Bến Vân Đồn street in District 4, a district south of the city centre, about 1.2 km from it. The immediate streets mix religious sites with everyday shopping: Vinh Hoi Catholic Church and Hang Phan Market are both 100 m away, and Long Buu Pagoda and Kim Liên Pagoda are 250 m from the building. Hang Phan Market is a neighbourhood market for fresh food and everyday goods, convenient for small purchases on the way back from a day out.

For arrivals and departures, Tan Son Nhat International Airport is 6.4 km away and Saigon Railway Station is 3.2 km, both reachable by taxi. Ben Thanh Station, 950 m from the apartment, is the nearest rail stop and the start of Metro Line 1, which runs out to Suoi Tien in Thu Duc. Ben Thanh market, a short ride away in District 1, is the best-known market of the centre and a good place to see the city's busiest shopping streets.

For sightseeing, Khanh Hoi Park is 600 m away and the Ho Chi Minh City Fine Arts Museum is 850 m, with its collection of Vietnamese painting and sculpture. Nha Rong Wharf, a historic riverside landmark, is 1.1 km away, and families can use the children's centre Nhà Thiếu Nhi Quận 4, 350 m from the apartment. The Nguyen Hue walking street and the Opera House are in District 1, the easiest starting point for a longer walk through the centre.