Hotel Xoai

Hotel 'Xoai' Can Tho is run by a German-Vietnamese couple and is geared towards International travelers. The 23 rooms have double or single beds, a private bathroom with shower and toilet, fan, air condition and telephone. All rooms have windows with direct views of the Quang Duc Pagoda or Cantho University. The very small and basic option for travelers - Budget Rooms - offer a convenient set up many international travelers are looking for. Standard Double and Twin rooms offer more space and a bigger bed, a desk, chair and closet or shelf and a large window and a PC with a 24 inch screen. Bed sizes of different rooms are: Budget Single Rooms 'S': 1.20m wide bed, Budget double room 'M': 1.40m wide bed, Standard double room 'L': bed 1.50m wide bed, Deluxe double room X 1.60m wide bed.

In the entrance area there are computers with Internet access. The hotel has excellent free wifi throughout the hotel. An elevator brings you up to the roof, where you can relax on the terrace and lie down in a hammock. It is a perfect spot to escape from the crowded street, to catch up with other travelers and locals. The English speaking staff of the 'Xoai' supports travelers in any possible way. The hotel offers moderate prices for tours, no additional charge on bus bookings.

By the way, the name 'Xoai' means mango. The owners love mangos. Behind the house is a small mango tree and the hotel itself is painted mango-colored. The i Xoaii promotes eco tourism. The house uses exclusively energy-saving lamps. The hot water supply is carried completely by solar collectors.

Directions

a) By bus from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Go to Le Hong Phong in the center of Ho Chi Minh City. There are plenty of small bus operators and three big bus operators: Thanh Buoi, Phuong Trang and Mailinh. Thanh Buoi buses travel faster than the others due to shorter stop overs. From Le Hong Phong the operators will bring you to Ben Xe Mien Tay, the main bus station for the Mekong Delta, where the tour buses leave. Alternatively you can go directly to Ben Xe Mien Tai Bus Station by yourself. In the bus the customer assistant will ask you, where you want to be dropped off in Cantho. Please hand the assistant the address of the hotel. Cars of the bus operators will bring you directly to the hotel. This is included in your bus fare from Ho Chi Minh City. You do not need to take a taxi or motorbike, if you arrive by bus. The hotel is very centrally located. Please look out for a six storey yellow building. If the driver has nevertheless difficulties, you can give him the telephone number of the 'Xoai' and he can call the hotel to get more detailed directions. Please do not forget to point out the area 'Xuan Khanh' and 'nha mau vang, ke ben ks Mien Tay'. Mau Than street is very long and the house number appears several times in the street in different areas.

b) By bus from the Mekong Delta and Chau Doc
Many bus companies operate in the Mekong Delta. Main bus companies will have a service to bring you directly to your destination in Cantho. Please hand bus assistants the address of the hotel and they will take care to put you off at the hotel. There are two main bus stations in Cantho. If you happen not to get a ride directly to the hotel, please take a taxi or motorbike. Hand the driver the address. The charge should be in any case between 20-40,000VND (1-2 USD) depending on the day time and vehicle you are using. The hotel is very centrally located. Please look out for a six storey yellow building. If the driver has nevertheless difficulties, you can give him the telephone number of the 'Xoai' and he can call the hotel to get more detailed directions. Please do not forget to point out the area 'Xuan Khanh' and 'nha mau vang, ke ben ks Mien Tay'. Mau Than street is very long and the house number appears several times in the street in different areas.

c) By air plane
Cantho has a new and very modern airport. The first flight services introduced are from Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Phu Quoc. There are taxis available at the exit. A taxi ride from the airport takes approximately 20 minutes. The fare is approximately 6 USD (180,000VND). Please hand the driver the address and telephone number of the hotel. The hotel is centrally located and easy to find. Please look out for a six storey yellow building. Please do not forget to point out the area 'Xuan Khanh' and 'nha mau vang, ke ben ks Mien Tay. Mau Than street is very long and the house number appears several times in the street in different areas.

Facilities

Internet Access, Laundry, Bicycle Hire, Bar, Luggage Storage, Telephone/Fax Facilities, 24 hour reception, Travel Desk/Travel Info, Key Card Access, Lift / Elevator, Breakfast Not Included, 24 Hour Check In, Air Conditioning, Meeting Facilities