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Opened in 1925 as the city’s finest abode, the Majestic has gone through several reincarnations over the years, changes that reflect the tumultuous history of Vietnam. During World War II, the Japanese Imperial Army used this French colonial structure as a military barracks. During the Vietnam War, it was frequented by foreign correspondents and espionage agents.
A Hotel of Tradition - Hospitality - Elegance.

Majestic Milestones:

 

1925: Established by Hui-Bon-Hoa company.
Situated right on the corner of Catinat Street (now Dong Khoi Street) and Quai de Belgique Street (now Ton Duc Thang Street).
Featured 4 stories and 44 guestrooms with French style.
1948: Purchased by the Indochina Tourism & Exhibition Department.
1951: Exploited Mr. Franchini Mathieu, a French Corsican, under a 15-year contract.
1968: Two more stories were developed, adding one international conference hall, one restaurant and some guestrooms.
1985: Managed by Saigontourist.
Featured 99 guestrooms, an European Restaurant, an Asian Restaurant, an International Conference hall, a souvenir shop…
1998: Resumed operation.
Featured 122 rooms and suites
2003: A new wing was melded into the existing building, adding 54 rooms making 175 rooms in total. Also added were Spa, Serenade Restaurant, M.Bar, Catinate lounge with Free Wireless Internet Access.
a 2005: 80th Anniversary on December 16th, 2005.
maj 2007 : Majestic Hotel
 

:: MAJESTIC VIP GUESTS ::

Name Dignity
FRANCOIS MITTERRAND Former President of the Republic of France
CATHERINE DENEUVE French Movie Star
AKISHINO Japan’s Prince
EDWARDS ANDREW Prince of the United Kingdom
HENRIK Prince of Denmark
PHILIPPE LEOPOLD Prince of Belgium
MAHA CHAKRI SRINGDHORN Princess of Thailand
LEE HSIEN LOONG Prime Minister of Singapore
VÕ VĂN KIỆT Former Prime Minister of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam
KAIKO TAKESHI Japanese Writer
BIRGITTA DAHI Speaker of Swedish Parliament
TRẦN VĂN KHÊ Doctor of Music Academy
JACQUES BEKAERT BBC Correspondent
MARTIN YAN Chef