How much does a suit cost at The Be Tailor Hoi An?
Suits at The Be Tailor go up to US$300 or more for higher-end fabric. One reviewer paid US$130 for a floor-length dress in two fabrics, and maternity maxi dresses in a linen-wool blend cost around US$100 or more each.
Payment is cash only, in dong or US dollars, with no cards, and some negotiation is possible. A couple of reviewers say it costs somewhat more than other Hoi An tailors. For typical figures, see the Hoi An tailor prices guide.
| What was ordered | What the customer paid |
|---|---|
| suit | up to $300+ for higher-end suits, depending on fabric |
| dress | $130 for a floor-length dress including 2 fabrics; maternity linen-wool maxi dresses around $100+ each |
Collected from recent reviews, not the shop's price list.
How long does The Be Tailor Hoi An take?
Most orders at The Be Tailor are ready in 24 to 48 hours. Some take only a few hours, such as a two-piece suit and a jumpsuit finished in under 6 hours, and orders of 10 or more pieces take up to 48 hours. Plan for one or two fittings, with more rounds if needed. Alterations are free.
Finished clothes have been delivered to hotels in Da Nang. When a sleeve was sewn in reverse, the owner drove 45 minutes to the customer's hotel to check the fit and take the garment back for correction.
What 60 reviews of The Be Tailor Hoi An mention most
Praised
- Friendly, patient staff67% here · 59% across Hoi An40 of 60
- Fast turnaround52% here · 41% across Hoi An31 of 60
- Careful fittings, fit right50% here · 40% across Hoi An30 of 60
- Quality of the finished clothes43% here · 46% across Hoi An26 of 60
- Good advice on style and fabric23% here · 22% across Hoi An14 of 60
- Good value for the price20% here · 26% across Hoi An12 of 60
- Delivered to the hotel10% here · 4% across Hoi An6 of 60
- Copied a garment or photo well8% here · 8% across Hoi An5 of 60
Complaints and caveats
- Pricier than other tailors5% here · 2% across Hoi An3 of 60
- Stitching or fabric problems2% here · 2% across Hoi An1 of 60
- Made differently from what was asked2% here · 1% across Hoi An1 of 60
Counted from the 60 most recent Google and TripAdvisor reviews of The Be Tailor Hoi An; one review can mention several things. The mark on each bar is the share across 11,366 reviews of 170 tailors in Hoi An.
What customers ordered at The Be Tailor Hoi An and what they paid
| Order | Paid | Ready in | Fittings | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Several suits, plus linen-wool maternity maxi dresses | suits up to USD300++ depending on quality; dresses about USD100+ each | consultation Saturday evening, fitting Monday afternoon, finished Tuesday afternoon | 1 | |
| Floor-length dress in two materials | $US130 | about a day and a half; adjustments back the same day | — | |
| Suit | — | 2 days | 2 | |
| Eight items for the reviewer, plus three shirts and two pairs of trousers for a partner | — | just under 48 hours | — | |
| Two-piece suit and a jumpsuit | — | within a few hours, final adjustments that evening, then delivered to a Da Nang hotel | — | |
| Several items | — | less than 6 hours | — | |
| Suit with extra details and double stitching | — | a single day | — | |
| Two blazers | — | within a day | — | |
| Clothes made from photos | — | within 24 hours, delivered to a Da Nang hotel after fittings | — | |
| Two suits with shirts, plus two dresses, a suit and a two-piece for a partner | — | fitting 24 hours after measuring | 2 |
As reported in individual reviews, in the currency the customer used.
What customers say about The Be Tailor Hoi An
Great experience at The Be Tailor! I had two suits custom-made by Lin, who did a fantastic job from start to finish. The customer service was excellent, the materials were top quality, and Lin made sure everything fitted perfectly.
We had a fantastic experience with this tailor while visiting Vietnam. My husband had a 3 piece suit and a trench coat made.
What an experience! I came with my partner. He had a suit and sport coat made. I got 2 suits and 2 blouses. Everything came out beyond imagination.
Quoted from recent Google reviews, as written — critical ones included.
Who The Be Tailor Hoi An is best for
The Be Tailor suits couples, families, business travelers and pregnant travelers; it makes maternity wear as well as suits, blazers, shirts, cheongsam and wedding and prom dresses in linen and silk. Reviewers mention Lu for advice on cuts, styles and colours, and Lin for recreating a style from a picture exactly.
Bring cash, since cards are not accepted. If price matters more than finish, you may pay less at other shops in town.
- Linhnamed in 14 reviews · choosing fabric, style and buttons, careful measuring and quick fixes
- Minamed in 12 reviews · explaining which fabrics suit a design and noting down detailed requests
- Lunamed in 11 reviews · recreating outfits from photos, fast work and staying in touch on WhatsApp
- Nanamed in 9 reviews · attentive final measurements and advice on adjustments
- Lindanamed in 2 reviews · passing changes to the tailors quickly
- Benamed in 2 reviews · the owner; in one case drove to a Da Nang hotel to check a fitting
Before you order at The Be Tailor Hoi An
- Bring cash. One reviewer says cards are not accepted, another that dong or US dollars are preferred, and a third that prices are quoted in dollars with dong also taken.
- If you are moving on to Da Nang, they deliver there: several customers had finished clothes sent to Da Nang hotels, and in one case the owner drove out to check a fitting.
- Ask for Mi if your design has unusual details: one customer's suit with extra details and double stitching was noted down and made in a single day.
- Customers on the Le Family motorbike tour from Hue were sent here, and one used a 10% coupon from that tour.
- Expect to negotiate a little: one customer says so directly, and others describe the shop as not cheap or somewhat pricier than other tailors.
Real photos from The Be Tailor Hoi An customers
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The Be Tailor Hoi An compared with nearby tailors
If The Be Tailor Hoi An isn't right for you, these are the closest alternatives, with what their customers reported.
| Tailor | Distance | Suit | Ready in | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Be Tailor Hoi An | — | about $300 | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (477) |
| Hoi An Tailor-Made Kimono by Vy | 710 m | — | — | 5.0 (10) |
| Faifo Tailor Viet Nam | 13 min walk | — | 24 hours | 4.8 (77) |
| Nathan Tailors Hoi An | 130 m | about $300 | 2–12 hours | 5.0 (512) |
| Remy Tailor Hoi An | 15 min walk | about $200 | 24–48 hours | 4.8 (246) |
| Elite Tailor | 15 min walk | about $150 | 24–48 hours | 5.0 (127) |
| Mekong Tailor | 15 min walk | — | 24–48 hours | 4.9 (131) |
How to get to The Be Tailor Hoi An
The Be Tailor Hoi An is at Trần Hưng Đạo, an easy walk from the Ancient Town — the map above has the exact spot. If a driver or a tout tells you it's "closed today", it isn't: that's a commission pitch. You can call ahead on +84905518052.
Grab drivers work from the Vietnamese address. Copy it, paste it into the Grab app as your destination, or show it to the driver.
The Be Tailor Hoi An: frequently asked questions
Does The Be Tailor in Hoi An accept credit cards?
No. The Be Tailor is cash only, in Vietnamese dong or US dollars, and some price negotiation is possible.
How much is a suit at The Be Tailor?
Higher-end suits at The Be Tailor go up to US$300 or more, depending on fabric. One floor-length dress in two fabrics cost US$130.
Can The Be Tailor deliver to Da Nang?
Yes. The Be Tailor has delivered finished clothes to hotels in Da Nang several times, and the owner once drove 45 minutes to fix a problem with a sleeve.
