Best Luxury Hotels in Vietnam

Vietnam is a stunning country, filled with breathtaking archaeological sites, limestone islands and awe-inspiring mega cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Its a place to escape, contemplate and to revitalise the senses. Ancient constructions and sleek skyscrapers are all part of the national architectural make-up and the colourful culinary offer is like nothing else on earth. Whether you’re travelling through on a large-scale Asian odyssey, or honing in on Vietnam as an adventurous holiday destination, it’s important to choose great hotels that will enhance your experience. And here are some of the best ones to book.

Hanoi, Ba Dinh

Lotte Hotel Hanoi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 318 Luxurious Rooms & Suites with Panoramic City Views
Amenities Diverse Dining options Featuring the Michelin-Starred Tim Ho Wan, Comprehensive Wellness Facilities with the Evian Spa & Fitness Centre, an Outdoor Pool, & Exclusive Club Lounge Access
More Located Between Hanoi's Historic Old Quarter & the Modern Business District

Where the Old Town meets the New, the Lotte Hotel and Evian Spa is found at the top section of a 65 storey complex. Its height affords excellent views to the 318 bedrooms and suites, with interiors by HBA and Wilson Associates. Tim Ho Wan is the hotel’s lauded restaurant, the first Michelin starred Dimsum house in Vietnam, plus there’s Grill 63 and Pharaoh`s Bar & Upper. Those of all ages can stay active in the swimming pool, in the yoga room, at the indoor golf range, on the basketball court, on the jogging track, at the kids play centre and via a 24-hour gym.

Hanoi, Hoan Kiem

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 364 Rooms & Suites, including the Distinguished Graham Greene, Charlie Chaplin, & Somerset Maugham Suites
Amenities Dining Venues Feature Le Beaulieu for French Cuisine, Spice Garden for Vietnamese Dishes, Le Spa Du Metropole, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Heated Pool, Club Lounge Access with 24-hour Butler Service, Luxury Limousine Services
More Located in Hanoi's French Quarter

A Neo-Classical exterior houses this former railway hotel that’s been a longtime favourite with iconic celebrities — Charlie Chaplin honeymooned here. Part of the city’s French Quarter, it’s filled with ceiling fans, attentive staff wearing traditional silk garb, hardwood floors and striking furnishings. Several restaurants serve French, Italian and local fine fare. Bedrooms are located in two wings, one offering a more modernised style, the other with a vintage leaning. Outside, there’s a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and terrace with a tropical feel. Upgrade to Club Level for a private lounge and butler service.

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Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Hanoi, Ba Dinh

Grand Mercure Hanoi

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 181 Rooms & Suites, including a Luxurious Presidential Suite
Amenities their Signature Vietnamese Restaurant, Rooftop Bar, Spa, Glass-Walled Rooftop Pool, Fitness Centre, Executive Lounge
More Centrally Located near Hanoi's Key attractions

Want to swim in a stunning glass-walled rooftop pool? Book a stay at the Grand Mercure in Hanoi. Guests can also enjoy the top-floor views of city landmarks from a rooftop bar. Here, contemporary design blends with Vietnamese culture. Dine on soul food and Asian fusion dishes at the Signature restaurant, or load up your plate at the international buffet of LỘC-Ally, open all day. And take some time out at the spa, with traditional massages and a full range of treatments such as reflexology, a steam room and an ofuro bath.

Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc

Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 305 Rooms & Suites, 329 Residence Apartments, & 79 Villas with Private Pools
Amenities Dining options Range from the Islander Restaurant, Lang Chai Restaurant, Aura Beach Club, Ice-cream Parlour, & Waverly Lounge, Elements Spa & Beauty with 15 Treatment Rooms & Elements Fitness Centre
More Located on Ong Lang Beach, offering Stunning Sunset views in a Family-friendly Environment

Perfect for couples seeking a romantic getaway, this Mövenpick Resort has rattan cabana love seats beside the infinity pool, a spa, ocean-view balcony suites, in-bar swing seats for two and a decadent daily chocolate hour. It’s found on the west coast, on a private stretch of Ong Lang beach, with 305 rooms accessed via external always for a tropical feel. The resort also features a golf course, five outdoor swimming pools, two eateries, watersports amenities, fitness and yoga classes and a kids’ club.

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Mövenpick Resort Waverly Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc

Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld Phú Quốc

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 306 Spacious Villas, Some with Private Pools
Amenities Multiple Dining options, including the Delight Restaurant & Lounge, the Akoya Spa offering Various Treatments, a Fully Equipped Fitness Centre, Outdoor Swimming Pools, a Kids Club, & an Adjacent World-class Golf Course
More Located on Phu Quoc Island with Access to a Private Beach

Just over half a mile from the attractions of Vinpearl Land and Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld, this hotel is beside a beach, a golf course and an old forest. It has an almost Floridian style, with a grand white exterior, pillars and tiled roofs. While inside, it’s modern and airy. This resort has three bars serving drinks and snacks, two international buffet restaurants and one a la carte restaurant. Offering privacy for families, Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld offers large villas (up to four bedrooms), movies on the beach, alfresco barbecues, connected paths for walks or cycling and a kids’ club.

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Vinpearl Discovery Wonderworld Phú Quốc

Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc

New World Phu Quoc Resort

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 366 Thatched-roof Villas & Suites, Each with a Private Pool
Amenities Multiple Dining Venues including Bay Kitchen & LUA Grill & Bar, Outdoor Pool with Bar, 16-treatment-room Spa with Wellness Facilities, Fitness Centre, Kids' Club
More Located on Phu Quoc Island's Southwestern Tip, offering a Private Stretch of Khem Beach

375 pool villas accommodate guests at this expansive resort on a private stretch of Khem Beach. Some have up to four bedrooms, with ample living spaces and all are thatched, with luxe five-star furnishings and floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors, for an outside-in living experience. The decor has a fashionable boho edge, with accents of bright colour on a mostly neutral palette. There’s a spa, fitness centre, infinity pool and separate kids’ pool with water slides, as well as a club for children from 3 to 12 years old. Dining choices at New World include an airy Lounge cafe with cream sofa seating, a woodfired grill, a thatched pool bar and the international Bay Kitchen.

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New World Phu Quoc Resort

Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc

Regent Hotel Phu Quoc

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 176 Suites & 126 Villas, Featuring the King Sky Pool Villa with Private Infinity Pools
Amenities Enjoy Six Diverse Dining Venues, Including Oku for Japanese-french Fusion Cuisine, Wellness Facilities with a Spa & Rooftop Yoga Pavilion, Multiple Pools, the Exclusive Regent Club, a Kids Club, & Chauffeur Services
More Located Along Tranquil Long Beach on Phu Quoc Island's Southwest Coast

Stay in one of the Regent Hotel’s stylish villas or suites and you can enjoy butler service, meals cooked by a private chef, high-end minibar treats and your own pool. There’s a breezy, modern and very upmarket vibe in this recently opened hotel, which was thoughtfully designed by the BLINK Group. Guests can eat in the all-day Rice Kitchen, sample Japanese-French fusion cuisine at the signature restaurant Oku and feast on Mediterranean and seafood dishes in the beachfront Ocean Club. Fu Bar, on the rooftop, has live jazz accompanying cocktails beside the infinity pool and Bar Jade, the Regent’s speakeasy is the place to linger after dark.

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Regent Hotel Phu Quoc

Phu Quoc Island, Phu Quoc

JW Marriott Phu Quoc

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 244 Rooms, Suites, & Villas, including Options with Private Pools
Amenities Five Dining Venues Serving International Cuisine, Lab-themed Bar, Chanterelle Spa by Jw, 24-hour Fitness Centre, three Outdoor Beachfront Pools, Kids' Club & Babysitting Services, & Complimentary Airport Transfers for Select Accommodations
More Set along the Pristine Khem Beach on Phu Quoc Island

Architect Bill Bensley designed this unusual property, with wrought-iron balconies, enormous bronzed statues, high curved ceilings and a fan-shaped infinity pool. The interiors are an eclectic mix of bright colours, contemporary furnishings, hand-painted walls, colonial style and antique French grandeur. The JW Marriott occupies a private, pristine section of Bai Khem Beach and there are three outdoor pools. Guests can dine in five restaurants and cafes and book treatments at the Alice in Wonderland-themed spa, while younger visitors are entertained in the kids’ club. This five-star hotel is just under half an hour from the airport and town of Duong Dong.

Hoa Binh, Mai Chau

Avana Retreat

Hotel
At a glance
Rooms 36 Villas including Bauhinia Mountain Suites, Lantana Mounrns Grand Mountain Suites & Senna Hilltop Pool Villas
Amenities Green Chilli Restaurant for Vietnamese & Fusion Cuisines, Cloud Pool Bar for Beverages & Snacks, orchid Spa with Traditional Treatm-layer infinity Pool, Fitness centre, Kids' Club
More Located in Mai Chau Valley Surrounded by Tropical forests, Rice Fields & Waterfalls, Reflecting Local Ethnic Heritage & Sustainable Prac

Located on the mountainside within the lush tropical jungle of Mai Chau, the Avana Retreat reflects the culture and craftsmanship of the local area and its people. The resort comprises 36-villa style properties, all of which have all been designed to suite the local climate and ensure the utmost in comfort for guests. And with four infinity pools, natural springs, and a stunning waterfall at its heart, there is a tranquil and natural ambience. Guests can enjoy a variety of activities including use of the Spa yoga, trekking, cycling and local cultural experiences. Dining at the Avana is an indulgent, fresh and innovative experience as the restaurants here support local, seasonal produce to create one-of-a-kind menus. The charming Green Chili Restaurant offers guests a more sophisticated experience whilst the Cloud Pool Bar has a more relaxed vibe – the perfect place to unwind with a signature cocktail or glass of wine.

Khanh Hoa, Ninh Van Bay

Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 62 Private Pool Villas including Beachfront & Hill Top Options
Amenities Dining by the Bay Serving International Fusion & Local Dishes, Dining by the Rocks offering Six-course Tasting Menus, Dining by the Pool for Casual Poolside Snacks & Drinks by the Beach for Cocktails & Beverages
More Located on a Secluded Peninsula in Ninh Van Bay with Stunning Mountain & Sea views

Sleep in an overwater bungalow at the Six Senses Resort. Each of its private residences has either a terrace or garden and a plunge pool, with locations beside the beach, on the mountainside and between the giant boulders – as well as suspended over the sea. Some even have dining rooms, Bose sound systems and a wine cellar. You can dine in restaurants by the rocks, by the bay, by the pool, or in a wine cave, practice yoga, work out at a jungle gym circuit, measure your health with a smart-tech-led wellness programme, and book locally-inspired therapeutic treatments.

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Six Senses Ninh Van Bay

Khanh Hoa, Vịnh Ninh Vân

L’Alya Ninh Van Bay

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 33 Villas Each with Private Pools & Spacious Living Areas
Amenities Vietnamese & International Cuisine in on-Site Restaurant, Spa, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Activities
More Located in Ninh Van Bay Surrounded by Pristine Nature offering a Tranquil Retreat

Accessible only by sea (a 15-minute speedboat ride from the mainland), L’Alya Ninh Van Bay offers an authentic slice of Vietnamese luxury living. A lagoon-style seaside infinity pool is flanked by giant boulders, indigenous to the area. Low-rise rustic buildings have thatched roofs, the bar area has swings so you can feel a gentle breeze as you sip on a cocktail. And there’s verdant tropical planting all around, giving an added sense of leafy seclusion. The menus change frequently to incorporate the freshest ingredients and meals can be taken on the west-facing deck, for a ringside view as the sun sets.

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L’Alya Ninh Van Bay

Khanh Hoa, Ninh Van Bay

An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay

Hotel
(5 stars)
At a glance
Rooms 37 Villas with Private Pools
Amenities Local & International Cuisine in on-site Restaurant, Spa with Signature Treatments, Fitness Centre, Outdoor Pool, Watersports & Activities
More Located on a Secluded Peninsula Providing Ultimate Privacy & Tranquility Amidst Natural Surroundings

Book into one of 37 eco-friendly villas and soak in Vietnamese heritage among a backdrop of handcrafted decor. Sign up for a wellness programme at the Jungle Spa, dine at Sen restaurant, drink at the elevated bar – Sen Deck – with 360-degree views, or enjoy a post-hike barbecue beside the nearby stream. Ingredients come from the onsite organic garden and local producers, including a nearby fish farm. Villas have up to three bedrooms, some are right on the beach, others in the seclusion of the rainforest, many have private pools and all offer a private dining service.

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An Lam Retreats Ninh Van Bay




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