262 Best Hotels in Vietnam

A classic Asian colonial-era hotel in the same league as the Peninsula in Hong Kong and Singapore's Raffles Hotel, the Metropole is Hanoi's most storied accommodation, offering world-class service in a historic building nestled in the French Quarter across from the Hanoi Opera House. The hotel's Metropole Wing preserves the original French colonial aesthetic, which is contrasted by the Opera Wing's neo-classical decor. Guests have easy access to the picture-perfect street-side café. Artifacts, including room keys dating back to 1901, are on display in the lobby.

One of the highest rated hotels in Sapa, the Aliana Boutique delivers fantastic service and well-designed rooms. Their fitness center is top-notch and guests are treated like royalty. Breakfast is catered to all and no detail has been overlooked.

On a hill 5 km (3 miles) from downtown Dalat, this charming resort is a collection of 17 French-colonial-style villas (some actually dating back to the 1920s, others as recent as 2005), each with three to five rooms boasting all the modern conveniences. The quiet, expansive pine-filled property reminds guests of what drew the French to vacation in Dalat. 

More than 250 paintings by Vietnamese artists plus local Cham-inspired details adorn Mui Ne’s most luxurious resort, where Indochine of old has been given a chic modern update with rooms that feature pretty antique-style floor tiles, claw-foot bathtubs, and high thread count linens on sumptuously comfortable king-size beds. The resort makes the most of its 1.5 hectares, in an area of beach that hasn’t disappeared due to erosion. There is both a salt-water and fresh-water pool, loungers on the sand underneath palms, a small gym, and two restaurants, including beachfront Lang Viet, which almost exclusively uses locally sourced ingredients. For a five-star resort, the spa is good value; a 60-minute massage starts at 1,700,000d. It is the only hotel in Vietnam part of Small Luxury Hotels of the World.

When staying at this boutique resort on Bai Dai beach, there's no need to leave your luxurious beachfront villa, a private haven featuring floor-to-ceiling glass doors, a pool, cabana, bathtub, and both an indoor and outdoor shower, though you may be tempted to venture out to enjoy one of the daily wellness activities such as yoga and martial arts, to be social with sunset cocktails by the main pool, or get pampered at the Anantara brand's signature Thai spa. An added perk: guests at Anantara can use the facilities at its sister property Avani, which has a kids' club and restaurant overlooking the entire Bai Dai Beach.

With its French-colonial architecture and smart, well-appointed rooms, this hotel is a prime luxury lodging choice in Haiphong. There's actually no harbor view to speak of, but, misleading moniker aside, this option lives up to its vaunted status. Rooms here are spacious and tastefully decorated, with plenty of delicate touches and welcoming amenities such as IDD phones. The hotel can arrange tours of city sights and Halong Bay, as well as bicycle and trekking trips through the surrounding countryside.

Set on a private islet on the Hau River, Azerai Can Tho is a retreat only a 10-minute boat ride from the city center and is the Mekong Delta's superlative resort, featuring elegantly designed rooms in an exclusive, tranquil locale—without an over-the-top price tag. The peaceful resort has a large swimming pool, two restaurants, a gym, a spa, and beautiful lush gardens with paths to cycle around. Their boat delivers guests to their pier along the waterfront pathway, meaning you're only a short walk to the heart of the city's riverside.

Built in the 1930s, this swanky hotel near the river (a French-colonial mansion and two newer wings) is recognized for its service as well as its Art Deco, jazzy panache. Opt for one of the 10 rooms in the original building housed over the main lobby and cocktail bar. A dramatic staircase winds to circular rooms with hardwood floors, claw-foot tubs, and four-poster beds draped in white curtains. Rooms in the newer section are more modern and slightly smaller. For pampering, head to the spa or saltwater pool. Breakfast can be enjoyed in the gardens overlooking the Perfume River.

The incredibly romantic Banyan Tree Lang Co is the ultimate beach stop midway between Danang and Hue, with fabulous villas, azure ocean views, a tranquil lagoon, and a wraparound mountain backdrop. The opulent pool villas take their lead from the imperial garden houses of Hue, in muted tones enlivened with splashes of gold silk and flamboyant artwork. The luxurious bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling glass windows look out over each villa's private tropical garden, and a private queen-size cabana on a raised deck overlooks the pool.

The premier hotel in Sapa, the luxurious, French-designed BB Sapa Resort & Spa (formerly named Victoria) sits on a hilltop overlooking the town and caters to the fancy of its guests with heaps of amenities. The spacious, clean, and tastefully decorated rooms include a sofa, writing desk, inviting bathtub, and private terrace, and there's a two-room suite with a balcony. If all of that isn't enough, the hotel also sells a tour package that includes travel from Hanoi. 

Each of the lodge's spacious thatched-roof air-conditioned bungalows, which are set in lush tropical gardens, has a large patio overlooking the canal, perfect for a lazy breakfast or slowing down to the Mekong Delta pace. The warm, friendly staff can help organize bicycle rental and tours, boat tours, cooking classes, and other activities. Coco Riverside Lodge is 44 km (27 miles) from Vinh Long and 27 km (17 miles) from Tra Vinh. Though it is technically on the Vinh Long side of the river, it is closer to Tra Vinh.

A true French Quarter boutique hotel, the colonial–style De Syloia is small and quaint, with wooden furniture, large beds, and cream-color linens in the well-appointed and well-maintained rooms. The decor is a tad old fashioned, but in this case it just adds to the charm. You should make reservations well in advance.

The most prestigious address in Ninh Binh Province, this plush resort luxuriates in a bucolic location on the outskirts of the city. Fusing traditional Vietnamese elements with more contemporary stylings, it is both chic and evocative. Leisure facilities include indoor and outdoor pools, a spa, and an expansive gym. The outdoor swimming pool in particular is an unmistakably special feature, with the karst scenery surrounding the large pool. The property has a range of dining options, including sophisticated international and upscale Vietnamese restaurants.

Set on an idyllic beach on Vietnam’s culturally rich Central Coast, Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai harmoniously combines sultry resort vibes and inspiring ancient traditions to form a luxury property now regarded as one of Vietnam’s finest. Its grandiose villas are sprinkled along a marvelous stretch of golden beach, while atmospheric dining choices, inviting infinity pools, and manicured gardens complete the experience, all gently cascading toward the calm East Sea. Every corner of this exquisite property feels exclusive and laid-back, but it can also be engaging and enriching with a variety of activities and offerings on sea and land.

Capturing the romantic notion of a traditional Vietnamese village, Ho Tram Beach Boutique Resort's wood-and-tile bungalows and villas, along with two beautifully landscaped pools, a children's playground, a charming spa and Gecko Restaurant, are scattered throughout a casuarina forest that opens onto a beautiful stretch of beach. Some villas come with private pools and a butler service.

Surrounded by rice fields and duck ponds and a short ride from town and beach, this eco-chic countryside pad is a perfect romantic bolthole without the heavy price tag of an Old Town address. Rooms are spacious with huge beds, bathrooms, and balconies, in a zingy style personalized with clever lighting and reclaimed antiques. Best enjoyed at sunset, the rooftop pool offers awe-inspiring views. Shadier terraces are available for destination dining, and the food here is generally of an exemplary standard.

Another fine option within easy striking distance of the old town action is the Hotel Royal Hoi An, which features the easygoing luxury guests have come to expect from Sofitel’s MGallery collection of hotels. Highlights here include stylish bathrooms with giant tubs, an art deco style pool with an ornately patterned tiled floor and magical views over the river from higher rooms. Be sure to take a visit to the property's rooftop bar, which offers a pool, excellent cocktails, and one of the best outlooks over the town.

Ocean views await at this luxurious resort that is nestled on rain forest slopes and is notable for its funicular train that descends through room levels to a private bay on the Son Tra Peninsula. It took famed architect Bill Bensley six years to design this masterpiece, where Vietnamese architecture meets modern design. The colors and patterns are intense, with black-and-white fabrics splashed with a fiery red that begins in the marble lobby and continues throughout. Suites have indoor–outdoor living rooms, giant bathtubs, and wet bars. There are three restaurants, a library, an extraordinary spa, a cooking school, the impressive beachside Long Bar, Planet Trekkers kids' club, and a host of cultural activities including traditional Vietnamese lantern-making.

In a tranquil setting, over-the-water pavilions house spacious rooms with balconies and great views of West Lake and Hanoi, helping guests feel removed from the urban bustle of the city center, even though the hotel is only a couple of miles from the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Family suites have an extra bedroom with bunks for children, who may enjoy the unique cooking class for kids. An impressive breakfast buffet is served in a glass-walled restaurant, where you can watch fisherman just outside the window. A modern Vietnamese aesthetic, top-notch dining options, and a bar on a small island on the lake give the Intercontinental the relaxing and revitalizing vibe of an urban oasis.

A sleek urban resort across the road from the beach, the InterContinental has fabulous sea views on the upper floors, professional attentive staff, and every modern amenity you'd expect for this caliber of hotel, including a fitness center, kids' club, on-site spa, and an enormous swimming pool on the second floor. Rooms are sleek, stylish, and very comfortable, and ocean view rooms have balconies overlooking Nha Trang Bay.

Only 2½ hours from Ho Chi Minh City airport (where pickup by private transport can be arranged), this boutique riverside resort is a special place to rest and recharge, with massages, pastries by the pool, drinks at the bar, or fishing off the pier. The lodge, run by a French couple and superfriendly local staff, is set in beautiful gardens on the western side of Thoi Son (Unicorn Island), 8 km (5 miles) from the Rach Mieu Bridge. Bicycles and electric bikes are available to explore the island. Wider-ranging tours (by car or boat) can be booked with the staff.

An easy 2½ km (1½-mile) bicycle, motorbike, or taxi ride from downtown Kon Tum, this charming family-run operation in Konklor Village has clean, spacious rooms with large private bathrooms in a series of bungalows, each a few steps from the central lounge area. The friendly owner, Ms. Lieu, is an English teacher and is very helpful when it comes to local information. It's a great base for exploring Central Highlands village life.

The most luxurious hotel in Sunset Town, the design-led La Festa Phu Quoc is tastefully inspired by the Amalfi Coast. Graceful arches punctuate the public spaces while rooms and suites have a decidedly Mediterranean beach feel with their vibrant colors and spa-inspired bathrooms. The pool overlooking the ocean is especially picturesque.

La Siesta is Hanoi's most successful boutique hotel brand, and with large rooms, an excellent location, and a fabulous sky bar, La Siesta Premium Hang Be (which used to be on Cau Go Street) is the best of the bunch. From the moment you step foot in the lobby the staff will make you feel like a VIP.

With four swimming pools—saltwater, freshwater, infinity, and kids—and staff who make a point to learn your name and preferences, this beautiful resort offers the very best in customer service and design. Hourly shuttles will take you to An Bang beach, where sunbeds are reserved for La Siesta guests, or to the Old Town. The suites feature giant balconies with outdoor tubs, and both the Red Bean and Temple Restaurant serve excellent cuisine.

Reminiscent of a colonial seaside mansion, with its swaying palms and namesake wide verandas that catch the balmy sea breezes, this well-established resort is an immaculately maintained haven in the heart of Long Beach. Rooms have shutters, high ceilings, wicker armchairs, and four-poster beds with mosquito nets. The biggest dilemma you'll encounter at this MGallery resort, part of the Accor chain, is whether to relax in your room, on your balcony, by the pool, at the beach, or in one of La Veranda's two restaurants.

Slightly more luxurious than others in the area, the lodgings combine comfort with crisp design. Rooms are airy and spacious; service is exemplary. A prime example of the kind of first-class small hotels that proliferated in Hanoi before the pandemic, the Lavender Central Hotel (formerly Oriental Central Hotel) is a firm favorite with discerning travelers.

This is arguably the most relaxing retreat in the valley—surrounded by green hills and rice paddies, the property is both luxurious and sympathetic to its environment. Built entirely from natural materials, the buildings have thatched roofs, bamboo interiors, and wooden furniture. The private bungalows are built in traditional Thai stilt-house style and have outdoor jungle showers, emphasizing the "back-to-nature" ethos. The restaurant serves some alluring Vietnamese dishes as well as a smattering of White Thai specialties.

A stay at Mai House Saigon feels like stepping back into a more elegant age of travel. Old-world charm meets modern comfort and convenience in sleek lines and glass-enclosed bathrooms with claw-foot bathtubs. The rooftop lounge and outdoor swimming pool are lovely ways to beat the Saigon heat. Accommodation options include rooms, suites, and one- and two-bedroom apartments.

The evolution of Haiphong is encapsulated by this superb luxury hotel, situated in a salubrious area of the city with easy access to luxury shopping and a lake, which is perfect for jogging around. Spacious and sophisticated chambers adorned with intricate decor feature modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, compact refrigerators, and coffee machines. Certain rooms boast balconies that overlook the city skyline. For added luxury, suites provide distinct living areas.