262 Best Hotels in Vietnam

This snazzy hotel complex has cornered the (admittedly limited) business market in Dien Bien Phu due to its clean rooms and immaculate service. The grounds include a tourist office, gym, karaoke, sauna, and even a large pool out back. Breakfast is included in the room rate and there's a decent Vietnamese restaurant as well as a barbecue terrace. Promotional rates can go as low as 800,000d.

Belonging to the Vietnamese hotel group Muong Thanh, this tidy hotel is the only branded hotel in town with spacious rooms, understated city-hotel-style decor, great views, a sizeable outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts, and a gym. It's Ca Mau's most upscale option.

Within Son La, Muong Thanh Luxury arguably has no competition for sheer quality. The hotel is under the franchise Muong Thanh, a local Vietnamese hotelier powerhouse. Their quality is easily four stars international standard and, more often than not, at very agreeable rates. Their deluxe rooms typically go for $50 per night, but can go as low as $35 during seasonal promotion. 

This family-run contender is fighting above its price range with large, clean, well-appointed rooms, comfortable beds, bathrooms with solar-heated water, and friendly, helpful staff. A pool table, dart board, and honor-system bar adds to the appeal. Ms. Thanh Can and her staff are also happy to help organize tours and tickets for onward travel.

The eclectic design of this hotel is almost as mysterious as its name; everything here is a tribute to Saigon—its past and its secrets—from the stained-glass details to the antique furnishings and knickknacks throughout, and the scent of ylang ylang that fills the lobby. The rooms are comfortable, spacious, and full of character, with recycled wooden flooring and many objects d'art.

With only seven suites (the corner suites are particularly delightful), longstanding Nam Bo was the first boutique hotel in Can Tho, and it continues to be a good pick for its prime location, helpful staff, and simple but comfortable accommodation. The ground floor Nam Bo Restaurant and rooftop L'Escale Restaurant are convenient food options, and meals can be delivered to the room.

The first modern high-rise hotel in Ho Chi Minh City received an extensive renovation in 2020. The central location, business amenities, gym, tennis court, and pool make it a good choice for business travelers. The lobby is glitzy and the rooms are more spacious than average with high ceilings.

The most modern hotel in Bac Ha makes a comfortable base in the center of town. The rooms are clean and spacious, and there's a triple room category that's great for families. The downstairs restaurant is a good place to meet fellow travelers and to dine on some highly ranked Vietnamese fare.

Many of the rooms at this elegant resort overlook beautiful rice paddies and rock formations, and the service is excellent. Dark oak and green tiles are the signature design touches, and the staff speaks perfect English along with providing detailed information and professional service. The hotel’s spa is quite luxurious. There is a top-notch restaurant and outdoor bar area, and Tam Coc is just a little way down the road.

Attracting a varied crowd that encompasses vacationers and business travelers alike, the 36-story Novotel towers over the river on central Bach Dang street. The main guest appeal lies within the brand and the hotel's huge range of on-site facilities that include sophisticated dining venues. The views from the upper floor rooms can't be beat. There's an outdoor pool and bar, plus a free-on-request shuttle bus to the beach, which makes for a quiet city escape should you need it.

A large infinity pool overlooking the ocean, an enormously wide beachfront, pathways dripping with gorgeous pink bougainvillea, and a jetty restaurant are a few of the memorable details of Ocean Bay, which makes it good value for the price. The rooms, which are predominantly in two-story bungalows and have outdoor bathrooms, are constructed with wood, stone, and other natural materials.

Sitting at the midway point between Hoi An and Danang, between a beach and a golf course designed by Greg Norman, the pool villas, beach, and facilities at Ocean offer the perfect compromise for nongolfers. The modern, self-contained villas are located in a secure gated development, with restaurants, shops, spa, and gym. They come in all shapes and sizes (from one to five beds) and are outfitted with everything you could possibly need.

Stunning views of Truc Bach Lake and West Lake and a central location are two of the highlights of this luxury hotel, but the standout is the indoor heated swimming pool with a view over the neighboring lakes and a retractable roof for year-round swimming. Central Hanoi is only a few minutes' drive away, plus it's a short hop to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and diplomatic district. The rooms are both comfortable and tasteful. Two restaurants serve sumptuous Chinese and Western food, and a rooftop bar affords a great view of the city.

Stepping into Pao's, you may feel that you've found an otherworldly art gallery: the large structure is meant to resemble rice terraces, and the swooping architectural design is inspired. Each room comes with a private balcony and garden, and the window seats are a nice touch. Its spa and heated pool are still being perfected, but the views are stunning.

This low-key, full board resort has 23 rooms of all different sizes, configurations, styles, and views, but whichever you choose, you are steps from Doc Let's white sand and blue water, with a sweeping view of the bay, which is spectacularly lit on full moons. Paradise can arrange trips on a local fishing boat for swimming and snorkeling (highly recommended), beach barbecues, and kayaking.

Opened in 2023, this hotel unleashes French flair, and the decorative details—large French windows and Parisian-style café on the ground floor—all make for a more memorable stay than a generic Vietnamese hotel.

Two stand-alone bungalows, beside a large, algae-green pool, feel far from civilization but are equipped with en suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, and hot water. More basic accommodations are available in a sizeable stilt house, where a single bed costs 130,000d and a twin room is 200,000d. The accommodations in the common area are mixed and there are 10 beds. Electricity is limited to the evenings in Bong, and the stilt house bathrooms are shared. Reservations, which can be made through travel agencies in Hanoi or directly via the park headquarters, are recommended for either location.

Tour operators usually guide people to the facilities at Park Headquarters, which now has a wide range of rooms, from those within detached bungalows and basic accommodations in a large stilt house to deluxe rooms with amenities such as television, air-conditioning, and hot water. Numerous price ranges start at just 400,000d, going up to 1,000,000d per night for the best rooms. Call the park headquarters or visit the park website for information and reservations.

A cascade of vines and the scent of lemongrass greets guests upon arrival to this serene boutique resort of elegantly understated rooms and bungalows set on a wide, regularly cleaned section of Doc Let. Favored by Vietnamese tourists, Pax Ana has a large swimming pool with a kids' splash area, bicycles, and two restaurants, though the beachside restaurant is designed for banquets, and guests may feel strange dining in such a cavernous space.

While this is no boutique hotel, the Peridot does offer buckets of charm in an especially pleasant corner of the Old Quarter, squeezed down an alleyway and with commanding views from the upper floors. The rooftop pool and bar is a highlight, and there's also a Jacuzzi, steam, and sauna for those chilly winter days.

A friendly upscale business hotel, Petro Hotel is within walking distance to the beach, with great sea views from the higher floors (city view rooms look out over the dog track next door). Rooms are large and comfortable, and both leisure and business guests will appreciate the pool, tennis court, business center, and an in-room iron.

More of a place to sleep only, this small and neat budget option somehow manages to be charming as well as functional, and the seafood restaurant with the same name next door means the lack of in-house dining isn't a problem. The hotel is also within walking distance of the beach, dive shops, and Con Son Café. It's a local, no-frills style hotel, with decent sea views, basic, relatively spacious rooms and Vietnamese-style bathrooms.

This small and stylish family-run colonial villa, a short distance from the national park, is probably the best deal in town. Beautifully furnished rooms decorated with sandstone Cham statues open on to a wraparound balcony that provides the most spectacular sunset and mountain views. Downstairs, an open dining area has a roaring open fire to keep you cozy in winter. There's also a beautiful pool.

Sheltered in the mountain valleys of Lai Chau, overlooking the beautiful lake Dong Suon, the Lake House makes for an idyllic base within easy reach of Phong Nha Ke Bang National Park. Lakeside bungalows feature four poster beds swathed in romantic—and practical—mosquito nets, and all have a balcony or terrace where you can soak in the view. There's also a saltwater pool and an artfully carved timber meeting house, which is rumored to have hosted General Vo Nguyen Giap during the 1954 Dien Bien Phu operation, but now serves as the large restaurant and lounge.

Run by brother and sister An and Ai, this homestay offers beautiful wooden stilt houses and balconies overlooking the river and mountains. An is a very knowledgeable guide in the area and can help you plan your stay. They've also built a pepper farm, and are focused on sustainable tourism.

Set on a hill surrounded by tropical jungle and with amazing ocean views, Eco Beach Resort is a small and friendly place, with Balinese-style decor, a breezy open-air restaurant, and a swimming pool surrounded by sun loungers and umbrellas. The resort offers free bicycle and kayak hire, and there's also an on-site spa, fitness facilities, and a billiard table.

A Champa-inspired hillside resort, Poshanu Resort has just 24 spacious rooms in a garden bursting with pink bougainvillea, the sight of which makes navigating all the stairs a little less arduous. The resort has a large swimming pool and private beach, which is regularly cleaned. The resort is not suitable for people with mobility issues.

Time really does seem to stand still at this luxuriously appointed, French colonial-inspired resort, set between Lo Voi Mountain and a stunning 750-meter private beach (a great spot to catch the sunrise) with beautifully maintained gardens. Everything is designed to help guests relax and unwind, from the infinity pool to the range of holistic treatments at the spa and the dedicated reading room.

An impressive green-glass-fronted facade and attentive and professional service are indicative of the elevated ambitions of this smart business hotel. Rooms in soothing pastels are luxurious. In the spacious lobby, which has a marble floor and attractive artwork, there is a smart wine bar that stocks an extensive collection of international bottles. The buffet breakfast is guaranteed to set you up for the day in fine style. There's also an all-day restaurant.