262 Best Hotels in Vietnam

The Pullman Saigon Centre has large, comfortable, and stylish rooms with great views, well-trained staff, and a convenient location close to the central business district and tourist sights. The on-site restaurant, Mad Cow Wine & Grill, is well worth a visit.

The big selling point of this generic Vietnamese hotel is the large rooms, which has the mod-cons you'd expect, including air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV, kettle, mini-refrigerator, a writing desk, and somewhat oddly laid-out bathrooms. In addition to the pool, there's a café, a karaoke floor, and a wedding reception venue.

Part of the Marriott group, the Renaissance Riverside offers comfortable elegance in a prime location looking out over the Saigon River. Its relaxing pool area on the 21st floor has panoramic views of the city. The rooms are welcoming, and have spacious bathrooms and all the modern conveniences you could need.

Depending on your point of view, The Reverie's Italianate design is sumptuously ornate or completely over-the-top; nevertheless, the hotel, inside the landmark Times Square building, is bedazzling, and each of the spacious and comfortable rooms has glamorous bathrooms and stunning views of Saigon. The on-site spa and restaurants are, as you would expect, as decadent as the design.

If it's history you're after, the Rex has it in spades: it played a major role in the Vietnam War, hosting the American Information Service's daily "five o'clock follies" press briefings, and the 1976 unification of North and South Vietnam was announced in the same room. Nowadays it's an upscale and slightly kitsch state-run hotel that has a uniquely quirky charm. Even if you don't stay here, stop by for a drink at the rooftop bar, with its view of downtown, decorative lights, and the "five o'clock follies" cocktail containing Bacardi, cucumber, and lemon.

Typical of the singular large hotel found in most provincial towns in Vietnam, this one boasts a prime location and generic city hotel rooms with little sitting areas and marble-tiled bathrooms, as well worn down facilities and a feeling that it is well past its glory days. Still, it's an easy pick and the receptionist try to be helpful. Outside of busy periods, you can confidently walk up without a booking and get a room.

True to its name, these one- to five-bedroom riverside apartments house a mix of long-term expat residences and short-term visitors, and can be a great deal for families. The complex has a pool, children's playground, expansive grassed areas, tennis courts, a café, a convenience store, and a fitness center on-site. There are regular shuttle boats and buses to District 1. The views of the Saigon River from the river-fronting apartments are great, and the complex manages to maintain the feel of a boutique resort while maintaining home-away-from-home comforts.

What the rooms here lack in style, they make up for with comfort, but the reason to stay here is the giant outside pool, a rarity at such a well-priced city-center location.

Phan Thiet's lack of decent accommodation options means this boutique hotel and its modern rooms are worth considering despite its isolated location in a sparse new development area behind Ocean Dunes Resort. The hotel is only accessible by taxi or your own vehicle, as there is nothing in the immediate surrounds except the beach, which is walking distance.

Designed by its owner who is also an architect, Sahi Homestay Retreat is more than a just a hostel but also a zen getaway with eco-friendly, creative spaces. Reclaimed lumber is cleverly used throughout the establishment. Apart from the two thatched-roof dorm rooms, their four private rooms, with their own closed garden and outdoor shower, line a swimming pool.

In this luxurious, peaceful, and private complex on Thanh Da Island (considered one of Ho Chi Minh City's last green vestiges), apartments with one to four bedrooms come with a full kitchen and a washing machine. There's also a range of resort-style, family-friendly amenities including a swimming pool, children's play areas, a library, and a gym. There are regular minibus shuttles into District 1, and apartments can be rented on a nightly or monthly basis.

Dong Ha's biggest hotel has modern, spacious rooms with comfortable beds, decent bathrooms (although water pressure can be a bit hit or miss), and pleasant river views. It's a big step up from the other guesthouses in town, with a classy restaurant, a pool, a tennis court, and a gym.

A neat and clean family-run hotel a little outside the main tourist area, Sakura Hotel has a Japanese-theme, friendly staff, and many charming details, such as a range of loofahs in the bathroom. Ms Thach Hoa is a fount of knowledge about local sights and travel information and is only too happy to provide tips and help with bookings.

It may look like a giant shoebox from the street, but inside it's surprisingly elegant, with an emphasis on incorporating natural elements, such as coconut husks, bamboo, lacquer, and wood, into the design. Rooms are spacious, each with its own balcony, and the grounds are immaculate, with water features, ponds, swaths of green grass, and a stunning infinity pool overlooking the ocean. As is expected in this price range, it has a kids' club, gym, business area, a small recreation area with pool tables, an inviting spa, and a selection of high-end dining options, including Pakka, which serves up some of the best Indian in Vietnam.

A couple of blocks west of Bach Dang, the Sanouva is a stylish city retreat offering contemporary Asian design, good service, and business-class facilities at competitive prices. While the cheaper deluxe rooms feel a little stark, what they lack in finesse they make up for in luxury fittings and glitzy black marble bathrooms—perfect if you plan to spend your time sightseeing. If size and outlook matter, the lounge views from the signature suite's floor-to-ceiling windows are worth upgrading for. And if you ask nicely, they may throw in a couple of spa coupons that more than cover the extra cost.

This is arguably the grandest place to stay in Bac Ha, with rooms that are more than adequate and clean. The hotel has three sections—an older concrete building and two wooden houses that are newer and more aesthetically pleasing. However, rooms on the higher level of the original wing enjoy pleasant views of the surrounding landscape. The cozy restaurant has outdoor seating, and a cheap massage is also available at the hotel.

Inspired and named after the heroine of Gone with the Wind, the Scarlett Boutique Hotel is suitable for honeymooning couples and for those who try to avoid tour groups. Chic Art Deco rooms are complemented by modern amenities. Complimentary fresh fruits in your room are replaced daily.

Sprawling and secluded, this well-maintained state-run resort has a beautiful, leafy setting, right on Ho Coc Beach. The resort targets domestic travelers, so customer service, English language ability, and Western choices at breakfast are somewhat lacking. There's a restaurant and a small shop on property and guests have access to a free shuttle to the nearby Binh Chau hot springs. Some room packages include shuttle bus service to / from Ho Chi Minh City, otherwise the resort can arrange an outside service for a reasonable rate.

Although 750 meters outside the center, this English-speaking family-run guesthouse is the most traveler-friendly option in Ha Tien since they rent bicycles and motorbikes (including automatics), they can arrange Phu Quoc ferry tickets and bus tickets to Cambodia, and the clean, bright, modern rooms have a few warm decorative touches to make for a comfortable stay.

This well-maintained, tidy property is located oceanside right in the middle of the main tourist area, and it features well-appointed, spotless rooms with firm mattresses and a sea-view swimming pool where you can watch kitesurfers flit about the bay. The staff is warm and considerate.

Formerly Vinpearl Can Tho, this 30-story hotel has been given a slick and professional refresh under the Sheraton brand, and guests can expect neat, comfortable city hotel rooms of international standard, great views from the upper floors, a large swimming pool, fitness center, spa, and Thai restaurant. The room rate includes breakfast and access to the sauna, steam room, and Jacuzzi.

Located close to the city center, Sheraton Hai Phong does everything that is required from a big-brand luxury hotel, and then some. Gracious service, an indoor pool, a spa, and some of the classiest dining options in the city are among the perks at the property. Rooms are spotless and large, while generous-size bathrooms add luster to a highly appealing mainstream option.

The 30-story Sheraton Nha Trang is an older hotel, but it's still a solid pick as it has stunning views of Nha Trang's famous crescent bay, a resort-like infinity pool on the sixth floor, a well-equipped fitness center, kids' club, and on-site cooking school. The rooms are comfortable, albeit a little dated in style. The hotel has its own private area on the beach across the road, as well as one of Nha Trang's highest bars, Altitude, on the 28th floor.

An older, but still lovely hotel in one of Ho Chi Minh City's premier streets, the Sheraton Saigon has all the amenities and standards of service you'd expect from a top international chain. Most of the rooms were renovated in late 2019 and there's an excellent pool on the fifth floor. You can enjoy exquisite yum cha (dim sum and tea) at Li Bai Chinese restaurant. Best of all, a host of the city's best shops, sights, and restaurants are within walking distance.

The Silk Path Hotel Hanoi was the Old Quarter's first four-star hotel, and it still gets high marks for service. It straddles the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, and is close to plenty of restaurants and cafés. The rooms with balconies are by far the best, and the gym and spa are excellent additions, especially for those traveling on business.

On a white sandy beach, backed by towering mountains, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay has 59 villas, each with two rooms, a garden terrace, private pool, and ocean views. Rustic luxury is prominent in the wooden tubs, bamboo shades, thatched roofs, and plank floors—and the beds draped in white silk are a lovely touch. Meals can be served on the beach, by the pool, or in a wine cave nestled in the rocks. The resort offers plenty of activities including tennis, biking, kayaking, a library, gym, kids' club, and a spa that incorporates organic products from the region. The rock and hilltop villas are somewhat more private than the beach villas.

This superstylish hotel has elegant French and Vietnamese influences throughout, from the imposing lobby to the tasteful rooms to the sultry Boudoir Lounge on the ground floor. The views of the city from the pool (and club lounge) on the 18th floor are spectacular, and the hotel's fitness center is one of the city's best. As you would expect from a Sofitel property, the service is five-star, as are the dining options.

A centrally located, flashy urban addition to Buon Ma Thuot, this hotel chain uses the concept made popular by Wink Hotels: compact, tech-smart rooms designed to maximize space, featuring a capsule bathroom, king bed on a built-in platform, and services accessible via the app. The rooms are tight for two people but are designed for rest and ablutions; there's an enormous common space with a bar for lounging and co-working.

These bungalows are quiet and peaceful, and the outdoor pool is great for traveling families. The on-site restaurant is nice, as well as the balcony views of rice paddies and natural beauty. Ask for an extra blanket in winter, as the rooms can get quite chilly.