21 Best Hotels in The Central Coast, Vietnam

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.

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.

The spa-focused Almanity Hoi An Wellness Resort offers contemporary, luxurious digs with a focus on wellness, just a 10-minute stroll from Old Town. All rooms and suites come inclusive of a daily spa experience, the best (and quietest) come with a pool view. Many guests stay on-site for drinking and dining in Four Plates restaurant, which serves a menu of well-priced Japanese, Italian, and Vietnamese cuisine.

This luxury boutique hotel brings guests back to the old Hue of the 19th century with seven meticulously designed traditional nha ruong (panel houses) set in verdant gardens. They are a beautiful reflection of the nearby residences of the princes, princesses, and royal officers of Nguyen Dynasty. For art deco lovers, the hotel’s opulent rooms at the four French villas remind you of the bygone French Indochina era. 

With all of the rooms facing Mount Kim Phung’s peak and Thien An Monastery rising from the pine woods, aNhill Boutique is a peaceful retreat. Inspired by its ornate neighbor, the tomb of emperor Khai Diịnh, the hotel's rooms are decorated with mosaic tiles. The hotel’s garden with bonsai and meticulously designed pond and rocks reminds guests of the eternal home of Emperor Tu Duc.

Luxurious rooms, central location, fantastic staff, and spectacular river views make this the most appropriately named hotel in Danang. Located within walking distance to all of the city's main attractions, restaurants, and nightlife, and catering to a mainly business clientele, you can expect great weekend discounts on huge stylish rooms with vintage French Indochine flair and everything you could need for a luxurious stay. Public areas include a whole floor devoted to fitness and relaxation, with a small pool, gym, and spa. The 19th-floor rooftop bar has views stretching out over Han River and nearby My Khe beach.

Despite its large and semigrand appearance, this hotel functions as a glorified minihotel. Rooms are basic, but bright and spacious, although the renovation job is pretty spotty. Bathrooms are clean, but old-fashioned, and bathtubs have hand-held showers. If your room disappoints, ask to see a few in the same category, as the most recently upgraded rooms are well worth the money and the quiet location is handy for restaurants and exploring the sights.

Aspiring starlets will love the Moulin Rouge stylings of this grandiose hotel in central Hue—it's all ooh-la-la French elegance with a bohemian twist. Boudoirs are furnished with chic French antiques, dark wooden flooring, and theatrical silk drapes, while dramatic statement pieces like ornate vintage phones and mother-of-pearl bathroom accessories add appeal. Bathrooms have claw-foot tubs and rainfall showers, and to further unwind there's an indoor pool, a skybar, and a lobby coffee lounge with grand piano.

Tucked away in a tropical garden, this thin-walled hotel pays tribute to Vietnamese culture with its rice paper factory and a 200-year-old house, where fifth-generation family members still live today. The white buildings with clay-tiled roofs resemble a small village. Each building houses spacious rooms with four-poster beds draped in netting. Nice touches are the fresh flowers and fruit, and the rice pastries wrapped in banana leaves that the staff brings at turndown. Rooms include free Wi-Fi and some come with a laptop to use during your stay. Centering the property is a circular pool; Cua Dai Beach is a 10-minute drive away. Complimentary bikes and shuttle service are offered, and motorbikes can be rented next door for 150,000d per day.

This tour-group darling and one of Hoi An's oldest resort hotels is renowned for its friendly staff and fantastic location, a five-minute walk from Old Town. Rooms have Asian elements, dark wooden floors, black-and-white prints of Old Town as wall art, and enormous but very firm beds. Bathrooms are spacious and well-lit. Facilities are top-notch and include a large pool, which is unusual for such a centrally located hotel. The spa and restaurant are good, but there are cheaper options available nearby.

One of the most luxurious hotels in Hue, this 17-story property blends modern Vietnamese with colonial elegance to avoid the chain-hotel effect. Rooms have mountain or pool views, four-poster beds, thick white duvets, marble floors, and French balconies. Lavish accents include ceramic lamps, chaise lounges, leather trunks, and embossed amenities. The ground floor is almost entirely dedicated to the palm-lined swimming pool. There's a fine-dining restaurant, gym, steam room, sauna, and spa.

A La Carte embodies its name perfectly—guests pay a base rate for their room and customize their experience from an all-encompassing menu, only paying for the things they use. Each modern apartment-style room comes with an open plan living area, bedroom, and kitchenette, and is stylishly furnished and decorated in cool ocean hues. Add-on experiences cover everything from pillow service through to "explore"—a personalized city plan, map, lunchbox, and either bikes or transfer to nearby Hoi An. The rooftop infinity pool and Top Bar pay homage to sunset with breathtaking views.

All rooms at Moonlight Hotel have big windows and wood floors; some of the river view rooms have a bathroom well-lit with natural light. Breakfast on the 13th floor affords a great panorama of the city and Huong River.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

If you have come to Hoi An to shop, the fashion-savvy Vaia Boutique Hotel, a well-located, affordable but chic mini-hotel owned by tailor giants Yaly (staying here gets you 10% off at any of their shops in the Old Town), is an excellent choice. Guests can expect sharp service, cool, minimalist decor (think Philippe Starck Vietnam style), futuristic bathrooms, and a lot of bang for their buck, all within walking distance from the Old Town.