Vietnam's Best 5 Star Luxury Resorts and Hotels

1.Nha Trang's Six Senses Hideway Ninh Van

Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay sits on dramatic Ninh Van Bay, with its impressive rock formations overlooking the South China Sea, white sand beach and towering mountains behind, all adding to the sense of being luxuriously at one with nature.

The exclusive property also presents the reality of the destination, with an architectural style reflecting the traditions of Vietnam.

Accommodations at Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay provide generous personal space and present an uncompromised standard of luxury. Accessible only by water, the 58 pool villas are situated on the beach front, on the hillside and over rock formations in which private swimming pools have been crafted. Several hilltop villas located near the Six Senses Spa have personal Spa Suites.

Samplings of Awards & Critiques from 2006 onward
 

Elite Traveler: The World’s 101 most fabulous suites and villas, Fifth Annual Pure Decadence list – Presidential Suite of Evason Hideaway & Six Senses Spa at Ana Mandara, Vietnam 

Conde’ Nast Traveller: Hot List 2006 - Evason Hideaway & Six Senses Spa at Ana Mandara, Vietnam

Travel + Leisure: 50 Romantic Escapes - Evason Hideaway & Six Senses Spa at Ana Mandara, Vietnan       

Luxury Travel: - Australia 2006 gold list AND 20 Best Overseas Spas, includes Six Senses Spas in:Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara, Vietnan  

Tatler's 2006 Travel Guide: Hotel of the Year - Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara, Vietnam           

Andrew Harper's Hideaway Report: Grand Award Winner, Hotel of the Year - Evason Hideaway at Ana Mandara, Vietnam

2.Evason Ana Mandara Villas

Set in the cool climate of the rural highlands of Central Vietnam, Evason Ana Mandara Villas Dalat offers 17 French colonial villas each originally constructed between the 1920's and 1930's and lovingly restored to their former glory, with all care taken to preserve original design, décor and charm.

The surrounding countryside and town provide beautiful views from all areas of the gently sloping hillside property.

Located on approximately 35-acres of suburban parkland that forms its own unique compound, the villas offer 64 individual accommodations comprising between three and five en-suited rooms plus an individual kitchen allowing butlers to attend to all requests - from breakfast through to privately arranged in-villa dining. Various room types include dedicated spa suites for additional pampering.

"Unique and delightful"

Reviewed by : Christopher Clark - February 16, 2007 - "One of the most unique hotels in Vietnam, the Evason Ana Mandara Villas at Dalat has a collection of classic villas that were nicely renovated.

The staff were very friendly and accommodating. The food was wonderful and the atmosphere was really delightful".

Convenient location, a dedicated staff and first-rate facilities make this hotel a favorite among travelers.

3.Le Résidence Hotel and Spa

From the Condé Nast Traveler HOTELS HOT LIST 2007

Colonial Elegance and Style

Perched on the banks of the Perfume River just upstream from Hue's famous citadel, this 122-room hotel takes its identity from the former French colonial governor's mansion at its core.

The same nautical moderne architecture that makes the villa so charming is reprised in the two modern wings, which were added during a thorough yet sensitive renovation of the original building so that the place is pure Indochine.

The original villa includes a reception area decorated with framed photos of Old Hue and an adjacent bar with deep club chairs and eight dreamy rooms, plus a presidential suite.

These have a colonial feel, with ceiling fans, mosquito netting (for atmosphere more than necessity), and darkstained wood furnishings. An additional 112 rooms are housed in the new wings, which frame a large pool overlooking the river.

Hue is the home of Vietnam's finest cuisine and the chefs at Le Residence use the freshest market ingredients to create delicious local, regional and international dishes.

Add to that the stunning view from the restaurant across the Perfume River to the Imperial Hue Citadel and you have the perfect recipe for a memorable meal!

4.Hilton Hanoi Opera

The Hilton Hanoi Opera is a grand pillar-fronted hotel situated 200 metres from Hanoi's landmark Opera House and one kilometre from the old quarter.

This seven-floor property features 269 air-conditioned guestrooms either overlooking the Hanoi Opera or with city views and featuring modern furnishings with traditional vietnamese decor.

All include satellite TV, safes, minibars, direct- dial phones, and high-speed internet connections. Private bathrooms come with separate tubs and showers, bathrobes, toiletries and hair dryers.

After breakfast, guests can spend the day by the large outdoor pool which is situated in a private garden and surrounded by trees and sun terraces with loungers and parasols. Those feeling energetic can enjoy a workout in the gym.

Guests also benefit from the services of a 24- hour front desk where multilingual staff can arrange sightseeing tours and airport transfers.

Dining options at the hotel include turtle's poem, a Chinese restaurant with a la carte menu and over 80 different dim sum dishes, and a French-style café serving light snacks and vietnamese dishes. The sports bar is open until 1 am and has a dartboard and pool table.

Business guests enjoy access to ten meeting rooms installed with audio-visual equipment and accommodating up to 500 people. A range of business services are offered at the business centre and include cell phone rental, copying and fax services and secretarial services.

Practical amenities include free underground valet parking, dry cleaning and laundry services, and currency exchange.

Guests can visit the famous St. Joseph's Cathedral, Sword Lake and the Hanoi Old Quarter, all within a kilometre of the hotel. The One Pillar Pagoda is three kilometres away.

Hanoi Noibai International Airport is 40 kilometres from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes. 

5. The Park Hyatt Saigon

The 252-room Park Hyatt Saigon hotel in Ho Chi Minh City is centrally located at Lam Son Square, near the elegant Opera House in downtown Saigon.

The Park Hyatt Saigon hotel is 7km from Ho Chi Minh City's International Airport, Tan Son Nhat and is within walking distance of business, shopping, entertainment and main tourist attractions.

The Park Hyatt Saigon is also host to Xuan Spa, an oasis of tranquility in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) Vietnam.