Vietnam captivates visitors with its stunning natural beauty, from the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay to the Mekong Delta's floating markets. This Southeast Asian nation seamlessly blends ancient temples, French colonial architecture, and dynamic modern cities with a rich culinary tradition that has gained worldwide acclaim.
Luxury hotels
Five-star and palace properties.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Vietnam's most iconic hotel, open since 1901 in a stunning French colonial building in Hanoi's heart. Two wings, two pools, world-class Le Beaulieu restaurant, and the legendary Bamboo Bar where Graham Greene and Somerset Maugham once stayed.
Park Hyatt Saigon
Elegant urban retreat in Ho Chi Minh City's historic heart on Lam Son Square opposite the Opera House. French colonial grandeur with contemporary luxury, rooftop pool, award-winning Square One restaurant, and a prime position for exploring District 1.
Amanoi
Vietnam's most exclusive retreat perched on dramatic cliffs above Vinh Hy Bay's pristine national park. Just 35 private pavilions and villas with personal pools, an extraordinary wellness spa, and access to one of Vietnam's last undeveloped coastlines.
Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai
Vietnam's finest beachfront resort with 100 villas each featuring a private pool on pristine Ha My Beach. World-class spa village, three restaurants, complimentary boat to Hoi An Ancient Town, and meticulous service standards.
La Residence Hue Hotel & Spa
Vietnam's most romantic boutique luxury in the former French Governor's Art Deco residence on Hue's Perfume River. Intimate 122-room property with riverside pool, acclaimed restaurant, and the best location for exploring Hue's imperial heritage.
Six Senses Con Dao
Vietnam's most remote luxury escape on pristine Con Dao Islands within a national park. Beachfront villas with private pools, turtle conservation programs, organic garden-to-table dining, and an extraordinary spa philosophy integrating Vietnamese wellness traditions.
Fine dining
Michelin-starred and chef-driven restaurants.
Le Beaulieu at Sofitel Metropole
Hanoi's most celebrated fine dining room in the historic Metropole hotel blending French culinary precision with Vietnamese ingredients. The weekend brunch has been a Hanoi institution for decades, while dinner menus explore modern French-Vietnamese fusion with exceptional wine pairing.
Anan Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City's most creative fine dining, where Chef Peter Cuong Franklin reinterprets Vietnamese street food classics in sophisticated tasting menu format. The famous Pho Wagyu and Banh Mi Caviar dishes have earned regional recognition and regular appearances on Asia's 50 Best Restaurants lists.
Quince
Hoi An's finest restaurant in a beautifully restored colonial villa on the Thu Bon Riverfront. Chef Josh Whitehead's creative menu draws inspiration from Vietnam's coastal terroir, featuring locally sourced seafood and vegetables with Japanese technique and French presentation.
Tinh Gia Vien
Authentic Imperial Hue cuisine served in an atmospheric traditional house within a private garden. The restaurant specializes in the elaborate multi-course 'Royal Banquet' menus based on dishes prepared for Nguyen Dynasty emperors, with theatrical presentation and antique tableware.
Xu Restaurant Lounge
Ho Chi Minh City's enduring upscale dining destination in a grand 1930s villa. The menu balances classic French techniques with Vietnamese flavors while the stylish interior, rooftop cocktail bar, and impeccable service make it a special-occasion standard.
Exclusive experiences
Bespoke and once-in-a-lifetime activities.
Overnight Ha Long Bay Luxury Cruise
Explore Vietnam's most iconic landscape aboard boutique luxury junks with fewer than 20 guests. Heritage Line Jasmine and Paradise Elegance offer cabin butler service, private kayaking, chef-prepared seafood, and exclusive access to quieter corners of the bay.
Helicopter Transfer Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
Bypass the 3.5-hour road journey with a 45-minute helicopter flight offering stunning aerial views of the Red River Delta rice paddies and Ha Long Bay karsts from above. Operated by Vietnam Helicopter Corporation from Gia Lam Airport.
Private Perfume River Dinner Cruise, Hue
A private wooden dragon boat decorated with lanterns drifts along Hue's Perfume River as a private chef serves a 7-course imperial banquet. Traditional musicians play as you glide past illuminated Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs.
Bespoke Mekong Delta Speedboat Expedition
Private speedboat expedition through the Mekong Delta's waterways visiting floating markets, rural pagodas, and riverside orchards inaccessible to tour groups. Includes private chef preparing riverside lunch using market-fresh ingredients.
Hoi An Custom Silk Couture Experience
Work with Hoi An's master tailors for a full couture experience including fabric selection from premium Vietnamese silk, multiple fittings over 2-3 days, and consultation with artisan designers. Yaly Couture and A Dong Silk are the most reputable ateliers.
Spas & wellness
World-class spa retreats and treatments.
Aman Spa at Amanoi
Vietnam's most extraordinary spa sanctuary perched over Vinh Hy Bay's cliffs with 1,600 sqm of treatment space. The spa integrates traditional Vietnamese healing philosophies with Aman's signature approaches, featuring hot spring pools, hammam, yoga pavilions, and individual treatment villas with private gardens.
Six Senses Spa at Six Senses Con Dao
Over 1,800 sqm of wellness facilities on pristine Con Dao Islands combining traditional Vietnamese healing practices with Six Senses' evidence-based wellness philosophy. The Sleep Programme and Integrated Wellness Experiences are particularly sought after by guests seeking transformative retreats.
Diva Spa at Sofitel Legend Metropole
Hanoi's most indulgent urban spa retreat within the historic Metropole hotel featuring Vietnamese-inspired treatments using traditional herbs and techniques. The signature 'Metropole Experience' treatment draws on century-old Vietnamese wellness wisdom in the hotel's intimate spa setting.
The Spa at Four Seasons Nam Hai
Hoi An's premier spa with 14 individual treatment villas each with private pools in a coconut grove. The spa's approach is rooted in the Vietnamese healing traditions of Central Vietnam, with signature Cham healing rituals and ancient rice bran body treatments.
Luxury transport
Travel in style.
- Car
- Private chauffeur-driven Mercedes E-Class or S-Class from $80-120/day in Hanoi and HCMC. Heritage Line and Indochina Junk offer private transfers between cities.
- Air
- Vietnam Helicopter Corporation operates charter flights between Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and major cities. Private jets available through JetGo Asia and Jetfly for inter-city travel.
- Airport
- VIP FastTrack service at Noi Bai (Hanoi) and Tan Son Nhat (HCMC) airports for expedited immigration and baggage handling ($40-80/person). Most 5-star hotels provide private car transfers.