Banyan Tree Lang Co in Hue among world's 25 best luxury hotels

Situated in Lang Co Town of Phu Loc District in the central province of Thua Thien Hue, the resort offers 82 villas with private pools.

The villas are designed in the traditional Hue style and decorated with Champa sandstone sculptures, Dong Son drums, calligraphy, ceramics, and embroidered silk paintings.

The resort also offers visitors a basket boat tour to explore Lap An Lagoon, where generations of residents have subsisted on fishing, and a tour of Bach Ma National Park.

Golfers can tee off at the Sir Nick Faldo-designed 18-hole championship course that meanders through rice paddies and streams against the backdrop of mountains.

"For activities, try stand-up paddle-boarding or trail jogging around the golf course and paddy fields. Infinity pools and jacuzzis make your experience all the more luxe. The dining scene is just as delightful with a range of fine dining options and a superb buffet breakfast," Tripadvisor recommended.

Room rates start from VND11 million (US$435) per night.

This year, Oblu Select Lobigili in the Maldives was named the world’s best luxury hotel, followed by Iberostar Grand Packard and Emerald Maldives Resort & Spa in Maldives.

To compile the list, Tripadvisor analyzed traveler reviews and ratings posted on its website through 2023.