American travel magazine Travel & Leisure has unveiled its selection of the top 6 best-performing new hotels in Vietnam for 2023, offering recommendations for tourists seeking accommodations in 2024. The criteria for inclusion encompass factors such as recent openings, luxurious amenities, and consistent excellent ratings from guests.
Opened in early January 2023, Anam Mui Ne, with over 120 rooms and two gray-stoned infinity pools, takes the lead on the list. Situated on the east side of Mui Ne Beach, Anam exudes an Indochinese architectural style with dark wood furniture, patterned floor tiles, and art adorning the walls.
Mui Ne is about 200 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. With the convenience of the newly opened highway, reducing travel time from Ho Chi Minh City to Mui Ne to just over 4 hours. Room rates start from $165.
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In second place is Voco Ma Belle, located on Da Nang's beachfront. Meaning "my beauty" in French, this hotel features over 280 rooms designed to evoke a sense of femininity and softness. The curved walls are adorned with a blend of teal, yellow, and gray, along with art-inspired decor.
A spiral sculpture takes center stage in the lobby, accompanied by artworks placed throughout the hotel. In the bathrooms, guests can discover products from a plant-based organic skincare brand in Vietnam.
Da Nang is about 926 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City, and about 780 kilometers from Hanoi. Room rates start from $130.
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Another gem in Da Nang is Fusion Resort & Villa, known for its sleek and chic beachfront villas with private gardens, pools, and pavilions. The three-bedroom villas consist of two separate structures, accommodating up to 10 people. The villas are ideal for families and large groups, with soundproof walls and indoor fireplaces.
Room prices start from $400.
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La Festa Phu Quoc is located in Kien Giang Province, about 250 kilometers from Ho Chi Minh City. The hotel area presents a style reminiscent of the Amalfi Sea in Italy. In the hotel's 197 rooms, four restaurants, and four infinity pools, white terracotta arches, blue hues, and mosaic tiles blend with traditional Vietnamese touches like ceramic cups and woven bags crafted by local artisans.
The hotel is highlighted by the view of Kiss Bridge (pictured). This sea-spanning structure consists of two parts, each measuring 400 meters in length. Positioned about 30 centimeters apart at the ends, they form a small gap that allows sunlight to filter through.
Room rates start from $380.
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Grand Mercure Hanoi, blending Indochina and neoclassical styles, stands as an attractive destination in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter. Proximity to renowned tourist attractions such as the Temple of Literature, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Vietnam Fine Arts Museum, and President Ho Chi Minh mausoleum enhances its appeal.
The rice-inspired patterns on the walls, ceilings, and tapestries throughout the hotel represent the essence of Vietnam's villages and its people. Local artisans' lacquerware and ceramics are showcased throughout the space. After a day of exploring nearby attractions, guests can indulge in the hotel's fourth-floor spa, offering traditional Vietnamese wellness techniques.
Room rates start from $125.
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Closing the list is Danang Marriott Resort & Spa - Non Nuoc Beach Villas, offering villas with two to four rooms, each equipped with private plunge pools and sun decks. Situated on Vietnam's central coast, just a short walk from the sands of Non Nuoc Beach, the new resort provides an array of experiences, including in-villa picnics, beach activities, and Marble Mountains explorations.
Room rates start from $380.
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*Room prices are based on rates published on the hotels' websites.
