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Hotels in central Vietnam have sprouted up quickly and prodigiously since the mid-1990s, after decades of conflict and restrictive Communist policies that hindered hotel investment. Six Senses set off a construction boom after selecting Nha Trang as the site of Vietnam's first luxury beach resort. Many hotels followed, most of them perching on pristine beaches or bustling riverbanks. Thankfully, even the most secluded are never more than ten miles from town.
The old backpacker hotels still thrive in Nha Trang, but there is a range of accommodation all along the coast, including Vietnam's most sumptuous all-villa resorts such as Evason Ana Mandara. The region's best hotels are privately held and especially tourist-friendly, with most offering excellent concierge service, free shuttles, help with transfers, and reliable telecommunications. Nha Trang attracts more than its share of honeymooners and beach lovers, while Hue and Hoi An appeal to independent travelers in search of history, culture, and great shopping deals. Although you can spend a small fortune at some of the highest-of-high-end resorts, you can also find luxury for much less, especially in Hue and Hoi An.
This former imperial capital lures explorers of nineteenth-century architecture and of regional cuisines—and now, of blissful tranquillity. The Ana Mandara...more
It's no surprise Six Senses selected Nha Trang back in 1997 to be the site of Vietnam's first luxury resort. The three-mile arc of golden sand rests between...more
While most new developments along My Khe beach, Danang's booming 19-mile-long stretch of sand, are towering eyesores, the Fusion Maia is low-key and chic. Its...more
The landmark Hotel Saigon Morin has stood since 1901 on the banks of the Perfume River through war, flood, and typhoon. Remodeled a decade ago and expanded last...more
La Résidence was the Jazz Age home of French envoys to the royal court, and the grandeur of the Art Deco building must have made the emperors feel their...more
Built in harmony with a riverfront block of colonnaded French-era buildings, the colonial-style Life Heritage Resort is Hoi An's best in-town hotel option. Its...more
With its late-2006 debut, the design-driven Nam Hai instantly assumed the mantle of Vietnam's most elegant resort. You enter through a gracious, open-air...more
Set in the hills south of Hue amid Nguyen dynasty tombs, the great-value Pilgrimage Village is a rural refuge from the city's traffic and touts. Solidly built...more
The Soviet-style lines of the '80s-era buildings may seem dated, but Sandy Beach Resort is by far the best value along rapidly developing China Beach. For...more
It may be Vietnam's most expensive resort to date, but don't expect high-tech gadgetry and marble bathrooms. Instead, organic fabrics and coconut...more
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