Vietnam’s finest dining and stays for 2025
Tatler Vietnam's latest guide highlights Vietnam's premier dining venues and luxury resorts, from coastal retreats to heritage hotels.
Vietnam's hospitality scene continues to attract international recognition, with a fresh wave of openings and established venues setting the standard for luxury dining and resort experiences across the country.
Where to eat and drink
In Ho Chi Minh City, An's Saigon celebrates Vietnamese culinary heritage through the concept of the family table, honouring shared values and connection. Across the country, regional cuisines are gaining prominence: Residence Eleven explores Cantonese standards in the capital, whilst Li Bai in Ho Chi Minh City honours Guangdong traditions. Le Beaulieu in Hanoi showcases French refinement, and Si Dining in Da Nang presents Italian cuisine within Vietnamese cultural spaces.
For contemporary dining, GAKU Teppanyaki in Da Nang redefines luxury through an Omakase Teppanyaki experience designed as an emotional journey across the senses. LAVA in Phu Quoc draws on coastal ingredients to celebrate seafood-focused cuisine, whilst HISPANIA in Nha Trang and Hoi An brings Flamenco-inspired atmospherics to fine dining overlooking the Gulf.
Cocktail culture has matured in major cities. Oculus in Ho Chi Hoang Chi Minh City creates multisensory dining experiences through refined cocktail pairing practices, whilst The Alley Cocktail Bar & Kitchen, tucked away in a quiet Ho Chi Minh City alley, offers carefully crafted drinks in an intimate setting.
Where to stay
Beachside resorts dominate Vietnam's luxury hospitality landscape. InterContinental Nha Trang balances sophistication with coastal elegance, whilst Villa Le Corail, A Gran Meliá Hotel in Nha Trang combines prosperity with ocean conservation commitments. The Westin Resort & Spa Cam Ranh emphasises wellness and balance, and InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort integrates into natural surroundings across Da Nang's peninsula.
Phu Quoc attracts high-end travellers with JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, an architectural statement by Bill Bensley that merges cultural depth with island luxury, and Premier Village Phu Quoc Resort Managed by Accor, which connects modern living rhythms to the natural environment.
For heritage experiences, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi preserves refined elegance within its colonial architecture, whilst Park Hyatt Saigon remains an iconic five-star landmark beside the Opera House. Namia River Retreat in Hoi An offers a quieter sanctuary amid the UNESCO World Heritage setting.
Wellness-focused stays include Jiva Hoa Lư Retreat in Ninh Binh, positioned within the ancient capital's historical landscape, and Garrya Mù Cang Chải in Lao Cai, a health-focused resort nestled among the region's terraced rice fields.
Entertainment and leisure convergence appears at The Grand Ho Tram near Ho Chi Minh City, an integrated resort complex blending relaxation, gaming and dining across Southeast Asia's standards.
