Centrally located near Hoan Kiem Lake, Apricot Hotel is an elegant boutique property that blends classical European design with Vietnamese artistry, offering a refined retreat in the cultural heart of Hanoi.
Housed in a beautifully restored building overlooking the lake, the hotel’s interiors are a celebration of local creativity, adorned with original Vietnamese artworks, marble floors, and warm tones that evoke timeless sophistication and charm.
Rooms are tastefully decorated in a neoclassical style, featuring plush bedding, polished wooden floors, and marble bathrooms with rain showers or soaking tubs. Many offer lake or city views from large windows or private balconies. Each includes fast Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a minibar, smart TV, and premium amenities, ensuring both comfort and convenience.
Dining at Apricot Hotel is a highlight. L’Artiste serves contemporary Vietnamese and international cuisine prepared in an open kitchen, while Palette offers a more casual setting for breakfast and all-day dining. The rooftop bar, One36, provides panoramic views of Hoan Kiem Lake—a perfect spot for sunset cocktails or evening relaxation.
Guests can enjoy the hotel’s facilities, including a rooftop infinity pool, a fully equipped fitness centre, and Spa L’Art for massages and wellness treatments that blend Eastern and Western techniques.
Location is exceptional—just steps from Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, and key attractions such as the Hanoi Opera House and St Joseph’s Cathedral, placing guests at the heart of the city’s vibrant life.
Reviews frequently praise the attentive staff, artful interiors, and tranquil ambience despite the hotel’s central setting, with many calling it a “peaceful sanctuary” amid the energy of Hanoi.
Bottom Line: Apricot Hotel combines artistic elegance, boutique charm, and a superb lakeside location, offering travellers an intimate and stylish stay that captures the essence of Hanoi’s cultural sophistication.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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5 Star
Hotel
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 123
Special Interests: Gourmet, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Relaxation
Sailing through the breathtaking seascape of Halong Bay, Paradise Luxury Cruise offers an elegant and intimate journey aboard a beautifully appointed traditional-style junk, combining refined comfort, personalised service, and the timeless allure of Vietnam’s most iconic destination.
Crafted from rich wood with graceful lines and contemporary touches, the vessel exudes classic Indochinese charm. Expansive decks, polished interiors, and panoramic windows allow guests to fully immerse themselves in the bay’s limestone karsts and emerald waters.
Cabins are tastefully furnished with polished timber, soft lighting, and large windows framing stunning views. Each features plush bedding, ensuite bathrooms with rain showers, air conditioning, Wi-Fi, and thoughtful amenities, providing a sanctuary of comfort and privacy. Some suites include private balconies or terraces for uninterrupted bay views.
Dining aboard is a highlight, with the restaurant serving beautifully presented Vietnamese and international cuisine using fresh, local ingredients. Guests can savour a romantic dinner under the stars or enjoy breakfast on the sundeck as mist rises from the bay. The bar offers fine wines and cocktails in a relaxed setting, ideal for unwinding after a day of exploration.
The cruise’s facilities include a sundeck with loungers, a small spa for traditional massages, and onboard cooking demonstrations. Excursions to Sung Sot Cave, Ti Top Island, and kayaking through tranquil lagoons or floating villages provide a rich sense of place and adventure.
Reviews consistently praise the attentive staff, luxurious yet intimate atmosphere, and well-paced itinerary that balances relaxation with discovery.
Bottom Line: Paradise Luxury Cruise delivers a refined Halong Bay experience where comfort, cuisine, and captivating scenery come together seamlessly, perfect for travellers seeking elegance, authenticity, and a touch of indulgence on the water.
1 Night
Full Board Plus - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast, Lunch and Activities
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Cruise Ship
Set on the banks of the Thu Bon River, just ten minutes walk from the town's historical area, The Hotel Royal Hoi An MGallery offers guests a perfect base from which to explore the UNESCO heritage town.
The property has a mixture of traditional charm and contemporary design, reflected in the 119 comfortable and stylish rooms.
There is a good size pool in the main courtyard as well as several dining options including Wakaku, a Japanese restaurant and the Faifo Cafe serving Vietnamese and international fare. Also featured at this hotel is a gym and spa.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Deluxe Room
Hotel
Opened in 1925 as Saigon’s most luxurious hotel, the Majestic Hotel Saigon has gone through several reincarnations over the years, reflecting the tumultuous history of Vietnam.
Former haunt of foreign correspondents, spies and once home to Graham Greene, the Majestic Saigon Hotel exudes history, tradition and romance.
In a great location overlooking the Saigon River, the Majestic Saigon remains a hotel of tradition, hospitality and elegance with an aura steeped in its French colonial era roots.
The Saigon Opera House, Re-unification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Markets are all also just a short walk away.
The Majestic has a beautiful art-deco era lobby, with stained glass, chandeliers and period furniture. Tiny, antique lifts lead to the rooms in the Classic Wing, which has wide corridors, beautiful carpets and artworks on the wall.
Rooms at the Majestic are a good size and the Saigon River View Rooms in the Classic Wing are very popular so book well in advance for these if possible. In fact many of the room types are booked well in advance.
The Majestic Saigon Hotel is the ‘Grand Dame’ of Saigon's colonial-era hotels, in an excellent location by the Saigon River with plenty of restaurants, shops and bars close by.
We love the Majestic’s rooftop bar, which has a nice view over the Saigon River and is a great spot for pre-dinner drinks. Like everything at the Majestic – it’s a little bit old fashioned but the river views are great.
Lonely Planet described the lobby as ‘like an old lady trying to hide her wrinkles’ which we thought summed it up nicely until renovations really lifted the look of the hotel. The old lady has a twinkle in her eye again!
3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
1x Colonial Deluxe Room
Hotel
MGallery La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc is a French-colonial style luxury boutique resort, facing the sunsets on Phu Quoc Island’s Duong Don Beach.
Phu Quoc is one of Vietnam’s most picturesque islands and the 70-room MGallery La Veranda Phu Quoc is designed to reflect the ambience of a seaside colonial style mansion, set amidst a tropical garden along a beautiful white sandy beach.
La Veranda Phu Quoc is ideal for those looking for a tranquil and characterful island beach resort in Vietnam for a stand-alone beach holiday in Vietnam, or for those looking to add on a few days in a boutique beach retreat after a tour of Vietnam.
Several flights a day connect Saigon with Phu Quoc (a 45-minute flight).
Rooms are lovely – very spacious, with private terraces and interiors, which continue the colonial theme and create a homely ambience.
Phu Quoc International Airport has opened the island to more international flights, so now is the time to go to Phu Quoc, before it's really 'discovered'.
The relaxing chug of a fishing boat, the distant sound of a cows bell, the call of circling Sea Eagles – some of the sounds which may lull you to sleep at La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc.
La Veranda Resort Phu Quoc has a real colonial-era ambience, with sepia prints, louvered shutters, whirring ceiling fans, cane armchairs and potted palm plants giving the resort a really tropical French-colonial feel.
Jasmine and frangipani scent the air and bird of paradise plants add their distinctive profile to lush tropical gardens, attracting birds and butterflies in equal measure.
The restaurant almost next door to La Veranda has a huge menu and is great value.
Phu Quoc has developed quite a bit in recent years from a very low-key destination to something of a boom island. La Veranda is a place to escape to however - it's not a place for nightlife and endless diversions.
4 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
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