Hotels in Vietnam

New to the Gold List

Located riverside on Dong Khoi Street, this 23-story business hotel appeals to tourists, since "it's close to everything," including Notre Dame Cathedral. Rooms have flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms with massage-jet showers. Enjoy 360-degree views and a pan-Asian menu at the rooftop Signature Restaurant.

374 rooms

Amenities: Pool, Spa, Tennis

Also featured on the Gold List in: 2005

"A great relief from the modern cookie-cutter hotel," this two-winged French colonial near the Opera House has a white facade, green shutters, and original wrought-iron work. Recently refurbished rooms have French and Vietnamese touches,ceiling fans, ceramic lamps, and historic photos of Hanoi. At Spices Garden, traditional and contemporary local fare is the forte.

265 rooms

Amenities: Pool