Vietnam debuts on Michelin Key list with 13 hotels

Among the 13 Vietnamese hotels awarded the Michelin Keys are two three-Key hotels, while three of the hotels gain two Keys and the remaining eight get one Key.

The selected properties span the country, from coastal resorts to mountain retreats and rural escapes.

Capella Hanoi and Amanoi Resort in Khanh Hoa Province, south-central Vietnam achieve the top-tier three Michelin Keys, which the guide defines as representing an extraordinary stay.

Located on Le Phung Hieu Street, Capella Hanoi was designed by hospitality designer extraordinaire Bill Bensley, drawing inspiration from 1920s opera houses

The 47-room boutique hotel blends French architecture with local cultural elements.

It had previously gained international attention when K-pop group BlackPink stayed there during their Hanoi concert tour.

Amanoi, overlooking the scenic Vinh Hy Bay, offers private pool villas and pavilions that promise a serene luxury experience.

The three properties earning two Michelin Keys for offering an ‘exceptional stay’ are Four Seasons The Nam Hai in Da Nang City, Banyan Tree Lang Co Resort in Hue City, and Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho in Dak Lak Province.

Eight hotels across Vietnam receiving one Michelin Key, denoting a ‘special stay’ include Azerai Ke Ga Bay in Lam Dong Province, Legacy Mekong in Can Tho City, Six Senses Con Dao in Ho Chi Minh City, Sofitel Legend Metropole in Hanoi, Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa Province, Regent Phu Quoc in An Giang Province, and Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery in Lao Cai Province.

The Michelin Key – the hotel equivalent of the Michelin Star for restaurants, now entering its second year – is proof that the best hotels of 2025 are anything but the exclusive purview of the biggest cities, according to the Michelin Guide.

A One Michelin Key signifies a very special stay, two Michelin Keys denote an exceptional experience, and three Michelin Keys indicate an extraordinary stay, representing one of the world's most remarkable hotels deserving to be a destination for a lifetime trip.

Evaluations are based on five core criteria, including hotels as gateways to destination discovery; excellence in interior design and architecture; quality, consistency, and maintenance of service and comfort; a consistent match between the quality of the experience and the pricing; and strong, authentic identity reflecting the hotel’s personality.

In Southeast Asia, Thailand led with 62 hotels recognized, followed by Indonesia with 33.

Vietnam’s 13 honorees, including two at the highest level, underscore the country’s rising profile in global luxury travel.