Vietnam Hotels Awarded Michelin Keys: Amanoi, Capella Hanoi Earn Top Rating

Vietnam's Michelin Key Recognition

The Michelin Guide unveiled its second global hotel ranking, the Michelin Key, on 19 September 2026, with 21 Vietnamese hotels and resorts receiving recognition. This marks a significant moment for Vietnam's hospitality sector, as two properties, Amanoi and Capella Hanoi, were awarded the highest three-key rating.

The guide, which evaluates over 7,000 hotels across 125 countries, assesses properties based on five criteria: architectural and interior design excellence, service quality and consistency, distinct personality, value, and local contribution. These criteria prioritise the guest experience beyond just amenities, according to the Michelin Guide. Overall, the 21 Vietnamese establishments include two with three keys, four with two keys, and 15 with one key.

Top-Tier Three-Key Hotels

Amanoi, located in Khanh Hoa province, secured a three-Michelin Key rating. This resort is situated within the Nui Chua National Park, a UNESCO-recognised site approximately 100 kilometres from Nha Trang beach town. It features 44 units, ranging from one to five bedrooms, each spanning 100 square metres and offering views of lakes, mountains, or the sea.

Guests at Amanoi benefit from private pools and butler service, alongside outdoor pursuits such as hiking, snorkelling, kayaking, sailing, and beach picnics. Capella Hanoi, also earning three keys, is positioned on Le Phung Hieu Street in Hanoi, just 500 metres from Hoan Kiem Lake. Designed by American architect Bill Bensley, the hotel draws inspiration from 1920s opera houses.

Its 47 rooms, varying from 35 to 194 square metres, each include a balcony and unique design, narrating stories of opera artists through their decor.

Distinctive Two-Key Properties

Four hotels in Vietnam were awarded two Michelin Keys, including Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, which upgraded its rating from one key in 2025. This historic hotel, built in 1901 on Ngo Quyen Street, is the capital's oldest and features 364 rooms across two buildings.

Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai in Da Nang also received two keys; it is situated along Ha My Beach, a 10-minute drive from Hoi An, and offers 100 luxury villas with private pools, blending central Vietnamese garden house aesthetics with modern design.

Banyan Tree Lang Co in Hue, part of the Laguna Lang Co complex, earned two keys for its over 300 rooms inspired by traditional Hue architecture, alongside 100 hillside villas with private pools and sea views. The complex also boasts an 18-hole golf course designed by Nick Faldo.

Zannier Bai San Ho, covering nearly one square kilometre in Dak Lak, completed the two-key list with its 73 villas showcasing Vietnamese architectural styles, such as traditional wooden and bamboo homes, complemented by rustic interiors.

One-Key Recognitions and Market Impact

The remaining 15 hotels were awarded one Michelin Key.

Eight of these are new entrants to the list, including Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat in Ninh Binh, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Namia River Retreat – Wellness Inclusive Resort in Da Nang, Mai House Saigon Hotel, Mia Saigon – Luxury Boutique Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Legacy Yen Tu Hotel Uong Bi – MGallery Collection in Quang Ninh, Garrya Mu Cang Chai in Lao Cai, and Melia Vinpearl Quang Binh in Quang Tri.

Seven properties retained their one-key status from the previous year: Azerai Ke Ga Bay in Lam Dong, Legacy Mekong in Can Tho, Six Senses Con Dao and Park Hyatt Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City, Six Senses Ninh Van Bay in Khanh Hoa, Regent Phu Quoc in An Giang, and Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery in Lao Cai.

This expansion of recognised hotels across diverse regions of Vietnam reveals the growing quality and variety of its high-end accommodation offerings.

Implications for Vietnam's Tourism

The inclusion of 21 Vietnamese hotels in the Michelin Key rankings, particularly with two properties achieving the top three-key distinction, is expected to significantly enhance the country's appeal as a luxury travel destination.

This recognition by the Michelin Guide, a globally respected authority, provides a clear benchmark for quality that travellers and industry professionals can reference. For tour operators and travel agencies, these awards offer new marketing opportunities to promote high-end itineraries, potentially attracting a more affluent segment of international visitors.

The increased visibility could also encourage further investment in Vietnam's hospitality infrastructure, driving competition and innovation across the sector.

Travellers planning trips to Vietnam can now easily identify properties celebrated for their design, service, and unique character, influencing booking decisions and potentially increasing demand for these specific establishments.