Which are the best Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Vietnam? In Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Hanoi, Danang, and Nha Trang. We have already reviewed the best luxury hotels in Vietnam, now we investigate the best Marriott Bonvoy hotels across Vietnam to earn and redeem loyalty points.
There’s plenty of choice within the Marriott brand including top brands like the Luxury Collection, EDITION, St Regis, W Hotels, and JW Marriott as well as mid-range brands like their Autograph Collection, Renaissance, Sheraton, Le Meridien, Design Hotels, and their Westin collections.
It is worth noting that Vietnam’s vibrant Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is still often called Saigon, so many of the hotels in Ho Chi Minh City actually have Saigon as part of their name.
1. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa
If you are looking for a stunning resort hotel, JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa, a Marriott Bonvoy Reward Category 5 hotel (pictured above) is one of the best 5-star luxury resorts in Vietnam. It’s right on the beach.
With a pool that looks like a seashell and a beach that is more gloriously white sand than many in the Caribbean, this resort shares the beauty of Vietnam’s largest island.
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa is located along the sand and surf of Khem Beach, a ribbon of shoreline considered the most beautiful in Phu Quoc.
This 5-star hotel is a luxury destination in what was once a 19th-century French university which has been reimagined as an eclectically themed, lavish beachfront playground by renowned resort architect Bill Bensley.
Lounge by the mosaic-tiled, seashell-shaped pool or on the immaculate white sands of our beach, reserved exclusively for resort guests.
Delight in hotel rooms and suites appointed with plush bedding and private balconies or indulge with a beautifully appointed villa, complete with its plunge pool.
Find rejuvenation and replenishment at Spa by JW or feast on a global range of gourmet cuisine at any of five sophisticated restaurants and bars. JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay Resort & Spa is definitely one of the best luxury beach resorts in Vietnam.
2. JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi offers luxury and indulgence in Hanoi and yet is only a Rewards Category 4 Marriott Bonvoy hotel. JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi is also one of the best hotels with a club lounge in Vietnam.
Located in Hanoi’s new Central Business District, adjacent to the National Convention Center, JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi is a modern hotel. The only disadvantage of this hotel is that if you are a tourist, the location is out of the way, around a 45-minute taxi to the old part of Hanoi. While the taxis here are cheap, maybe $10 USD each way, the fact that you can’t walk too many of the tourist areas is a pain.
On the bright side, this JW is glam. Luxury rooms and spacious suites offer floor-to-ceiling windows with views of Vietnam’s capital city or of the lake. There is an excellent spa or you can go for a swim in the indoor pool, or exercise in the 24-hour fitness center. Dine at renowned restaurants within the hotel or enjoy an evening of live Jazz at their club.
The executive club lounge here is excellent with great food and excellent service, it is comparable to Ritz-Carlton club lounges within America and the setting and food and drink is impressive. Located on the 6th floor and with those lovely floor-to-ceiling windows, this lounge is big with loads of seating.
In the morning, breakfast has a large selection of cold and hot items plus you can order hot items from the menu, such as eggs any style, sausages and bacon, hash browns and grilled tomatoes, etc.
Hot food in the evening must be ordered from a menu and the evening menu includes items like Tapas with prawns, beef, and chicken. The evening buffet includes items like sushi; sun-dried tomatoes, dried fruit, cheese, and cakes. Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks are also available in the evening from an open bar and include beer wine and spirits with a good selection.
3. Le Méridien Saigon
Le Méridien Saigon is a modern hotel located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1. This was the first Le Méridien hotel in Vietnam and is a Rewards Category 3 Marriott Bonvoy hotel. This is also the best Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).
The downside of this hotel is its location, as you will need to taxi to the Old Town and sights.
Enjoy contemporary interiors and exclusive artwork, dine on Vietnamese food, and try the spa or take a dip in the indoor infinity pool. Rooms offer Saigon River views, complimentary Wi-Fi, and bathrooms with rainforest showers and deep soaking tubs.
The club lounge at Le Méridien Saigon is very good with an extensive breakfast offering including complimentary made to order eggs. Evening cocktail hour offers alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, 3-4 hot items, sandwiches, and cold cuts, and dessert. Please note, children are not allowed in the lounge during cocktail hour.
The executive lounge also has an amazing view of the river and surrounding area and the pool deck at this hotel has a similarly spectacular view.
4. Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is a Rewards Category 4 Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Ho Chi Minh City with 5-star accommodations and award-winning facilities. It has a better location than Le Méridien Saigon and excellent service but it is an older property
Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers is located n in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam on the famous Dong Khoi Street and surrounded by the city’s vibrant business and entertainment district.
If you stay here, you will be just a short walk from popular attractions such as the Opera House, Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, and Reunification Palace.
484 stylish guest rooms or suites offer the excellent Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience Bed and stunning views of either Ho Chi Minh City or the Saigon River. There is also a cute window seat in most of the rooms and they are very stylish.
In terms of dining, there are several dynamic restaurants along with a 24-hour gym and a scenic outdoor pool flanked with stylish loungers.
There is not one but there are two club lounges at Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers offering large buffets and complimentary wine, beer, and spirits. Please note, children are not allowed in the lounge during cocktail hour.
Room Tip: Be sure to book into the Tower. Tower rooms have been recently renovated and are excellent.
5. Sheraton Grand Danang Resort
Perched along tranquil Non Nuoc Beach, Sheraton Grand Danang Resort is Rewards Category 5 hotel just a short drive from Danang International Airport, near-legendary attractions including Hoi An Old Town and the Marble Mountains.
Imagine infinity pools on a wide sandy beach and you will get a pretty accurate picture of this modern, luxury hotel. Rooms have marble bathrooms and private balconies with breathtaking views.
Dine at one of the many outstanding dining outlets within the resort, including The Grill, the signature seafood and steak restaurant. Take a cooling dip in the outdoor infinity pool as you gaze at the sea, or challenge yourself in the on-site fitness center before easing tired muscles with a spa treatment. While the InterContinental Danang is a more luxurious resort in this magnificent area, Sheraton offers quality accommodation with a reasonable price tag.
6. Sheraton Hanoi Hotel
Located on the edge of Hanoi’s West Lake, Sheraton Hanoi Hotel is just a quick drive to the bustling downtown of Hanoi City. In fact, you can walk to the Old City area but it will take you around an hour and as there is nothing much in the immediate vicinity, the location of this hotel is not ideal, much like the JW Marriott. Within Hanoi, you can explore the nearby Old Quarter, home to Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Opera House and go shopping.
The graceful decor in Sheraton Hanoi Hotel is inspired by Vietnamese and French colonial décor with high ceilings and an orange and peach color palette. However, not being an original colonial building, this Sheraton lacks the historic significance enjoyed by hotels like the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi.
Highlights of this 5-star hotel include cocktails in the courtyard, fine dining in one of their four excellent restaurants, or taking it easy in the Relaxation Centre with an adjacent outdoor pool and Lakeside Garden.
99 spacious hotel rooms, including 16 suites, with brilliant West Lake views and, of course, the Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience. Inspired by Vietnamese and French colonial décor and designed with soaring ceilings, each room infuses your stay with Hanoi City’s culture and grace.
There is a decent club lounge on a high floor in this Sheraton that offers a continental breakfast with an egg station, evening canapes and soft and alcoholic drinks, spirits, wine, and beer.
Marriott Bonvoy Platinum guests get a free upgrade to a club room and can choose to take their breakfast in the lounge or in the buffet.
7. Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa
Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa is a Marriott Bonvoy Rewards Category 4 hotel a stone’s throw away from the beautiful Nha Trang beach and conveniently located amidst the city’s bustling social scene.
There is an array of both refined and casual on-site dining at five restaurants and bars, including a rooftop lounge overlooking downtown Nha Trang.
Pamper yourself in the resort’s Shine Spa or seize a moment of quiet in the Sheraton Executive Club Lounge. There is also a modern fitness center or take a dip in the sparkling infinity pool.
Hotel rooms and suites have breathtaking views of downtown or the ocean off Nha Trang beach. Sheraton Nha Trang Hotel & Spa also features a rooftop bar overlooking Nha Trang and a day spa.
8. Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon
Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City is one of the cheapest Marriott Bonvoy hotels in Vietnam, particularly if you are redeeming points as this is a Rewards Category 3 Marriott Bonvoy hotel.
The hotel is located in District 1’s financial and commercial hub and has spacious hotel rooms and suites, which feature floor-to-ceiling windows and high-speed Wi-Fi and many boast views of Saigon River.
This is, unfortunately, the worst Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Yes, it has restaurants, a spa, a fitness center, and a rooftop pool. It even has a rooftop bar, where craft cocktails and views of Ho Chi Minh City await. But this is not your best Marriott option. Many describe it as “average”.
Club-level rooms and suites grant exclusive Club privileges and although they are nothing special, they are fine. The food and drinks offered in the lounge are good; Breakfast is a continental buffet with eggs are made to order. Platinums can take breakfast can be had at the lounge or the restaurant, the restaurant being the better option.
Evening dinner is extensive with an open bar and throughout the day you can select drinks and snacks from the counters and fridges.
9. Four Points by Sheraton Danang
Four Points by Sheraton Danang is the cheapest Marriott Bonvoy hotel in Vietnam. This superbly cheap, Rewards category 2 Marriott Bonvoy hotel is actually really nice and is a resort-style hotel nestled along the Da Nang coastline.
Here, amid stunning panoramic views of the pristine beach and vibrant Da Nang city, guests will experience a brilliant blend of luxury charm and gracious service. Showcasing 390 rooms set over 36 floors, Relax, eat, and kickback.
10. Sheraton Phu Quoc Resort
Sheraton Phu Quoc Resort is not open until 2024 so we cannot review this hotel yet. This hotel is currently listed as a Marriott Category 4 hotel.
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