On June 18, Travel + Leisure, one of the world’s most acclaimed travel publications, unveiled the 2025 Luxury Awards Asia Pacific, honoring the region’s most exceptional and refined destinations and accommodations. Four hotels developed and owned by Sun Group—JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Capella Hanoi, and Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery Sa Pa—were celebrated as Vietnam’s best. More than just acclaimed names, these hotels represent a new benchmark of Vietnamese hospitality, where guests come not only to stay, but to live artfully.
Topping the list of Vietnam’s Best Island Resorts, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort once again affirmed its place as a global icon of luxury travel. Nestled on the pristine Son Tra Peninsula and crafted by legendary architect Bill Bensley, the resort harmonizes Vietnamese cultural motifs with modern design. Its multi-tiered structure connected by the iconic Nam Tram funicular makes it a “resort wonder” of Central Vietnam. Recently, the funicular ride itself has become a viral sensation on social media, hailed by celebrities as one of the must-try experiences in Danang.
InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort – A Living Masterpiece by Bill Bensley
Beyond its architecture, InterContinental Danang is also the city’s culinary crown jewel, home to La Maison 1888—the only Michelin-starred restaurant in Danang. The resort also debuted Tingara, an omakase-style dining experience, further enriching its gourmet offerings—from elevated Vietnamese cuisine to French and Japanese artistry.
Also recognized among the top island resorts is JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay, a beachfront marvel on the southern tip of Phu Quoc Island, framed by the cerulean waters of Kem Beach—often dubbed a “tropical paradise” by international visitors. Designed as a whimsical 19th-century French university, this resort blends dramatic Bensley architecture with immersive storytelling. Here, each room is a “lecture hall,” and each restaurant, a “gastronomic lesson,” transforming vacation into a journey of discovery.
JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay - Luxury Reimagined in a Seaside Academy
In addition to its island resort accolades, JW Marriott Phu Quoc was also awarded Vietnam’s Best Hotel Pool by Travel + Leisure for its iconic Shell Pool—long a favorite feature in international travel publications. More than a place to relax, this pool blends bold design, panoramic views, and artistic flair—true to the resort’s belief that “resort life is meant to inspire.”
In the heart of Hanoi, just steps from the Opera House, Capella Hanoi was honored among Vietnam’s Best City Hotels. A stunning blend of Art Nouveau and Art Deco, the hotel revives the glamour of a 1920s opera salon for artists and composers. Capella Hanoi is also one of only two Vietnamese properties to earn Forbes’ prestigious 5-star rating—the highest distinction in its Star Awards, often called the Oscars of the hotel industry. Every intricate detail and deeply personalized service has made it a haven for the world’s most discerning guests—from artists and diplomats to travel critics.
Capella Hanoi, where every stay is a masterpiece in motion
Amidst the misty highlands of Sa Pa, Hotel de la Coupole – MGallery rises like a French château wrapped in clouds. Named among Vietnam’s Best Countryside Hotels, it fuses the haute couture spirit of 1930s France with the cultural richness of the northern highlands. Parisian fashion illustrations, handcrafted ethnic artifacts, and Indochine architectural flourishes together weave a poetic retreat that international media has hailed as “a masterpiece among the mountains.”
“The world’s most elegant architectural hotels” – World Luxury Hotel Awards
Being honored by Travel + Leisure is a testament to the prestige and quality of Sun Group’s hospitality portfolio. Since their debut, these hotels have consistently claimed top spots in global rankings such as the World Travel Awards, World’s Best Awards, Travel + Leisure’s Luxury Awards, and Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, affirming Vietnam’s rising star on the luxury tourism map.
This recognition underscores Sun Group’s unwavering pursuit of excellence and innovation in hospitality—meeting the world’s most exacting standards while defining a distinctive identity for Vietnamese destinations on the global stage.
