Quick answer
On a private Vietnam tour with Metta Voyage you choose the hotel level, and the whole trip is priced around it. Our published “from” prices are about US$140 per person per day at 4★ (Comfort), US$250 at 5★ (Deluxe) and US$350 at Luxury, with Superior at about US$180 in between, for 2 travellers sharing. Below are the hotels and cruise ships we actually use at each level in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue and Ho Chi Minh City, taken from tours we sell now.
Hotel level is the biggest single choice in the price of a Vietnam trip, and the one travellers most often ask us to explain. A 4★ hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and a luxury resort on the Da Nang coast are very different experiences, so we show real names rather than star ratings alone. Every hotel listed here appears in an itinerary on this website; where we have not yet published named hotels for a level, we say so rather than fill the gap.
What each level means
| Level |
Typical hotels |
Private tour from, per person per day |
| Comfort |
Central 4★ hotels, deluxe rooms; 4★ cruise in Ha Long Bay |
about US$140 |
| Superior |
Between Comfort and Deluxe: better rooms or locations |
about US$180 |
| Deluxe |
5★ city hotels and resorts; 5★ cruise |
about US$250 |
| Luxury |
Our Luxury Collection: top resorts and all-suite ships |
about US$350 |
These prices assume 2 travellers sharing a room and include a private guide and driver, hotels and the activities in the itinerary. On a 12-day trip, moving from 4★ to 5★ adds about US$1,320 per person (12 × US$110), and moving to Luxury about US$2,520 per person (12 × US$210). Many travellers mix levels, for example 4★ in the cities and a luxury resort for the last nights. See the full breakdown in our Vietnam tour cost guide.
Hotels by city
Where we stay in Hanoi: 4★, 5★ or luxury
Old Quarter and French Quarter hotels, close to the lake and the main sights. These are hotels and ships we use in tours on sale now.
4★ hotels
Comfort level, from about US$140 per person per day
5★ hotels
Deluxe level, from about US$250 per person per day
Luxury
Luxury level, from about US$350 per person per day
We have not published named luxury hotels for Hanoi yet. Tell us what you like and we name the hotel in your quote.
Where we stay in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay: 4★, 5★ or luxury
In the bay you sleep on board: the "hotel" is the cruise ship and its cabin. These are hotels and ships we use in tours on sale now.
4★ hotels
Comfort level, from about US$140 per person per day
5★ hotels
Deluxe level, from about US$250 per person per day
Luxury
Luxury level, from about US$350 per person per day
Where we stay in Hoi An (and the Da Nang coast): 4★, 5★ or luxury
Riverside hotels near the Old Town, or beach resorts between Hoi An and Da Nang. These are hotels and ships we use in tours on sale now.
4★ hotels
Comfort level, from about US$140 per person per day
5★ hotels
Deluxe level, from about US$250 per person per day
Luxury
Luxury level, from about US$350 per person per day
Where we stay in Hue: 4★, 5★ or luxury
City hotels by the Perfume River, or a wellness resort in the hills outside town. These are hotels and ships we use in tours on sale now.
4★ hotels
Comfort level, from about US$140 per person per day
5★ hotels
Deluxe level, from about US$250 per person per day
Luxury
Luxury level, from about US$350 per person per day
We have not published named luxury hotels for Hue yet. Tell us what you like and we name the hotel in your quote.
Where we stay in Ho Chi Minh City: 4★, 5★ or luxury
District 1 hotels within walking distance of the colonial centre. These are hotels and ships we use in tours on sale now.
4★ hotels
Comfort level, from about US$140 per person per day
5★ hotels
Deluxe level, from about US$250 per person per day
Luxury
Luxury level, from about US$350 per person per day
We have not published named luxury hotels for Ho Chi Minh City yet. Tell us what you like and we name the hotel in your quote.
Where we stay in Phu Quoc: 4★, 5★ or luxury
Beach resorts on the west coast for sunsets, or the quieter south and north. These are hotels and ships we use in tours on sale now.
4★ hotels
Comfort level, from about US$140 per person per day
We have not published named 5★ hotels for Phu Quoc yet. Tell us what you like and we name the hotel in your quote.
5★ hotels
Deluxe level, from about US$250 per person per day
We have not published named 5★ hotels for Phu Quoc yet. Tell us what you like and we name the hotel in your quote.
Luxury
Luxury level, from about US$350 per person per day
We have not published named luxury hotels for Phu Quoc yet. Tell us what you like and we name the hotel in your quote.
Ask for a quote at your level
How we choose your hotels
- Location first. Our city packages use centrally located hotels, such as Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Ho Chi Minh City’s District 1.
- Same level, similar hotel. If a listed hotel is full on your dates, we offer one of the same level and tell you before you confirm.
- Room type matters. The room shown (for example Deluxe or Junior Suite) is the one in our package price; upgrades can be quoted on request.
- Rainy season. From around October to December the lowest riverside areas of Hoi An can flood, so in those months we choose hotels on higher ground.
Ready to choose? Tell us your dates and preferred level and our team in Hanoi will send a day-by-day itinerary with named hotels within 24 hours. A 30% deposit confirms the trip.
Frequently asked questions
How much more does a 5-star Vietnam tour cost than a 4-star tour?
About US$110 more per person per day, based on our published “from” prices of US$140 at 4★ (Comfort) and US$250 at 5★ (Deluxe), for 2 travellers sharing. On a 12-day trip that is about US$1,320 per person.
Which hotels do you use in Hanoi?
In our current packages: The Q Hotel at 4★, and Pan Pacific Hanoi or Hotel du Parc Hanoi at 5★. Final hotels are confirmed in your quote, subject to availability.
Is a Ha Long Bay cruise included at every level?
Yes, when the itinerary includes the bay. At 4★ we use ships such as Peony Cruise, at 5★ Indochine Lan Ha or Paradise Elegance, and at Luxury Capella Cruise, Heritage Line Ylang or Paradise Grand.
Can I mix hotel levels on one trip?
Yes. Many travellers stay at 4★ in the cities and choose a luxury resort, such as Four Seasons The Nam Hai or TIA Wellness Resort, for the beach. We price each night at its own level.
Are the hotels guaranteed?
Hotels are confirmed in your written quote, subject to availability. If a hotel is full, we offer a similar hotel of the same level before you pay a deposit.
