District 2 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ResortOutside the door
The house
An Lam RetreatsRiverside villa enclave
This riverfront compound runs like a private estate, reached by speedboat and cared for by personal butlers.
What it’s good at
Notable
Handcrafted timber pavilions and Thanh Hoa granite plunge pools amid tropical gardens.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Quiet and elegantly appointed, An Lâm Retreats Saigon River has the feel of a private retreat with the amenities of a luxury resort.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
District 1 is a 25-minute speedboat ride downstream, leaving the hotel in quiet isolation along the river bend.
The rooms
Four-poster beds and polished wood floors open to garden sundecks, while select villas add Thanh Hoa granite plunge pools.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Wooden sun decks wrap around the outdoor swimming pool, shaded by a thick canopy of tropical greenery.
The spa
Timber treatment rooms look onto the jungle, and therapies draw on botanical scrubs and sound healing sessions.
Yoga on the deck
Morning sun salutations and meditation sessions take place outdoors on a wooden deck right beside the river.
At the table
Open-air timber pavilions serve Southern Vietnamese dishes right by the water, and chefs lead garden cooking classes.
How it began
The retreat originated as the riverside home of furniture maker Mr. Lam, who built its central timber staircase.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.