US magazine CnTraveller on 15/12 unveiled its "Gold List 2026", recognizing global accommodations and suggesting destinations for next year's travel. This annual ranking relies on direct assessments from guests and a worldwide team of experts.
In the Asia region, 17 luxury resorts received recognition, with Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho standing as Vietnam's only representative.
Located in Dak Lak province, within Vietnam's South Central Coast region, Zannier Bai San Ho spans nearly one square kilometer. Green hills, rice fields, and a 1,6-kilometer-long sandy beach surround the property.
"This is a place that makes visitors want to return repeatedly, staying a little longer each year", CnTraveller wrote.
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Inside a hotel room at Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho. Photo: Booking |
The resort features 73 private villas, drawing inspiration from traditional architecture such as rustic fishermen's wooden houses or the familiar bamboo homes of the Ede and Cham people. Interiors incorporate natural materials like woven rattan furniture, jute lampshades, and linen and silk fabrics in warm, earthy tones.
All four restaurants offer high-quality cuisine. Guests who have stayed at the resort particularly praise breakfast at Nha O, the all-day dining restaurant, describing it as "truly impressive". Popular outdoor activities include tennis, spa treatments, and morning yoga by the beach. The resort's website indicates rooms are fully booked until the end of March 2026.
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Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho viewed from the beach. Photo: Booking |
Other resorts on the list include The Ritz-Carlton - Kyoto, Japan; Peninsula Manila and Nay Palad Hideaway, Philippines; Happy House, Nepal; Shangri La, Hong Kong; and Raya Heritage - Chiang Mai, Thailand. India features the most hotels on the list, with representatives such as SUJAN Sher Bagh, Samode Palace, and Oberoi Mumbai.
The Gold List 2026 categorizes properties by region for easy navigation: Europe and the UK; the US, Canada, and the Caribbean region; Mexico and Central - South America; Asia, Africa, and the Middle East; and Oceania.
Selection criteria for the "Gold List" include leaving guests with an unforgettable impression and providing service that makes them feel like Hollywood stars. Additionally, the hotels' architecture and impressive experiences are crucial factors for scoring well.
By Anh Minh (Source: CnTraveller, Booking)
