Amanoi Resort in Ninh Thuan overlooking Vinh Hy Bay. (Photo: tapchicongthuong.vn)

Some of the most prominent criteria are new, luxurious, well-invested, with a long stretch of beach and local-style architecture, typical of the nation's history.

On the top of the list is Amanoi Resort in Ninh Thuan with 36 villas overlooking Vinh Hy Bay.

Nestled on Au Islet along the outskirts of the Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, Azerai Resort is second on the list. Visitors can book luxury boat tours, drink cocktails and watch the sunset on the Hau River.

In third place is Capella in Hanoi's Old Quarter, just a few steps from the iconic Hanoi Opera House.

Built on the hills of Son Tra Peninsula just outside the central coastal city of Da Nang, InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula is fourth place.

It is followed by Zannier Hotels Bai San Ho in Phu Yen Province, an emerging beach destination in south-central Vietnam.

Regent Phu Quoc is in the sixth place and the Anam Mui Ne Resort wraps up the list of seven best hotels and resorts.