Choose a five-star hotel in mainland Hai Phong for city sightseeing, business meetings, or a stop before your next journey. Choose Cat Ba when the beach and island activities are the main reason for your stay. Although both destinations fall within Hai Phong, their hotels are not interchangeable: reaching Cat Ba requires a separate island transfer.
On the mainland, compare Pullman and Mercure for a city stay, Meliá Rivera and Sheraton in Vinhomes Imperia, and Nikko or Pearl River around the southern side of the urban area. Flamingo Cat Ba serves a different purpose: a resort holiday on the island. For longer visits, apartment facilities may matter more than a hotel’s star category.
Choose the area before comparing room rates
- Tran Phu and central Lach Tray: consider Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel or Mercure Hai Phong when you want city restaurants, cafés, and sightseeing to be part of your stay.
- Vinhomes Imperia: compare Meliá Vinpearl Hai Phong Rivera and Sheraton Hai Phong for a stay within the same urban development. Check the drive to your daily destinations.
- Waterfront City and Pham Van Dong: consider Hotel Nikko Hai Phong or Pearl River Hotel & Apartments when the airport, road access, or a particular workplace shapes your schedule.
- Cat Ba Island: choose an island resort for beach time and excursions around Cat Ba. Allow for the crossing and the onward journey to your hotel.
Five-star hotels on the Hai Phong mainland
Pullman Hai Phong Grand Hotel: a central base with several dining options
Pullman is on Tran Phu Street, with city, river, or harbor outlooks depending on the room. Its restaurants and bars, outdoor pool, fitness center, and spa make it worth comparing when you want substantial hotel facilities alongside access to the city.
- Location: No. 12 Old Tran Phu Street, Gia Vien Ward.
- Room comparison: Superior rooms start at 38 square meters; Superior Balcony rooms are a separate category at 44 square meters. Studios and apartments are also available.
- Before booking: confirm the view, balcony, and any lounge or family benefits attached to the exact rate. A standard Superior booking does not automatically include the balcony category.
Best for: travelers combining city exploration with time for hotel dining and facilities.
Mercure Hai Phong: central Lach Tray with hotel rooms and apartments
Mercure offers both conventional guest rooms and serviced apartments at 12 Lach Tray Street. Its outdoor rooftop pool, fitness center, and dining facilities suit a city break, while apartment categories provide another option for guests staying longer.
- Location: 12 Lach Tray Street, Le Chan Ward.
- Room comparison: Superior king or twin rooms start at 26 square meters. Studios and apartments have different layouts and facilities.
- Before booking: select an apartment explicitly if cooking space is important. Check the paid airport-transfer arrangements separately from the room rate.
Best for: a city stay where location matters more than having a large entry-level room.
Meliá Vinpearl Hai Phong Rivera: balconies and an outdoor pool in Imperia
Meliá Rivera is a city hotel in Vinhomes Imperia, with French-inspired interiors and rooms featuring private balconies. Its outdoor pool, gym, YHI Spa, and dining venues support a stay with time spent at the property. This is an urban location; beach activities require a separate trip.
- Location: Manhattan 9 Street, Vinhomes Imperia, Hong Bang Ward.
- Room comparison: Deluxe rooms are 44 square meters; suites provide substantially more space, including a separate living area.
- Before booking: compare the ordinary room rate with The Level categories if their additional benefits matter to you. Early room access is subject to availability and the booking conditions.
Best for: guests who want a balcony and outdoor pool while staying on the mainland.
Sheraton Hai Phong: a high-rise hotel with an indoor pool
Sheraton is also in Vinhomes Imperia, but it is a separate property from Meliá Rivera. Its high-rise setting offers city views, and the heated indoor pool gives you an option for swimming when you would prefer to stay out of the weather. Restaurants include Harbor and the Cantonese Yi Ling Ling.
- Location: No. 1 Hanoi Street, Vinhomes Imperia, Hong Bang Ward.
- Facilities to compare: indoor pool, fitness center, spa, and rooms with a separate bathtub and shower.
- Before booking: confirm eligibility for the 43rd-floor Sheraton Club. Access depends on your room entitlement or qualifying membership benefits; it is not part of every booking.
Best for: guests seeking a city-view room, indoor swimming, or a stay tied to a meeting in Imperia.
Hotel Nikko Hai Phong: Japanese-style facilities in Waterfront City
Nikko brings Japanese-style hospitality and bathing facilities to Waterfront City. The location suits travelers who prefer to organize their city visits by car and want a comfortable base for work or a longer stop in Hai Phong.
- Location: Road 1, Waterfront City.
- Room comparison: Deluxe rooms range from 33 to 41 square meters, with king or twin beds and separate bathtub and shower arrangements.
- Useful facilities: pool, gym, Japanese-style communal bath, and sauna. Ask about bath etiquette and any age or access conditions relevant to your group.
- Before booking: request connecting rooms in advance if needed; extra beds are chargeable and subject to arrangement.
Best for: guests who value the Japanese-style bath facilities and a mainland base near the southern urban area.
Pearl River Hotel & Apartments: Pham Van Dong with a broad choice of layouts
Pearl River offers conventional hotel rooms alongside suites and serviced apartments. Its Pham Van Dong location is worth considering for airport access and journeys on the southern side of Hai Phong. Expect to use transport for visits to the historic city center.
- Location: Km 8, Pham Van Dong Street.
- Room comparison: Superior rooms are 35 square meters; larger categories include suites with separate living space and two-bedroom apartments.
- Facilities to compare: outdoor pool, gym, restaurants, and spa services.
- Before booking: specify a non-smoking room if required and check whether the chosen category includes a kitchen. Apartment equipment should not be assumed for an ordinary hotel room.
Best for: travelers choosing around airport access, business appointments, or a need for more living space.
Flamingo Cat Ba: a resort stay on the island
Flamingo Cat Ba is beside Cat Co 1 and Cat Co 2 beaches on Cat Ba Island. Its island location makes it suitable for a beach holiday, with pools, dining, wellness facilities, a children’s club, and the Mây Sky Walk within the resort complex.
Pay attention to the building as well as the room name. The complex includes Flamingo Premium Cat Ba Beach, Flamingo Grand Cat Ba, and Flamingo Premium Lan Ha Bay. Confirm the tower, room layout, and sea or mountain outlook shown on your booking rather than assuming all offers describe the same accommodation.
Ask which pools and activities your package includes, whether spa or onsen access costs extra, and how to reach the facilities you intend to use. A large resort can involve more walking between your room, dining areas, and the beach than a compact city hotel.
Best for: travelers who want to spend their stay on Cat Ba, with resort facilities as part of the holiday. It is not a practical substitute for a mainland hotel when your priority is an early Cat Bi flight or daily meetings in the city.
Apartment alternatives for longer stays
If you need to cook, wash clothes, or keep separate bedrooms, compare serviced accommodation alongside the five-star hotel shortlist. Focus on the apartment layout and included services.
Somerset Central TD Hai Phong City
Somerset is in the TD Plaza development and offers accommodation with a kitchen and in-room washer and dryer. Options range from a 45-square-meter studio to apartments with one, two, or three bedrooms. The pool, gym, and children’s play area can be useful for a family staying several nights.
Compare the quoted occupancy, extra-person charges, breakfast entitlement, and housekeeping schedule. If bringing a pet, confirm the property’s specific acceptance conditions before paying.
Roygent Parks Hai Phong
Roygent Parks at No. 3, Road 1, Waterfront City combines hotel and longer-stay accommodation. Rooms have cooking facilities and a washer-dryer; shared facilities include a Japanese-style communal bath, outdoor pool, gym, and restaurant.
It is worth comparing for an extended work visit or a stay where laundry and cooking matter. Choose the actual room category for your household and check what the nightly or monthly price includes, especially cleaning, utilities, and meals.
Compare the full booking, not just the headline price
- Room and beds: confirm the floor area, king or twin setup, separate bedrooms, and whether a connecting-room request is guaranteed.
- Total occupancy: give the number and ages of children. Breakfast and extra-bed charges can change the comparison between two otherwise similar rates.
- Inclusions: compare taxes, service charges, breakfast, parking, lounge benefits, and access to spa or resort activities.
- Arrival and departure: a staffed 24-hour reception does not mean your room is available at any hour. Arrange early arrival or late checkout explicitly.
- Transport: request the airport pickup or drop-off price and meeting instructions. A hotel listing a transfer service does not make it complimentary.
- Flexibility: weigh the savings on a prepaid rate against the cancellation terms, particularly when flights or island transfers may change.
Plan the mainland-to-island transfer separately
If you combine a city hotel with a Cat Ba resort, arrange the journey between the two before fixing activities on the arrival day. Hai Phong Tours’ Hai Phong to Cat Ba transfer connects mainland pickup with your Cat Ba hotel using a vehicle on each side and a ferry crossing as a foot passenger. The ferry ticket is included.
Allow room for ferry conditions and luggage handling, and choose vehicle capacity for both people and bags. For a short stay, selecting the right side of the crossing first will usually make a greater difference to your trip than a small saving on the nightly room rate.