Le Méridien Saigon has been honored with the title of Best Luxury City Business Hotel in Vietnam and Best Luxury Conference & Event Hotel – Global Winner at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025. This prestigious recognition is among the most esteemed in the hospitality industry, celebrating excellence across various categories.
Situated in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the hotel provides easy access to major attractions and business centers. It offers modern accommodations and a wide range of dining experiences through its three restaurants: Akuna, Barson, and Latest Recipe.
The recent awards mark Le Méridien Saigon’s eighth win in 2025, covering areas such as accommodation, MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), events, and dining.
Lars Kerfin (R), General Manager of Le Méridien Saigon, receives the award on stage at the World Luxury Hotel Awards 2025 in Singapore. Photo courtesy of Le Méridien Saigon
By the end of October, the hotel also received the Best Luxury Lifestyle Hotel in Vietnam from the Luxury Lifestyle Awards and Best Scenic View from the Haute Grandeur Global Awards. Its culinary offerings have also been widely praised, including The Best Chef Awards 2025, which awarded one knife to Chef Sam Aisbett at the fine-dining restaurant Akuna.
Akuna was further recognized by Tatler Asia as one of the Top 20 Best Restaurants and received an award for Best Sommelier. The restaurant has also retained its Michelin star for two consecutive years (2024–2025). Meanwhile, Barson, the hotel’s ground-floor bar, was named one of Vietnam’s top 10 bars in 2024 by Tatler.
Akuna, the fine dining restaurant located on the 9th floor of Le Méridien Saigon. Photo courtesy of Le Méridien Saigon
Le Méridien Saigon has also achieved Green Globe certification after undergoing a comprehensive assessment that covered over 44 criteria and nearly 400 indicators related to sustainable practices. Green Globe is one of the most respected sustainability certifications in the travel and hospitality industry, recognizing excellence in environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic impact.
The hotel’s initiatives, including energy efficiency, waste reduction, and community support, are designed to provide premium yet responsible guest experiences.
The hotel is located close to the Ba Son Bridge and the Saigon River. Photo courtesy of Le Méridien Saigon
Le Méridien Saigon has also been named a Trip.Best Premium Hotel 2025, reflecting consistent high-quality service and guest satisfaction. Trip.Best, developed by Trip.com, ranks hotels globally based on verified customer feedback, booking performance, service quality, and distinctive hospitality experiences.