Vietnam Hotel Room Types Explained
Deluxe, superior, triple: the same word can mean a different room at the next hotel.
Room names in Vietnam belong to each hotel, not to a shared standard. A superior room at one property may be larger than a deluxe room at the next. Compare size, bed and floor, not the label.
What do the common names usually mean?
Inside a single hotel there is usually a ladder from the basic room up to the grander ones. Where the rungs sit changes from place to place.
- Standard or superior: the entry level, usually a double or twin bed.
- Deluxe: a step up in size or view, sometimes a balcony.
- Triple: a room for three, with three single beds or a double plus a single.
- Family: a larger room, or a pair of rooms, for parents and children.
- Suite: a room with a separate living area.
Treat these as clues, then confirm the details on the listing.
How do you compare rooms fairly?
Use the same four checks for every hotel on your shortlist:
- Room size: look for the square metres on the listing, or judge from photos.
- Beds: the type, the number and whether they can be pushed together or apart.
- Floor and lift: a high floor in a hotel without a lift is a climb.
- What the price covers: breakfast, taxes and the cancellation terms.
Our three-star or four-star guide shows how these details tie to the hotel level.
Why does a triple room surprise some groups?
A group of three adults may picture three comfortable beds and find a double plus a folding bed. Parents with a child may find that an “extra bed” is a foldaway added to a double room, which shrinks the walking space.
Ask for the exact bed layout in writing. For children and age limits, read extra bed and child policies.
What should you check about the view and floor?
A street view can be lively and loud at night. An inner or garden view can be quieter but darker. Ask which way the window faces and see recent guest photos.
For a larger group, our family room or connecting rooms guide compares the two set-ups. Read what Vietnam hotel star ratings mean before you lean on the label. More advice is in Hotels and places to stay.
If a room list is confusing you, send us the two listings and who is sleeping where, and we can help you work out which room fits your group.
Common questions
Is a deluxe room always bigger than a superior room?
Not across hotels. Inside one hotel the order usually runs from standard up to deluxe or suite, but each property sets its own ladder. A superior room at one place can be larger than a deluxe at another, so compare size and photos, not names.
What is a triple room?
A room meant for three guests, set up with three single beds or one double and one single. Bed layout differs by hotel, so check it. Three adults share more comfortably in three beds, while a couple with a child may be fine with a double and a single.
Does a city-view or garden-view room cost more for a reason?
The view can change the price, and it can also change the noise. A street-facing room may be livelier at night, while an inner-facing room may be quieter but darker. Ask which side the window faces and look at guest photos before choosing.
How do I compare room types between two hotels?
Ignore the names and compare four things: room size, bed type and number, floor with lift access, and what the price includes such as breakfast. If a listing leaves any of these out, message the hotel and ask the same questions of both.
Keep planning
If a room list is confusing you, send us the two listings and who is sleeping where, and we can help you work out which room fits your group.