Meliá Vinpearl Quang Binh

Gold-trimmed columns, fan-motif wall panels, and a cascading crystal chandelier greet you at this grand city hotel on the Nhat Le River in Dong Hoi. Rooms in the deluxe tier look over rooftops to the water, and the heated indoor pool catches the river sunset through arched windows. Son Doong Cave and Phong Nha-Ke Bang are both manageable day trips from here, which makes the location do a lot of work.