Sofitel and MGallery Collection Honoured with Prestigious Tatler Best Vietnam 2025 Awards
The iconic Sofitel and MGallery Collection brands within Accor’s Luxury & Lifestyle division have won a series of prestigious Tatler Best Vietnam 2025 awards, which recognise the country’s leading hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars.The Albion by Kirk Westaway, the casual British restaurant that opened in November 2024 at Hotel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection, was named as the “Restaurant of the Year” in the “Best-in-Class” category.
The iconic Sofitel and MGallery Collection brands within Accor’s Luxury & Lifestyle division have won a series of prestigious Tatler Best Vietnam 2025 awards, which recognise the country’s leading hotels, resorts, restaurants and bars.
The Albion by Kirk Westaway, the casual British restaurant that opened in November 2024 at Hotel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection, was named as the “Restaurant of the Year” in the “Best-in-Class” category. This distinction affirms its status as the country’s first venue where diners can discover innovative takes on classic British cuisine. Nestled on this chic boutique hotel’s 23rd floor, with sweeping views of the Saigon skyline, this impressive culinary destination balances classic 1930s décor and creates modern dishes that highlight British flavours while embracing fresh, local ingredients from Dalat’s organic farms. The Albion by Kirk Westaway was also placed on the “Tatler Best 20 Restaurants” list.
Also recognised by the “Tatler Best 20 Restaurants” collection is ST25 by KOTO, the contemporary Vietnamese establishment at Sofitel Saigon Plaza. This vibrant restaurant pays tribute to ST25, the renowned rice variety, which was named as the “World’s Best Rice” in 2019. More than just a purveyor of the finest Vietnamese cuisine, ST25 by KOTO is also committed to community empowerment as it provides local young people with opportunities to develop their skills and advance their careers.
The “Tatler Best-in-Class Restaurants” awards also celebrate individual excellence, and Robin Mouquet of Sofitel Saigon Plaza was heralded as Vietnam’s “Best Pastry Chef”. A master pâtissier, Chef Robin delights the hotel’s guests and visiting pastry lovers with his creative skills, including an innovative take on the classic French croissant which infuses the flavours of Vietnamese tea. Don’t miss his artfully crafted delicacies at Le Sucré, the hotel’s café that has just opened.
In the “Tatler Best Hotels” list for 2025, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi was named as Vietnam’s “Best Heritage Hotel”. This elegant “grande dame” has welcomed visitors – including many legendary stars of stage and screen – to Vietnam’s capital city for over 120 years, and now stands as an iconic urban landmark. Guests can experience the hotel's original grandeur in the well-preserved Heritage Wing, uncover its rich history with guided tours, dine at Le Beaulieu, one of Hanoi’s oldest and most highly acclaimed restaurants, or sip a cup of Vietnamese egg coffee, which was invented at the hotel in the 1940s.
Tatler Best is guided by a panel of leading experts in tourism, cuisine and beverage preparation across Vietnam. The award winners not only reflect the highest standards of service but also highlight emerging trends that cater to the tastes and preferences of the most discerning clientele.
Accor is a leading hotel operator in Vietnam, with a rapidly expanding portfolio of almost 50 hotels and resorts nationwide. The luxury Sofitel brand, which celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2024, has doubled its footprint in Vietnam with the signing of Sofitel Sapa Hotel & Residences and Sofitel Diamond Crown Hai Phong. The recent opening of The Albion by Kirk Westaway at Hotel des Arts Saigon – MGallery Collection represents Accor's commitment to elevating the country's culinary scene by attracting the industry's most distinguished chefs.