Sofitel Legend Metropole

The fascinating capital city of hugely popular Vietnam, Hanoi is a fabulous destination in its own right. Whether you're dreaming of a short city break, or gearing up to adventures into the hills and along the curving spine of this extraordinary country, this iconic city is the perfect starting point. Home to hip boutique pads as well as glamorous high-rise hotels, it's brilliant for couples, friends and families alike. Explore Hanoi's tree-lined French-era boulevards on foot, delve into the Old Quarter with a flavoursome food tour, or admire elegant architecture in the company of an expert guide. With a thriving arts scene and some excellent museums, this is a top-notch choice for culture aficionados, too. Check out our Gurus' list of Hanoi's hippest hotels as you plan your trip.

For Boutique Chic

Smarana Hanoi Heritage

  • Smarana Hanoi Heritage's rich decor is inspired by a colourful collection of Hang Trong folk paintings. Whimsical rooms reflect the seasons, with upholstered headboards and patterned wallpapers in rich, jewel-like tones. The gourmet French eatery and rooftop bar complete the unique boutique experience.
  • AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa has 60 hip rooms and suites. Brilliant for romantic couples as well as families, rooms have cosy beds, smart bathrooms and interconnecting options. The rooftop pool & lively sky bar are both highlights at this upscale city pad.
  • La Siesta Classic Ma May is one for those eager to appreciate the influences of Hanoi's multi-layered past. Generously proportioned rooms feature elegant hanging lamps, hardwood floors and velvet-upholsted chairs in a warm, earthy palette. The two-bedroom suites are ideal for families or friends travelling together. Head up to the buzzy rooftop bar for craft cocktails and panoramic city views.

For High-Rise Style

Grand Mercure Hanoi

  • Grand Mercure Hanoi's 181 sleek rooms and suites fuse elements of timeless Vietnamese design with a refreshing sense of contemporary urban style. Set in a towering high-rise, it's terrific for well-heeled business travellers or those seeking a buzzy city break base. Expect free-standing tubs, glossy lacquered furnshings and city views.
  • Hotel de L'Opera, in Hanoi's evocative Old Quarter, has hip interiors, combining French style with contemporary Vietnamese artistry. Expect warm tones, with lots of dark wood and velvet in the 107 bold rooms. Superbly well located, just moments from the Hanoi Opera House.
  • Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel is a swish addition to Hanoi's high-rise hotel scene. The chic design features teal tones, brass, velvet and marble. One for well-heeled travellers in the city, who can gather at the refreshing rooftop pool and hip bar.

FOR Glamorous Indulgence

Capella Hanoi

  • Capella Hanoi is the creation of acclaimed designer Bill Bensley, inspired by the flamboyant world of opera's golden age. Glamorous interiors feature rich, jewel-like colours and textiles in sumptuous suites and theatrical restaurants crowned with glittering chandeliers. Foodies will adore the Michelin-starred Chef's Table: Hibana by Koki. An absolute gem.
  • Sofitel Legend Metropole, across from the Hanoi Opera House, has been a city icon since it first opened in 1901. A beautifully restored French-era hotel, it has remained a favourite amongst well-heeled travellers, who delight in its timeless charm. Foodies can hone their skills at the excellent cookery school, whilst partygoers will can dance the night away at live music events. Very indulgent.

STILL NOT SURE?

8 Hip Hotels in Hanoi

Sofitel Legend Metropole

Hanoi (Hoàn Kiếm, Vietnam)

A Hanoi icon since its opening in 1901, this grand historic hotel promises a sophisticated fusion of French colonial-era charm and more contemporary glamour. Generous rooms & suites are housed in two wings, and guests are invited to gather in terrific bars & eateries. A timeless city landmark.

  • Theatre - Just 160 metres from the famous Hanoi Opera House, perfect for catching an operatic performance after dinner
  • Foodies - The hotel's restaurants are some of the best you'll find in Hanoi & the culinary school is second-to-none
  • City Style - An iconic building fusing the French-era charm of its 1901 origins with sophisticated modern style
  • Cooking classes - The hotel's fabulous cookery school offers half-day and full-day courses
from $345 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Aira Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa

Hanoi (Vietnam)

An upscale boutique hotel in Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter, crowned by a rooftop pool & lively sky bar, famed for its craft cocktails. The 60 lavish rooms & suites - some inter-connecting for families - have big beds topped with crisp white sheets, warm blue or red accents & smart bathrooms. Lovely.

  • Local exploring - A stylish hotel in the heart of the Old Quarter ideally placed for the best street food, quirky boutiques & historic landmarks
  • Great walks - Join on of the hotel's guides for a superb street food tour of Hanoi's old quarter, either at lunchtime or in the evening
  • Business meetings - A great base for a chic business trip, complete with meeting rooms & event spaces - including the rooftop bar
  • Hotel Entertainment - Expect live music performances at Aira Sky Bar on Friday, Saturday & Sunday evenings
from $141 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Hotel de L'Opera

Hanoi (Hoan Kiem district, Vietnam)

A luxury property in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Hip contemporary design runs throughout. Dramatic paintings reside above the bed that features an impossibly thick mattress. Dark pink furniture brings splashes of colour. An elegant bar and classic Vietnamese restaurant. One of Hanoi's finest.

  • Romantic Break - Sumptuous suites, gourmet fare & a spa make this a marvellous choice for a romantic city break
  • Theatre - Catch a peformance at the famed Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre or the Hanoi Opera House
  • City Style - A truly elegant hotel merging French colonial style with modern Vietnamese vibrancy
  • Sights nearby - Visit the Cathedral of St Joseph and the Temple of Literature.
from $197 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Capella Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam)

An exceptionally glamorous hotel hidden behind a striking art nouveau façade near the enchanting Old Quarter. Inspired by the golden age of opera, designer Bill Bensley has created a flamboyant world of theatrical restaurants with glittering chandeliers & lavish suites with marble bathrooms. Superb!

  • Romantic Break - A tremendously romantic hotel brimming with 1920s Jazz Age glamour, perfect for well-heeled couples
  • Foodies - A foodie's paradise, the hotel boasts a Michelin-starred Chef's Table: Hibana by Koki
  • Restaurant - Feast at teppanyaki restaurant Koki, on New York-style fare at Hudson Rooms or gourmet Vietnamese dishes at theatrical Backstage
  • Great walks - Stroll from Hoàn Kiếm Lake through the old quarter, stopping for steaming street food & to marvel at heritage architecture
from $513 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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La Siesta Classic Ma May

Hanoi (Vietnam)

A charming boutique hotel in the Old Quarter, with spacious rooms and suites as well as a buzzy rooftop bar with impressive 360-degree city views. Well-appointed, elegant guest suites — some with two bedrooms — have hardwood floors, traditional hanging lamps & velvet-upholstered seats. Lovely.

  • Local exploring - Brilliantly located for exploring Hanoi's enchanting Old Quarter on foot, or taking a guided food tour
  • Families - Book a two-bedroom family suite or duplex, and enjoy the hotel's friendly vibe and fun private cinema
  • Great walks - Take an early morning walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, stopping at the Ngoc Son Temple & joining a tai chi session
  • Restaurant - Enjoy delicious Southeast Asian fare at Red Bean Ma May Restaurant
from $146 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Smarana Hanoi Heritage

Hanoi (Vietnam)

Inspired by its colourful collection of Hang Trong folk paintings, this boutique gem's opulent rooms & suites are bedecked in jewel-like tones. Named for the seasons, they have a warm, whimsical feel. The theme continues at the gourmet French eatery & rooftop bar. Perfect for romantics & creatives

  • Romantic Break - A romantic, creative hotel bedecked with folk art & offering a chic rooftop bar & lovely restaurant for evenings with loved ones
  • Great walks - Take a guided street food tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter, hopping aboard the hotel's shuttle to get there
  • Restaurant - Feast on gourmet French cuisine at La Carpe restaurant, with views over Cau Giay district
  • Spa - Enjoy wonderfully relaxing treatments at Le Paon Spa
from $204 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Hanoi ( Vietnam)

A swish contemporary hotel in the city's beautiful Old Quarter, crowned by a rooftop pool and hip bar, inviting well-heeled guests to kick back in serious style. Indulgent rooms, suites and communal areas feature warm teal tones, with lots of brass, velvet and marble. Fresh, trendy & very popular.

  • City Style - Sleek interiors with lots of marble and jewel-like tones, plus a hip rooftop bar make this a tremendously stylish city hotel
  • Local exploring - Perfectly located for discovering the charming Old Quarter, and within walking distance of Dong Xuan Market
  • Hotel Entertainment - Expect vibrant live DJ nights at Ignite Sky Bar, which boasts 360 views of Hanoi's Old Quarter
  • Cooking classes - Tour the local market & pick up fresh produce to cook three dishes which you'll then savour for lunch or dinner
from $189 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Grand Mercure Hanoi

Hanoi (Vietnam)

A glitzy high-rise addition to Hanoi's hotel scene, the Grand Mercure's 181 rooms & suites take their inspiration from traditional Vietnamese design. Expect superb city views from guest rooms with elegant four-posters, freestanding tubs & glossy red lacquered furnishings. Glittering & glamorous.

  • City Style - A hip high-rise with glamorous rooftop bar & pool, plus sleek guest rooms & facilities, this is a stylish city break choice
  • Restaurant - Tuck into flavoursome Asian cuisine at CÁT VỊ and international fare at LỘC-Ally, a relaxed all-day dining restaurant
  • Spa - Relax with a signature massaege at the Sống Spa
  • Swimming Pool - Glass-walled rooftop infinity pool
from $197 for 1 room, 1 night including taxes & fees
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Written by Saskia Walker

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