Vietnam · 20 handpicked hotels
Vietnam's capital rewards slow exploration from a well-chosen base. From French colonial buildings on Hoan Kiem Lake to boutique hotels in the Old Quarter, Hanoi's hotel scene has matured into something genuinely compelling.
Our selection
Hoan Kiem
The most legendary hotel in Southeast Asia, open since 1901. Charlie Chaplin and Graham Greene both stayed. The spa tunnels, Le Club bar and Spice Garden restaurant are extraordinary.
Old Quarter
A beautifully designed contemporary hotel in a French colonial building with references to Hanoi's theatrical heritage, extraordinary service and the best breakfast in the city.
My Dinh
A dramatic contemporary tower near the National Convention Centre with extraordinary facilities, a beautiful spa and the Marriott's reliable luxury service.
Old Quarter
A beautifully designed boutique in the Old Quarter with excellent spa, rooftop bar and the personal service of a well-run Vietnamese independent hotel.
Hoan Kiem
An Art Deco building adjacent to the Hanoi Opera House with French colonial interiors, excellent L'Opéra restaurant and the most cultured address in the city.
Ba Dinh
A Korean luxury brand tower in the Ba Dinh district with extraordinary views, excellent restaurants and the full-service facilities of a major Hanoi luxury hotel.
My Dinh
In Hanoi's tallest building with extraordinary panoramic city views, multiple restaurants and the convenience of a major international hotel.
Hoan Kiem
Steps from Hoan Kiem Lake with Swiss-reliable service, excellent facilities and the kind of central Hanoi location that makes exploring the city effortless.
Truc Bach
On the West Lake waterfront with extraordinary lake views, excellent Pan Pacific service and the calm of a hotel positioned above the city's most beautiful body of water.
Hoan Kiem
Not the prison. An elegant hotel steps from the Opera House with beautiful rooms, excellent restaurant and the Hilton's reliable service in a beautifully central location.
West Lake
A tower with extraordinary West Lake and city views, excellent service and the French luxury brand's most architecturally striking Hanoi property.
West Lake
Serviced apartments on the West Lake, ideal for longer stays with kitchen facilities, pool and the residential calm of Hanoi's most beautiful neighbourhood.
Hoi An
Not technically Hanoi but the finest resort experience near the ancient city of Hoi An. Beautiful riverside villas, excellent spa and the magic of the old town nearby.
Hoi An
A beachside boutique in An Bang Beach near Hoi An with beautiful rooms, a wonderful pool and the easy beach life that contrasts perfectly with Hoi An's ancient streets.
Old Quarter
An excellent Old Quarter boutique hotel with beautiful rooms, a rooftop bar and terrace and the personal service of one of Hanoi's most consistently excellent independent properties.
Hoan Kiem
A large luxury tower in the heart of the business district with excellent facilities, beautiful pool and comfortable rooms at some of the best rates in Hanoi.
Ninh Binh
Three hours from Hanoi in the extraordinary Ninh Binh landscape, this cave-integrated resort offers the most dramatic natural setting near Vietnam's capital.
Ha Long Bay
On the Ha Long Bay waterfront with extraordinary cruise boat access to the UNESCO bay, beautiful infinity pools and the most dramatic natural backdrop of any hotel near Hanoi.
Quang Ninh
At the foot of the sacred Yên Tử mountain with beautiful temple and forest views, excellent spa and the rare combination of spiritual significance and contemporary luxury.
Old Quarter
A social enterprise hotel training hospitality students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The food, service and mission make staying here one of Hanoi's most rewarding choices.