Top 10 Hotels in Hanoi

Top 10 Hotels in Hanoi

Hanoi hotels split neatly into two worlds. On one side, the Old Quarter’s tangle of narrow streets hides some of the best boutique hotels in Southeast Asia, many with rooftop pools looking straight down onto the chaos below. On the other, a colonial-era icon and a wave of design-forward newcomers — including a Bill Bensley-designed opera house of a hotel — have turned the city into a genuine luxury destination in its own right.

We picked ten hotels spanning both: the grand 1901 landmark that’s hosted heads of state, a couple of skyscraper towers with the best skyline views in the city, and a run of Old Quarter boutiques that consistently out-review properties three times their price. Every listing links straight to the hotel’s own page on Booking.com, Agoda, Trip.com and Expedia so you can compare live rates for your dates.

1. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Open since 1901, the Metropole is Hanoi’s defining hotel — a colonial-era landmark in the French Quarter that has hosted everyone from Graham Greene to Charlie Chaplin to modern-day heads of state. The 358 rooms split between the restored Heritage Wing, with its original neo-classical grandeur, and the newer Opera Wing, which blends contemporary comfort with classic French decor.

Six restaurants and bars cover everything from the celebrated Le Beaulieu to the historic Bamboo Bar, and Le Spa du Metropole overlooks a genuinely lovely garden courtyard and pool. It sits 525 feet from the Hanoi Opera House and under 1,640 feet from Hoan Kiem Lake. Book Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi for the city’s original grand hotel.

2. Capella Hanoi

Designed by Bill Bensley around the theme of the “Golden Age of Opera,” Capella Hanoi is unlike any other hotel in Vietnam — all 47 rooms are individually styled with operatic memorabilia, wrapped in full Art Deco flair, just steps from the century-old Hanoi Opera House itself. All three restaurants carry Michelin recognition, including Hibana by Koki, a one-star Japanese teppanyaki counter, and the Hudson Rooms bar ranks among Asia’s top 50.

The underground indoor pool is designed like a floating crystal box, and Auriga Spa blends traditional Vietnamese healing techniques with modern treatments. It’s the highest-rated hotel on this list by guest score and easily the most theatrical. Book Capella Hanoi for Hanoi’s most design-obsessed luxury stay.

3. Lotte Hotel Hanoi

Occupying its own skyscraper in the Lotte Center between the Old Quarter and Hanoi’s new business district, this hotel delivers the city’s best rooftop bar — the 67th-floor lounge has become a genuine destination for the panoramic views over Hanoi and West Lake alone. Rooms carry contemporary Vietnamese decor with floor-to-ceiling city views, and the breakfast buffet mixes local specialties like pho with international standards.

Both indoor and outdoor pools and the Evian spa round out the amenities, and the location suits travelers who want a genuine city-skyline stay without sacrificing proximity to the historic core. Book Lotte Hotel Hanoi for the best rooftop views in the city.

4. InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72

At 346 meters, this is Hanoi’s tallest hotel, occupying the upper floors of the Landmark72 skyscraper in the city’s new Central Business District. The 359 rooms and suites have floor-to-ceiling windows over the cityscape, and the Club InterContinental Lounge on the 71st floor is the largest of its kind in Southeast Asia. Five dining venues cover everything from casual to fine dining, all with views that most Hanoi hotels simply can’t match.

It’s also the first hotel in Hanoi to achieve Halal certification, and the Grand Ballroom’s 960 square meters of pillar-less space makes it a serious events venue. It suits travelers prioritizing the National Convention Centre or the new business district over Old Quarter walkability. Book InterContinental Hanoi Landmark72 for the tallest hotel in the city.

5. MAY DE VILLE Lakeside Hotel

Two minutes’ walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, MAY DE VILLE is the newest 5-star entrant in the Old Quarter and immediately became one of the highest-rated hotels in the entire city. The 112 rooms mix modern interiors with wooden flooring, and both an indoor and outdoor pool plus a rooftop terrace give it more resort-style amenities than most boutique hotels squeezed into the Old Quarter’s narrow lots manage.

It’s steps from the Old Town Night Market and five minutes from Ngoc Son Temple, putting the full Old Quarter experience right outside the door. Soundproofed rooms are a genuine plus in this famously noisy neighborhood. Book MAY DE VILLE Lakeside Hotel for a perfect-score Old Quarter stay.

6. Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Behind an unmarked entrance in the Old Quarter, Peridot Grand opens into a marble-and-brass sanctuary that feels completely removed from the street noise outside. The 97 rooms come with a genuinely excellent top-floor infinity pool and the Ignite Sky Bar, which delivers 360-degree views over the Old Quarter, and Taste, the in-house Asian restaurant, backs up the design with a serious kitchen.

It’s an 8-minute walk to St. Joseph’s Cathedral and 12 minutes to Ngoc Son Temple, keeping every major Old Quarter sight within easy reach. Guests consistently single out the marble interiors and the rooftop pool as the highlights. Check rates for Peridot Grand on Agoda.

7. The Oriental Jade Hotel

Ranked the number one gourmet hotel in Hanoi, The Oriental Jade blends modern sophistication with Vietnamese cultural detailing throughout its public spaces. The 12th-floor infinity pool and O’ Sky bar deliver 360-degree views over the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, while Thang Long Signature serves contemporary Vietnamese and fusion dishes downstairs.

It’s under 1,000 feet from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 16-minute walk to the Opera House, putting it firmly in the heart of the action. Guests consistently praise the rooftop views and attentive service — this is one of two hotels on this list with a perfect 10.0 guest score. Book The Oriental Jade Hotel for a perfect-score Old Quarter stay with skyline views.

8. La Siesta Classic Ma May

La Siesta’s Ma May outpost is the original property that built the brand’s reputation as one of the most reliable boutique names in the Old Quarter, and it still delivers a rooftop sky bar with a relaxed, refined atmosphere above the street chaos below. The 50 air-conditioned rooms are compact but well-equipped, with mini-bars and in-room safes standard throughout.

It sits directly in the heart of the Old Quarter on Ma May street, walking distance to street food vendors, shops and cafes, with Red Bean Restaurant serving authentic Vietnamese cuisine on site. It’s a genuine value pick relative to its guest scores. Book La Siesta Classic Ma May for classic Old Quarter boutique charm.

9. Meliá Hanoi

Meliá Hanoi has an old-money feel that’s hard to manufacture — an impressive lobby, spacious rooms, and a location a 15-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter that keeps it central without the boutique-hotel price premium. The 306 rooms all include 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, and two restaurants split between authentic Vietnamese and international menus.

Guests consistently mention the rich breakfast spread and the family-friendly amenities, including complimentary cribs and babysitting services. It’s within easy reach of the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum as well as the Old Quarter. Book Meliá Hanoi for a well-priced international brand in a central location.

10. GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi

GRAND HOTEL du LAC sits five minutes from Hoan Kiem Lake and 656 feet from St. Joseph’s Cathedral, blending a rooftop swimming pool and spa facilities with the kind of soundproofing that Old Quarter guests learn to appreciate quickly. The 100 rooms mix modern comfort with classic elegance, and an outdoor fireplace and wellness packages round out amenities that go well beyond typical boutique-hotel offerings.

Two restaurants and a coffee shop cover dining on site, and its location near the Old Town Night Market and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre makes it an easy base for exploring on foot. Book GRAND HOTEL du LAC Hanoi for a well-rounded Old Quarter stay near the cathedral.

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