Fairmont Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam
French Quarter
Vibe
A crystal chandelier catches the eye in the lobby, while greenery drapes the terraces around a shaded courtyard.
“Garnet lacquer retreat”
CIRUA spans 3,500 square metres, pairing three thermal pools with treatments and complimentary personal training.
Garnet lacquer traces the Red River through interiors surrounding a courtyard draped in greenery.
YY Bar welcomes adults aged 18 and above for soul and rhythm and blues, Wednesday through Saturday at 20:00.
Between Hanoi’s French Quarter and Old Quarter, a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake.
Rooms
Fairmont Gold rooms unlock a private lounge for breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktails, with elevated décor extending into the bedrooms.
Wellness
CIRUA pairs hot and cold pools with Vichy showers, meditation pods and a Himalayan salt room.
Backstory
Hanoi’s specialist craft streets inspired the design concept, 'Unraveling the Hidden Guilds', shaping surfaces, furniture, lighting and spatial layers.
Eat & drink
At 10 Central, afternoon tea pairs traditional Vietnamese tea with French-technique pastries incorporating Vietnamese fruits and herbs.
The neighborhood
Between the French Quarter and Old Quarter, you’re a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, with cafés and boutiques along surrounding streets.
The app
This is one hotel. The app has every one we rate, in your pocket, for the whole trip.
Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
They did this well. You’ll notice.
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Architecture and interiors lead. There’s a creative vision at work.
The guest is conspicuously well cared for. Requests met before they’re made.
Rooted in place. Local character runs through the whole stay.
Energy and scene. Where the city goes out, whether or not it’s sleeping here.
A building with history. The story of the place is part of the stay.
Built around feeling better. Rest, sweat, soak, spa.
A hotel the city grew up with. Same rituals, same regulars.
A world of its own. No reason to leave the property.
Scene — what’s outside the door
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
A place apart: the property is the destination.