Vibe
Indochine styling meets contemporary touches inside, while Hang Bong's shops and eateries keep the Old Quarter lively outside.
“Indochine sky salon”
Senses offers a 210-minute ritual combining herbal steam, massage, hair washing and facial care.
Antique-inspired Indochine interiors feel light through uncluttered layouts and sparing use of colour.
Solar Sky Bar welcomes walk-ins across two floors of covered and rooftop seating.
On Hang Bong in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, among shops and eateries near Hoan Kiem Lake.
“Most every room comes with a French-style balcony; the suites make do with generously sized terraces overlooking the city.”
Rooms
The MICHELIN Guide describes French-style balconies in most rooms, with generously sized terraces overlooking the city in suites.
Wellness
The outdoor pool sits on the tenth floor, while Senses Massage & Wellness offers bamboo, hot stone and hot herbal massages.
Backstory
Owner and operator GM Hospitality Group grew from a ten-room Old Quarter hotel, giving this property roots in Hanoi's local hospitality scene.
Eat & drink
VIET Restaurant Hang Bong serves Vietnamese food indoors and outdoors on floor 11, while Solar Sky Bar welcomes rooftop drinks and walk-ins.
The neighborhood
Hang Bong's historic silk-shopping street puts you approximately 500 metres from Hoan Kiem Lake and 300 metres from St. Joseph's Cathedral.
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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.