Vibe
Swedish and French influences meet in muted colors, brick-red accents and soft light, giving the interiors a restrained warmth.
“Swedish restraint rooftop leisure”
Swedish and French influences meet muted colors, brick-red accents and carefully shaped light.
De Lush Spa offers Thai massage and reflexology in two treatment rooms, with reservations required.
Oasis Sky Lounge pairs rooftop drinks with woven seating and a floral mural.
On Ly Nam De, within walking reach of Train Street and the Old Quarter.
“Stepping inside feels like lowering the volume of the city.”
Rooms
Egyptian cotton sheets cover memory foam mattresses, while soundproofing helps keep the bustle of central Hanoi outside.
Wellness
The rooftop infinity pool looks across Hanoi, while De Lush Spa has two treatment rooms for massages booked by reservation.
Backstory
The name draws on the Swedish idea of lagom, meaning enough or balance, which informs the hotel's identity.
Eat & drink
De Spice serves Vietnamese and Western cooking on the eighth floor, while rooftop Oasis Sky Lounge pairs drinks with a full dining menu.
The neighborhood
Ly Nam De puts you within walking reach of Train Street and the Old Quarter, a central base for exploring Hanoi.
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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.