Design New or redone
Fairmont Hanoi
“Garnet lacquer citadel”
Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi MGallery
“Theatrical opera set-piece”
Hotel de Lagom
“Nordic minimalist den”
Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat
“Misty forest lodgings”
Wellness Central or lively
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
“Old Quarter jewel-box”
Fairmont Hanoi
“Garnet lacquer citadel”
GM Premium Hotel
“Indochine rooftop hideaway”
Capella Hanoi
“Theatrical operatic confection”
Design $–$$
La Mejor Indochine Hotel
“Folk art sanctuary”
Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi MGallery
“Theatrical opera set-piece”
Hotel de Lagom
“Nordic minimalist den”
Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel
“Old Quarter jewel-box”
GM Premium Hotel
“Indochine rooftop hideaway”
Meliá Ba Vi Mountain Retreat
“Misty forest lodgings”
Design
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
“Overwater lotus retreat”
Capella Hanoi
“Theatrical operatic confection”
La Mejor Indochine Hotel
“Folk art sanctuary”
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
“Cantilevered dragon flagship”
Neighborhood spotlight
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
“French colonial heirloom”
La Sinfonía Majesty Hotel & Spa
“Lakeview rooftop hangout”
Meliá Hanoi
“Green-glass business tower”
La Passion Premium Cau Go Hotel
“Old Quarter bolthole”
Hanoi Le Chateau Hotel & Spa
“Minimalist boutique sanctuary”
La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel
“Old Quarter beacon”
Meritel Hanoi
“Indochine rooftop haven”
Editorial mentions
JW Marriott Hotel Hanoi
“Cantilevered dragon flagship”
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
“French colonial heirloom”
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
“Overwater lotus retreat”
Meliá Hanoi
“Green-glass business tower”
Meritel Hanoi
“Indochine rooftop haven”
La Siesta Premium Hang Be Hotel
“Old Quarter beacon”
Hanoi Le Chateau Hotel & Spa
“Minimalist boutique sanctuary”
La Passion Premium Cau Go Hotel
“Old Quarter bolthole”
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AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & SpaDiplomatic quarter cocoonDesignSocialLocal$$C
Capella HanoiComplimentary garment pressing, afternoon cake trolleys, and cocktails soundtracked by live jazz.LuxeDesignWellness$$$$F
Fairmont HanoiStaff in red silk blazers attend to private lounge suites and dining rooms.DesignWellnessLuxe$$$G
GM Premium HotelIndochine rooftop hideawayDesignWellnessSocial$$H
Hanoi Le Chateau Hotel & SpaMinimalist boutique sanctuaryDesignWellnessLocal$$ Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi MGalleryTheatrical opera set-pieceDesignLuxeSocial$$ Hotel de LagomNordic minimalist denDesignWellnessSocial$$I
InterContinental Hanoi WestlakeOverwater lotus retreatDesignLuxeSocial$$$J
JW Marriott Hotel HanoiFresh chocolate chip cookies bake on site, with private Mercedes transfers from the airport.DesignLuxeWellness$$$L
La Mejor Indochine HotelFolk art sanctuaryDesignSocialLocal$$ La Passion Premium Cau Go HotelOld Quarter boltholeDesignSocialLocal$$ La Siesta Premium Hang Be HotelOld Quarter beaconDesignWellnessSocial$$ La Sinfonía Majesty Hotel & SpaLakeview rooftop hangoutDesignWellnessSocial$$M
Meliá Ba Vi Mountain RetreatMisty forest lodgingsDesignResortLocal$$ Meliá HanoiGreen-glass business towerDesignSocialLocal$$ Meritel HanoiIndochine rooftop havenWellnessSocialLocal$$P
Pan Pacific HanoiTiered lakeside towerWellnessSocialLocal$$ Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique HotelOld Quarter jewel-boxDesignWellnessLuxe$$S
Sofitel Legend Metropole HanoiHeritage Wing butler service on WhatsApp, paired with airport transfers by BMW limousine.HeritageClassicLuxe$$$$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.