Best Luxury Hotels In Hoàn Kiếm
Hoàn Kiếm is Hanoi’s hectic downtown, and is named after the famous Hoàn Kiếm Lake, also known as the “Lake of the Returned Sword.” This area is rich in history and culture, serving as the centre of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, where narrow streets are lined with traditional shop houses, markets, and colonial architecture. The district is home to significant landmarks such as the Ngọc Sơn Temple, located on a small island in the lake, and the bustling Đồng Xuân Market. Hoàn Kiếm is also a hub for dining and entertainment, with a variety of street food stalls, cafés, and restaurants offering authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Here are our favourite luxury hotels in the area.
Ba Dinh, Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
(5 stars) A Neo-Classical exterior houses this former railway hotel that’s been a longtime favourite with iconic celebrities — Charlie Chaplin honeymooned here. Part of the city’s French Quarter, it’s filled with ceiling fans, attentive staff wearing traditional silk garb, hardwood floors and striking furnishings. Several restaurants serve French, Italian and local fine fare. Bedrooms are located in two wings, one offering a more modernised style, the other with a vintage leaning. Outside, there’s a swimming pool, bar, restaurant and terrace with a tropical feel. Upgrade to Club Level for a private lounge and butler service.
Ba Dinh, Hanoi
The Oriental Jade Hotel
(5 stars) Boasting views across Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Cathedral and Hanoi Old Quarter, The Oriental Jade Hotel is well placed to explore the historic centre. Part of the Oriental Hospitality Group, it has an East meets West design and approach. The property features the O’Spa Lotus, with Vietnamese style treatments, a 12th-floor outdoor pool and the impressive Sixteen Sky Bar with epic panoramas. The hotel’s 120 guest rooms have a timeless elegance and come with a 24-hour contactless concierge. A sophisticated coffee lounge and the Thang Long Signature Restaurant, serving delicious authentic cuisine, complete its amenities.
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