The 5 Best Luxury Hotels in Hanoi

A historic luxury landmark since 1901, Sofitel Legend Metropole offers pampering spa services, 24-hour room service and a heated swimming pool. It is located in central Hanoi, near the Old Quarter. Offering a blend of Eastern and Western therapies, guests can indulge with a massage and body treatment at Le Spa du Metropole. So Fit Fitness Centre is well-equipped and provides exercise classes. The hotel also provides a business centre and gift shop. Housing a private dining room and outdoor terrace, Spices Garden serves Asian and Vietnamese specialities. Other dining options include Angelina Italian Restaurant and Lounge and Le Beaulieu French Restaurant. Drinks can be enjoyed at any of the hotel's 3 bars.

Offering 5-star luxury, the iconic Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi - MGallery Collection is a 5-minute walk from Hanoi Opera House. Inspired by 19th Century France, this stylish hotel features an indoor pool and fitness facilities. Elegant rooms are fitted with European-style designer furnishings and feature walls with artwork. Each room has a flat-screen TV and comes with free Wi-Fi. Luxurious bathrooms offer separate bath and shower areas. Satine offers a dining experience featuring a spread of international dishes while Café Lautrec serves light refreshments. Guests can end the day with a cocktail at La Fée Verte.

Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi features modern rooms with city views. They are furnished with a flat-screen TV offering cable channels. A minibar and tea and coffee-making facilities are also provided. Guests can indulge in a full body massage at Kinetic Gym and Wellness Studio. It also has a business centre and provides free parking. Currency exchanges and car rentals can be done at the tour desk. Mangosteen serves a wide buffet spread of international dishes. A continental breakfast is offered at Lounge 83, along with pastries, light refreshments and a selection of wine.

The luxurious InterContinental sits on the peaceful waters of Hanoi's Westlake, next to the 800-year-old Kim Lien (Golden Lotus) Pagoda. Spacious air-conditioned rooms feature contemporary Vietnamese decor and flat-screen TVs. Free Wi-Fi is available in public areas. Fitted with wooden floors, the stylish rooms enjoy a minibar and private balconies overlooking the hotel's pool, Westlake or Hanoi City. The large en suite bathrooms come with walk-in rainshowers and bathtubs. The 3 on-site restaurants serve a daily breakfast, Vietnamese cuisine and Italian dishes. Drinks and wine can be enjoyed at Sunset Bar or Diplomat Lounge.

Sofitel Plaza Hanoi is five minute drive from the old quarter, situated between the legendary West Lake, charming Truc Bach Lake and mighty Red River . It offers complimentary WIFI, a full spa and indoor heated all-season pool with retractable roof. Sofitel Plaza is 2 km from Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre. Attractions less than a 10-minute drive away include the famous Hoan Kiem Lake as well as Ba Dinh Square, Dong Xuan and night markets. Guests have a choice of 5 restaurants and bars within the hotel including an Asian and international buffet. Chinese dishes can be enjoyed at Ming Restaurant. Rooftop Summit Lounge is the place to unwind while enjoying views of Hanoi’s cityscape.