The galleried foyer of the Metropole’s Heritage Wing

Luxury guide · Hanoi

Hanoi at its most refined

The Sofitel Legend Metropole and Capella, the Fairmont and the InterContinental on West Lake, the four starred tables and Le Beaulieu, the spas, Tràng Tiền Plaza and Hàng Gai’s embroidery.

Grand hotels

  1. The city’s legend

    Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

    French Quarter·Grand hotel

    The white colonial façade and green shutters on Ngô Quyền: Hanoi’s most famous hotel, with a Historic Heritage Wing, Le Beaulieu and the Bamboo Bar.

    15 Ngô Quyền, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  2. An ode to the opera

    Capella Hanoi

    French Quarter·Grand hotel

    Forty-seven rooms and suites behind the Opera House, each styled after the stars and composers of opera, with the Auriga Spa and the starred Hibana by Koki.

    11 Lê Phụng Hiểu, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  3. The newest of the grand hotels

    Fairmont Hanoi

    Hoàn Kiếm·Grand hotel

    A Fairmont on Trần Nguyên Hãn, a short walk east of Hoàn Kiếm Lake, new to the MICHELIN hotel selection.

    10 Trần Nguyên Hãn, Hoàn Kiếm, HanoiExplore View on map

  4. Art on every floor

    Apricot Hotel

    Hoàn Kiếm Lake·Art hotel

    A five-star art hotel on Hàng Trống, looking onto Hoàn Kiếm Lake, its walls hung with Vietnamese painting.

    136 Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, HanoiExplore View on map

  5. Pavilions on the lake

    InterContinental Hanoi Westlake

    Tây Hồ·Resort hotel

    Pavilions and rooms built out over the water of West Lake, with sunsets from the bar.

    1A Nghi Tàm, Tây Hồ, HanoiExplore View on map

Fine dining

  1. One MICHELIN Star

    Gia

    Văn Miếu·Restaurant

    Contemporary Vietnamese tasting menus opposite the Temple of Literature. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    61 Văn Miếu, Quốc Tử Giám Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  2. One MICHELIN Star

    Tầm Vị

    Ba Đình·Restaurant

    Northern Vietnamese cooking served like a family meal, near the Temple of Literature. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    4B Yên Thế, Ba Đình Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  3. One MICHELIN Star

    Hibana by Koki

    French Quarter·Restaurant

    A teppanyaki counter beneath Capella Hanoi. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    B1F, Capella Hanoi, 11 Lê Phụng Hiểu, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  4. One MICHELIN Star

    ONVIT

    Cầu Giấy·Restaurant

    Korean contemporary cooking on Trần Duy Hưng, in the west of the city. One MICHELIN Star in the 2026 guide.

    3F, Grand Plaza Hotel, 117 Trần Duy Hưng, Yên Hòa Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  5. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Le Beaulieu

    French Quarter·Restaurant

    The Metropole’s French restaurant. In the MICHELIN Guide.

    Sofitel Legend Metropole, 15 Ngô Quyền, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  6. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Chapter

    Old Quarter·Restaurant

    Contemporary Vietnamese tasting menus near the cathedral. In the MICHELIN Guide.

    12C Chân Cầm, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  7. In the MICHELIN Guide

    Vien Dining

    Hai Bà Trưng·Restaurant

    Innovative tasting menus. In the MICHELIN Guide.

    3 Bà Triệu alley, Hai Bà Trưng Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  8. In the MICHELIN Guide

    T.U.N.G dining

    French Quarter·Restaurant

    Innovative tasting menus. In the MICHELIN Guide.

    2C Quang Trung, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  9. Tea at the Metropole

    Le Club at the Metropole

    French Quarter·Afternoon tea

    Afternoon tea and a piano in the Metropole’s Le Club, facing the garden.

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Spas

  1. At the Metropole

    Le Spa du Metropole

    French Quarter·Hotel spa

    The spa of the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, a calm retreat off Ngô Quyền.

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  2. At Capella

    Auriga Spa at Capella Hanoi

    French Quarter·Hotel spa

    Capella Hanoi’s spa, in the opera-themed hotel behind the Opera House.

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Shopping and bars

  1. By the Metropole pool

    Bamboo Bar

    French Quarter·Poolside bar

    The Metropole’s bar beside the pool, under the bamboo, for a gin and tonic in the garden.

    15 Ngô Quyền, Hoàn Kiếm Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  2. The highest view

    Top of Hanoi

    Ba Đình·Rooftop bar

    The rooftop bar of Lotte Hotel Hanoi, with the whole city below.

    54 Liễu Giai, Giảng Võ Ward, HanoiExplore View on map

  3. Luxury under one roof

    Tràng Tiền Plaza

    French Quarter·Department store

    The luxury department store on the corner of Tràng Tiền and Hai Bà Trưng.

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  4. Hand embroidery

    Tân Mỹ Design

    Old Quarter·Embroidery and design

    Hand-embroidered linens, clothes and gifts on Hàng Gai, from a family of embroiderers.

    61 Hàng Gai, Hoàn Kiếm, HanoiExplore View on map

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