Capella Hanoi

Capella Hanoi stands at 11 Le Phung Hieu Street in Hoan Kiem District, in the French-colonial Opera House quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam, about two streets from the Hanoi Opera House. Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter are within a short drive or a pleasant walk, and the city's Noi Bai airport is roughly 45 minutes away by road depending on traffic. The hotel is a 47-key property designed by Bill Bensley, and its interiors take the theme of opera and the theatre, with dramatic colour, antiques and stage-set details running through the public spaces. The intimate scale gives it a private, salon-like feel compared with the large towers elsewhere in the capital. Accommodation is grouped into Diva Rooms, Maestro Rooms, the Divine Suite and the Opera Suite, and butler service is part of the offer. Dining is a major draw: the hotel houses the Michelin-starred teppanyaki counter Hibana by Koki, the Backstage restaurant and Diva's Lounge, a setting for afternoon tea and evening drinks. Breakfast is served at a standard consistent with the five-star category. Wellness facilities include Auriga Spa, an indoor pool and a fitness centre, and a library gives guests a quiet corner away from the street. Service is attentive and highly personalised, with concierge support for cultural bookings, valet parking and airport arrangements. The property suits couples, special-occasion travellers and design-minded visitors more than budget-focused families. Rates run from about 10,400,000 to 39,000,000 VND (roughly $400 to $1,500) per night, placing it at the very top of the Hanoi market. Its location makes the Opera House, the History Museum, Trang Tien Plaza and the Old Quarter walkable, while the tree-lined French Quarter streets are among the most photogenic in the city.