The 4 Best Luxury Hotels in Hanoi
Grand hotel from 1901, colonial building by the opera or newcomer with a bathhouse by Hoan Kiem Lake: our travel advisors talk it through with you and find the right one among the luxury hotels in Hanoi. Included with every suitespot booking: breakfast for two, a room upgrade subject to availability, hotel credit and VIP service – benefits of over €500.
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The best-known hotels in Hanoi
Old Quarter lanes, the opera or the lakeshore: where would you like to step out each morning? Here you see the best hotels in Hanoi at a glance, with location, suitespot Score and nightly price. Our tip: for wellness, stay at Fairmont Hanoi with its bathhouse; for culture, at Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera right next to the opera house.
| Hotel | Location | suitespot score | Price from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Hanoi | Hoan Kiem | ★ 4.6/5 | 376 € |
| Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | Hoàn Kiếm | ★ 4.8/5 | 311 € |
| Sheraton Hanoi | Tay Ho | ★ 4.1/5 | 135 € |
| Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera | City Centre | ★ 4.2/5 | 130 € |
Current offers & deals for luxury hotels in Hanoi
Many of our partner hotels in Hanoi offer special conditions bookable via suitespot – from free nights to discounts on longer stays. Your suitespot benefits (breakfast, upgrade chance, hotel credit) apply on top. The strongest right now is Third night free at the Fairmont Hanoi.
| Hotel | Offer | Bookable until |
|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Hanoi | Third night free | June 18, 2027 |
Your guide to the best luxury hotels in Hanoi
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi · Hoàn KiếmWhich of the best hotels in Hanoi fits depends on the occasion. History lovers stay at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, a colonial building from 1901 that hosted Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene. For wellness, book Fairmont Hanoi with its large bathhouse. Opera fans stay at Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, right next to the opera house.At no extra cost: booking through suitespot costs the same as booking direct with the hotel – the benefits come on top, free of charge.
New and freshly renovated: what you experience at the luxury hotels in Hanoi today
Between the Old Quarter and the French Quarter, close to Hoan Kiem Lake, Fairmont Hanoi has been welcoming guests since early 2026. Its design draws on lacquer art, the Indochine style and the history of ancient Thăng Long. Fairmont Gold, the hotel within the hotel, comes with its own lounge, a concierge, breakfast and afternoon cocktails; since June 2026, the treatment rooms in the spa have been open as well.
Fairmont Hanoi · Hoan KiemAt Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, you now stay in the freshly restored Heritage Wing. After 21 months of work, the 103 rooms and suites of the historic wing have marble bathrooms, refinished wooden floors and new furniture; six connecting rooms were turned into the new Metropole Suites. The wing reopened in December 2023.
At Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, too, rooms and suites have been refurbished, with wooden floors and fresh furnishings. Some suites look straight out at the opera house next door.
These luxury hotels in Hanoi have a pool – on the roof, in a garden courtyard or with a view of the opera
On the rooftop: At Fairmont Hanoi, the pool is on the roof, open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.; the Pool Terrace & Bar serves cocktails and street-food-style dishes. For laps, the CIRUA wellness area also has an indoor pool.
Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera · City CentreGarden courtyard and Soularium: At Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, you swim in the garden courtyard, right next to the thatched Bamboo Bar. Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera has the Soularium, a heated indoor pool on the third floor with daylight, loungers, a cabana and a view across Trang Tien Street to the opera house.
Spa & wellness at Hanoi's luxury hotels: a bathhouse, a salt room and French skincare
The bathhouse: At Fairmont Hanoi, the CIRUA wellness area spans 3,500 square meters, with hot and cold pools, a thermal circuit, saunas, steam rooms, Vichy showers and meditation pods, plus a Himalayan salt room. In ten treatment rooms, some of them for couples, the therapists work with Vietnamese acupressure and herbal rituals. Entry to the bathhouse is charged separately.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
French skincare: Le Spa du Metropole at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi looks out onto the courtyard and the pool. Two spa suites for couples and six single suites use products by Sothys and Anne Semonin; the Legend Wellness Journey is the signature ritual. At Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, Harmonie Spa also works with Sothys, daily from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dining at the luxury hotels in Hanoi: haute cuisine, heirloom Vietnamese recipes and an absinthe bar
French: At Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Charles Degrendele cooks contemporary French haute cuisine at the restaurant Le Beaulieu. The wine list runs to more than 600 labels, over 100 of them Grands Crus Classés, and the Sunday brunch is well known in town; the Michelin Guide has recommended the restaurant three years in a row. In the afternoon, Le Club Bar serves the Metropole High Tea, and in the evening jazz plays there.
Vietnamese: At Spice Garden in Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Dang Minh Duc cooks regional dishes with a modern twist, Monday to Saturday with live traditional music. At Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, Son Mai seats just twelve guests and presents old family recipes in a modern way. At Fairmont Hanoi, Luke Nguyen reinterprets Vietnamese culinary tradition at Tran Dynasty, for example with sea bass baked in clay.
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
Italy and bars: At Fairmont Hanoi, Bacco under Nicolas Isnard serves handmade pasta and wood-fired pizza, and YY Bar mixes cocktails with Vietnamese herbs and flowers. At Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, La Fée Verte, with 30 seats, recalls the absinthe culture of the Belle Époque.
A taste of Hanoi
In the morning, phở from a street stall; at lunch, bún chả with grilled pork, rice noodles and fresh herbs; in between, bánh cuốn, paper-thin steamed rice rolls. In the afternoon, try an egg coffee, whipped creamy and sweet.
Luxury hotels in Hanoi with a history: a grand hotel from 1901 and colonial buildings by the opera
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi opened in 1901 as the Grand Metropole on Ngo Quyen Street in the French Quarter. Charlie Chaplin came on his honeymoon in 1936, and Somerset Maugham and Graham Greene stayed here too; the Legendary Suites are named after them. Le Club Bar occupies the former Metropole hall, where films were already being shown in 1916, and at the Bamboo Bar by the pool you can order a Graham Greene Martini.
The hotel still collects honors today: it holds two Michelin Keys and four Forbes Travel Guide stars.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
In 2011, Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera moved into two early 20th-century colonial buildings on Trang Tien Street, the former Dan Chu Hotel and the Dan Chu Villa. Inside, the hotel stages an evening at the opera, and Brasserie Lautrec bears the name of Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec.
Where to stay in Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake, the opera or West Lake – the right location for your 5-star hotel
For your 5-star hotel in Hanoi, you decide between two bodies of water: Hoan Kiem Lake in the center and the wide West Lake to the north.
Sheraton Hanoi · Tay HoAt Hoan Kiem Lake: Fairmont Hanoi is on Tran Nguyen Han Street between the Old Quarter and the French Quarter. From Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi on Ngo Quyen, the lake and the opera house are close at hand. Our advice for anyone who wants to explore the city on foot.
Around the opera: Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera stands on historic Trang Tien Street right next to the opera house, and the lake and the Old Quarter are just a short stroll away. Our pick for culture lovers.
- Breakfast for two, every day
- Room upgrade subject to availability
- Hotel credit, e.g. US$100
- Early check-in and late check-out
- VIP service and personal advice
- Points and status in the hotel programme
At no extra cost: you pay the same rate as booking direct with the hotel – the suitespot benefits come on top, free of charge.
On West Lake: In Tay Ho, things open up and grow quieter, with lakeside roads and Tran Quoc Pagoda on its small peninsula. Here you stay at Sheraton Hanoi on Xuan Dieu; breakfast for two is a buffet at Oven D'or. Our advice for anyone seeking calm by the water after a day in town.
Our tip: to the lake early
On the morning after you arrive, head to Hoan Kiem Lake around six. The shore then belongs to people doing tai chi and playing shuttlecock, and mist still hangs over the red bridge to Ngoc Son Temple.
What a night at a 5-star hotel in Hanoi costs – benefits, programs and when to go
By Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera starts at 129 €, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi at 311 € and Fairmont Hanoi at 375 €. On West Lake, you stay at Sheraton Hanoi from 134 €. Which rooms are free on your dates and what they cost today, the hotel list below will tell you.
| Luxury hotel | From | suitespot benefits from | suitespot score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter and opera | |||
| Fairmont Hanoi | 375 € | 1st night | ★ 4.6/5 |
| Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | 311 € | 1st night | ★ 4.8/5 |
| Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera | 129 € | 1st night | ★ 4.2/5 |
| On West Lake | |||
| Sheraton Hanoi | 134 € | 1st night | ★ 4.1/5 |
Always part of it: All four hotels include breakfast for two, an upgrade subject to availability and early check-in or late check-out; at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the upgrade does not extend to suites. Fairmont Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera each add 100 US dollars of hotel credit.
Minimum stay: none, the benefits apply everywhere from night one.
Programs: ALL (Accor) applies at Fairmont Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, Marriott Bonvoy at Sheraton Hanoi. We book directly with the hotel at the hotel rate, so points and elite nights are credited to you, and your status is honored on site.
Hanoi through the year: From October to December the days are clear and mild, and in March and April West Lake is in bloom. Summer is hot and lush, with rain showers that usually arrive in the afternoon and move on quickly. In winter, morning mist lies over the lake, and the street kitchens steam all the more invitingly. For Tết, the Lunar New Year in January or February, secure your 5-star hotel in Hanoi early.
How many nights: Three nights are enough for the Old Quarter, the lake, the Temple of Literature and West Lake; if you want to see Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh, add two more.
The hotels in Hanoi at a glance
What sets the hotels in Hanoi apart – from their opening year to the spa:
| Hotel | Opened | Pool | Spa | Club lounge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairmont Hanoi | 2026 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi | 1901 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera | 2011 | ✓ | ✓ |
Earn points & use your status in Hanoi
Fairmont Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera belong to ALL (Accor); at Sheraton Hanoi you collect with Marriott Bonvoy. Since we book at the hotel's direct rate, every stay is credited toward points and tier status, and your member perks apply on site as well.
| Program | Hotels | Examples in Hanoi |
|---|---|---|
| ALL (Accor) | 3 hotels | Fairmont Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera |
| Marriott Bonvoy | 1 hotel | Sheraton Hanoi |
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Frequently asked questions about luxury hotels in Hanoi
What do luxury hotels in Hanoi cost per night?
Rates begin at 129 € at Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera and 134 € at Sheraton Hanoi. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi starts from 311 €, Fairmont Hanoi from 375 €. Breakfast for two is always included when you book with suitespot.
Which luxury hotel in Hanoi is best for me?
It depends on the trip you have in mind: for history and grand-hotel flair, choose Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi; for wellness, Fairmont Hanoi with its bathhouse; for culture, Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera next to the opera house.
Where should I stay in Hanoi?
By Hoan Kiem Lake, you can walk to the Old Quarter, the French Quarter and the opera, for example from Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi or Fairmont Hanoi. For a quieter stay, choose Sheraton Hanoi on West Lake.
Which luxury hotels in Hanoi have a pool?
Fairmont Hanoi has a rooftop pool and an indoor pool in the spa. At Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, you swim in the heated Soularium overlooking the opera house, at Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi in the garden courtyard next to the Bamboo Bar.
Which luxury hotel in Hanoi is new?
Fairmont Hanoi opened in early 2026. At Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the historic Heritage Wing reopened in December 2023 after 21 months of restoration.
Which hotel in Hanoi has Michelin Keys?
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi holds two Michelin Keys, plus four Forbes Travel Guide stars.
Which luxury hotels in Hanoi have special suites?
At Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, the Legendary Suites are named after Graham Greene, Somerset Maugham and Charlie Chaplin, and the Heritage Wing added the new Metropole Suites. At Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, some suites look directly onto the opera house.
Do I earn points at the luxury hotels in Hanoi?
Yes, at all four: ALL (Accor) at Fairmont Hanoi, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi and Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera, Marriott Bonvoy at Sheraton Hanoi. Because we book at the hotel rate, your elite nights count as well.
Which hotel in Hanoi is the most expensive?
At the top of the price range is Fairmont Hanoi, from 375 € per night, followed by Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi from 311 €.
When should I book my 5-star hotel in Hanoi?
For the days around Tết, the Lunar New Year in January or February, and for the clear fall weeks, we recommend booking early. The suitespot benefits apply throughout the year.
From how many nights do the suitespot benefits apply in Hanoi?
From a single night, at all four hotels.
