Need to know
Rooms
47 individually decorated rooms, of which 32 are suites.
Check–Out
Noon. Check-in, 3pm. Both times are flexible, subject to availability.
More details
Rates include à la carte breakfast in the Backstage restaurant. Facilities Spa, pool, free WiFi. In rooms: minibar with free drinks and snacks, Nespresso coffee machine, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, marble bathroom with huge tub and La Bottega toiletries.
At the hotel
Spa, pool, free WiFi. In rooms: minibar with free drinks and snacks, Nespresso coffee machine, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, marble bathroom with huge tub and La Bottega toiletries.
Our favourite rooms
No two rooms are the same at Capella Hanoi, where great pains have been taken to create an authentic look that harks back to this former opera house’s heyday. The result: theatrical flourishes that include bold, hand-painted murals, operatic ornaments and one-off portraits by artist Kate Spencer. The hotel’s standard rooms and suites are no mere curtain-raisers, but it’s the epic top-floor Opera Suites that really steal the show, with broad balconies, oodles of space and views of the leafy Hoàn Kiếm district below.
Poolside
Even the freshwater ‘La Grotta’ pool in Capella Hanoi’s basement spa feels decadent, with sparkling chandeliers and fully mirrored walls and ceilings. It’s open for quiet reflection (and swimming) between 7am and 10pm daily.
Spa
Treat yourself to a Vietnamese full-body massage or super-indulgent 24-karat gold facial in the Auriga spa’s two artfully decorated treatment rooms. There’s also a sauna, steam room, cold plunge pool and relaxation area, as well as the aforementioned mirrored pool.
Packing tips
Immerse yourself in the seductive world of the roaring Twenties with a copy of the era’s must-read short novel. Bonus: The Great Gatsby barely takes up any suitcase real-estate, meaning more space for the kind of glam vintage togs that will make your Capella Hanoi selfies really pop.
Also
Guests in the market for a quick run or cardio workout can hit up the state-of-the-art fitness centre in the basement. Personal trainers are available on request.
Children
Rooms can be configured to accommodate little Smiths, and there are make-your-own-mask children’s menus in the Backstage restaurant.
Sustainability efforts
Capella Hanoi has a number of initiatives aimed at conserving natural resources and reducing carbon emissions. The hotel also works with local charitable organisations to support and give back to the local community.