Hôtels de luxe en Vietnam

The Shining Central Hotel & Spa occupies a rare address in old Hanoi, rue Lô Sư, 300 metres from Hoàn Kiếm lake. We come here for the rooftop pool, small but well exposed, and for the spa which occupies an entire floor with massage cabins and hammam. The rooms are contemporary, dark wood and beige marble, double-glazed windows that filter the noise of scooters. The value for money at 71 € per night places this hotel among the top boutique hotels of the capital. The rating of 9.6/10 on more than 3,000 reviews reflects attentive service and impeccable cleanliness. The neighbourhood is dense, lively, authentic, not yet smoothed by mass tourism. An address that keeps its promises without ostentation ✨

The Oriental Jade Hotel occupies a narrow seven-storey building in Hang Trong, a shopping street a stone's throw from Hoàn Kiếm lake. We tested a Deluxe room on the fourth floor: 28 m², dark parquet, beige upholstered headboard, grey marble bathroom with rain-effect shower. The rooftop pool (12 metres, heated) offers a clear view over the tiled roofs and satellite dishes of the old quarter, unpretentious and not Instagram-worthy but honest. The spa offers traditional Vietnamese massages and treatments with local herbs in three hushed cabins. The service is attentive without being intrusive, the team speaks fluent English and organises airport transfers and tailor-made visits. From 130 € per night, it is a solid address for discovering Hanoï without sacrificing contemporary comfort ✨

The GM Premium Hotel occupies a rare address in Hoàn Kiếm, Hàng Bông street where mattresses and embroidered cushions are still sold since the 15th century. We tested a room on the fifth floor: dark wood, grey marble, large windows framing the tiled roofs of the old quarter. The rooftop pool stays open until 22h, subdued lighting, clear view over the alleyways. The spa offers traditional Vietnamese massages, cabins with rain-effect showers. From 103 € a night, a value for money that explains the rating of 9.6 from 1 620 reviews. We recommend for a first stay in Hanoi, the location allows everything to be done on foot ✨

The Lucien Hanoi Lakeside Hotel & Rooftop occupies an enviable address in the maze of Hoàn Kiếm, a stone's throw from the eponymous lake. We tested a water-side room: floor-to-ceiling windows, light wood, white linen, grey marble bathroom. The rooftop offers a clear view over the tiled roofs and the floating pagoda, ideal for a drink at sunset. The spa offers traditional Vietnamese massages, no pool but a decent fitness centre. The service is attentive without being intrusive, airport shuttle organised on request. From 59 € a night, a rare value-for-money in this category right in the centre ✨

The Grand Hotel du LAC Hanoi occupies a six-storey building on Nha Chung street, facing Hoan Kiem lake. We sleep in rooms in cream tones and dark wood, waxed parquet, beige marble bathrooms. The rooftop pool offers a clear view over the tiled roofs of the Vieux Quartier and Ngoc Son pagoda. The spa offers Vietnamese massages and treatments with local herbs, sober cabins, subdued light. The restaurant serves Vietnamese and international cuisine, attentive service without being stiff. From 117 € per night, a contained rate for a 5★ in the heart of the historic centre. Booking rating of 9,5/10 on more than 3 000 reviews, which reflects a rare consistency in the category ✨

The Solare De Monte Hotel & Spa occupies a narrow address in Hang Buom, shopping street of old Hanoi where motorbikes slalom between silk shops. We come for the eponymous spa and the rooftop pool, rare in this dense neighbourhood. The rooms are compact, contemporary decor dark wood and beige marble, windows overlooking the street or neighbouring roofs. The service is attentive, the included airport shuttle avoids taxi bargaining. At 58,84 € per night, it is one of the best value for money in the 5★ category in the historic centre. The rating of 9.5/10 on over 3,000 reviews reflects a rare consistency in Hanoi ✨

L'Anatole Hotel Hanoi occupies three adjoining houses on Nha Chung, a cobbled lane in Hoan Kiem district, a short walk from the restored Sword Lake. We slept in a room with white walls, light parquet, sober contemporary furniture, grey marble bathroom. The rooftop pool offers a clear view over the red-tiled roofs and surrounding pagodas, open until 8pm. The restaurant serves an honest Franco-Vietnamese menu, breakfast buffet included in the rate. The service is attentive without being stiff, the team speaks English and French. From 75 € a night, it is one of the best value-for-money stays we have tested in an Asian 5★ ✨

La Siesta Premium Lakeside occupies a rare address in Hanoï, rue Ba Trieu, with direct view over Hoàn Kiếm lake and its banks planted with tamarind trees. We tested a room on the sixth floor: dark wood parquet, king-size bed in white linen, grey marble bathroom with separate bath and shower, natural light filtered by silk voiles. The rooftop with infinity pool offers a unique perspective on Ngoc Son temple and the roofs of the old quarter, particularly at sunset. The spa offers traditional Vietnamese massages and treatments with local herbs, cabins with lake view. The service is attentive without being intrusive, French and English speaking staff. From 88 € per night, it is one of the best value for money-location in the capital. ✨

The MAY DE VILLE Lakeside Hotel stands at the corner of Gia Ngu street, thirty metres from Hoan Kiem lake, the beating heart of Hanoi. We slept in a room on the sixth floor: dark parquet, firm bedding, bay window over the tiled roofs and the trees of the lake. The spa occupies two levels with traditional Vietnamese massage cabins, the rooftop pool stays open until 21h. The service is attentive without being intrusive, the staff speak fluent English. At 56 € a night, it is one of the best value for money we have tested in South-East Asia for a true five-star. The Booking rating of 9.4 from over 5 000 reviews is well deserved ✨

The Champton Hanoi Hotel occupies a rare address on Hang Bong, the silk cushion artery, two streets from Hoan Kiem lake. We tested a Deluxe room on the fifth floor: beige marble on the floor, dark lacquered wood, firm bedding, glass-walled bathroom with bathtub. The rooftop pool remains the highlight, small but bright, surrounded by teak loungers facing the roofs of the Old Quarter. The spa offers traditional Vietnamese massages and facial treatments, clean cabins, correct oils. The service is attentive without being intrusive, the team speaks English, the Wi-Fi holds in all rooms. At 44 € a night with this level of service, we understand the 9.4/10 on 1,781 reviews ✨