Capella Hanoi
Vietnam
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Character and identity
Set steps from the Hanoi Opera House in the Old Quarter, Capella Hanoi is Bill Bensley's love letter to the golden age of opera: a 47-room boutique pitched as a petite auberge where 1920s performers might have stayed. The art nouveau and deco façade is crowned by a gilded winged angel in a nón lá, and inside, every room riffs on a different opera talent. Dining spans Northern Vietnamese cooking at Backstage, Vietnamese tapas at Diva's Lounge, caviar and Jazz Era cocktails at Hudson Room, and teppanyaki with a deep sake list at Koki. The Auriga Spa runs to turquoise, red and gold, with a mirror-ceilinged pool, La Grotta.
Who's it for
Best for:
Couples and design-literate travellers who want theatrical, maximalist interiors and a walkable Old Quarter base. Anyone who has stayed at Capella Ubud or Shinta Mani Wild will recognise the Bensley language. Foodies are well served across four venues, and the curated cultural programme (tai chi by Hoan Kiem Lake, Song Cai gin visits) rewards guests who actually leave the lobby.
Should look elsewhere:
Families wanting a resort footprint, kids' club and outdoor pool will find the property too compact and adult in tone. Minimalists allergic to pattern, colour and narrative-driven decor should book a quieter address. There is no beach, no view to speak of, and the Old Quarter buzzes outside the door.
Bottom line
The reason to book is the design: this is one of Bensley's most theatrical interiors, and the building itself is the experience. Stay if you value atmosphere and storytelling over space or resort facilities. The 376-square-foot Premier Rooms with French balconies are the sensible entry point; the Grand Opera Suite, at 2,088 square feet with an Old Quarter terrace, is the splurge.
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What this place offers
- 24-hour room service
- Bar
- Gym
- Indoor pool
- Restaurants
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi in public areas
- Public internet workstation
- Restaurant
- Table service
