Renovated in 2007, this charming, family-friendly, historical hotel
is housed in a French colonial-style building, which has stood
proudly at the heart of Hanoi since 1901. The hotel has a rich
history and a century-long tradition of welcoming ambassadors,
writers, heads of state and entrepreneurs and offers guests a blend
of warm Vietnamese hospitality and luxury European heritage. It
comprises a total of 363 rooms and suites and is ideal for business
travellers and holidaymakers alike. Facilities on offer to guests
at this air-conditioned establishment include a lobby area with a
24-hour reception and check-out service, a hotel safe, a currency
exchange facility, a cloakroom and lift access. It also offers a
cafe, a bar, 3 restaurants and conference facilities. Guests may
also take advantage of the Internet access (charges apply) and the
room and laundry services (for an additional fee).
Rooms
The rooms and suites are beautifully decorated with wooden floors.
In the historical Metropole wing, the original grandeur and charm
of the building have been preserved, while in the Opera wing, the
newly renovated rooms offer neo-Classical elegance. All
accommodation comes with a private bathroom with a shower/bathtub
and a hairdryer as well as a king-size or double bed. Each room is
also equipped with broadband Internet access, an LCD TV with
satellite channels and a DVD player and a direct dial telephone
with international calling and a data port, as well as a voice mail
facility. Furthermore, a safe, a minibar, tea and coffee making
facilities, air conditioning and central heating are provided in
all accommodation as standard.
Restaurant & Food
Le Beaulieu Restaurant offers the best French cuisine in town,
refined with a great selection of imported products. Le Beaulieu is
particularly famous for its evening dinners and Sunday brunches,
which have become tradition for Hanoi residents. Spices Garden is
the sophisticated place to enjoy Vietnamese food - this healthy and
refined establishment offers dishes with exotic flavours and
featuring Vietnamese herbs, spices and other well-known traditional
specialities. Finally, Angelina, Hanoi's latest and most
avant-garde culinary address, is now open. The eclectic Angelina
Bar and Lounge is where Hanoi's fashionable elite and a 'who's who'
of the city gathers to meet. There is a DJ set every night.
Activities & Sport
The hotel offers traditional style Vietnamese massage with natural
products and relaxing music. The new gym offers state-of-the-art
training equipment and a personal trainer service. The outdoor
swimming pool with its poolside snack bar is the ideal place to
enjoy relaxing in quiet garden surroundings. Sports enthusiasts may
enjoy a session of aerobics followed by a relaxing spell in the
sauna (charges apply). Golfing fans will find the nearest course,
Tam Dao Golf Course, just 90 minutes' drive from the hotel.
Comments
Pets are not allowed inside the hotel. Highly flammable articles or
explosives are forbidden. A casual yet elegant dress code applies
in all public areas of the hotel. For dinner, shorts or T-shirts
are not permitted at the Le Beaulieu restaurant. Guests should take
particular care when out walking in Hanoi, as the busy traffic may
not behave as western visitors are accustomed.
Directions, How to get
there
Guests arriving from Noi Bai Airport should take the highway
towards the city centre. Head towards Pham Van Dong Street, then
towards Tran Quang Khai Street. The hotel is located on Ngo Quyen
Street, which is on the right of the opera house.