Capella Hanoi

I'd been eyeing this hotel since last year, thinking I'd make a trip to Hanoi just for it. A week before my trip, I emailed the hotel to sort out some details, and the cake they made was exactly the flavor I requested – absolutely perfect. When I arrived, it certainly didn't disappoint. Stepping into the hotel, I was immediately enveloped by Bill Bensley's maximalist, opera-house-inspired design. Check-in coincided perfectly with afternoon tea, so I picked out a few cakes, savory bites, and drinks (highly recommend the apple cucumber kombucha). Time just flew by until the evening jazz performance; listening to the elegant jazz music and enjoying unlimited special concoctions was pure bliss. Dinner was at The Hudson Rooms on the top floor. I casually ordered a steak and an appetizer. The steak itself was a good cut, but it was a bit overcooked, so the server kindly offered me two complimentary desserts (both were delicious!). She also booked me a table at the mysterious speakeasy, Bar 61. Of course, getting in still required solving a riddle to find the key and unlock the door. There, I tried their exclusive whiskies and cocktails. I'd already lost count of how many drinks I'd had since walking into the hotel – this place truly is a paradise for dessert lovers and whiskey enthusiasts! After drinks, I returned to my room to find the turndown service complete, and a hot, bubbly bath with rose petals already drawn. I put on the hotel's jazz playlist and soaked in the tub – it was incredibly comfortable. 🥰 After a restful night, I woke up the next day for the long-awaited breakfast. It was primarily à la carte. I tried their pho, which was incredibly fresh and sweet with a generous portion of beef. The spring rolls were unbelievably soft and delicious. Even as someone who doesn't typically like coffee, their egg coffee won me over. Paired with fresh French oysters, it felt like I wouldn't need to eat for the rest of the day after that meal.

A really great experience. I checked in just in time for afternoon tea and enjoyed some jazz music. The room was a bit small, but the design was very luxurious. The breakfast was delicious, with an à la carte and buffet style, and every dish tasted great.

Five-star review! I booked one night here for my layover in Hanoi from Phu Quoc. I absolutely loved it! The entire hotel has a strong sense of story, the service was excellent, and the breakfast was delicious. The only downside was that the room was a bit small, but otherwise, absolutely no complaints! I'll definitely be back.

The hotel's breakfast was a feast, every dish was delicious. Afternoon tea was also complimentary with a great selection, mostly focusing on desserts and tasty drinks. You absolutely have to try the Vietnamese egg coffee. The service at this hotel is exceptional; every staff member speaks English and is clearly well-trained, which is fantastic. The hotel is right next to Hoan Kiem Lake, and the main station for the red sightseeing buses is within 500 meters. The walking street is also nearby, surrounded by luxury shops. The hotel's natural light isn't the best, but the decor more than makes up for this shortcoming.

Great location, though the room was a bit small. However, the service was excellent, and they paid attention to every detail.