Fortuna Hanoi Hotel

In Hanoi's Ba Dinh / La Thanh district, a modern luxury hotel just minutes by car from Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter and the National Convention Center. Located at 6B Lang Ha Street and close to the US Embassy, it sits in the city's commercial and diplomatic hub. A solid pick for family-friendly stays and business trips alike.

Contemporary Asian-inspired design across 350 well-appointed rooms and exclusive Executive Club floors. Rooms often include minibars, flat-screen TVs, coffee/tea makers, laptop-compatible safes and private bathrooms with rainfall showers and designer toiletries — some suites add bathrobes and slippers.

Take a dip in indoor and outdoor pools or unwind at the full-service spa with massages, steam bath and sauna. Stay fit in the gym or yoga area, then hit the nightclub, casino or karaoke for late-night fun. Concierge, tour desk, laundry, ATM, limited parking and 24-hour reception keep things easy. Complimentary wired internet and wireless access are available on the property.

Big on events: 15,608 sq ft (1,450 m²) of function space with 2 grand ballrooms and 6 meeting rooms, plus a business center. Complimentary wired internet, conference facilities and an airport shuttle (surcharge) make event planning straightforward.

Three on-site restaurants, including Emperor which serves Japanese cuisine, a coffee shop/cafe and two bars/lounges. 24-hour room service and a daily buffet breakfast (fee) round out the dining options.