Melia Hanoi

In the heart of Hanoi’s business and diplomatic district, a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, the Hanoi Opera House and the Old Quarter. Temple of Literature and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum are also close by. Noi Bai International Airport is about 26 km away. Address: 44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street.

A luxury city hotel with around 306 guestrooms that blend modern comfort and local touches. Rooms come with minibars, LCD TVs, private bathrooms with tubs or showers and bidets, safes and work desks. Gran Premium rooms and Level suites add separate living areas, and Level guests enjoy Executive Lounge access. The property features sweeping city and park views and Vietnam’s largest pillar-less ballroom.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials, plus a sauna and steam bath. Indoor and outdoor pools, a hot tub and a fitness center with yoga area keep you active. Extras include a beauty salon and hairdresser, concierge and tour desk, casino access and shuttle, babysitting (surcharge), parking, laundry and a 24-hour front desk. Wake up to river-and-park views and step straight into the city.

A state-of-the-art business center with a conference center and 12 meeting rooms, plus the country’s largest pillar-less ballroom. Limo/town car service and roundtrip airport shuttle are available for a surcharge. Complimentary wireless/high-speed internet keeps work moving.

Two on-site restaurants serve Mediterranean and refined Asian cuisine, alongside a Hollywood-inspired gastro bar and a coffee shop. Buffet breakfast is served daily (fee). 24-hour room service and a bar/lounge round out the options.