The Hotel de L’Opera in Hanoi, is located near the Opera House, Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. The hotel has a special ambiance - that of Vietnamese cool coupled with French decor - the modern and the traditional. Noted as the first boutique hotel in the heart of the capital, it boasts accents of architecture from many eras of the city's rich 1,000-year-old history.
There are 107 rooms and suites at the Hotel de L’Opera. Most rooms have windows overlooking downtown Hanoi and with a staff of 150, almost everything is taken care of in the duration of your stay. Unlike any other hotel in Hanoi, it errs on the side of luxury – laid-back and central. For most of the important sight-seeing locations, you can get there by walking. Otherwise ask Mr Jeeves, the hotel concierge who has a list of arranged excursions that will make your Hanoi trip memorable.
The two restaurants at Hotel del'Opera provide a combination of international and Vietnamese cuisine. Café Lautrec serves throughout the day while Satine offers classic Vietnamese cuisine and the La Fee Verte is a hotel bar. The indoor pool area is small, but extends onto an open-air terrace. There is also a small spa, gym and sauna.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay The Hotel de L’Opera in Hanoi has 107 rooms and suites. Deluxe rooms with wooden floors and large bathroom, offer views over the city, opera house or courtyard. The Grand Deluxe Rooms offer more living space and a wider range of facilities including a mini-bar and overlook the hotel atrium. Suites are exquisite French inspired studio with generous living areas. Every room comes equipped with a large and spacious bathroom to complete the L’Opera experience.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at Hotel de L’Opera but there are no specific facilities available. However, babysitting services can be arranged, if requested.
Dine There are various culinary options at Hotel de L’Opera. On the ground floor, the colourful brasserie Café Lautrec, serves Med-bites with an extensive wine list. Haute Vietnamese fare can be found at the swank Satine Restaurant, located in the heart of the hotel's 8-story atrium - an architectural nook that gives the hotel a unique feel. The La Fée Verte Bar at the hotel’s lobby has a trained mixologist, a rarity in Hanoi.
Relax Facilities at the Hotel de L’Opera include a heated semi-outdoor swimming pool on the 3rd floor. It extends onto an open-air terrace with fantastic views of the historic Opera House. Located on the same floor, is the well-equipped Fitness Centre, a sauna and Santé Spa that offers massage treatments. Given the Hotel de L’Opera’s location there are an abundance of attractions on the hotels doorstep, including, galleries, pagodas, temples and some great shopping.
Experience In the surrounds of the Hotel de L’Opera is the Hanoi Opera House. Built in the early 20th-century, it reflects ancient Greek architecture combined with style of Tuylory castle and Paris Opera House. It was the scene of great historical events associated with the August Revolution and the early years of Vietnam Democratic Republic and retains its outstanding values in terms of history, culture, architecture and art and deserves a visit.
Location The Hotel de L’Opera in Hanoi, is located near the Opera House, Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Getting There International flight from the UK take about 11-hours to Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport. Vietnam Airlines and Jetstar are the two main domestic carriers. Hotel de L’Opera is 45-minutes from the airport.
When to go The best time to visit Hanoi is from February to April and September to November avoiding the heat and the rain. The official peak season in Vietnam is from September to April as these months see the least rain. December to February are the cooler months. May to September is the rainy season with the most rain failing in July and August and typhoons are possible.
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