AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & SpavsHotel de l'Opera Hanoi
Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa and Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi are both rated very highly by professionals. On balance, Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa ranks significantly better than Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi. Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa comes in at #4 in Hanoi with praise from 5 reviews including Oyster, Afar Magazine and The Telegraph.
AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
38A Tran Phu St., Hanoi, VIETNAM
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine
"A lilliputian property on a busy Old Quarter street, Essence has an unassuming entrance that gives it the appearance of a breezy clothing boutique, making it fit right into the surroundings." Full review
Star Service
"The Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa is a boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of the Old Quarter of Hanoi." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa is a newer hotel located right in the middle of Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter, just next to the raucous nighttime Walking Street and pub area." Full review
Fodor's
"Great location, elegantly simple rooms with a Vietnamese touch, and an obsession with service are the hallmarks of this property, which, despite its small size, offers most of the services of a five-star hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This little boutique on a hectic street in the city’s frenetic old quarter is a haven in the heart of things – close to most of the main attractions yet restful, quiet and intimate." Full review
Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi
29 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Afar Magazine
"The hotel makes the most of its location, not least from the third-floor pool terrace that looks straight down to the iconic landmark." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Effortlessly combines French colonial style with a sophisticated design aesthetic... Splurge-worthy features include a spa and the hip late-night vibe of the La Fée Verte (Green Fairy) bar." Full review
Jetsetter
"Hip hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, with theatrical interiors inspired by the nearby French colonial opera house." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Bold colour schemes, jovial staff and a lively bar set the mood from the get-go." Full review
Afar Magazine
"From its striking colonial-inspired exterior and elegant marble lobby to the uninterrupted views of the Hanoi Opera House, the Hotel de l'Opera evokes the spirit of an old world performance hall." Full review
Independent
"As the name suggests, Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi is a stone’s throw from the Hanoi Opera House, a wedding cake structure built during the French colonial period and modelled on Paris’s Palais Garnier"
Michelin Guide
"This boutique-style hotel, however, really does demonstrate character, a singularly stylish vision that offers an extraordinary alternative to budget guesthouses or corporate monoliths." Full review