Hanoi
High-drama 1920s Art Deco opera palace. Think Liberace's dressing room crossed with a Parisian grand hotel — every surface custom-designed by Bill Bensley, jewel tones, velvet everything, and hand-painted murals telling the stories of opera legends.
Ask the Culturist to book Track 61, the hidden speakeasy inside Hudson Rooms — you enter through a wine cellar after solving a puzzle
Why It Matters
Vietnam's only Michelin-starred hotel. Designed entirely by Bill Bensley with 1,000+ pieces of original operatic memorabilia. Only 47 rooms, each individually styled to tell the story of a specific opera legend. Ranked No. 12 City Hotel in Asia by Travel + Leisure 2025.
Forty-seven rooms. Each one named after an opera singer, composer, or stage designer who might have caroused through Hanoi a century ago. Bill Bensley designed every inch of this place as a love letter to the nearby Hanoi Opera House, and the result is one of the most theatrically committed hotels you'll ever sleep in. Crystal chandeliers, red-velvet drapes, a 'paparazzi corridor' complete with flashing camera bulbs, and over a thousand pieces of original operatic memorabilia scattered throughout. It's not subtle. It's not trying to be. Vietnam's only Michelin-starred hotel property, with Hibana by Koki holding the star and Backstage and Izakaya both earning Michelin Selected recognition.
Where You'll Stay
7 room types available
Capella Suite
Four corner suites offering maximum privacy. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the bedroom with natural light and frame views of the surrounding greenery. Separate living and dining rooms, all enveloped in 1920s mystery and modern luxury. The corner position means these are among the quieter, more secluded rooms in the building.
King · 83 sqm
Classic Opera Suite (Turandot)
Top-floor suite dedicated to Turandot, fitted with a full-sized bar in the dining room, a separate living space, and a private alfresco terrace with Hoan Kiem neighbourhood views. The bar is stocked with Capella Hanoi's handcrafted tipples — no going downstairs required.
King · 95 sqm
Deluxe Suite
Sixteen suites with separate living and dining areas plus an exquisite pantry — essentially a proper apartment dressed in 1920s Art Deco furniture with Vietnamese flourishes. Twin-bed configuration available. All the same in-room technology and luxury amenities as the Premier Rooms, just with considerably more space to spread out and linger.
King or Twin · 67 sqm
Grand Opera Suite (Madama Butterfly)
The largest and most theatrical room in the hotel, dedicated to Madama Butterfly's tragic East-meets-West love story. Vietnamese accents layer over French Art Deco interiors. The open-plan living and dining room fits ten guests for entertaining. There's a fully equipped kitchen, a lavish outdoor bar, and a rooftop jacuzzi on the private terrace. This is the suite for a genuinely special occasion.
King · 194 sqm
Premier Room
The entry point, and still remarkable by any standard. Fifteen of them, each named after an opera character and individually decorated with hand-painted murals and Art Deco artwork. Every room opens onto an iron-wrought French balcony overlooking the neighbourhood. Separate oversized soaking tub and walk-in shower in the marble bathroom. King bed, in-room espresso maker, Marshall Bluetooth speaker, iPad, and a minibar stocked with complimentary drinks and snacks.
King · 35 sqm
Royal Opera Suite (Scheherazade)
An ode to Scheherazade, the famed storyteller. Two bedrooms, a full-sized bar, living and dining areas — and the showstopper: a custom-made marble bathtub perched on the private alfresco terrace for soaking under the open sky above Hoan Kiem. The best outdoor bath in Hanoi, by a considerable margin.
King + Second Bedroom · 123 sqm
Terrace Opera Suite (Prince of Tartary)
First of the four top-floor Opera Suites, dedicated to the Prince of Tartary from Puccini's Turandot. Living room plus an expansive private alfresco terrace with views over the Hoan Kiem district's tree-lined avenues. Bold, dramatic detailing throughout.
King · 74 sqmThe Property
Eat & Drink
8 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
A Culturist-led trip to Bat Trang Village, Hanoi's historic ceramics village, to try your hand at pottery and understand a craft tradition that dates back centuries.
Available through the Koki restaurant's programming: learn Ikebana, the classical Japanese art of flower arrangement. Also available: wagashi making, nama chocolate making, and Japanese tea ceremony. Minimum 4 persons required; advance booking essential.
Learn Vietnamese lacquer painting — one of the country's most revered traditional crafts — under the guidance of a master artist, arranged by the Culturist team.
The Culturist program is the heart of Capella's guest experience philosophy. These dedicated experts have personally scouted every corner of Hanoi — from the best pho stalls to master craftsmen — and will build a tailored Hanoi itinerary for you. They can arrange Water Puppet show tickets, private car transfers to Sapa, or simply steer you to the right bowl of bun cha.
Every day, the Living Room hosts curated workshops and activities — bamboo weaving with a third-generation artisan, Sarah Bernhardt cookie baking, live music performances, and stories of the opera legends who inspired each room. The evening slot (5:30–6:30pm) includes complimentary champagne and canapés.
The Culturist team can take you to Vietnam's only gin distillery to infuse your own gin using native botanicals — a genuinely unusual experience and a great souvenir.
The hotel organizes morning runs and guided city walks through Hoan Kiem and the Old Quarter, departing from the hotel with Culturist guidance.
An expert-led tasting session exploring the nuances of Vietnamese coffee culture and the country's diverse regional coffee traditions.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Accessible rooftop terrace, home to The Hudson Rooms restaurant and bar with city views.
Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout the property and in all rooms.
Complimentary à la carte breakfast daily at Backstage restaurant. Rates include breakfast. Options include pho, banh mi, pastries, eggs, and international items.
State-of-the-art fitness center in the basement with Technogym equipment. Open 24 hours. Personal trainers available on request. Yoga and fitness classes offered.
Each room includes a bespoke in-room cocktail program with a pre-bottled Opera Cocktail (gin-based) and cocktail-making kit in the minibar. Complimentary drinks and snacks on arrival.
Round-the-clock in-room dining service.
Curated selection of pillow types available in all rooms on request.
Art Deco indoor pool in the basement Regale complex. Black, white, and blue marble surfaces with crystal chandeliers and fully mirrored walls and ceilings. Freshwater.
On-site dry cleaning and laundry services.
Private and personalized check-in and check-out service. Flexible check-out (noon) and check-in (3pm), subject to availability.
The property participates in EarthCheck, measuring its impact on environment, community, cultural heritage, and the local economy.
Car rental service available on-site.
Complimentary parking available at the property.
Located in the Regale basement complex. Both sauna and steam room available to guests. Cold plunge pool also on-site. Booking recommended.
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