Capella Hanoi

Step into Vietnam‘s Roaring Twenties at Capella Hanoi. An artful property in the heart of Hanoi’s French Quarter, she is a grand, Art Nouveau ode to all things opera. Once the preferred accommodations of the golden-voiced stars of the Hanoi Opera House down the street, today everything from Capella Hanoi’s name to its lavish interiors celebrates the exuberant art form.

In true operatic style, the design—both indoors and outdoors—is a feast for the eyes. Rising above the leafy, tree-lined boulevard, the luxury hotel’s towering colonnades and gold accents pay homage to its neighboring Neoclassical opera house but with an Art Nouveau upgrade. Inside, the 47 rooms drip with finery from plush rugs to crystal chandeliers, with stylized wallpaper adding elements of stage design. Enter the world of opera in the themed suites—including Turandot and Madam Butterfly—where you can live like cast royalty during your time in Hanoi. (Plus, who can resist soaking in al fresco tub?) From your private terrace or balcony, listen to the music of the Hoàn Kiếm District outside.

No need to act like a diva to receive the prima donna treatment here. Look your best thanks to five-star spa treatments, and swim beneath shimmering chandeliers in the jewel-like indoor pool. Sip classic cocktails in the rosy-red Diva’s Lounge, followed by Michelin-approved dinners of northern Vietnamese or Japanese fare at Backstage and Koki. Opera aficionados will love Backstage for its costume collection.