Wow from the start to finish.
Never stayed before at any Capella hotel but looking at the T&L best awards 2023, I thought I would give it a try.
Let’s put that aside first : yes it’s not cheap but I think it’s the first time I stay in a hotel that, when asked what can we do better, I say I don’t know…
Easy and efficient check in, tasty welcome drink as you step into this unique hotel (the them being Les années 20, 1920). The decoration is strikingly different with lots of colors in a classy way.
The bedroom (the premier one) was perfect (no views but that’s not what we were looking for), great space, a lot of space to tidy clothes and suitcases. Super comfy bed, the bathroom is gorgeous and very important: the toilet is separate from the bathroom, both with proper doors, privacy guaranteed!!
Between 530-630pm, we can have drinks as you wish for free with some snacks and a little show from the « Diva », fun and here again different from any other place.
We had drinks at the Hudson’s the rooftop restaurant and bar, it was a classy and quiet, but the drinks were super tasty, came with some yummy food and great waiters. Happy hour from 630-830pm!
We had also room service and here again it was delicious, served warm and portion sizes were good.
Lastly, in terms of of food, let’s talk about breakfast. AMAZING. Breakfast is a buffet type but that’s not the best part. There is a large menu with some delicious local and international food.
You can order 3 different sizes : small, half portion and full portion. How smart is that, you can get a taste of a lot of food. So smart. The breakfast is all included and it’s open until 11am so plenty of time to enjoy the moment in a gorgeous dining room.
All the guests have the breakfast included so make sure you take time to sit down and enjoy it.
It’s so special and yummy. Perfect service also.
Lastly, we went to have a Vietnamese massage at their spa.
How gorgeous is the spa! Beautifully decorated. We had a moment in the cold bath (8,5 degree) then steam room and sauna.
After we enjoyed an amazing massage with some very knowledgeable therapist.
Big thumbs up to Cherry the manager, very pleasant, kind staff. The spa visit was one I will not forget. Everything is so beautiful.
If you can, stay at Capella.
We stayed 2 nights at the Metropole and then 2 nights at Capella.
Next time, if I’m lucky enough to come back to Hanoi, I would only stay at the Capella and go and have drinks at the metropole which is literally across the street.
Amazing Capella and congratulations to all the staff. Best of the best hotel for me.