The Hilton Hanoi Opera stands on Le Thanh Tong Street, right beside the Hanoi Opera House, in the heart of the French Quarter. It is a big, well-run international hotel, and its main appeal is position: the wide, tree-lined streets around it hold the city’s finest colonial buildings, restaurants and shops, and Hoan Kiem Lake and the start of the Old Quarter are a short walk away. Rooms are spacious by Hanoi standards, with comfortable beds and large bathrooms, and higher floors look out over the Opera House and the rooftops. The hotel has several places to eat and drink, a swimming pool and a fitness centre, so it works equally well for a business trip or a first holiday in Vietnam. Service is polished and the staff are used to helping with day trips, airport cars and restaurant bookings. It is the kind of hotel that makes the first few days in a busy city easy, because everything from the History Museum to Hoa Lo Prison and the water puppet theatre is reachable on foot or with a short taxi ride.
Location and getting around
The hotel sits on Le Thanh Tong Street in Hoan Kiem district, beside the Opera House and a short walk from the Metropole and the other grand hotels of the French Quarter. Hoan Kiem Lake is roughly fifteen minutes away on foot, and the Old Quarter begins just beyond it. The drive from Noi Bai airport takes about forty-five minutes, longer at rush hour, and a hotel car or ride-hailing app is the easiest way to arrive.
The rooms
Rooms range from standard doubles to executive rooms and suites, with the executive floors adding lounge access in the usual Hilton way. City-view rooms look over the French Quarter, and rooms facing the Opera House are popular for their outlook. Expect air conditioning, a work desk, a safe, tea and coffee facilities and a large bathroom.
Facilities
The hotel has a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa and several restaurants and bars, with breakfast served as a large buffet. A concierge desk can arrange tours, tickets and transport, and there is a business centre and meeting space. Details of opening hours and treatments change, so check them when you book.
Who it suits
Business travellers, couples and families who want a dependable international hotel in a walkable, attractive neighbourhood. If you want more character, the historic hotels nearby are a short stroll away, but the Hilton offers comfort and convenience at a lower price point than the very top end.
Good to know
Breakfast is often charged separately, so check your rate. The Opera House area is lively in the evening when performances are on. Street noise on the lower floors can be noticeable, so ask for a higher floor if you are a light sleeper. A morning walk to the lake and back is a pleasant way to start the day.
Why stay here
- ✓Opera House location
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Spa
- ✓Several restaurants and bars
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Business centre
Good questions
Where is the Hilton Hanoi Opera?+
On Le Thanh Tong Street in the French Quarter, right beside the Hanoi Opera House.
How far is it from Hoan Kiem Lake?+
Roughly a fifteen-minute walk, with the Old Quarter just beyond the lake.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is a swimming pool, along with a fitness centre and spa. Check opening times when you book.
