Hotel de l Opera Hanoi sits on Trang Tien Street in the French Quarter, in the shadow of the building that gave it its name. The Hanoi Opera House is a two-minute walk away, Trang Tien Plaza three, and Hoan Kiem Lake about five, which makes it one of the best-placed upscale hotels in the city for sightseeing on foot. The property is listed as a luxury five-star hotel and belongs to the MGallery collection, a brand known for individual, design-led stays. Inside it has an indoor pool with sun loungers, a sauna and a steam room, a gym, two restaurants, a bar, a library and a terrace, plus a ballroom for events and a concierge desk to arrange tours. Free WiFi is included in the room rate. It suits visitors who want the French Quarter’s grand boulevards and cafés at the door, with the Old Quarter still within a short walk. Room types range from Superior and Executive rooms to Junior and Executive Suites with views of the Opera House, so you can choose between a quiet base and a stay with a view.
Location and getting around
The address is 29 Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem district. From here the Hanoi Opera House is around two minutes on foot, Hoan Kiem Lake five, Saint Joseph’s Cathedral about twelve and the Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre about thirteen. Noi Bai International Airport is roughly a forty-minute drive in normal traffic, and the hotel offers an airport shuttle on request for a fee.
The French Quarter is flat and good for walking, and the Hoa Lo Prison and many restaurants and galleries are close. Taxis and ride-hailing cars are easy to find at the door.
The rooms
The hotel shows eleven room types, starting with Superior rooms of about 323 square feet with either a king bed or twin beds, then Executive and Deluxe rooms, Grand Deluxe rooms and several suites of around 452 square feet. Junior Suites and Executive Suites have views of the Opera House, and the Executive Suite adds a balcony. If the view matters, check which category you are booking, since rooms facing the street are lively.
Who it suits
Couples, history and architecture fans and first-time visitors who want to stay in a polished hotel while walking to most sights. Pets are not allowed. Families can ask about room configurations when they book.
Good to know
Check-in starts at 2 PM and check-out is at noon. Breakfast is a buffet that is available for a surcharge, so check whether your rate includes it. The pool is indoors, which is useful in the cool, misty weeks of winter. The street outside is busy, so ask for a higher floor or a quieter side if you are a light sleeper.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor swimming pool
- ✓Sauna and steam room
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Two on-site restaurants
- ✓Bar
- ✓Library and terrace
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
How far is Hotel de l Opera from the Hanoi Opera House?+
About a two-minute walk. Hoan Kiem Lake is roughly five minutes away on foot.
Does Hotel de l Opera have a swimming pool?+
Yes, an indoor pool with sun loungers, plus a sauna, a steam room and a gym.
What time are check-in and check-out?+
Check-in begins at 2 PM and check-out is at noon. Breakfast is a buffet available for a surcharge.
