Fairmont, the flagship luxury brand of the Accor group, has made its Vietnam debut. Fairmont Hanoi opened in February 2026 just steps from Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi's Old Quarter (10 Tran Nguyen Han, Hoan Kiem). It's a luxury hotel with 241 guest rooms, eight restaurants and bars, and a spa facility of roughly 3,500 sq m.
Eight dining venues: from Luke Nguyen's Vietnamese cuisine to Michelin-starred Italian
Fairmont Hanoi's dining lineup is impressively complete:
| Restaurant name | Genre | Highlight |
|---|---|---|
| Tran Dynasty | Vietnamese cuisine | Overseen by celebrity chef Luke Nguyen |
| Hiryu | Japanese cuisine | Authentic Japanese food that Japanese travelers will appreciate |
| Bacco | Italian | Overseen by Michelin-starred chef Nicolas Isnard |
| 10 Central Café | Cafe | All-day dining |
| YY Bar | Bar | Cocktails & nightlife |
Luke Nguyen is a Vietnamese-Australian chef with international recognition, having appeared in a NETFLIX documentary. Tran Dynasty, his first restaurant in Hanoi, is generating plenty of buzz.
Cirua Spa: a wellness facility of about 3,500 sq m
The spa facility, Cirua Spa, Fitness & Wellness Club, spans roughly 38,000 square feet (about 3,500 sq m) and comes fully equipped with a hydrotherapy pool, sauna, steam room, and 10 private treatment rooms. Being able to enjoy an authentic wellness experience right in Hanoi's Old Quarter is what sets it apart from other hotels.
Ready for MICE demand too: the Old Quarter's largest pillarless ballroom
The roughly 1,100 sq m (12,000 square feet) pillarless ballroom is the largest in the Hanoi Old Quarter area. With over 4,000 sq m of MICE facilities, it's equipped to handle corporate events and international conferences.
What it means for Japanese travelers
In Hanoi's luxury hotel market, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi has long been the landmark presence, but Fairmont's arrival has widened the choices. In particular, the on-site Japanese restaurant Hiryu is a clear appeal to Japanese travelers and a reassuring feature for long-stay and honeymoon guests.
Its location within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake is ideal for exploring the Old Quarter, andwith Hoi An and Da Nang ranking near the topit's drawing high attention as a northern base for a Vietnam trip.
