{"id":1018,"date":"2021-04-02T11:00:33","date_gmt":"2021-04-02T04:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.eloqasia.com\/?p=1018"},"modified":"2021-04-06T18:25:59","modified_gmt":"2021-04-06T11:25:59","slug":"capella-hanoi-opens-its-doors-reviving-the-vibrant-spirit-of-the-roaring-1920s-in-the-capitals-old-quarter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/news.eloqasia.com\/?p=1018","title":{"rendered":"Capella Hanoi opens its doors, reviving the vibrant spirit of the roaring 1920s in the capital\u2019s old quarter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The highly-anticipated Bill Bensley-designed hotel invites travellers to relive the era of the Grand Opera while discovering the authentic essence of life in Hanoi\u2019s historic Hoan Kiem district.<\/em><\/p>\n

Capella Hanoi has officially opened its doors, ushering in a new era of art and elegance in the heart of Vietnam\u2019s vibrant capital city. Located just steps away from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, this beautiful boutique hotel has been dreamt up as a \u201cpetite auberge\u201d \u2013 a rendezvous spot for the greatest opera singers, composers and artists of a glamorous bygone age.<\/p>\n

Nestled in the French-influenced Old Quarter, close to Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounded by eclectic restaurants, bars, shops and markets, Capella Hanoi was designed by Bill Bensley, the highly-acclaimed architect behind Capella Ubud, Bali, the \u201cNo.1 Hotel in the World\u201d in 2020.<\/p>\n

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Richly furnished, Capella Hanoi\u2019s 47 rooms and suites celebrate opera\u2019s greatest costume designers and artists<\/em><\/p>\n

The 47 themed rooms and suites at Capella Hanoi (ranging from a generous 35 sqm to an expansive 194 sqm) are individually styled with original operatic artefacts and custom portraiture art by prolific artist Kate Spencer, and equipped with bespoke services and state-of-the-art amenities. Crowning the hotel, four Opera Suites open out onto spacious alfresco terraces with views of the tree-lined avenues below.<\/p>\n

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Guests can raise a glass to opera\u2019s leading ladies at Diva\u2019s Lounge, which specialises in creative cocktails and Vietnamese-inspired tapas<\/em><\/p>\n

The hotel\u2019s signature restaurant, Backstage<\/strong>, presents a dramatic backdrop of theatrical costumes and vintage tableware, as talented chefs craft exceptional cuisine, including vegan dishes and northern Vietnamese-inspired specialties that fuse locally-sourced produce and contemporary cooking techniques. Diva\u2019s Lounge<\/strong> meanwhile, pays tribute to the leading ladies of the 1920s with bohemian cocktails and Opera Punches, accompanied by Diva\u2019s Bar bites.<\/p>\n

Serving as the social heart of the hotel, The Living Room<\/strong> offers a collection of Comoedia Illustr\u00e9<\/em> and a programme of Capella Moments<\/strong>. Every day of the week, guests can discover the essence of northern Vietnam with expert-led classes in d\u00f3<\/em> bamboo paper fan making, Vietnamese coffee cupping, Sarah Bernhardt\u2019s cookie making and the chance to sample Vietnamese rum. A local team of Capella Culturists<\/strong> will be on hand to help guests uncover the city\u2019s heritage through a series of Capella Curates <\/strong>experiences, such as Lacquer Your Life<\/strong>, which offers the opportunity to learn Vietnamese lacquer painting from a master artist, and Hanoi Spirit<\/strong>, which invites guests to infuse their own gin using native botanicals at Vietnam\u2019s only gin distillery.<\/p>\n

Weary travellers can soothe their senses at Auriga Spa<\/strong>, the exquisite spa that features couples\u2019 treatment suites, saunas, steam baths, a fitness centre and La Grotta, an indoor pool that resembles a haven for opera singers to rest their voices. In this enchanting ambience, guests can unwind with Auriga\u2019s award-winning treatments, blending modern spa science with natural products and embracing the changing phases of the moon to create truly elevated spa journeys.<\/p>\n

\u201cVietnam is one of the world\u2019s most dynamic destinations, where the spirit and energy is reminiscent of the roaring 1920s, when anything seemed possible. At Capella, we strive to create guest experiences that go beyond bespoke hospitality and let travellers touch the heart and soul of their destination, through cultural exposures, epicurean adventures and original art. With Bill Bensley\u2019s inimitable design, a sense of opulence and a deep respect for our surroundings, we will let our guests feel the pulse of Hanoi,\u201d commented Christoph Strahm, general manager, Capella Hanoi.<\/p>\n

To celebrate its opening, Capella Hanoi has unveiled the \u201cCapella Hanoi Staycation<\/strong>” package, which invites local explorers to\u00a0discover its exquisite accommodation, authentic experiences, contemporary cuisine and award-winning spa therapies. This promotion includes:<\/p>\n