Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

Set in a neoclassical building on a road lined with trees and shops, this luxe hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Hanoi Opera House and 27 km from Noi Bai International Airport.

Genteel rooms feature hardwood floors, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities. Airy club-level rooms add 24-hour butler service, and access to a lounge with complimentary breakfast, afternoon tea and cocktails; ornate suites also have living rooms.

Upscale dining options include French and Vietnamese restaurants, plus 3 chic bars. There's a posh spa, a heated outdoor pool and a fitness center, plus landscaped gardens.