Fairmont Hanoi Welcomes Guests to Vietnam’s New Social Epicentre

Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has officially unveiled Fairmont Hanoi, marking the brand’s debut in Vietnam and establishing a new social epicentre in the capital.

Grand Opening Ceremony
- Attended by Vietnamese government officials, Fairmont Hotels & Resorts executives, and GELEX Group representatives.
- Omer Acar, CEO of Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, emphasized Hanoi’s role as a vibrant luxury destination:
> “Fairmont hotels are the social epicenters of their destinations… Hanoi is the perfect setting for Fairmont to contribute to its emergence as a leading luxury destination in Asia.”
- Lê Tuấn Anh, Deputy CEO of GELEX Group, highlighted the hotel as a benchmark for sophisticated living and a driver of Hanoi’s luxury tourism stature.

Design Inspiration:
Red River’s flow and Hanoi’s heritage, blending tradition with modern elegance.

Accommodation:
241 rooms, including 38 Fairmont Gold rooms and 12 suites, with views of the Old Quarter and skyline.

Culinary Experiences:
Eight restaurants and bars, including:
- Tran Dynasty by Chef Luke Nguyen (Vietnamese heritage)
- Hiryu (Japanese)
- Bacco by Michelin‑starred Chef Nicolas Isnard (Italian)
- Pool Terrace & Bar, 10 Central Café, YY Bar, Fairmont Gold Lounge

Wellness:
Cirua Spa, Fitness & Wellness Club with hydrotherapy, thermal facilities, and a state‑of‑the‑art fitness studio.

Events:
Largest ballroom in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (12,000 sq. ft.), plus over 4,000 sq. m of MICE facilities.

Leadership Remarks
Jean‑François Brun, General Manager, described the opening as:
> “A milestone that redefines what it means to experience luxury in Hanoi… a sanctuary where the city’s thousand‑year legacy is woven into modern elegance.”

With its opening, Fairmont Hanoi positions itself as The Modern Heartbeat of Hanoi — a place where heritage and innovation converge, offering guests a refined sanctuary and locals a new cultural hub.