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Monday, 30 May 2011

Hanoi Opera House

Hanoi has emerged as a fascinating and unconventional tourist destination over the years. People, weary of visiting the clichéd and over crowded places, now prefer Hanoi as a charming city unique in its own beauty and culture. Hanoi with its distinctive French influence, has a lot to offer to its visitors. Visit the West Lake, Water Puppet Theater, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and the Fine Arts Museum.
Hanoi Opera House rises magnificently at the end of the Trang Tien Street. Built by the French in 1911 and renovated in the late 1990s, the façade of the building is colonial French with pillars and balconies overlooking the city center. Various performances of art - local, international, traditional, modern are staged at this 900-seat opera house, professionally managed by a solid team of various experts with the Vietnamese symphonies playing quite regularly.

Features of Hanoi Opera House
  -   Hanoi Opera House is situated near the Red River and several hundreds meters east of Hoan Kiem Lake.
  -   Since its establishment, the Hanoi Opera House is the largest theatre in Vietnam. Its construction started in 1901 and was completed in 1911.
  -   Previously the site was a big pond, adjacent to the city gate of Tay Long of the ancient Thang Long capital.
  -   It is an old theatre with distinctive French architecture and typical Gothic and Mosaic characters evident on the door domes and the glassed room.
  -   Hanoi Opera House features the same architectural style as the Opera House in Paris.
  -   Some foreign architects are of the opinion that as it was built nearly 300 years after the Paris Opera House, Hanoi Opera House avoids superfluous architectural details which make it more elegant.
  -   For a long time, the Hanoi Opera House has been the most favorite haunting place for those who love theatrical performance, traditional songs, music, symphonies, opera and classical opera.
  -   In 1997, the theatre was renovated under the skillful management of two Vietnamese French architects, Ho Thieu Tri and Hoang Phuc Sinh.
  -   The original 3-storey architecture remains while the ornamental patterns on the ceiling, arches, walls and doors were renewed.
  -   The 3-meter-high stage and the audience's hall, with 600 seats, were also modernized keeping in mind international standards.
  -   The interior is designed in such a way to meet high requirements, artistically as well as technically to stage refined qualities of various arts like folk music and songs, ballets and piano to classical opera, reformed opera, Vietnamese operetta and drama.
  -   Hanoi Opera House has also successfully organized several large-scale international concerts with the latest being a program of the Philadelphia Symphony Orchestra playing the Ninth Symphony by Beethoven.

Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi

Hanoi has emerged as a fascinating and unconventional tourist destination over the years. People, weary of visiting the clichéd and over crowded places, now prefer Hanoi as a charming city unique in its own beauty and culture. Hanoi with its distinctive French influence, has a lot to offer to its visitors. Visit the West Lake, Water Puppet Theater, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda and the Fine Arts Museum.
Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi or the Temple of Literature is a historic site in Vietnam. It was founded in 1070 as a Confucian temple. Vietnam's first university, the Quoc Tu Giam or National University was established within the temple in 1076 to educate the mandarin class. The university functioned for more than 700 years, from 1076 to 1779 during which a good number of 2,313 doctors graduated.

Features of Van Mieu and Quoc Tu Giam in Hanoi
  -   The Temple of Literature is Vietnam's historical seat of learning and became the site of the country's first university in 1076.
  -   The temple is based on Confucius' birthplace at Qufu in the Chinese province of Shandong.
  -   The temple consisted of a complex of small buildings and five walled courtyards and was an exclusive establishment teaching the precepts of Confucius.
  -   It is one of the few remaining buildings from the original city founded by Emperor Ly Thanth Tong in the 11th c and is a fine example of Vietnamese architecture.
  -   The entrance to the first courtyard via the impressive twin tiered Van Mieu gate, leads to three pathways that run through the length of the complex.
  -   The center path was reserved for the king. The path to its left was reserved for the administrative Mandarins and the one to its right, for military Mandarins.
  -   The first two courtyards exude an air of tranquility with ancient trees and well trimmed lawns.
  -   Entrance to the third courtyard is through the imposing Khue Van Cac, a large pavilion built in 1802.
  -   The Thienh Quang Tinh or the Well of Heavenly Clarity is at the center of the courtyard.
  -   There are two great halls to its both sides housing the real treasures of the temple.
  -   These are 82 stone stelas upon stone tortoises and are inscribed with names and birth places of the 1306 men who were awarded doctorates from the triennial examinations held here at the Quoc Tu Giam between 1484 and 1780.
  -   There were 34 more stone stelas which are believed to have been lost over the years,
  -   In 1484, Emperor Lê Thánh Tông started the tradition hi of printing the names of the laureates of the university on stone stelas which were placed on top of stone turtles.
  -   The fourth courtyard is bordered on either side by great pavilions which once contained altars to the 72 of Confucius' greatest students.
  -   The pavilions now contain offices, a gift shop and a small museum which contains ink wells, pens, books and personal artifacts belonging to some of the students who have studied here through the years.
  -   At the far end of the courtyard is the altar with statues of Confucius and his four closest disciples.
  -   The fifth courtyard contained the Quoc Tu Giam, Vietnam's first university founded in 1076 King Ly Can Duc.
  -   This was destroyed by French bombing in 1947.
  -   The complex has undergone a lot of restoration work, most recently in 1920 and again in 1954.
  -   But, it is still one of the few remaining examples of later Ly Dynasty (1009-1225) architecture.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

The Daewoo Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam

Hanoi Daewoo Hotel is a modern five-star hotel, part of the Daeha Business Centre Complex, which also consists of a 15-storey apartment building and an 15-storey office tower.
The Daeha Business Centre is a joint venture with a total investment of 177 million dollars between the South Korean industrial giant Daewoo and the state-run Hanoi Electronic Company (Hanel). The joint venture was signed on a 38-year term. The Korean partner holds a 70-percent stake while the Vietnamese contributes the rest.
The construction of the project began in December 1993 and the complex, including the hotel, was brought into operation in April 1996, six months ahead of the plan. Since April 1997, the hotel has been accepted as a member of the Leading Hotels of the World, a hotel chain that includes 312 deluxe hotels around the world.
Hanoi Daewoo Hotel has in total 411 rooms including 33 suites, designed and built with highest architectural standards. It also contains eight F&B outlets, including four excellent restaurants - Cafe Promenade (international cuisine), Silk Road (Chinese restaurant), La Paix (Italian restaurant) and Edo (Japanese restaurant) -, a Fitness Centre, a swimming pool of 80 metres and a luxurious garden.

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To serve every business need, the hotel offers a sophisticatedly equipped Business Centre and the largest to date in Hanoi Grand Ballroom which can handle conferences for up to 800 people.
Above all else, the hotel owns one of the richest Vietnamese modern painting collections in the country, thanks to the efforts of Mdme Heeja Chung, Chairwoman of the PIL Korea Ltd., that runs the management of the hotel.

At present there are more than 1,000 paintings worth nearly one million dollars in the hotel. The hotel also runs an art gallery in conjunction with a famous Hanoi gallery.

Location
The hotel is situated by the shore of scenic Thu Le Lake. It is an unhurried oasis in the heart of the citys business and diplomatic district. The old quarter of Hanoi where the main the main shopping area can be found is a 15 minute drive away.

Directions from Airport to Hotel
The Noi Bai International Airport is 40 kilometers away from the hotel; by taxi approximately 40 minutes to reach the hotel. Drive south on Nam Thang Long Road. Turn on to Road 32, then drive straight
 Accommodation
Rooms are specially designed to accomodate the needs of todays state-of-the-art traveller. Hotel guest rooms provide a peaceful retreat from the sounds of the city. Suites are conveniently separated into living and sleeping areas providing guests with ample space to work and unwind.

Deluxe Room
The hotel offers 330 deluxe rooms including 255 deluxe twin rooms and 75 deluxe king rooms. All rooms are in 34 square meters and equipped with sitting area with a sofa set, writing desk with chair, and a private bar. One marble-floored bathroom, both of rooms and batyhrooms aret in very good condition. All room have large windows with city view or Thu Le Lake view.

Executive room
The hotel offers 47 executive rooms in 34 square meters. Located on the 15th-17th floor. All rooms are equipped with sitting area with a sofa set, writing desk with chair, and a private bar. One marble-floored bathroom, both of rooms and batyhrooms aret in very good condition. All room have large windows with city view or Thu Le Lake view. Access to the Executive Lounge on the 16th Floor where buffet breakfast and happy hours, from 17.30-19.30, are provided. A private workstation with Hi-speed Internet access is also available here for use.
Suites
The hotel offers 34 suites. All the 33 Suites seclude the bedroom from the living room for greater privacy when entertaining guests or holding informal meetings. Large windows provide a view of the Thu Le Lake or the city skyline. The luxurious master bathroom has a marble vanity, make-up/shaving mirror, deep soaking tub and a separate shower.
The living area features a sofa set and coffee table. Rooms feature a video player and in-room safe. The rooms feature traditional Vietnamese artwork and the finest fabric in the shades of cream and beige with a coordinating marble-floored bathroom.
Of these, the opulent Presidential Suite is a grand setting for gracious entertaining. Located high above the city on the Hotels seventeenth floor, it offers panoramic views of Hanoi and the Hotel pool.
Apartment
Located by the scenic Thu Le Lake, the Daeha Apartment is such an urban resort away from the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. Beautifully designed and appointed, featuring the finest finishes and fittings, the Apartment is perfect for a quiet ambience and stylish elegance to relax after a hard day. Full and dedicated service will please any of your family members.
Facilities & Services
RECREATIONS

Club Q : Sing the night away with a choice of 5 private rooms equipped with modern karaoke systems or dance the night away with our fun DJ. This place is an ideal to relax in your holiday.

Fitness Facilities : Hanoi Daewoo Hotels awarded 2002 Vietnams Best Fitness Center is open daily from 6:30am to 10:00pm. This state-of-the-art fitness centre offers cardiovascular equipment as well as an extensive range of weight-training machines and free weights. The aerobics studio is fitted with a wooden sprung floor and a home theatre system on which one of over 20 fitness videos may be played. The Fitness Center also includes a golf driving range and 80 meter swimming pool.

BUSINESS FACILITIES

Attention to detail, warm and personal service are essential to creating a memorable event. Hanoi Daewoo Hotel offers event/convention planners an unparalleled standard of professional service in a quiet, luxurious and intimate surrounding.
Meetings at our hotel can be fun and unconventional. Customized to enhance specific strategic or relationship goals, different meeting set-ups table settings can enhance your conference or convention. With flexibility in mind, our catering and conference service professionals will ensure that planners experience effortless planning.

CONFERENCE SERVICES

Secretarial Services : Dedicated secretarial services can be arranged at a fixed rate (minimum three hours required). Non-dedicated services are provided through the Business Centre.
High Internet Access : High-speed Internet access is available in all meeting rooms with advance notice.
Credit Cards / Foreign Currency : We accept all major credit cards including American Express, Visa, MasterCard, Diners Club and JCB. Major foreign currencies can be exchanged at the Front Office.
Concierge : The concierge staff are on hand to help you with your transport needs as well as a range of other services to enhance your stay. Our staff speak English, Mandarin, , Japanese, Russian, French, German and Vietnamese. We can arrange simultaneous translation for conferences and meetings with advance notice.
BANQUET SERVICES

Catering : Each event is meticulously planned and catered for by a team of dedicated specialists whose skills can all be individually tailored to suit the occasion. Exciting and creative menus, superb floral arrangements, and themed decor, as well as music and lighting, are all part of the service.
Weddings : The team of wedding specialists will assist with your every need. From recommending creative floral designers to entertainment groups, we are delighted to assist in your wedding preparations.
Entertainment : A variety of entertainment are available to perform at the wedding. From a string quintet to a jazz lounge vocalist, our wedding planners can suggest the best addition to set the mood for your most
Cuisine : Award winning culinary team can prepare a wedding reception or dinner to please your palate. Whether you prefer a lavish buffet spread or a traditional five-course menu served classical style, our chefs will ensure your celebration is served with the best cuisine.
Spa service
An exceptional experience for the mind, body and spirit, The Spa located in the Daewoo Fitness Center offers a selection of life-enhancing skin and body therapies.
With a choices ranging from Shiatsu through to traditional Vietnamese massage, the Spa is the destination when you need to relax.
Food & Beverage
THE RESTAURANTS

Cafe Promenade : The all-day international buffets are prepared by the most creative chefs to let diners indulge in cuisine from every corner of the world. Overlooking the largest swimming pool in town, the restaurant is the perfect place for a leisurely lunch or dinner. Weekend Poolside Dinner BBQ from Friday to Sunday offers relaxing moments with the best seafood on charcoal grill station, mouthwatering salads and desserts, not to mention free flow of draught beer. Live music to complete an unforgettable night.

La Paix : The best Italian cooking in town prepared by Master Chef Salvatore, the only member in Vietnam of the Professional Italian Chef Association, served with stylish simplicity while overlooking the garden and Thu Le lake equals a memorable dining experience. Two private rooms are available.

Edo : Its situated in a main lobby level that offering the finest Japanese cuisine with the freshest ingredients and unlimited cooking inspiration. The only Weekend Lunch & Dinner Buffet in town on Saturday and Sunday. Pay for a glass of beer and get the second onwards free of charge.

Silk Road : A selection of delectable Chinese cuisine fit for an emperor awaits you with choices ranging from traditional favorites to contemporary delights prepared to perfection. Unique Weekend Dim Sum Buffet on Saturday and Sunday, offering the best selection of Dim Sum in town. Many more Chinese delicacies.

BAR AND LOUNGE

Palm Court Lobby Lounge : Exuding an ambience of simple elegance, the Palm Court offers a selection of cocktails, mocktails, special wine by the glass or bottle, freshly-brewed coffees and a variety of snacks. In the evening, experience a cozy and intimate intimate tête-à-tête to the live sounds of a musical duo. The view of the hotels famed garden by night becomes even more spectacular as a myriad of color and lights surrounding the pool and gardens come to life at nightfall. Renowned for their gracious and impeccable service, the ladies of Palm Court continue to serve in traditional and distinctive blue Ao Dai, which may have come to associate with Palm Court.

Lake View Sky Lounge : Perk up with a cup of freshly brewed coffee or unwind with a long cocktail from the bar as you admire the sweeping panorama by day, or the wonderland of twinkling lights by night at this idyllic watering hole. Rise above the rest of Hanoi and watch the world go by in absolute comfort from the 18th floor.

Le Gourmet Delicatessen : Start your morning with a double espresso or stop by for lunch and choose from a wide range of sandwiches, salads and pastries. Le Gourmet offers a great selection of freshly baked breads, cookies, chocolates, pastries and gourmet specialties as well as a selection of imported wines and spirits. For cakes made to order, simply contact Le Gourmet team 24 hours in advance.
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The Melia Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam


The luxurious 5-star Melia Hanoi is located right in the city center of Hanoi, inside the diplomatic and financial district and close to main tourist attractions, entertainment and shopping areas: Most ministries and embassies are located within 1 km distance.

Melia Hanoi offers 306 well-furbished rooms and the largest pillar less Ballroom in Vietnam. From its 22 stories, guest can enjoy the view of the city which boasts many parks, rivers and lakes. Melia Hanoi offers excellent services with a touch of Vietnamese to make your stay satisfying and memorable.

Melia Hanoi is a frequent host to celebrities as well as heads of states. It has been the home away from home to Her Majesty Queen Sofia de Borbon of Spain, British Princess Anne, H.E. Mr. John Prescott - Deputy Prime Minister of UK, Royal Highness Prince Mohamed Bolkia, Princess Hajah Masna and other members of Royal family of Brunei Darussalam, Thai Princess Chulabhorn Mahidol, H.E. Mr. David Odsson - Prime Minister of Iceland, H.E. President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo of Philippines, H.E. President Phidel Castro of The Republic of Cuba, Cambodia Princess Norodom Vacheahra, Miss Universe 2002 Justine Passé.

The hotel has 306 deluxe rooms, 68 of which are elegantly decorated Executive Suites. All our rooms and suites are furnished with full-length windows, air-conditioning, large working desk with executive chairs, IDD telephone and fax line, spare connection line, Wireless Broadband Internet outlets and power points for your computer, voice mail and message light.
Additional facilities including alarm clock, remote controlled color satellite television, in room safe, bathroom with bathtub and shower, bathrobe and slippers, hair-dryer, well stocked mini bar and refrigerator and complimentary tea/coffee making facilities, local English newspaper.

Wireless Broadband Internet access is available at the lobby area, hotel restaurants, ballrooms, function rooms and Royal Service floors.

Meliá Hanoi Executive Suites are said to be the best ones in Hanoi, being superb of its luxury, warm but spacious, splendid view of historic Sword Restored Lake and the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Being in our Suite which is with a living room, a cozy bedroom, two satellite channel large TVs, one rest room and a spacious bathroom with a vast bath-sink and a cubical standing shower, you are comfortable at your business work and relaxation.

The Royal Service Rooms and Executive Suites are located on the top floors with additional benefits like exclusive check-in and check-out, welcome drink, full buffet breakfast with show kitchen, afternoon tea and evening snacks. in the Executive Lounge, free use of boardroom for 3 hours, express laundry and dry cleaning service at regular rate and complimentary shoe shine service. The hotel offers all of facilities for your convenience.
Location
The Melia Hotel, is situated in the heart of Hanois diplomatic and financial district. The hotel is 28 km away from Noi Bai International Airport and only 500 meters away from the nearest train station. Ancient streets for sightseeing as well as the shopping area are just a mere 500 meters away.

The Hanoi Metropole Center and the International Center are located at 500 meters distance while the Daeha Business Center is 3 km away.

Nearby tourist attractions include the historic Maison Central (200 meters), the Quan Su Pagoda and the Hanoi Grand Cathedral half a kilometer away.

A kilometers worth of exploration will bring guests to the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Hanoi Opera House and the Temple of Literature (Vietnams university which is dedicated to Confucius).

The Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum and the water puppet theatre, on the other hand, are nearer to 2 kilometers. Further away at four kilometers is the West Lake and the Tran Quoc Pagoda.

Accommodation

Deluxe Room
In addition to the top most facilities of a luxury five-star hotel, our Deluxe rooms are furnished with full-length windows, large king-size beds, large working desks with executive chairs as well as well-stock mini bars and refrigerators (238 rooms).

The hotel offers daily buffet breakfast, free entrance to Swimming pool and Fitness center and complimentary Daily Local English newspaper for every guest who stay in deluxe room.

Executive Suite
Meli Hanoi Executive Suites are said to be the best ones in Hanoi, being superb of its luxury, warm but spacious, terrific view of historic Sword Restored Lake and the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Being in our Suite which is with a living room, a cozy bedroom, two satellite channel large TVs, one rest room and a spacious bathroom with a vast bath-sink and a cubical standing shower, you are comfortable at your business work and relaxation (66 suites).

The hotel offers daily buffet breakfast, free entrance to Swimming pool and Fitness center and complimentary Daily Local English newspaper for every guest who stay in executive suite.

Grand Suite
Located on 21st floor, the Grand Suite features an widely panoramic view of the city, luxury accommodated and fully convenient furnished. Vast living room and entertainment area integrates luxurious bar, dinning table and relaxing sofa. Hifi entertainment surround-sound system with one of two satellite-channel TVs is 43" inch flat screen.

Working room is cozy wish elegant decoration. Bedroom is warm and also has terrific full-length window view, emergency escape door and huge luggage storage. One rest room at the living room and a spacious bathroom with a vast bath-sink and a cubical standing shower of the Kings size with all the best amenities. Grand Suite has an area of 135 sqm and is the best value for dignitaries.

Presidential Suite
The Presidential Suite is the most luxurious suite, carefully personalized furbished and decorated, occupied nearly a half of our 22nd floor, viewing to charming Restored Sword Lake - the Heart of Hanoi, West Lake - the Lung of the city and recently-excavated Citadel of Vietnam.

The suite is decorated with top luxury furnitures, living room with Hifi surround sound system, relaxing sofas, luxury bar and dinning table. The bedroom is marvelous for its spacious, view and decoration.

The Presidential Suite is highly secured with emergency exits and nearest to rooftop heliport. Total area of the suite is 165 sqm.

Facilities & Services
RECREATION

Swimming Pool : After a long days work, there is nothing better than a refreshing by taking a invigorating dip into our beautiful outdoor pool or sip a cocktail while lounging under an umbrella. At your convenience, the swimming pool is easy to access at the 3rd floor, nearby fitness center. By three storey above Hanois hustle and bustle, our pool is really a serene oasis for a perfect tan or a cooling swim. There also is a small pool for small children beside. Free access to swimming pool is a given benefit to all in-house guests. Go there now to relax and rejuvenate, you will be memorized by the pleasant surroundings and attentive service.

Fitness Center : Make your body the best that it can be by a thorough workout at our fully equipped gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipments allow you to keep up your regular fitness routine. With a complete array of exercise equipment and our professional trainers attending to your every need, youll find that working out has never been easier and we will make your practice more effective and enjoyable. Access to fitness center is free of charge for all in-house guests.

Oasis Beauty Salon : Whether it is for a special night out or a makeover, surrender all your beauty requirements to the expert staff at our Oasis Beauty Salon. The Salon offers an incomparable selection of beauty treatments from hair styling, facial care, skin care, body care, beauty soothing massages, manicures, pedicures and nail art. With your idea of unwinding is more closely aligned with a relaxing spa treatment, a massage to relieve the tension or a new hair style, Oasis Beauty Salon is the satisfaction at your need.

Oriental Style, Boutique & Jewelry Shop : Located right at the hotel lobby floor, Meliá Hanoi shops offer full range collections of souvenirs, jewelry, silk textiles & scarves, handy-crafts, wood carving & sculptures, silver ware, bronze ware, lacquer ware, home accents, decorative, unique handmade items, postcards and newspapers.

CONVENTION

Meliá Hanoi is the premium venue for conventions of any scales, whether for product launches, international meetings, receptions or social gatherings. With a wealth of international experience at your disposal, your highest expectation will be exceeded. Let our professionals and well-trained staff take care of all the logistical elements of your conference, leaving you to host it the most successful and memorable one.

Ballrooms : The Meliá Hanoi Hotel features the largest pillar-less Ballroom in Vietnam. This Hall can be divided by movable partitions into 3 sections, each connecting to a large foyer/exhibition area. At full capacity the Ballroom houses 1200 delegates for meetings and 800 guests for sit down banquet functions. Located right at the 1st floor, Grand Ballroom is easily accessed by 6 guest lifts or 2 escalators and has the ceiling height of 7m. The Meliá Hanoi Hotel further features the Thang Long Ballroom, which is located on the 4th floor with seating capacity of 540 guests for meetings and 360 guests for banquet. This ballroom is the best for establishing secured check-in as it can only be accessed by exclusive 4 guest lifts.

Function rooms : Melia Hanoi can host your function of any sizes as featured 7 function rooms with capacities from 70 to 200 guests. These are the best venues for small and medium meetings. Some function rooms can be combined to extend the capacity.

Boardrooms : There are two board rooms for you to choose at your convenience: Executive Conference room and Royal Service Executive board room. They can host from 8 to 12 person meeting. Executive Conference room is located at the ground floor and Royal Service Executive Boardroom is on 20th floor. If you stay at Royal Service Executive floor, you can use the boardroom for three hours free of charge, subject to availability.

Business Center : Its provides the full range of business assistance services. PCs with broadband Internet connection facilitate fast Internet surfing, email, instant messaging, secretarial services, office softwares, international facsimile, printing, photocopying, photo scanning and broadband wireless Internet WIFI.

Meeting equipments : Melia Hanoi has a wide range of state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment: LCD projectors, overhead projectors, slide projectors, large video screens, portable microphones, lecterns, microphones, flip charts, telephones, white boards, pads and computer sockets. Video conference is on request.

Meeting support service : Audio-visual technicians, decoration service, electricians, first aid, guards, print shop and much more. Together with our professional trained technical and service staff, we are proud to be known as providing exceptional convention and banqueting products.

Food & Beverage
THE RESTAURANT AND BAR

El Patio Restaurant : The El Patio Restaurant is a spacious modern restaurant with a distinct Mediterranean feel and located on the ground floor. Enjoy the scents of Vietnamese spices, the heat of Thai chili, aroma of freshly baked breads or a smooth ice cream at our vast international buffet breakfast, lunches and dinners as well as all day a la carte.

El-Oriental Restaurant : An Elegant Vietnamese Restaurant with emphasis on seafood. You can hand pick an impressive array of seafood from any of the restaurants six aquariums to be prepared by our talented chef. There is live traditional Vietnamese performance on a regular basis.

Lobby Lounge : Spacious but cozy Lobby Lounge located on the ground floor, serves snacks & drinks with live music in the evening. Relax after a busy day, live entertainment nightly by Meliá Sunshine Quintet band.

Executive Lounge : The Executive Lounge located on the 20th floor, serves breakfast, afternoon tea and evening cocktail for the Royal Services floors, viewing to charming Restored Sword Lake - the Heart of Hanoi, West Lake - the Lung of the city and recently-excavated Citadel of Vietnam.

New Open Latino Bar : It might take forever for Tapas fever to hit Vietnam, but this Hanoi spot of Latino Bar make up for all those years. As the city’s first authentic Tapas bar, Latino, officially opened on October 28 th, offers around 30 types of Tapas with two distinctive sections of Spanish classics and fusion creations. To accompany our Tapas, the bar features over 70 exotic cocktails as well as a wide selection of wines from Spain, Chile and Argentina. There is live Latin music nightly. Salsa and South American rhythms float from the speakers, and on the dance floor the fire is intense. Consisting of bar lounge, counter, and ample terrace for al fresco dining, Latino Bar is a unique and exotic Latin venue in Hanoi.

Melia Deli : Enjoy tempting & original homemade breads, delicious cakes, sweets, ice-cream and pastries. The Meliá Deli is located at the Lobby area and open daily from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

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