The endlessly beautiful West Lake is one of Hanoi’s most iconic features, and what better way to enjoy it than by flinging open your curtains and luxuriating beside it in your silk jimjams every morning?
Well, peacefully placed away from the bustling centre, the InterContinental Westlake doesn’t just sit on the lake’s edge, it has been uniquely placed over it. A complex of neo-classical, shuttered and white-washed villas teeter on arched colonnades in the shallows of the water to render a vibe that’s rather more Venetian than Vietnamese.
The décor within is quintessentially local, however, with warm, natural tones and dark woods, plus welcome add-ons like Wifi, LCD TV, and private balconies (NB: the suites come with an extra large, loll-worthy balcony). Drink in even more of that fabulous view from the outdoor pool, sip spots Cafe du Lac, Diplomat Lounge and LUXE favourite Sunset Bar, or dine on Sino-Viet fare at Saigon, and Italian at Milan. Squisito!
InterContinental Westlake, Nghi Tam, Tay Ho, Hanoi. +84 4 6270 8888, IGH.com
