The prestigious World’s 50 Best Hotels 2026 has officially unveiled its expanded 51–100 roster, spotlighting the globe’s most glamorous getaways and luxury accommodations. Out of 100 celebrated properties worldwide, the standout newcomer of the year – and Vietnam’s exclusive flagbearer – Capella Hanoi, invested by Sun Group right in the heart of the capital. Clinching the impressive No. 81 spot, the boutique gem has delivered a proud milestone for Vietnamese tourism on the global luxury map.
Capella Hanoi – Vietnam’s sole representative recognized among the top 100 best hotels in the world by The World’s 50 Best
Hailing from the same world-renowned family as The World’s 50 Best Restaurants and Asia’s 50 Best Bars, The World’s 50 Best Hotels is widely revered as the ultimate benchmark of excellence in global hospitality. The ranking accepts no commercial applications or paid-for campaigns; instead, it puts total trust in an independent voting academy composed of hundreds of top-tier travel specialists worldwide. These seasoned travel journalists, hoteliers, luxury consultants, and well-traveled globetrotters can only cast their ballots for places they have personally checked into and experienced during a specific timeframe. That fierce independence, secrecy, and rigorous standard make landing anywhere on this top 100 list a dream achievement for high-end hotels across the planet.
Just a stone's throw from the iconic Hanoi Opera House, Capella Hanoi was brought to life by legendary "resort king" architect Bill Bensley as an opulent rendezvous for artists, composers, and operatic patrons during the golden era of opera. The roaring exuberance of the 1920s is brilliantly resurrected through an exquisite fusion of Art Nouveau and Art Deco flair.
Cast in architectural magic by Bill Bensley, the lavish spirit of a 1920s opera petite auberge shines through every curated corner of Capella Hanoi
The hotel's interiors are layered with vintage stage props, theatrical costumes, and rare early-20th-century artistic keepsakes, whisking guests straight into a spellbinding artistic playground.
Over a thousand authentic theatrical memorabilia items scouted from around the globe are tucked into intimate spaces, ensuring each of the 47 individually styled suites, inspired by opera’s greatest characters and legends, tells its own evocative tale, blending breathtaking grandeur with poetic romance right in downtown Hanoi.
Reviving the glamorous spirit of 1920s New York at The Hudson Rooms – one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026
The magic doesn't stop at the suites; Capella Hanoi’s culinary and nightlife scene has been turning heads across the international circuit. Hibana by Koki has retained its coveted one-Michelin-star rating for two consecutive years, while The Hudson Rooms recently soared into the 46th spot on Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2026.
This latest global triumph adds another jewel to Capella Hanoi’s sparkling trophy cabinet. Previously, the hotel earned consecutive Forbes Travel Guide 5-star ratings – an elite honor granted to less than a quarter of all anonymously inspected luxury properties worldwide. Travel + Leisure celebrated it among Asia’s most architecturally striking hotels, while the Michelin Guide has showered praise on its deeply emotive, maximalist design aesthetic.
Beyond show-stopping architecture, Capella Hanoi’s world-class dining continues to capture global acclaim and top honors
Standing alongside a portfolio of landmark retreats across the nation, Capella Hanoi's entry into the world’s upper echelon of luxury hotels once again cements Sun Group's distinct investment vision. Far beyond building lavish accommodations, Sun Group continues to craft culturally rich, artistic masterpieces – elevating Vietnam’s luxury hospitality game to proudly sit alongside the world's most glamorous destinations.
