Art Aficionados

New property Apricot Hotel opens in Vietnam’s capital this summer, showcasing more than 600 works by renowned local painters

Hanoi

Stay

The boutique Apricot Hotel features original artworks that fill its rooms and hallways, and boasts stunning views of Hoan Kiem Lake. Its best room is the 860-square-foot Masterpiece Suite. apricothotels.com

Eat

Apricot Hotel’s signature restaurants—l’artiste and Palette—serve up Southeast Asian classics. L’artiste features an open kitchen, with most of its dishes made to order.

relax

Pay a visit to the hotel’s Spa L’art, which offers a diverse range of treatments including facials, massages and comprehensive wellness packages. Its rooftop fitness centre is also worth a look, with floor-to-ceiling glass walls providing panoramic views of the city.

Explore

If you’re in the mood for even more art, the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts is a short walk away. It showcases a range of artworks from various historical periods, including additional pieces by artists highlighted in the hotel’s collection, such as Vietnamese-French painter Mai Thu.