La Belle Maison
Lakeside views and an outdoor fireplace by the theater
About this hotel
La Belle Maison sits close enough to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater that it's practically a neighbor, with Hoan Kiem Lake a six-minute walk away and lakeside city views built into the terrace itself. The outdoor fireplace is a distinctive addition among the city centre's rooftop and terrace hotels, giving the space a warmth that suits cooler evenings when other terraces might feel exposed. Concierge and a 24-hour front desk keep the stay smooth, and the restaurant and bar downstairs extend the same lakeside-adjacent atmosphere into dinner, with Hanoi Old City Gate under a kilometre away for guests planning a walking evening around the lake before the fireplace draws them back upstairs.
- Lakeside views
- Outdoor fireplace
- Near Water Puppet Theater
Our take
A distinctive choice for travelers wanting lakeside-adjacent views paired with the outdoor fireplace's warmth — a detail rare enough among Hanoi's rooftop and terrace hotels to be worth seeking out specifically. Guests wanting a rooftop pool or dedicated bar program should look toward the city centre's larger luxury properties instead.
- ✓Use the outdoor fireplace on cooler evenings — it's an uncommon amenity that makes terrace time comfortable later into the night.
- ✓Walk to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater, just steps away, before or after a terrace evening.
- ✓Ask the concierge about combining a terrace dinner with the six-minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake.
Why we love it
- Terrace with lakeside city views
- Outdoor fireplace, uncommon among comparable properties
- Steps from Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
- Six-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake
Why guests love itVisiting in the cooler months, two old friends spent most evenings at La Belle Maison beside the outdoor fireplace, drink in hand, with the lakeside city view in front of them. The Thang Long Water Puppet Theater is only a few steps away, so one night they caught the show and were back on the terrace for a last glass before bed. The concierge sorted their tickets and dinner tips. Anyone hoping for a rooftop pool should note there is none; this is a terrace for lingering.