The Oriental Jade Hotel
A full rooftop pool deck built for families and long afternoons
About this hotel
The rooftop at The Oriental Jade Hotel is built at resort scale rather than boutique scale — a proper swimming pool, a dedicated pool bar, and a separate kids' pool that together turn the top floor into an afternoon destination rather than a quick evening stop. That range matters in a city where most rooftops lean toward a single bar or terrace: here, families can spend hours between the pools while the pool bar keeps drinks and light food moving, and the spa facilities a floor or two below give adults an easy way to bookend a pool afternoon with something quieter. The restaurant's spread of Vietnamese, Asian, and European menus, with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options, extends that same full-service register down from the roof.
- Rooftop pool
- Kids' pool
- Pool bar
- Spa facilities
Our take
This is the pick for families or groups who want a genuine rooftop pool day rather than a terrace with a view — the kids' pool and pool bar combination is uncommon at this scale in central Hanoi. Solo travelers or couples chasing an intimate rooftop bar scene may find the resort-style layout larger and busier than what they're after.
- ✓Arrive at the rooftop pool by early afternoon on weekends, when the kids' pool draws the biggest crowd of the day.
- ✓Book a spa treatment to pair with pool time — the two amenities sit close enough to combine into one relaxed afternoon.
- ✓Check the restaurant's dietary options in advance if traveling with vegetarian or vegan guests; the range here is unusually broad.
Why we love it
- Full rooftop swimming pool plus a separate kids' pool
- Dedicated pool bar for drinks and light food
- Spa and fitness centre a short trip from the pool deck
- Restaurant menu covers vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets
Why guests love itAfter a long stretch of travelling, parents with two young children booked The Oriental Jade mainly for the kids' pool on the roof. Afternoons soon followed a pattern: the youngest splashing in the kids' pool, the older one doing widths in the main rooftop pool, the adults taking turns at the pool bar. One parent slipped away for a spa treatment on the final day. Vegetarian options at the restaurant made dinners easier. Couples wanting a hushed rooftop may find the deck lively with families like this one.