Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake, HanoiDolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam has a corrected score of 3.7 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 17 of 37 hotels we score in Hanoi. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.5, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $286 a night (cached, not a live quote).Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake is a five-star hotel situated next to Giang Vo Lake in central Hanoi. The property is notable for its use of 24-karat gold throughout the interior and exterior. It contains 342 rooms equipped with air conditioning, minibars, and Wi-Fi. Facilities include a gym, a casino, an outdoor infinity pool, and several meeting rooms for business events. The hotel is positioned near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Vincom Center Metropolis, making it suitable for travellers wanting to explore the city on foot. While the gold decor is a central feature, some guests may find the aesthetic overly bold. The hotel also operates under mandatory eco-rules regarding room cleaning.What stands out

Rooftop infinity pool

Views of Giang Vo Lake

Central walking location

On-site casino and gym

Watch out for

Bold gold-plated decor

Variable cleaning schedules

Better-scored in Hanoi

Capella Hanoi, Hanoi: 4.4 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 4 of 4 platforms), from $424 a night. Capella Hanoi is a 47-room boutique hotel located in the centre of Hanoi, near the Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Fraser Residence Hanoi, Hanoi: 4.3 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $128 a night. Fraser Residence Hanoi provides serviced apartments in the Bac Tu Liem district, situated near Westlake and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology.

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, Hanoi: 4.2 ± 0.2 (fair evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), from $341 a night. Opened in 1901, the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is a colonial-style hotel situated in the French Quarter.