The Hilton Hanoi Opera is a grand pillar-fronted hotel situated 200 meters from Hanoi's Opera House and one kilometer from the old quarter. This seven-floor property features 269 air-conditioned guestrooms either overlooking the Hanoi Opera or with city views and featuring modern furnishings with traditional Vietnamese decor. All include satellite TV, safes, minibars, direct- dial phones, and high-speed Internet connections. Private bathrooms come with separate tubs and showers, bathrobes, toiletries and hair dryers. After breakfast, guests can spend the day by the large outdoor pool which is situated in a private garden and surrounded by trees and sun terraces with loungers and parasols. Those feeling energetic can enjoy a workout in the gym. Guests also benefit from the services of a 24- hour front desk where multilingual staff can arrange sightseeing tours and airport transfers. Dining options at the hotel include Ba Mien, a Vietnamese restaurant serving authentic dishes from Vietnam's three main culinary regions, and the Cafe Opera serving light snacks and other bakery and takeaway items. JJ's Sport Bar is open until 1 a.m. and has a dartboard and pool table. Business guests enjoy access to ten meeting rooms installed with audio-visual equipment and accommodating up to 500 people. A range of business services are offered at the business centre and include cell phone rental, copying and fax services and secretarial services. Practical amenities include free underground valet parking, dry cleaning and laundry services, and currency exchange. Guests can visit the famous St Joseph's Cathedral, Sword Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter, all within a kilometer of the hotel. The One Pillar Pagoda is three kilometers away. Hanoi Noibai International Airport is 40 kilometers from the hotel with an approximate driving time of 40 minutes.
