InterContinental Hanoi Landmark 72

The InterContinental Hanoi Landmark 72 sits inside the tallest building in Hanoi, and that context shapes the entire experience from the moment you arrive. Before reaching the hotel lobby — which sits somewhere around the 50th floor — the building’s base delivers a full-size Starbucks (not a kiosk, an actual store), a restaurant, a pizza place, a pharmacy, and an indoor bank with ATMs. Staff guide you through the elevator journey up to the lobby, which is spacious and well-staffed with a smooth check-in process.

The suite here is among the most impressive in the Northern Vietnam series. A proper foyer greets you at the entrance, opening into a large living room with a dining table, full couch, loveseat, coffee and tea setup, minibar, and a mini fridge — well stocked, perhaps a touch overfilled for those who prefer a cleaner fridge. A half bath sits just inside the suite entrance, a practical addition for guests. The bedroom has a king bed, a dedicated work area, additional seating, and the same floor-to-ceiling views that define every room in this building. An award certificate was redeemed for this suite — well spent.

The master bathroom is a standout even within a strong field. Separate toilet room with bidet, spacious double vanity with scale, a walk-in shower that essentially occupies its own room, a rain shower head, and a large soaking tub with city views. The tub was actually used — a rarity worth noting.

The gym continues the InterContinental pattern of doing it right — men’s and women’s locker rooms, generous machine spacing, a dedicated yoga and exercise mat area, and the same panoramic views that follow you throughout the property. The pool is large with good seating around it, and a basketball court sits adjacent — the second one encountered in recent stays.

Three separate restaurants plus a bar sit near the lobby level, with additional dining options available via the executive lounge for IHG status guests. The lounge operates on an à la carte menu style rather than a standard buffet — ordering from a menu with select buffet-style items available alongside. Alcoholic beverages are complimentary for lounge guests. Room service was also tried and came back strong.

Breakfast is extensive and well-organized — multiple rooms worth of spread, which means guests aren’t crowding the same stations. Western and eastern options, made-to-order eggs ordered via a card at the table, fresh yogurt, fruit, pastries, toast, and cereal. The layout alone is worth mentioning — InterContinental consistently gets this right.

Just outside the building, two grocery stores sit around the corner — one small, one large — along with a small retail park that includes a burger spot, a noodle shop, and other local dining options at lower price points than the hotel restaurants. This is the business district rather than Hanoi’s tourist center, but the building and its immediate surroundings cover most practical needs without requiring a trip across the city.