From Eddie Vo to Dr. Amjad Bahnassi · Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

Dear Dr. Amjad,
welcome to Hanoi

I have prepared this personal itinerary for you — Michelin dining, lakeside sunsets, healing spas and a 5-star cruise, each chosen so you can enjoy Hanoi with door-to-door comfort, elevator access and a pork-free table.

✓ No pork✓ Parking at the door✓ Elevator access✓ Minimal walking
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Prepared by Eddie Vo
for Dr. Amjad Bahnassi
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VIP Restaurants

No pork · Parking available · Elevator provided

Selected by Eddie Vo for Dr. Amjad
MICHELIN ★
B1F, Capella Hanoi · 11 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem

Hibana by Koki

A Michelin one-star teppanyaki counter inside the Bill Bensley–designed Capella Hanoi, a 47-room boutique hotel themed on the nearby Opera House. VIP Wagyu beef and premium seafood are seared theatrically in front of you.

  • Set menus approx. VND 3.5M / 6M / 8.5M per guest
  • Seasonal Autumn–Winter menu from September
  • Books directly — reserve well ahead

Cars drop off at the hotel lobby, and an elevator descends directly to the basement restaurant.

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Eddie's tip for you — ask for counter seats with back support and mention "no pork" when booking — the chef adapts every course.
Verified via MICHELIN Guide ↗
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake · Tay Ho

Saigon Restaurant

Multi-award-winning, it reinvents Vietnamese and Asian cuisine with dramatic glass-fronted kitchens and contemporary design, right on West Lake.

  • Hotel also has Hanoi's only overwater sunset bar
  • Shuttle to the lobby, no walking
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Eddie's tip for you — combine dinner with a sunset drink at the overwater bar in the same hotel.
Verified via InterContinental ↗
168A Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho · & JW Marriott

El Gaucho / French Grill

Argentinian-style steakhouse in a distinctive multi-storey building moments from West Lake, serving imported USA & Australian beef and seafood. French Grill at JW Marriott is the hotel-based alternative.

  • Open until 11 PM
  • Tel +84 24 3718 6991
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Eddie's tip for you — request a ground-floor table — the building has several levels.
Verified via El Gaucho ↗
34 Chau Long, Ba Dinh

Home Hanoi

A beautifully restored French colonial villa serving refined Northern Vietnamese cuisine. A 100% seafood & beef (no pork) set can be arranged in advance.

  • Open 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
  • Premium set menus available
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Eddie's tip for you — order the no-pork set at least one day before so the kitchen can prepare.
Verified via Joytime ↗
Old Quarter / Ba Dinh

Salmonoid

High-end European-style salmon dishes in a quiet, elegant setting with attentive service — a lighter alternative to steak nights.

  • Calm atmosphere, ideal for conversation
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Eddie's tip for you — a good lunch choice between sightseeing stops.
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Strolls & Activities

The city comes to you — sit back and take it in

Selected by Eddie Vo for Dr. Amjad
Old Quarter

VIP Electric Buggy

A private buggy collects you at the hotel for a seated loop of the 36 Guild Streets, Hoan Kiem Lake and St. Joseph's Cathedral.

  • Approx. 45–60 minutes
  • Best in the late afternoon
Hotel pick-upSeated tour
Eddie's tip for you — avoid weekend evenings, when the lake streets become pedestrian-only.
Level 20, Pan Pacific Hanoi · 1 Thanh Nien

Summit Lounge

Take the elevator to the 20th floor for afternoon tea or cocktails with a front-row view of West Lake and Truc Bach Lake at sunset.

  • Open until midnight
  • Tel +84 24 3823 8888
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Eddie's tip for you — arrive 30 minutes before sunset to get a window table.
Verified via Tripadvisor ↗
57B Dinh Tien Hoang · 200 m from Hoan Kiem

Thang Long Water Puppets

Vietnam's ancient art of water puppetry, performed 365 days a year. Book front-row VIP seats; parking is beside the entrance.

  • Shows sell out most evenings Nov–Mar
  • Standard tickets from approx. US$5
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Eddie's tip for you — front rows can get light splashes — that's part of the fun.
Verified via Vietnam Tourism ↗
West Lake

Private Lakeside Drive

Glide along Nguyen Dinh Thi – Trich Sai – Quang An, stopping at viewpoints along Hanoi's largest lake.

  • Pass Tran Quoc Pagoda along the way
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Eddie's tip for you — pair the drive with dinner at Saigon Restaurant or El Gaucho nearby.
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Evening Spa & Massage

Restorative care with elevator access and parking at the door

Selected by Eddie Vo for Dr. Amjad
Sofitel Legend Metropole · 15 Ngo Quyen

Le Spa du Metropole

A garden-side haven fusing traditional Thai and Vietnamese therapies with French skincare by Sothys and Anne Semonin, in private lantern-lit suites.

  • Open daily
  • Hot stone, aromatic scrubs, massage
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Eddie's tip for you — book a couples suite and request gentle pressure for senior guests.
Verified via Sofitel ↗
Old Quarter

Aman Spa & Wellness

A tranquil space specialising in deep-tissue acupressure and musculoskeletal rehabilitation for elderly guests.

  • Focus on recovery and mobility
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Eddie's tip for you — mention any joint or back conditions at booking.
78 Yen Phu, Tay Ho

Huong Sen Healthcare

Founded in 1992, every guest is examined by a traditional-medicine doctor first. Skilled acupressure therapists help with joint pain and heavier guests; Himalayan salt sauna available.

  • Open 9:00 AM – 10:30 PM daily
  • Tel 024 3927 1330
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Eddie's tip for you — the doctor consultation is the highlight — let them tailor the treatment.
Verified via Huong Sen ↗
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Ha Long Bay, Effortlessly

Door-to-door transfers and cruise ships with internal elevators

Selected by Eddie Vo for Dr. Amjad
Transfer · approx. 2.5 hours

Private VIP Limousine

Dcar Limousine VIP or Toyota Alphard — door-to-door pick-up and drop-off between your hotel and the marina via the Hanoi – Ha Long expressway.

  • Reclining captain seats
  • Comfort stop available midway
Eddie's tip for you — leave Hanoi by 8 AM to board before lunch.
5-Star Cruises with Elevators

Choose your ship

Capella Cruise Launched 2020
Paradise Elegance Elevator
Stellar of the Seas 22 cabins · Lan Ha Bay

Restaurants, pool and Jacuzzi on board. Relax with fresh seafood while the bay drifts past — no small-boat transfers, no cave hikes.

Eddie's tip for you — elevator access varies by ship and renovation — I will confirm it in writing for you with the cruise before booking.
Verified via Visit Ha Long Bay ↗   Capella Cruise ↗
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A Sample Hanoi Day

How I would plan a perfect day for you, Dr. Amjad

Selected by Eddie Vo for Dr. Amjad
Morning

Electric Buggy

Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem & Cathedral from your seat.

Afternoon

Summit Lounge

Tea and sunset 20 floors above West Lake.

Evening

Hibana by Koki

Michelin teppanyaki Wagyu and seafood.

Night

Le Spa du Metropole

A restorative massage before bed.

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Good to Know

A few personal notes from Eddie Vo to Dr. Amjad

Selected by Eddie Vo for Dr. Amjad

Best season

October to April is cooler and drier — ideal for Ha Long cruises and rooftop sunsets.

No-pork requests

Always state it at booking and again on arrival; Vietnamese stocks and sauces often contain pork.

Traffic

Allow extra time 5–7 PM; Old Quarter to West Lake can take 30+ minutes.

Currency

Luxury venues accept cards; carry some VND for tips and small purchases.

Eddie
Vo
A personal note to Dr. Amjad Bahnassi
"Dr. Amjad, every place on this page was chosen with one question in mind: can you enjoy it without a single unnecessary step? It is my honour to host you in Hanoi."

I will personally take care of every reservation, your no-pork requests and all door-to-door transport — so all you need to do is relax and enjoy. Whenever you are ready, just let me know your preferences and I will arrange everything.

With warm regards,
— Eddie Vo
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