The world's only hotel whose interiors are gilded in 24-karat gold opened recently in Hanoi with room rates starting at only $250 per day. Even the room toilets are clad in gold.
Prepare to be amazed by the 5-star "Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel" in downtown Hanoi whose interiors are clad with gold-plated bricks all throughout. The infinity swimming pool is also gold-plated, as is the cutlery, cups and plates.
The 24 karat gilding also encases bathrooms, which feature a golden bathtub, sink, table, shower head and fittings. And, yes, even the toilet seat is gold-plated.
All the rooms at the 25-storey Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel have 24-karat gold fixtures. The Deluxe room with a size of 48 square meters features "a large glamorous bathroom with Gold-plated appliances, separate bathtub and walk-in rain shower." The Presidential Suite has an ensuite bathroom equipped with gold-plated appliances, bathtub and private sauna.
"At this moment, there is a hotel like this in the world, in which the outer walls are covered with gold-plated bricks," said Nguyen Huu Duong, chairman of the Hoa Binh Group, which owns the hotel. "The interior of the building includes bathrooms with gilded sinks and toilets. So, this is the most spectacular, unique and lavish hotels in the world."
Dong also said the hotel wants wants "ordinary people to the super rich... to check-in" both physically and on social media.
He also revealed the gold plating use lavishly throughout the hotel was sourced locally. Gold is big in Vietnam and operates as a backup currency. The gold jewelry sector has been growing steadily.
Duong said Hoa Binh Group has a factory that can do the gold-plating, so the cost for cladding the hotel's furniture "is quite cheap." The COVID-19 pandemic remains a huge challenge as it restricts the entry of the hotel's target clientele, which are business travelers. The flood of eager guests is nowhere to be seen -- yet.
"For sure next year, we will make money," said Duong
Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel isn't that easily accessible right now because Vietnam. which had only 355 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and zero deaths is anxious to protect this success.
The government has standing orders that only Vietnamese nationals, foreigners on diplomatic or official business, and highly skilled workers are allowed to enter the country at this time. Anyone else entering Vietnam must undergo medical checks and 14-day quarantine upon arrival.
Dolce is a brand of the Wyndham Hotel Group based in the United States. Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake Hotel is Dolce's very first Dolce hotel in Asia.
