Having come a long way from being a hill station during the French colonial period in the early 20th century to becoming a national park, Ba Vi Mountain was and still is a piece of heaven on earth. Enjoying a serene location, drowning in lush greenery, boasting rare species of flora and fauna, maintaining the mystical ruins of French constructions, this destination is where myth, bountiful nature, and history come up in an extremely fascinating combination. This is where Melia Ba Vì Mountain Retreat, this year’s winner of Luxury Lifestyle Awards in the category of The Best Luxury Family Hotels in Hanoi, is built.

Due to its perfectly peaceful and relaxing location, Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat offers spectacular tropical scenery with a fresh and cool climate all over the year. Situated only 55 kilometers away from Hanoi, this 5-star resort offers an ideal hideaway from the heat and stress of the city within the breathtaking natural environment. Just a 1.5-hour ride with stunning views is between the capital of Vietnam and the luxurious mountain retreat.

The resort features 55 diverse and spacious rooms with stylish interior combining colonial French and traditional Vietnamese architectural styles. There are various types of rooms available, including Deluxe and Premium Rooms, Suites, Junior and Junior Family Suites, Grand Suites, 3-Bedroom and 5-Bedroom Pool Villas. The rooms’ design elegantly matches the surrounding nature, providing the guests with a feeling of freshness and absolute relaxation. All rooms are equipped with LED TVs, air conditioning, minibars, wooden flooring and furnishings; bathrooms have stone walls, deep bathtubs, and rain-showers. Each room is highlighted by a lovely balcony or a garden terrace to enjoy admirable panoramic mountain views and landscapes.

The restaurants at Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat invite the guests for a tasteful journey to pamper their taste buds. Heavenly delicious menu, stunning natural landscapes, and relaxing sounds of the tropical forest make the ultimate experience provided by the resort’s restaurant Senses. It offers local and international dishes meticulously prepared of fresh ingredients from the garden and farm to liven up the gourmets’ senses.

If you want to try delicacies from around the world, visit the resort’s restaurant Tonkin, where a striking bouquet of Vietnamese and international cuisines an unforgettable blend of flavors and fragrances. And those who want to enjoy boutique imported wines and views to the mountains and rainforest valleys should visit a colonial chic bar 1902 Lobby Lounge, named after the year when Ba Vi was discovered.

Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat has a wide range of services to offer for guests of all ages and various interests. There is a marvelous infinity swimming pool that faces the mountains on one side and ancient ruins on the other, a state-of-the-art gym, lounge, yoga and cooking classes, outdoor barbeque, and a kids club for the youngest guests. The active leisure enthusiasts will enjoy buggy tours, camping experiences, biking and trekking tours.

As the nature admirers, the Luxury Lifestyle Awards experts were delighted with the environmental friendliness shown by the team of Melia Ba Vi Mountain Retreat. The resort replaces disposable plastic products with items made from wood, bamboo, paper bags; some of the furniture items are made of bamboo too to save the wood. In addition, the resort is implementing a project of growing organic vegetables and using these healthy products in its restaurants.