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Which Hotel Has the Most “Bling”?

Margaret Lipman

Last Modified Date: February 10, 2024

2020 wasn't exactly a banner year for travel and tourism, but that didn't stop the world's first "gold-plated hotel" from opening its doors. You won't find it in Las Vegas or Monte Carlo – the luxury property is in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake began welcoming guests in July 2020. The 25-story, 342-room hotel overlooks Giang Vo Lake in the center of the Vietnamese capital. It reportedly cost $200 million USD to build, and used approximately one ton of gold in the construction. In addition to the gold-tiled rooftop infinity pool and gilded lobby and elevators, guests can expect gold flakes in their food, coffee served in 24-karat mugs, and gold-plated bathtubs, sinks, and – you guessed it – toilets.

All that glitters:

Considering its "blingy" decor and five-star rating, a stay at the hotel is relatively affordable. Basic rooms are available for around $120 USD per night, though that's significantly more expensive than the cost of a typical hotel room in Hanoi.

One of Dolce's most popular attractions is its Golden Beef Restaurant, which boasts Wagyu steaks covered in gold leaf.

Nguyen Huu Duong, the chairman of the Hoa Binh Group that owns the hotel, plans to open other gold-themed properties in south and central Vietnam.

Margaret Lipman is a teacher and blogger who frequently writes for WiseGEEK about topics related to personal finance, parenting, health, nutrition, and education. Learn more...

Margaret Lipman

Margaret Lipman is a teacher and blogger who frequently writes for WiseGEEK about topics related to personal finance, parenting, health, nutrition, and education. Learn more...