In February 2026, Fairmont Hanoi, one of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands with more than a century of heritage, officially announced the opening. Constructed by CENTRAL Construction Joint Stock Company as the main contractor, the project marks the debut of the first 6-star heritage hotel located in the historic Old Quarter of Hanoi, Vietnam.
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts, part of the world leading hospitality group Accor, is internationally renowned for creating landmark destinations that become deeply rooted in the cities. Since 1907, Fairmont has created magnificent, meaningful and unforgettable hotels, rich with character and deeply connected to the history, culture and community of its destinations. Today, Fairmont operates more than 80 hotels and resorts globally, positioned within the concept of “luxury heritage hospitality” delivering refined experiences that merge historical legacy, local culture, and world-class hospitality.
Fairmont Hanoi represents the culmination of extensive research into Vietnamese culture, history, and art. The project was designed by the internationally acclaimed firms Perkins Eastman and Aston Design, drawing inspiration from the artistry of traditional Vietnamese lacquer painting. Its design language incorporates iconic colors and motifs reflective of Vietnam’s cultural heritage, including the deep red hues symbolizing the Red River’s alluvial soil, French colonial Indochine aesthetics, and decorative patterns inspired by the historical dynasties of Vietnam.
At this landmark development, CENTRAL served as the main construction contractor for the project, which occupies a site of more than 10,000 square meters. The hotel features four basement levels and eight above-ground floors, accommodating 241 guest rooms, including 38 Fairmont Gold rooms, 12 suites, and a Presidential Suite. Given the project’s exceptional prestige and stringent international standards, meticulous planning and disciplined execution were essential throughout the construction process. Among the project’s most technically demanding achievements was the successful completion of a four-level transfer beam floor structure, a complex engineering feat involving massive transfer beams measuring 3 × 2.75 meters, integrated with post-tensioned cables spanning 27 meters within a dramatic 11.45-meter-high atrium space. This solution required advanced engineering capabilities, precise coordination, and rigorous quality control throughout the construction phase.
Sharing insights on the debut of Vietnam’s first six-star heritage hotel, Mr. Jean-François Brun, General Manager of Fairmont Hanoi, stated: “We are delighted to indulge our guests in Fairmont’s distinguished hospitality and its premier presence in Hanoi. Fairmont Hanoi joins some of the most storied addresses in the world and we are excited to showcase how we’ve blended our brand’s century-long heritage with the distinctive culture, character, and daily rhythm of Hanoi unfolding around us.”
The opening of Fairmont Hanoi represents a significant milestone in the continued elevation of Vietnam’s luxury tourism and hospitality sector, meeting the rapidly growing demand from high-end travelers. As a key contributor to the project’s construction, CENTRAL takes pride in helping create a landmark development that embodies heritage value and international standards, further affirming its capabilities as one of Vietnam’s leading construction contractors capable of meeting the rigorous technical and quality requirements of the world’s most prestigious hotel brands.
The project also strengthens CENTRAL’s portfolio in the high-end hospitality and resort real estate sector, a strategic segment where the company consistently invests in improving construction quality and technical excellence. Through the application of advanced engineering solutions, innovative material optimization, and modern construction management practices, CENTRAL continues to enhance project efficiency, shorten implementation timelines, and deliver superior building quality-meeting the increasingly demanding expectations of global hospitality brands.
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