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Floor Introduction: One Building for Dining, Drinking, and Entertainment
B1: Lotte Mart - A prime zone for purchasing souvenirs.
1F - 6F: Lotte Department Store - International cosmetics, clothing, and restaurants.
33F - 64F: Lotte Hotel Hanoi - Five-star luxury accommodation.
65F: Lotte Observation Deck - 360-degree views and a glass walkway.
Top Floor (67F): Top of Hanoi - An open-air rooftop bar.
Must-See Highlight 1: 65th Floor Lotte Observation Deck (Hanoi Sky) Take the ultra-fast elevator to reach the 65th floor in under a minute.
Sky Walk: This is the most popular photo spot! The floor is entirely made of transparent reinforced glass, suspended 272 meters high. Look down to see the traffic below like ants, both thrilling and photogenic.
Best Visiting Time: It is recommended to visit around 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM. This way, you can enjoy the daytime cityscape, the magnificent sunset (the sun sets towards West Lake), and the dazzling lights of traffic after dark.
Must-Buy Highlight 2: B1 Lotte Mart This place is cleaner than traditional markets, with transparent pricing and air conditioning, making it the top choice for tourists to shop.
Must-Buy List:
Coffee: Trung Nguyen G7 coffee, Archcafe coconut coffee (blue packaging), Mr. Viet coffee beans.
Dried Fruits: Vinamit mixed dried fruits, soft mango slices, cashews with skin (Yili/Ba Baz has vacuum packaging).
Desserts: Huanglong mung bean cake (a top choice with tea), Tipo breadsticks (egg and milk flavor).
Instant Noodles: Vifon rice noodles (purple packaging), Hao Hao spicy noodles (pink packaging).
Chocolate: Marou chocolate (known as the Godiva of Vietnam, beautifully packaged and suitable for gifts).
Thoughtful Service: The supermarket offers free cardboard box packing services, making it convenient for tourists to check in their purchases.
Dining Recommendations
Top of Hanoi: The highest open-air bar in Hanoi. No glass barriers, excellent views, and a romantic atmosphere, perfect for enjoying a cocktail while feeling the breeze (note: it can be a bit cold when it's windy, and prices are on the higher side).
Tim Ho Wan (36F): A Michelin-starred dim sum restaurant from Hong Kong. Located on the 36th floor, it has a decent view and prices slightly cheaper than in Taiwan.
Grill 63 (63F): A high-end steakhouse, suitable for luxurious dinners to celebrate important occasions.
Transportation and Important Notes
Location Distinction: When taking Grab, please ensure the address is 54 Lieu Giai (Ba Dinh District). Do not mistakenly go to the new Lotte Mall West Lake by West Lake (there is an aquarium there, but no 65th-floor observation deck).