Star midfielder Quang Hai celebrates birthday at Hanoi's 5-star hotel

Hai's actual birthday was on Saturday, when he had a game with Cong An Ha Noi (CAHN) at the V-League where they beat Hoang Anh Gia Lai 3-1. The club presented a cake right after the game to celebrate Hai and his teammates born in April.

At the Sunday party, Hai wore an LV T-shirt valued at over VND30 million (US$1,163) and a large necklace with an H-shaped pendant. His wife, Chu Thanh Huyen, donned a cream-colored mid-thigh dress.

In addition to family, they invited a few close friends to join in the celebration.

Midfielder Quang Hai (4th L) and his family and friends at his birthday party in Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Photo courtesy of Chu Thanh Huyen's Facebook

Hai is one of Vietnam's best midfielders. He first rose to stardom with a stellar performance at the 2018 AFC U23 Championship, where Vietnam finished as runners-up. He later became a key player for the national team. With them he won the 2019 SEA Games gold medal and 2018 AFF Cup. He also helped the squad advance to the final qualifiers of the 2022 World Cup for the first time in the country's history.

Founded in 1901, Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is one of the few hotels in the capital showcasing French architectural style, earning numerous travel awards in recent years.

Located in Hoan Kiem District, it is the oldest hotel in Hanoi, with a rich history spanning over a century.

An outdoor area of Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. Photo courtesy of the hotel

Throughout its history, the Metropole has hosted many distinguished guests, including heads of state, royalty, actors, writers, musicians, and business leaders.

The hotel features 364 rooms, each reflecting the elegance of French architecture.

Room rates start at VND7.9 million per night.

The highest room rate at the hotel is VND170 million ($6,700), the most expensive among hotels in Vietnam. Most rooms priced over VND100 million are found in riverside or coastal resorts.