Melia Hotel on Ly Thuong Kiet Street opened in 1999 to become one of the capital’s first five-star properties.
For the 2019 summit, the North Korean delegation booked six of the hotel’s 22 floors comprising nearly 100 rooms.
A delegation first surveyed the property on Feb. 19 before the first group checked in on Feb. 22. Photo by Melia
Situated on the 22nd floor, the presidential suite is the hotel's most opulent accommodation. It is where Kim stayed from Feb. 26 to March 2.
Designed in bright, neoclassical style, the suite has large arched windows offering panoramic city views.
A 25 sq.m dining room doubles as a meeting area for up to 10 people.
Kim’s delegation requested a private kitchen area for their own chefs and food supplies for the leader.
The private quarters include an 85 sq.m bedroom featuring a king-sized bed and automated curtains, leading into an adjacent dressing room.
While strict security protocols, restricted access zones, and coordination with security forces were enforced throughout the visit, the hotel management said everything continued almost entirely normally for other guests.
The classic European-inspired bathroom has marble finishes, a circular Jacuzzi tub, and high-end amenities, including a Dyson hair dryer and Balmain bath products.
