World’s first gold-plated hotel opens its doors in Vietnam

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The five-star hotel, which claims to be the first property in the world clad in gold tiles, sits by Giang Vo Lake, in the centre of Hanoi.

There are reportedly 5,000 square metres of gilded ceramic on the outside of the building. But it's not just the walls that glitter, as guests are also greeted by an entirely gold lobby, as well as a fully gold-plated infinity pool, furniture and room appliances. The theme even extends to the sinks, bathtubs and toilet bowls.

On opening day, guests could be seen posing by the pool and inside the sparkling lobby, tended to by staff dressed in red and gold.

The 400-room property, developed by Hoa Bing Group, will operate under the American Wyndham Hotels brand.

The price per night will start from USD250, according to Vietnam Insider.

There are also a number of apartments to rent in the hotel, with costs starting from USD6,500 per square metre.

Take a look through the photo gallery below to see more of the hotel.

A golden bathtub in the newly-inaugurated luxury hotelCredit: Reuters

The five-star hotel's toilets are also plated in goldCredit: Reuters

Hotel staff welcome guests through the lobby’s golden gatesCredit: AFP or licensors

Guests can shower in style by the hotel’s gold-plated infinity pool Credit: Reuters

The basins are also plated in the 24-carat metalCredit: Reuters

The infinity pool on the hotel's roof is clad in gold tilesCredit: AFP or licensors

The hotel sits by Giang Vo Lake overlooking the Vietnamese capital

Guest may well feel that everything they touch turns to gold Credit: AFP or licensors

The hotel is dripping with gold from floor to ceilingCredit: Reuters

Apartments to rent start from USD6,500 per square metreCredit: AFP or licensors

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