Senses Of Capella Returns For Second Year At Capella Hanoi

On Aug 27, 2024

Senses of Capella at Capella Hanoi, Vietnam — Capella Hanoi [Image courtesy Capella Hotels and Resorts]

Capella Hotels and Resorts is bringing the four-day Senses of Capella to its hotel in the Vietnamese capital, Capella Hanoi. The event is set to run from October 17 to 20, 2024 and will bring together extraordinary experiences from seven destinations. Moreover, the line-up will include the brand’s cultural mavens, culinary maestros and wellness experts.

Senses of Capella returns for second year at Capella Hanoi

Running over four days at Capella Hanoi, the second edition of Senses of Capella will bring together extraordinary experiences from seven destinations. Here, guests can experience, over four days, a line-up of the brand’s cultural mavens, culinary maestros and wellness experts.

Meanwhile, tradition, discovery, individuality and shared delights will be enjoyed in the artistic surroundings of Capella Hanoi in Vietnam. Moreover, the Capella Hanoi is just steps away from the Hanoi Opera House and the city’s Old Quarter, from which the hotel’s elegant interiors draw inspiration.

Cristiano Rinaldi, President, Capella Hotel Group said in a statement:

We’ve enriched and expanded Senses of Capella after a successful inaugural run in Singapore last year. This edition, guests can expect extraordinary cultural, arts and wellness moments in addition to culinary highlights from our stable of award-winning chefs.
Every Capella hotel encapsulates the best of its locale and our colleagues are masters in the craft of curating experiences that connect guests with the rich tapestry of each destination. You can imagine how excited we are to showcase Capella’s brightest talents across the region at Capella Hanoi.

A welcome soirée

Guests will be invited to a welcome soirée as the Senses of Capella opens on October 17. Meanwhile, legendary DJ and producer, Bert Bevans, who has played at New York’s Studio 54 and London’s Ministry of Sound will take guests onto the dance floor with disco classics to celebrate the opening. This event is followed by three days of curated experiences, guaranteed to delight guests.

Cultural Experiences

Balinese Mask Making (Capella Ubud) — Balinese Mask Making [Image courtesy Capella Hotels and Resorts]

Senses of Capella was introduced to foster bonds through shared experiences that inspire guests, who will have the opportunity to connect with different cultures. Each is represented by the diverse Capella destinations, including creative endeavors such as Peranakan Tile Painting (Capella Singapore) and traditional Balinese Mask Making (Capella Ubud), Lanna Umbrella Painting (Capella Bangkok) and Vietnamese fan art (Capella Hanoi).

Steeped in Tradition

Japanese tea class [Image courtesy Capella Hotels and Resorts]

Steeped in Tradition will offer guests a deep dive into the distinct coffee and tea cultures of Southeast Asia, Australia and China. Meanwhile, coffee experts from Capella Hanoi, Sydney and Ubud, along with a distinguished tea master from Shanghai, will reveal the unique nuances of their respective coffee and tea cultures, while exploring roasting traditions unique to each locale.

Wellness Experiences

Acoustics [Image courtesy Capella Hotels and Resorts]

Senses of Capella balances ancient traditions with modern therapies and invites guests to embrace holistic wellness. Sound healing practitioner Ashley Tan will offer Rejuvenating Acoustics to unlock the power of sound healing and achieve clarity of mind and a natural state of wellness.

Meanwhile, in Food Remedy, Celia Lam, the visionary founder of From Root to Sky Inc., will teach guests to craft herbal remedies with locally sourced ingredients that naturally boost immunity. Moreover, Celia will also host a meticulously curated plant-inspired lunch.

Culinary Experiences

On October 19, Executive Chef Ramses of Capella Shanghai’s Michelin-starred Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire and Chef Tran Quang Binh, culinary maestro at Backstage, the Michelin-listed restaurant in Hanoi, will team up in Vietnamese-French Four Hands to reveal a blended culinary tapestry of modern-day Vietnam influenced by French cooking techniques.

Moreover, The Grand Kitauchi Showcase is held on the same day, where Head Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi of Hibana by Koki will reveal a masterful teppanyaki display, confirming his restaurant as the only one-Michellin-starred Japanese restaurant in the country. During the event, the finest Kitauchi beef will feature, flown in by Koki from Okinawa’s Ishigaki Island.

Chef Yamagushi [Image courtesy Capella Hotels and Resorts]

Capella Culinary Stars

Master chefs from Bangkok, Hanoi, Shanghai, Singapore, Sydney and Ubud will play starring roles to reinvent authentic flavors in Capella Culinary Stars. Moreover, this exclusive, annual showcase highlights the talents of each chef in a collaborative setting.

Capella Mega Brunch

On October 20, the festivities will wrap with a Capella Mega Brunch. The event will see award-winning chefs Nicola Russo (Capella Ubud, Bali), Chef Niro Richards (Capella Sydney), Chef Yamaguchi Hiroshi (Capella Hanoi) and Chef Ramses (Capella Shanghai) offering a delightful spread to conclude Senses of Capella.

To find more details about Senses of Capella, visit the Capella Hotels website here. Moreover, reservations are available for the culinary experiences.