La Spa at La Siesta Lakeside Hanoi

La Spa Lakeside is a hotel-associated day spa at 2 Ba Trieu Street, close to Hoan Kiem Lake in central Hanoi. It forms part of the La Spa network linked to La Siesta hotels, but it has its own direct telephone number, email address and treatment menu. The branch is open daily from 09:00 to 21:00, with the final appointment accepted before 20:00. Non-hotel guests can book spa treatments, although availability should be confirmed in advance.

This is a wellness spa rather than a medical clinic. Its menu is designed around relaxation, bodywork, facials, scalp and hair rituals, foot care, nail services and longer packages. Treatments may help someone relax or feel more comfortable, but the spa should not be used to diagnose an injury, treat an acute medical condition or replace physiotherapy and medical dermatology.

Massage and body treatments

La Spa publishes several massage styles, including relaxation massage, stronger tension-focused massage, hot-stone treatments, foot care and a four-hands massage. Durations vary by treatment, with many body massages offered for 60 or 90 minutes. The current menu also combines bodywork with facial, scalp or foot treatments in signature packages.

Choose by pressure, duration and comfort rather than by broad detoxification or healing language. A guest wanting gentle relaxation should say so clearly, while anyone considering stronger pressure should disclose recent injury, surgery, bruising, osteoporosis or medication that increases bleeding risk. Stop the session if pressure causes sharp, radiating or worsening pain, numbness, dizziness or breathing discomfort.

The four-hands format involves two therapists working at the same time and may feel intense or overstimulating for some guests. Confirm the treatment description, therapist arrangement and price before booking. Couples or group bookings should also verify whether simultaneous appointments and private rooms are available rather than assuming capacity from the network’s overall size.

Readers comparing settings can use Vietnam Clinic’s Hanoi spa guide and Hanoi massage comparison to distinguish hotel spas, independent day spas and medically supervised services. A listing in a comparison is not a clinical recommendation.

Facials, hair rituals and nail care

The official menu includes facials such as Silky Beauty and Lifting Feather, alongside shorter refreshing facial options included in packages. These use cleansing, massage and masks as cosmetic spa treatments. They should not be presented as treatment for acne, infection, suspicious skin lesions or another dermatological condition. Before a facial, mention retinoids, recent peels, laser procedures, allergies, active cold sores and highly reactive skin. Ask which products will be used and request a patch test when sensitivity is a concern.

Herbal hair-care options range from a short cleansing and scalp-massage session to longer rituals with scalp exfoliation, shampoo, massage and hot-oil treatment. These may suit travellers wanting relaxation after heat or pollution exposure, but persistent hair loss, scalp pain, scaling or infection needs medical assessment. Tell the therapist about extensions, recent colouring, scalp wounds or product allergies.

Nail care is also listed. Guests should check how tools are cleaned and whether single-use files, buffers or other disposable items are used. Avoid manicure or pedicure treatment over broken skin, fungal infection or an inflamed nail fold. People with diabetes, reduced sensation, poor circulation or anticoagulant treatment should be cautious about cutting and callus work.

Sauna, private rooms and longer packages

La Spa Lakeside advertises a sauna room and private treatment rooms. Some longer spa-day packages begin with sauna or a herbal bath and then combine several treatments. Confirm what is included, total duration, breaks, meal or refreshment components and whether changing or shower facilities are available. A four-hour package requires substantially more time than a single massage and may not suit someone arriving directly from a long flight or already dehydrated.

Sauna use can affect circulation and hydration. Avoid it when acutely unwell, feverish, intoxicated or advised against heat exposure by a clinician. People who are pregnant or have cardiovascular disease, uncontrolled blood pressure or fainting episodes should seek appropriate medical advice and inform staff. Drink water, leave the sauna if dizzy and do not treat sweating as proof that an illness or toxin has been removed.

Private rooms can improve comfort, but preferences should be stated at booking. Ask whether the room is completely private, whether a couples room is requested, and whether therapist gender preferences can be accommodated. If any part of a treatment feels inappropriate or different from what was agreed, the guest can stop immediately.

Booking, arrival and pricing

The Lakeside branch publishes +84 24 3934 1256 and lakeside@laspas.vn. It is at 2 Ba Trieu Street, within easy walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake. The official contact page offers an online reservation form, but a submitted form should not be treated as a confirmed appointment until the spa responds. For same-day bookings, call directly and specify the branch because La Spa operates several Hanoi locations with separate contacts.

Arrive early enough to review the treatment and change without reducing paid session time. Confirm the service name, duration, current price, therapist preference and any promotion in writing. The live menu publishes prices in Vietnamese dong, while promotion pages advertise time-limited discounts for Hanoi branches. Promotions can depend on time of day and minimum duration, so ask for the final amount before treatment rather than relying on an older screenshot.

The spa states that online payment is encrypted, but its pages reviewed do not provide a complete branch-specific list of accepted cards, wallets or cash arrangements. Carry an alternative payment method. Ask whether service charge and tax are included and whether tipping is optional. Retain the confirmation if booking a package or multiple guests.

Advice for travellers and expatriates

The website provides detailed English content, but this does not establish the spoken-language level of every therapist on every shift. When booking, state the language needed and communicate pressure, areas to avoid, injuries and allergies before the session. A short written note can help when preferences are specific. Do not rely on translation during the treatment if a health issue needs detailed explanation.

Travellers should allow time between a spa session and a flight, especially after sauna, a long package or strong massage. Hydrate and avoid combining treatment with heavy alcohol consumption. Valuable belongings are best left in hotel storage; ask what secure storage is available before changing. If booking from another La Spa branch or hotel desk, reconfirm that the appointment is specifically at Lakeside, 2 Ba Trieu.

When massage or spa care is unsuitable

Seek medical advice rather than a spa appointment for fever, suspected infection, unexplained swelling, a recent fracture, severe pain, progressive weakness, numbness, chest pain or breathing difficulty. Massage should be postponed over open wounds, contagious skin conditions and acute inflammation. Recent surgery, pregnancy, cancer treatment or a history of blood clots requires individual guidance before bodywork or heat exposure.

If symptoms worsen during treatment, stop and seek appropriate care. A spa therapist can adapt comfort and pressure but cannot diagnose the cause of pain. Current contact details, address, services, amenities, menu and hours were checked on La Spa Lakeside’s official website on 22 October 2026.