24-karat baths and gilded lifts: Take a look inside Vietnam's gold-plated hotel

Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake has just opened its doors in Hanoi

An employee in traditional dress is seen in the newly inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel, which features gold-plated exteriors and interiors, in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reuters

Staff open the doors of the Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel in Hanoi. Reuters

Staff wait to welcome guests in the lobby of Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. AFP

Staff wait to welcome guests in the lobby of Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. AFP

A staff member stands near the lifts in the lobby of Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. AFP

A placard hangs on a room's doorknob at Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. AFP

A staff member poses for a photograph inside the $1,000 per night executive two-bedroom suite of Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. AFP

A gold-plated bathtub is seen at Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel. Reuters

A gold-plated bathroom sink is seen at Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel. Reuters

Gold-plated toilets are seen at Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. Reuters

Guests pose for selfies at the infinity pool of Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel. AFP

A woman poses for a photo at the gold-plated infinity pool of Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake luxury hotel. Reuters

A view of the newly inaugurated Dolce Hanoi Golden Lake hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam. Reuters

You may be forgiven for thinking the "world's first gold-plated hotel" would open in the UAE, but that accolade is actually being claimed by Vietnam, where the 25-storey Dolce by Wyndham Hanoi Golden Lake boasts 24-karat-cladded interiors and exteriors.

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

The five-star hotel, which purports to be the first property plated in gold tiles, officially opened on Thursday, after almost 11 years of construction.

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 hotel sits by Giang Vo Lake, in the Ba Dinh District of the Vietnamese capital.

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

The price per night will start from $250 (Dh918), according to Vietnam Insider.

There are also a number of apartments to rent in the hotel, with costs starting from $6,500 per square metre.

Gold-plated luxury does come at a price, after all.