Lotte Mall West Lake – a fresh shopping icon within Ha Noi, elevates the experience for both local residents and tourists alike.

On 22 September, Lotte Shopping celebrated the official grand opening of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi. The event was attended by prominent Vietnamese government officials and top executives of the Lotte Group. This newly unveiled shopping centre embodies Lotte’s vision of establishing a Lotte Town in Vietnam, with the goal of providing Vietnamese citizens with a premier shopping destination and an unparalleled Asian shopping experience.

Nestled close to West Lake, Hanoi’s largest lake and a popular tourist destination, Lotte Mall West Lake distinguishes itself with its modern luxury design that artfully blends the three concepts of shopping, relaxation, and nature. Seamlessly incorporating natural elements into its shopping, entertainment, and accommodation spaces, and featuring a visually captivating layout that showcases the creations of renowned artists, Lotte Mall West Lake is poised to emerge as a fresh and iconic shopping destination within the city, catering to consumers seeking a comprehensive shopping and entertainment experience.

Lotte aims to offer Vietnamese Asia's number one shopping experience with the newly launched Lotte Mall Westlake Hanoi.

Setting itself apart from neighbouring shopping malls, Lotte Mall West Lake boasts a distinctive array of offerings stemming from Lotte Group’s diverse subsidiaries. This expansive 354,000 m² mega commercial complex marks a pioneering effort in the region, providing visitors with an unparalleled 'One-Day Trip in the City' experience. It aspires to create an exclusive integrated shopping and entertainment experience catering to local citizens and tourists.

Through collaborations with many well-known affiliates of Lotte Group, Lotte Mall West Lake possesses several remarkable features, such as the largest premium shopping mall in Vietnam, courtesy of Lotte Shopping. It also houses a supermarket designed to elevate the grocery shopping experience, operated by Lotte Mart. The complex is further complemented by the 5-star L7 Hotel, offering exceptional services and facilities under the Lotte Hotel brand, the largest aquarium in Hanoi contributed by Lotte World, and a high-end cinema by Lotte Culture Works.

The construction of Lotte Mall West Lake is a large-scale project that mobilises the capabilities of Lotte Group’s affiliates in the fields of retail, tourism, leisure, and construction.

Lotte Mall West Lake's main facility spans seven expansive floors, home to a curated selection of 233 stores representing a wide spectrum of categories and prestigious brands. The first basement houses the 4,300 m² Lotte Mart, providing an innovative grocery platform to customers with 90% of the area occupied for grocery displays. Various differentiated products imported directly from Korea offer consumers diverse and premium-quality options. Additionally, there are three captivating sections named Lotte Station, Noodle Station, and Gift Station where consumers can indulge in a rich assortment of Lotte’s processed food, instant noodle products, and alluring gift items to take home.

The ground floor boasts the distinction of housing Viet Nam's first boutique-style cosmetics outlets for globally acclaimed beauty giants such as 'Chanel' and 'Dior', as well as sprawling flagship stores for internationally renowned brands like 'Nike Rise' and 'Samsung Experience'. Furthermore, ‘Bottle Bunker,’ a professional wine store by Lotte Mart, has made its foreign debut in Vietnam with the first and largest mega wine shop, offering a staggering selection of 3,500 kinds of alcoholic beverages. The brand intends to establish itself as a frontrunner in the growing wine and whisky market of Vietnam by leveraging its expertise and past success in operating stores in Korea.

Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi offers consumers a premium shopping experience with the model of “A One-Day Trip in the City”.

On the second floor, shoppers will encounter well-established sportswear labels including 'Adidas' and 'New Balance', alongside fashion establishments catering to the youth demographic, such as 'Marks & Spencer' and 'Pull & Bear'. Stepping up to the third floor, patrons will find 'TAT Golf', a comprehensive store catering to golf enthusiasts, complemented by children's boutiques and a dynamic food hall featuring a delectable array of Vietnamese and Korean culinary delights.

The fourth and fifth floors offer visitors a diverse range of cultural experiences and entertainment options, including a state-of-the-art movie theatre and dedicated zones for children. Dive into this retail and entertainment oasis, where every floor has a story to tell. The comprehensive blend of offerings unquestionably positions Lotte Mall West Lake as the perfect retail destination that satisfies local citizens and tourists with an all-in-one destination for shopping, dining, and entertainment.

Lotte Mart experienced an impressive influx of visitors, with an average of over 20,000 daily attendees during its initial three-day launch.

In addition to Lotte Mart's top-notch shopping experience, the mall also offers captivating entertainment venues, such as the Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi, which spans the first and second basement floors. Encompassing a staggering 9,000 square metres and housing colossal water tanks filled with 3,400 tonnes of water, this aquarium is set to claim the title of Hanoi's largest aquatic wonder. Within its depths, visitors will encounter approximately 31,000 sea creatures representing an impressive 400 species. In the coming year, Lotte World Aquarium Hanoi aims to enchant roughly a million visitors, both local and international, offering an aquatic experience that promises to be truly exceptional.

Lotte World Aquarium recorded an average of 10,000 daily visitors during the Vietnam National Day holidays from 1 September through 4 September.

Another standout feature of the mall that will undoubtedly draw every visitor's attention upon arrival is the prestigious 5-star L7 Hotel. Lotte Hotel once again made its international debut with the L7 Hotel brand, nestled in the heart of West Lake and named 'L7 by Lotte West Lake Hanoi'. This impressive hotel complex is shaped as two towering 23-storey structures. Within these twin towers, a total of 264 hotel rooms and 192 residency rooms await, all boasting expansive views of the picturesque West Lake and the winding Red River. L7 by Lotte West Lake Hanoi doesn't merely mark the overseas debut of L7, Lotte Hotel's lifestyle brand, but also signifies its inaugural venture into providing 5-star services and amenities on a global platform.

The integrated L7 Hotel by Lotte Hotel features 264 hotel rooms and 192 residential rooms, offering guests panoramic views of West Lake and the Red River.

Since its pre-opening in July, Lotte Mall West Lake has attracted almost two million visitors, with an average daily footfall of about 30,000 individuals. This figure suggests that one-fifth of Hanoi’s residents have visited this new integrated shopping model, highlighting the considerable local interest. It's evident that this complex enhances the shopping experience for locals and is set to become Hanoi's prime landmark, where residents and tourists can relish a top-tier lifestyle shopping experience.

Since its pre-opening, Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi boasts an average footfall of around 25,000 visitors on weekdays, which rises to 50,000 on weekends.

The launch of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi signifies a major initiative by Lotte to bolster its presence in the Asian market.

From the outset, Lotte recognised the immense potential of Asia, often dubbed the 'land of opportunity.' As part of its strategic emphasis on this region, the introduction of Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi represents a major step towards expanding its influence.

Viet Nam is among the Asian nations experiencing rapid growth in its middle-class demographic, making it an appealing market for investment and development. Within Viet Nam, the capital city of Ha Noi stands out as an up-and-coming hub, notable for its young population and robust economy. Currently, Ha Noi's West Lake district is undergoing a surge in population due to the rise of large-scale urban developments and the relocation of public institutions.

These auspicious conditions prompted Lotte to choose Viet Nam as the location for Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi. The establishment of this premium shopping centre not only fulfils local demand for a comprehensive retail experience but also brings substantial benefits to the vicinity by revitalising the local economy and creating over 3,000 job opportunities for the community.

Lotte Mall West Lake is projected to not only stimulate domestic consumption in Viet Nam but also support the growth of local businesses and encourage economic rejuvenation.

The significant investment by the Lotte Group in this commercial complex reflects its vision and aspiration to enhance the shopping experience for local consumers and to establish this venue as a premier shopping and entertainment destination, not just within the nation but across Asia.

Regarding the unveiling of this grand complex, Kim Sang-hyun, the Vice Chairman and CEO of Lotte Shopping, commented: "We aim to position Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi as the foremost landmark that both locals and tourists associate with Vietnam. Through Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi, Lotte Shopping aspires to surpass its status as Korea's top destination and establish itself as Asia's leading shopping hub."

To find out more about Lotte Mall West Lake Hanoi, please visit: https://lottemallwestlakehanoi.vn/