Dien Luc Hotel demolished near Ho Guom Lake

Hanoi begins demolition of Dien Luc Hotel and power sector structures on Ly Thai To Street for new square, park by Ho Guom Lake.

Demolition has begun on the Dien Luc Hotel and other power sector structures at 30 Ly Thai To Street, Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi. The project aims to clear land for a new public square and park on the eastern side of Ho Guom Lake. Authorities initiated the process on the morning of 31/3.

Demolition of Dien Luc Hotel and project components for land clearance to build the East Ho Guom Square, morning of 31/3. Video: Vo Hai

The construction site is operating continuously, utilizing three machines and dozens of workers. To minimize disruption, the area has been fenced, covered with netting, and sprayed with water to control dust and noise.

A representative from the construction unit confirmed maximum personnel and equipment are being mobilized to complete the final demolition components and hand over the site promptly. The Hoan Kiem Ward Project Management Board reported that the demolition of the Dien Luc Hotel and other power sector structures within the land clearance area commenced from 31/3, following the completion of related building removals. The handover of the nine-story privately owned hotel is expected soon to allow for its demolition.

Dang Hoang Hieu, from the Hoan Kiem Ward Project Management Board, stated that the construction unit is working in shifts to accelerate progress. To date, 17 organizations and 42 out of 43 households have handed over their land. The clearance of the entire Ho Guom eastern square area is projected to be finished in april.

Construction unit demolishing structures to build the East Ho Guom Square. Photo: Vo Hai

The Ho Guom eastern square and park project spans an area of approximately 2,14 hectares. Its western boundary lies along Ho Guom Lake and Dinh Tien Hoang Street, while the eastern side borders Ly Thai To Street. To the south, it adjoins Tran Nguyen Han Street, and to the north, it connects with existing residential areas.

This project is planned in two phases. Phase one involves compensation, support, and resettlement to establish a transit-oriented development (TOD) area east of Ho Guom Lake. Phase two will focus on a three-story underground space, designed to connect with station C9 of urban railway line two, Nam Thang Long - Tran Hung Dao, while also ensuring technical solutions for structures slated for preservation.

In parallel, Hanoi is developing a distinct urban design for the area north of Ho Guom Lake and south of the Old Quarter, with Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square as its core. This broader initiative includes the demolition of the "Ham ca map" (Shark's Jaw) building to expand public space.