One of the few true upscale properties in central Hanoi, Apricot Hotel stands out among its competitors. That's not only for its superb location -- within a 10-minute walk of shopping and close to Hoan Kiem Lake -- but also for its beautiful, classic style. The attention to detail is excellent, with classic artistic touches throughout the building. The 123 rooms feature large flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, with some top-end rooms offering private terraces. Many have fantastic views over the lake and city, but it's worth noting that Sketch Rooms look only onto the interior courtyard. A rooftop pool is a nice addition and there's a spa, plus a rather small gym. A look at the Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi would be a worthwhile comparison, which is close to high-end shopping.
One of the few true upscale properties in central Hanoi, Apricot Hotel stands out among its competitors. That's not only for its superb location -- within a 10-minute walk of shopping and close to Hoan Kiem Lake -- but also for its beautiful, classic style. The attention to detail is excellent, with classic artistic touches throughout the building. The 123 rooms feature large flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, with some top-end rooms offering private terraces. Many have fantastic views over the lake and city, but it's worth noting that Sketch Rooms look only onto the interior courtyard. A rooftop pool is a nice addition and there's a spa, plus a rather small gym. A look at the Hotel de l'Opera Hanoi would be a worthwhile comparison, which is close to high-end shopping.
The Silk Path Hotel is one of the most upscale hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter, providing far more facilities than most properties in this neighborhood. The 106-room hotel is located on the edge of the old town, and it's a 10-minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake. Rooms have modern, clean, carpeted interiors, and flat-screen TVs, plus free Internet and rainfall showers in some. An elegant breakfast buffet is served for a fee, plus there are three bars and two restaurants as well as a hot tub, steam rooms, and saunas. Guests looking for a pool should consider Hanoi Tirant Hotel -- rates are lower, though decor isn't quite as stylish.
The Silk Path Hotel is one of the most upscale hotels in Hanoi's Old Quarter, providing far more facilities than most properties in this neighborhood. The 106-room hotel is located on the edge of the old town, and it's a 10-minute walk to Hoan Kiem Lake. Rooms have modern, clean, carpeted interiors, and flat-screen TVs, plus free Internet and rainfall showers in some. An elegant breakfast buffet is served for a fee, plus there are three bars and two restaurants as well as a hot tub, steam rooms, and saunas. Guests looking for a pool should consider Hanoi Tirant Hotel -- rates are lower, though decor isn't quite as stylish.
Located outside central Hanoi, this sprawling, 318-room luxury hotel benefits from a lakeside setting. Some of its rooms and suites are located in pavilions directly over the lake, offering scenic views from their balconies. The elegant rooms are stylishly decorated in earthy tones, and feature chic Vietnamese accents like bamboo lanterns and wooden window shutters. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and luxurious marble bathrooms with separate rainfall showers and tubs -- but in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee. The resort-like property has three restaurants as well as a bar and lounge, while wellness facilities include a spa, a bright and airy fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Travelers looking to stay in central Hanoi might prefer the stunning five-pearl Apricot Hotel, which offers similar amenities.
Located outside central Hanoi, this sprawling, 318-room luxury hotel benefits from a lakeside setting. Some of its rooms and suites are located in pavilions directly over the lake, offering scenic views from their balconies. The elegant rooms are stylishly decorated in earthy tones, and feature chic Vietnamese accents like bamboo lanterns and wooden window shutters. Amenities include flat-screen TVs, minibars, coffee- and tea-making facilities, and luxurious marble bathrooms with separate rainfall showers and tubs -- but in-room Wi-Fi incurs a fee. The resort-like property has three restaurants as well as a bar and lounge, while wellness facilities include a spa, a bright and airy fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Travelers looking to stay in central Hanoi might prefer the stunning five-pearl Apricot Hotel, which offers similar amenities.
The 21-room Hanoi Holiday Diamond is a budget-friendly value property located on the northeast side of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter. Though common areas are spare, each of the modern rooms feature free computers, flat-screen TVs, safes, minibars, and air-conditioning. Located on one of the Old Quarter's quieter streets, the hotel is near Hanoi's famous Beer Corner and is within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and the popular Thiang Long Water Puppet Show. The on-site restaurant only serves the hotel's free breakfast, but tea, coffee, fresh fruit, and bottled water is always on-hand. Compared with other Old Quarter properties that charge the same rates, such as the Cheering Hotel, rooms at the Hanoi Holiday Diamond are newer and larger.
The 21-room Hanoi Holiday Diamond is a budget-friendly value property located on the northeast side of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter. Though common areas are spare, each of the modern rooms feature free computers, flat-screen TVs, safes, minibars, and air-conditioning. Located on one of the Old Quarter's quieter streets, the hotel is near Hanoi's famous Beer Corner and is within walking distance of Hoan Kiem Lake and the popular Thiang Long Water Puppet Show. The on-site restaurant only serves the hotel's free breakfast, but tea, coffee, fresh fruit, and bottled water is always on-hand. Compared with other Old Quarter properties that charge the same rates, such as the Cheering Hotel, rooms at the Hanoi Holiday Diamond are newer and larger.
The mid-range Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel located just two blocks from the Hoan Kiem Lake. The bustling Old Quarter is a nine-minute walk away, and there are several nearby restaurants, bars, and shops. The 50 guest rooms are elegant and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- suites have private balconies with city views. A hot buffet breakfast is included in all room rates and there's a restaurant and bar for other meals and drinks throughout the day. The hotel has an on-site spa, but no pool or fitness center. The Silk Path Hotel is a good alternative for a fitness center, meeting facilities, and live music on the weekends.
The mid-range Hanoi Emerald Waters Hotel & Spa is a boutique hotel located just two blocks from the Hoan Kiem Lake. The bustling Old Quarter is a nine-minute walk away, and there are several nearby restaurants, bars, and shops. The 50 guest rooms are elegant and come with flat-screen TVs, minibars, and free Wi-Fi -- suites have private balconies with city views. A hot buffet breakfast is included in all room rates and there's a restaurant and bar for other meals and drinks throughout the day. The hotel has an on-site spa, but no pool or fitness center. The Silk Path Hotel is a good alternative for a fitness center, meeting facilities, and live music on the weekends.
The mid-range Golden Sun Villa Hotel is the nicest of all the Golden Sun properties in Hanoi. Located just a few blocks from Hoan Kiem Lake on the edge of the historic Old Quarter, the 29-room hotel is surrounded by restaurants and shops and is close to most Hanoi sights. Rooms here are far larger than other similar boutique hotels, and have eye-catching woodwork plus modern comforts like flat-screen TV's, minibars, and rainfall showers. The hotel has a small restaurant that serves only free breakfast, plus a travel desk in the lobby for arranging tours. The price-point is about the same as the other Golden Suns, but it's a far better value, and an excellent small boutique choice when compared to the best of Old Quarter stays in its category.
The mid-range Golden Sun Villa Hotel is the nicest of all the Golden Sun properties in Hanoi. Located just a few blocks from Hoan Kiem Lake on the edge of the historic Old Quarter, the 29-room hotel is surrounded by restaurants and shops and is close to most Hanoi sights. Rooms here are far larger than other similar boutique hotels, and have eye-catching woodwork plus modern comforts like flat-screen TV's, minibars, and rainfall showers. The hotel has a small restaurant that serves only free breakfast, plus a travel desk in the lobby for arranging tours. The price-point is about the same as the other Golden Suns, but it's a far better value, and an excellent small boutique choice when compared to the best of Old Quarter stays in its category.
The 22-room Hanoi Charming 2 Hotel is located on the edge of Hanoi's touristy and atmospheric Old Quarter, near restaurants, bars, shops, on a busy street with heavy traffic. Rooms have traditional decor, with wood floors and polished wood cabinets and furniture. All rooms come with free computers and DVD players, and the highest-priced rooms have balconies and get a free bottle of wine at check-in. A free breakfast is served daily in the restaurant, but not lunch or dinner. This mid-range hotel, part of the Hotel Group that includes the Hanoi Holiday Diamond Hotel, is well-maintained and friendly, and a good choice for those wanting to stay in the Old Quarter, but travelers might also want to compare rates at the nearby Calypso Grand.
The 22-room Hanoi Charming 2 Hotel is located on the edge of Hanoi's touristy and atmospheric Old Quarter, near restaurants, bars, shops, on a busy street with heavy traffic. Rooms have traditional decor, with wood floors and polished wood cabinets and furniture. All rooms come with free computers and DVD players, and the highest-priced rooms have balconies and get a free bottle of wine at check-in. A free breakfast is served daily in the restaurant, but not lunch or dinner. This mid-range hotel, part of the Hotel Group that includes the Hanoi Holiday Diamond Hotel, is well-maintained and friendly, and a good choice for those wanting to stay in the Old Quarter, but travelers might also want to compare rates at the nearby Calypso Grand.
Hilton Hanoi Opera is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel situated in the French Quarter next to the Hanoi Opera House. This is one of the most well-known properties in the city, and draws a mix of tourists and business travelers with it's easy walks to Hoan Kiem Lake, shopping, and dining. Unfortunately, while the hotel initially appears opulent, much of it is outdated. The 268 spacious rooms include minibars and outdated bathrooms, but the clashing colors and patterns aren't pleasant and Wi-Fi is only free for Hilton members. Features include an outdoor pool, Vietnamese and international restaurants, and a sports bar. Guests looking for a more intimate property with an Old Quarter address plus a spa and cinema room should consider the Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa, where rates are lower.
Hilton Hanoi Opera is a three-and-a-half-pearl hotel situated in the French Quarter next to the Hanoi Opera House. This is one of the most well-known properties in the city, and draws a mix of tourists and business travelers with it's easy walks to Hoan Kiem Lake, shopping, and dining. Unfortunately, while the hotel initially appears opulent, much of it is outdated. The 268 spacious rooms include minibars and outdated bathrooms, but the clashing colors and patterns aren't pleasant and Wi-Fi is only free for Hilton members. Features include an outdoor pool, Vietnamese and international restaurants, and a sports bar. Guests looking for a more intimate property with an Old Quarter address plus a spa and cinema room should consider the Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa, where rates are lower.
The Golden Sun Suites Hotel is a lovely 25-room boutique property located on one of the quieter streets of Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter. Close to plenty of great restaurants, street food, bars, and shops, this mid-range property is well-located for taking in the sights and nightlife of this atmospheric neighborhood. Rooms are stylish, with fine wood floors, velvet accents, and marble bathrooms, and also include flat-screen TV's with premium channels, minibars, free WiFi, and air-conditioning. A great, free buffet breakfast is served every morning and the hotel's travel desk is on hand to book tours and transport. Guests looking for on-site amenities like a spa and full-service restaurant may want to try Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa, though rates will be higher.
The Golden Sun Suites Hotel is a lovely 25-room boutique property located on one of the quieter streets of Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter. Close to plenty of great restaurants, street food, bars, and shops, this mid-range property is well-located for taking in the sights and nightlife of this atmospheric neighborhood. Rooms are stylish, with fine wood floors, velvet accents, and marble bathrooms, and also include flat-screen TV's with premium channels, minibars, free WiFi, and air-conditioning. A great, free buffet breakfast is served every morning and the hotel's travel desk is on hand to book tours and transport. Guests looking for on-site amenities like a spa and full-service restaurant may want to try Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa, though rates will be higher.
The 20-room Golden Sun Moment Hotel sits on a congested, noisy street in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Although near plenty of bars, restaurants, shops, and sights, the immediate area is difficult to navigate and the traffic is nonstop. The hotel itself, though, is an oasis of calm and serves a good free breakfast every day. Rooms are small but stylish, with wood floors, contemporary furniture, and modern rainfall showers in bathrooms as well as modern amenities like air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs, though some rooms lack windows. Travelers may want to check out rooms Calypso Grand or Art Trendy, which have a bit more character at a similar price point.
The 20-room Golden Sun Moment Hotel sits on a congested, noisy street in Hanoi's Old Quarter. Although near plenty of bars, restaurants, shops, and sights, the immediate area is difficult to navigate and the traffic is nonstop. The hotel itself, though, is an oasis of calm and serves a good free breakfast every day. Rooms are small but stylish, with wood floors, contemporary furniture, and modern rainfall showers in bathrooms as well as modern amenities like air-conditioning and flat-screen TVs, though some rooms lack windows. Travelers may want to check out rooms Calypso Grand or Art Trendy, which have a bit more character at a similar price point.