Hanoi has surprisingly moderated priced hotels. The hotels in Hanoi are
to be found all over the city but most travelers prefer to stay in the Hoan
Kiem Lake area where most of the attractions are to be found. It is also the
most atmospheric area in Hanoi. Here is a selection of good hotels in Hanoi.
The Melia Hotel Hanoi is located south of the Hoan Kiem
Lake within walking distance from the lake, St. Jospeh Cathedral, Temple
of Literature, the railway station and other attractions.
It is a huge hotel with space for 1200 guests. From the hotel's 21
storeys,
guests can enjoy views over the beautiful city of Hanoi.
One traveler wrote: "We stayed in an executive suite. We would have had great
views across Hanoi, but for the weather. Accommodation was excellent as was the
nightly complimentary snacks and drinks in the executive lounge. Service was
very attentive and helpful. We would stay again."
The Nikko Hotel Hanoi is located just south of the railway station
near Thien Quang Lake. It is a convenient location, just at the city centers
border with the Hoan Kien Lake still in walking distance. From the moment
you enter the hotel's lobby, you will be surrounded by Vietnamese charm and
traditional Japanese hospitality.
The hotel has three fine restaurants and bar lounge, a swimming pool, sauna
and other facilities. It's a 5 star choice, no doubt.
The Heritage Hotel Hanoi is a decent economy hotel in the western
part of the city near the US Embassy and the Giang Vo Exhibition Centre. Ho
Chi Minh's mausoleum is within walking distance too.
Although taxis and tricycles are plenty available it is still quite a
long way to the Hoan Kiem lake and other attractions. However for the quality
of the hotel, it is very decent priced with big rooms and good quality service.
The much cheaerpricedQueen Hotel Hanoi is better
located the the Heritage Hotel. For a hotel in this price range, you get a
good value. Rooms start around US $15.
One traveler says: "The hotel is located in a great location, within walking
distance to all major attractions in Hanoi. The staff is super friendly and the
hotel is mostly clean, but it's nothing special; it was the cheapest hotel that
I stayed at on my southeast Asia trip, and I would say that it was money well
spent."
The Camellia Hotel, Hanoi too is very conveniently located. Main
problem with hotels in this area can be the street noise. However, the Hom
Market is a three-minute walk from the hotel and the Thong Nhat Park is five
minutes away. It is an excellent location with plenty of restaurants
and shops in the area too.
The Hanoi Elegance 1 Hotel is another good deal in the Hoan Kiem Lake district.
The hotel is located near the Water Puppet Theatre and a great base to
explore the old French Quarter.
One traveler comments: "Price and location of hotel were excellent. My wife
and I walked everywhere. The hotel staff were exceptional, friendly and nothing
was a problem. My wife particularly raved about the cleanliness of the hotel. We
have travelled to many countries and stayed in budget and 6 star resorts and the
Elegance 2 Hotel Hanoi is up there with the 6 star rating; we would definitely
stay here again."
The Hanoi Paradise 1 Hotel Hanoi is a 3 star hotel in the
Hoan Kiem Lake district near the Old City Gate, the Dong Xuan Market and
Walking Street Hang Ngang. With 35 luxury and standard rooms with exquisite
European decoration an architecture this is a hotel that perfectly fits in
the old French Quarter.
"The room is great, new, equipped with FOC Internet PC and spacious bathroom.
Hotel staff - all are helpful & friendly."
The Hanoi Plaza Hotel Hanoi is a relatively new hotel in the Hoan
Kiem Lake district. As it is with old buildings, the rooms and corridors are
a bit small.
Rooms overlooking the street are the best option to stay here. Roomy, clean.
A/C works great. The staff's English is someone what limited but they make an
effort to please. It might not be the best hotel to choose from, it is a
great choice in this part of the city.
The Hong Ngoc 1 Hotel Hanoi gets thumbs up from many travelers:
"Hong Ngoc 1 certainly met our needs. The staff were extremely friendly and
couldn't do enough for us. The rooms were spacious and pleasantly decorated. The
hotel looked after our luggage while we visited Sapa and Halong Bay. Upon return
the hotel allowed us to shower before a flight home free of charge. The
breakfasts were quite ordinary but adequate. As hotels were booked out due to
the typhoon, Hong Ngoc 1 managed to find us a room at very late notice. We would
most probably stay there again."
The hotel houses a restaurant and coffee house with a wide variety of
Asian, European and Vietnamese cuisine. Even though there are plenty of
restaurants in the area, it's worth eating here.
Nikko Hotel Hanoi
Heritage Hotel Hanoi
Queen Hotel Hanoi
