International
Crowne Plaza West Hanoi
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Lot X7, Le Duc Tho, My Dinh, Tu Liem
Tel: 6270 6688. www.crowneplaza.com
My Dinh’s first five-star property. This 24-storey mixed-use complex lies next to My Dinh National Stadium and close to the National Convention Centre. Boasting 393 guest rooms (including 40 suites), two swimming pools and a spa and fitness centre, Crowne Plaza also has some of the best meetings and conference facilities in town.
Daewoo Hotel
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360 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Tel: 3831 5555
www.hanoi-daewoohotel.com
This enormous structure offers the most modern of amenities, and with four restaurants and two bars, the events staff is well equipped to handle any occasion. Close to the National Convention Center, and a favourite of the business traveller, Daewoo even boasts an outdoor driving range. Shortly to become a Marriot property.
Fortuna Hotel Hanoi
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6B Lang Ha, Ba Dinh, Tel: 3831 3333
www.fortuna.vn
This 350-room four-star set up in the heart of Hanoi’s financial district has a variety of rooms on offer, a “capital lounge” and three restaurants that serve Japanese, Chinese and international cuisine. And like you’d expect, there’s a fitness centre, night club and swimming pool, too, and even a separate spa and treatment facility for men and women. Set to the west of town, Fortuna often offers business deals on rooms and spaces to hold meetings, presentations and celebrations.
Fraser Suites
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51 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho, Tel: 3719 8877
www.hanoi.frasershospitality.com
A good alternative to staying at a five-star hotel while you’re in the capital, Fraser Suites offers short-term stays for as little as VND2.5 million a night when they’re having a promotion. In the West Lake area, you can expect the gold-standard service with a quiet atmosphere and excellent views.
Golden Silk Boutique Hotel
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109-111 Hang Gai, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: 3928 6969, www.goldensilkhotel.com
With 55 rooms and suites, the four-star Golden Silk Boutique Hotel, which is located in the centre of the Old Quarter, is the only hotel offering a complimentary (free!) and daily replenished minibar and snacks service in every room. Facilities include a spa with Jacuzzi, sauna and steam rooms, a comprehensive range of business amenities, the Orient restaurant, serving international and Vietnamese fare, and the Rendezvous Piano Bar with wines and cocktails.
Hanoi Hilton
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1 Le Thanh Tong, Hoan Kiem , Tel: 3933 0500
www.hilton.com
Located next to the Opera House, this five-star is not to be confused with the famed “Hanoi Hilton” that housed American POWs. Reproduction colonial architecture is matched by an elegant and spacious inside area. Has all the standard facilities of a top-end hotel as well as an attractive, courtyard pool area.
Horison Hotel
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40 Cat Linh, Ba Dinh, Tel: 3733 0808
This 250-room hotel no longer boasts the sparkle of a few years ago, but nonetheless has good quality rooms with all the mod-cons and a cavernous lobby. Decent but slightly old gym area and a good outdoor pool.
Hotel de l’Opera
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29 Trang Tien, Hoan Kiem. Tel: 6282 5555
contact@hoteldelopera.com
Resting just a step away from the Opera House, the hotel mixes colonial architectural accents and theatrical interior design to create a contemporary space. The first boutique five star in the heart of Hanoi, the lavish, uniquely designed 107 rooms and suites contain all the mod cons and are complimented by two restaurants, a bar and complimentary Wi-Fi.
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
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1A Nghi Tam, Tay Ho
Tel: 6270 8888
www.hanoi.intercontinental.com
This stunning property built over West Lake falls in between a hotel and a resort. Beautiful views, great balcony areas, comfortable, top-end accommodation and all the mod-cons make up the mix here together with the resort’s three in-house restaurants and the Sunset Bar, a watering hole located on a thoroughfare over the lake. Great gym and health club.
Marigold Hotel
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17A Phan Dinh Phung, Ba Dinh, Tel: 3734 9988
www.marigoldhotelhanoi.com
A contemporary boutique hotel a stone’s throw from Hang Cot in the Old Quarter. Colonial era accents throughout and an oriental themes lobby. 32 upmarket rooms and an intimate top class restaurant make this a strong contender in an area with plenty of competition.
Melia Hanoi
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44B Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3934 3343
www.meliahanoi.com
Excellently located in central Hanoi, Melia Hanoi draws plenty of business travellers and is also a popular venue for conferences and wedding receptions. State-of-the-art rooms, elegant restaurants, stylish bars, fully equipped fitness centre with sophisticated service always make in-house guests satisfied.
Mercure Hanoi La Gare
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94 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3944 7766
When your train arrives from Sapa at 5am, you will be overjoyed if your bed is just across the street from the station in one of the 102 spacious rooms at this smart hotel. A stone’s throw from both the Old Quarter and the Temple of Literature, Mercure Hanoi boasts a French brasserie, an internal courtyard, a fitness centre and a retail outlet of wine importer and distributor Da Loc.
Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi
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83A Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3822 2800
www.moevenpick-hanoi.com
With its distinctive French architecture and top end service, Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi is aimed squarely at corporate travellers. An all-day restaurant and a lounge bar are available to satiate their clientele while the kinetic gym and wellness studio offer an excellent range of equipment. Massage and sauna facilities are available for guests seeking to rejuvenate. Of the 154 well-appointed rooms and suites, 93 are non-smoking.
Sheraton
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K5 Nghi Tam, 11 Xuan Dieu, Tay Ho
Tel: 3719 9000, www.sheraton.com/hanoi
Surrounded by lush gardens, sweeping lawns and tranquil courtyards, this peaceful property features picturesque views of West Lake and is less than 10 minutes from downtown. In addition to the luxurious rooms, the hotel offers an outdoor swimming pool and great relaxation and fitness facilities, including a tennis court and spa. There are well equipped conference rooms and a newly refurbished Executive Club Lounge.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3826 6919
ww.sofitel.com
The finest hotel of the French colonial period is probably still the finest in today’s Hanoi. Anyone who is (or was) anyone has stayed at this elegant oasis of charm, where the service is impeccable and the luxurious facilities complement the ambiance of a bygone era. Definitely the place to put the Comtessa up for a night.
Sofitel Plaza Hanoi
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1 Thanh Nien Road, Ba Dinh
Tel: 3823 8888
Boasting Hanoi’s best views of West Lake, Truc Bach Lake and the Red River, Sofitel Plaza Hanoi soars 20 storeys above the city skyline. The 5-star hotel features 317 luxurious, comfortable guestrooms with spectacular lake view or river view ranking in 7 types from Classic Room to Imperial Suite.
Mid-Range
6 on Sixteen
16 Bao Khanh, Hoan Kiem
www.sixonsixteen.com
Another boutique hotel to grace Hanoi’s Old Quarter, the six rooms here mix contemporary and fresh with handicrafts and antique. Breakfast is included and in the long, lounge restaurant on the second floor, home-style Vietnamese fare is served up with fresh fruit juices and Lavazza coffee.
Giabao Hanoi & Giabao Grand
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38 & 23 Lo Su, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3926 2222
Two mid-range hotels situated in the heart of Hanoi,just 150 meters from Hoan Kiem Lake. Built using a blend of western and oriental architecture, the properties have 28 and 35 rooms respectively, all with mod-cons. For a bit more luxury stay at the Giabao Grand.
Golden Lotus Hotel
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32 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem Tel: 3928 8583
www.goldenlotushotel.com.vn
The interesting arty decor of this place is a bonus, as is its value for money – it’s not often you pay under VND1 million for a modern hotel room slap bang in the middle of town. Try to get a front room (with balcony) to look out over the bustling Old Quarter. They’ve also opened a second Golden Lotus just down the street at number 39.
Hanoi Spring Hotel II
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38 Au Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3826 8500
www.hanoispringhotel.com
One of the only hotels in the Old Quarter to have a balcony with each room, this new boutique is middle of the range but feels higher. Run by Australian expats and partners with a wealth of experience in the hotel industry, expect great service. Awesome western breakfasts and Vietnamese lunch and dinners. The top floor honeymoon suite has perfect views of St Josephs Cathedral.
Joseph’s Hotel
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5 Au Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3938 1048
info@josephshotel.com, www.josephshotel.com
Just to the side of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, this is a well-appointed, comfortable boutique hotel. Brightly decorated, the property’s 10 rooms have Wi-Fi, flatscreen TV and a mini bar. Prices start at VND650,000 a night. No smoking except for on the upstairs balconies.
Maison D’Hanoi Hanova Hotel
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35-37 Hang Trong, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 04 3938 0999
www.hanovahotel.com
Just a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, this boutique hotel is fitted with 33 comfortable guest rooms, 18 deluxe, and four luxurious suites. All rooms have wi-fi access, and the cozy lobby has both a gallery and a piano bar. Prices range from VND2.5 million for a guest room to VND4.5 million for a suite.
May de Ville
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24 Han Thuyen, Hai Ba Trung, Tel: 2222 9988
Set in the old French Quarter a short walk from the Opera House, May de Ville City Centre is a welcome new addition to the capital. Combining contemporary architecture with traditional Vietnamese style and materials, this elegant property has 81 well-appointed rooms including four suites.
Thang Long Opera Hotel
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1C Tong Dan Street, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3824 4775
www.thanglongopera.com
This hotel houses 71 spacious, comfortable rooms all equipped with high speed internet, bath tub and room service. They have a meeting room, which can accommodate up to 60 people, as well as a restaurant and bar downstairs.
Zephyr
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4 Ba Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3934 1256
www.zephyrhotel.com.vn
A mid-size boutique hotel with a prime location, Zephyr offers a range of packages and special offers on rooms that are clean and stylish. The lobby boasts a coffee house and restaurant with both Asian and Western Cuisine.
Budget
Camellia Hotel
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44 Hang Giay, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3824 3667
www.camellia-hotels.com
Basic rooms and friendly service at this well-known hotel. One of six properties of the same name in Hanoi, internet terminals are located in the lobby, and the property also offers a host of tour itineraries. Rooms vary in price from VND500,000 to VND700,000. Some of their other locations are more budget-friendly.
Hanoi Backbacker’s Hostel
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48 Ngo Huyen, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3828 5372
www.hanoibackpackershostel.com
Probably the cheapest, European-style hostel in town, with bunk-style beds mixed or single-sex dorms starting at VND150,000, plus a couple of double suites from VND250,000. A place to meet like-minded fold in the Old Quarter.
Hong Ngoc Hotel
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34 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3828 5053
With four locations right in the Old Quarter, this is a good option close to Hoan Kiem Lake. Friendly staff can help you with any detail like renting a car, motorbike, or bicycle. Rooms are compact, with small but clean bathrooms, and all have the quality amenities of a proper hotel. Either ADSL or Wi-Fi connections available. Some of the locations include sauna, steam bath and fitness facilities
Little Hanoi Hotel
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58 Au Trieu, Hoan Kiem, Tel: 3928 8648
www.littlehanoihotel.com
Spacious rooms with ADSL broadband connections starting at around VND600,000 a night. The rooms at the front are more expensive, and breakfast is included. The staff speak good English and are very helpful. Has a number of sister hotels in town, two of which are located next to the cathedral. The third is on Tue Tinh, close to Lenin Park. Check the website for details.
