Fraser Residence Hanoi

Fraser Residence Hanoi Overview

You know what caught me off guard about Fraser Residence Hanoi? It actually feels like you’re staying in someone’s really nice apartment rather than a typical hotel – and I mean that in the best way possible. Tucked away on Do Nhuan Street in Bac Tu Liem, it’s one of those places that locals probably walk past without realizing there’s this gem hiding behind the entrance. The area itself is honestly pretty quiet compared to the Old Quarter chaos (which, let’s be real, can get exhausting after a few days), but you’re not stuck in some sterile business district either. There’s this authentic neighborhood vibe happening – you’ll see families on motorbikes, street food vendors setting up in the evenings, and that everyday Hanoi rhythm that tourist areas sometimes lack.

The suites here are ridiculously spacious, like genuinely apartment-sized with proper kitchens that you’ll actually want to use. I found myself picking up ingredients from the local markets – there’s a great one about ten minutes away where the vendors were surprisingly patient with my terrible Vietnamese – and cooking breakfast instead of always eating out. The living areas have these floor-to-ceiling windows that flood everything with natural light, which is such a relief when you’ve been wandering through Hanoi’s narrow alleyways. What really impressed me was how quiet it stays despite being in the city; the soundproofing is excellent, though you’ll still catch the distant hum of motorbikes if you listen closely (honestly, that’s just Hanoi for you). The staff genuinely knows their stuff too – not just the scripted recommendations, but real insights about which pho place locals actually prefer and how to navigate the weekend night market without getting completely overwhelmed.

Here’s the thing about the location that took me a while to appreciate: you’re perfectly positioned between the touristy center and real residential Hanoi. A quick Grab ride gets you to Hoan Kiem Lake in about 15 minutes, but when you want to escape the tourist bubble, you just step outside and you’re already there. The nearby streets come alive in the evenings with families eating dinner on tiny plastic stools – it’s that authentic street life that’s harder to find in the Old Quarter these days. Plus, and this matters more than you’d think, there’s actual parking space here, which is practically a miracle in Hanoi. The pool area on the rooftop gives you decent city views without being overly dramatic about it, and it’s usually pretty peaceful during weekday afternoons. Look, it’s definitely pricier than your typical Hanoi hotel, but when you factor in the space, the kitchen facilities, and honestly just the relief of having room to breathe and spread out your stuff, it starts making sense – especially if you’re staying more than a few nights.

Fraser Residence Hanoi Accommodations

Reviews of Fraser Residence Hanoi

• Lisa from Australia – 27 May 2025 (9/10)

  Wet clean spacious rooms and great location out of Hanoi to get to the airport easily
  
  What could be improved: Pool was little cold

• Jessie from New Zealand – 23 May 2025 (10/10)

  Everything!!
  Was amazing, great value!

• Kateryna from Ukraine – 19 May 2025 (10/10)

  That was the best hotel during our trip. Breakfast was really nice, swimming pool area is lovely and staff couldn’t be more helpful.
  Our room was excellent , with good furniture, clean bath room and washing machine and tumble dryer

• Sam from Singapore – 18 May 2025 (10/10)

  The property is very clean and comfortable to stay in.
  
  What could be improved: It is a bit far from town and most places that I want to go in Hanoi.

• Rachel from Australia – 29 April 2025 (10/10)

  This was out of this world brilliant!
  Soooo clean, modern and just excellent
  Food was fabulous and we ate all our meals here lovely and fresh and our restaurant manager Ricardo was awesome and friendly
  
  What could be improved: Little bit out of the city but no real issue as we used grabs and the hotel has a shuttle bus

• Sarah from Australia – 28 April 2025 (9/10)

  Great apartment hotel with new and luxurious facilities – on par with any 5 star establishment. Restaurant breakfast was extensive. Great pool / spa and gym facilities.
  
  What could be improved: The location is not the best but for us it was on the right side of the city close to the airport.

• Vishal from United Kingdom – 18 April 2025 (10/10)

  Staff and the place is really really clean and well looked after.. I couldn’t thank the staff more for letting me stay extra 2 hours.

• Gopal from India – 3 April 2025 (10/10)

  One of the best places I have ever stayed. World class property with all the amenities

• Doriane from Netherlands – 4 February 2025 (10/10)

  Very nice hotel, super clean, super welcoming staff, big rooms. 10 out of 10 experience.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing really everything was good. Location might not be ideal to some people but if you like the quiet and calm it is nice

• Zsofia from Hungary – 15 January 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent service, the room was really nice, super clean and comfortable with modern and fresh furniture. They have several lightning options in the room. The bed is really comfortable, there is a lot of service and the staff is very nice. There is a children's playhouse which was awsome and we could stay at a cool lobby for a couple of hours after checking out, thank you for that!
  
  What could be improved: Kitchen should be a little more equipped, but it was fine and also very clean, so its just a small thing. Everything was really great

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