Hanoi Diamond King Hotel & Travel

Hanoi Diamond King Hotel & Travel Overview

First Impressions

Walking up to the Hanoi Diamond King Hotel & Travel on Ma May Street, you immediately know you’ve found something special in the Old Quarter. This three-star property sits right in the thick of things — I mean, you’re literally surrounded by the buzz of street food vendors and the constant hum of motorbikes that makes Hanoi so addictive. The building itself has that narrow, tall Vietnamese architecture that’s typical for this area, and honestly, the location couldn’t be better if you tried.

Location & Neighborhood

Ma May Street is one of those addresses that locals nod approvingly at when you mention it. You’re a two-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, which becomes your morning jog route or evening stroll spot pretty quickly. The weekend night market is practically at your doorstep, and I’ve watched guests stumble back with bags full of souvenirs and street food discoveries. What couples seem to love most (and trust me, I’ve seen plenty of them here) is how you can duck into tiny alleyways for authentic pho at 6 AM, then find yourself at a rooftop bar overlooking the lake by sunset.

The Room Experience

Here’s where this place really delivers — the beds are genuinely comfortable, not just “decent for the price” comfortable. I’ve stayed in plenty of places around Southeast Asia where you wake up feeling like you wrestled with the mattress all night, but that’s not happening here. The room are compact, sure, but they’re thoughtfully designed with enough space to actually unpack your suitcase. The air conditioning works reliably (crucial during Hanoi’s sticky summers), and the windows give you glimpses of the street life below, though you might want to pack earplugs if you’re a light sleeper.

Getting Around

The hotel’s travel services actually know what they’re doing, which isn’t always a given. They can sort out your Ha Long Bay trips, train tickets to Sapa, or even just recommend which restaurant serves the best bun cha in the neighborhood (spoiler: there are three excellent options within a five-minute walk). The staff speaks solid English and seems genuinely interested in helping you figure out Hanoi’s organized chaos. Parking isn’t really a thing here — this is Old Quarter territory where motorbikes rule and cars fear to tread.

Why Guests Love It

Look, this isn’t a resort with a spa and infinity pools, but it nails what most travelers actually want in Hanoi. You get a proper night’s sleep, you’re in the heart of everything worth seeing, and the staff treats you like a person rather than a room number. The 9.1 rating makes sense when you consider that couples consistently rate the location nearly perfect — and honestly, location is everything in a city like this. You’ll spend your days exploring temples and markets, not hanging around the hotel lobby, so having a comfortable base in exactly the right spot is what matters most.

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Reviews of Hanoi Diamond King Hotel & Travel

• Marina from Germany – 16 January 2025 (10/10)

  amazing
  
  What could be improved: no breakfast

• Nicholas from Australia – 8 January 2025 (10/10)

  Excellent staff. Great location. Good value for money
  
  What could be improved: Nil

• Sebastien from Mauritius – 2 January 2025 (8/10)

  The location was excellent. The room had everything that we needed for a comfortable stay.
  
  What could be improved: Well, there was nothing that we didn't like. It is a good hotel that I would recommend to my friends and family.

• Iraklis from United Kingdom – 10 November 2024 (9/10)

  Clean and spacious room. Staff is great. Location also great.
  
  What could be improved: Not much. A good option for the old quarter.

• Yen from Vietnam – 5 November 2024 (9/10)

  Great location in a hustle & bustle area in old quarter, walking distance to the lake and beer street

• Barssy from Qatar – 20 October 2024 (10/10)

  Good

• Abegaile from Singapore – 22 August 2024 (10/10)

  Very helpful staff and friendly
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Aira from Philippines – 16 July 2024 (10/10)

  The area was strategic, room is clean, and the staff specially Tracy is really a big help.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Marjorie from Qatar – 4 July 2024 (10/10)

  Staff at the reception super accomodating( Kim and Hazel made my trip comfortable, they responded to all my requests)
  They even have weighing scale. Room is spacious
  Near the restaurants and shops
  
  What could be improved: No breakfast available in the hotel

• Thomas from United Kingdom – 23 June 2024 (10/10)

  Good location and staff – Tracy very helpful

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