Hanoi Hotel

Hanoi Hotel Overview

Honestly, I wasn’t expecting much when I first pulled up to the Hanoi Hotel on Giang Vo Street – I mean, it’s tucked into this busy area of Ba Dinh that feels more business district than tourist zone. But you know what? That actually turned out to be one of its biggest strengths. While everyone else is fighting for rooms near the Old Quarter, you’re staying in a spot where actual Hanoians live and work, and trust me, that makes all the difference.

The hotel itself hits that sweet spot between polished and unpretentious. The lobby’s got this clean, modern vibe without trying too hard to be fancy – think marble floors that actually stay clean despite Hanoi’s dust, and staff who seem genuinely happy to see you rather than just going through the motions. My room on the seventh floor had this surprisingly good view over the neighborhood rooftops, and I loved watching the organized chaos of motorbikes weaving through the streets below each morning. The beds are properly firm (thank god, because some places here think soft equals luxury), and the AC actually works well enough that you won’t wake up in a puddle of sweat – which, let’s be real, is crucial during Hanoi’s humid months.

What really sold me on this place though was the location once I figured it out. You’re literally a five-minute walk from Giang Vo Lake, which hardly any tourists know about but locals use for their morning exercises – it’s this peaceful little bubble where you can actually think clearly before diving into the city’s madness. The Kim Ma area is right there too, so you’ve got proper restaurants and cafes that aren’t charging tourist prices, plus that big Lotte Tower if you need to feel like you’re in a real city for a minute. Getting to the Old Quarter takes maybe fifteen minutes by taxi (or twenty by motorbike if you’re brave enough), but honestly, I found myself staying in the neighborhood more often than I expected. There’s something refreshing about ending your day somewhere that feels lived-in rather than performed, you know? The street food around there is legit too – there’s this bun cha place two blocks down that I’m pretty sure I dreamed about for weeks afterward. Sure, it’s not as Instagram-ready as some of the boutique spots in the tourist areas, but if you want to actually experience Hanoi rather than just photograph it, the Hanoi Hotel gets the balance just right.

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Reviews of Hanoi Hotel

• Kamlesh from India – 23 March 2025 (8/10)

  Property was good,
  
  What could be improved: Room services specially for food paying instantly does not make sense. This should be cleared while checking out.

• Manju from India – 31 December 2024 (8/10)

  What could be improved: The room was not tidier. Saw hairs and small things scattered inside the room of previous inmates. The toilet forset was horrible. High pressure

• Ali from Oman – 19 November 2024 (7/10)

  THE VIEW FROM THE ROOM.
  
  What could be improved: THE HOUSEKEEPING TEAM SHOULD CLEAN UNDER THE BED.

• Gyeonghan from South Korea – 12 October 2024 (9/10)

  There is a lake, so it's good to exercise, and there are many attractions nearby.
  
  What could be improved: I can't find a delicious restaurant.

• Toru from Japan – 13 May 2024 (8/10)

  Asian food at Food center and Nightclub
  
  What could be improved: Old lift

• Gyeonghan from South Korea – 6 May 2024 (9/10)

  delicious breakfast, good view from room

• Khoi from Vietnam – 29 February 2024 (7/10)

  Perfect location, spa and cafe , bar and restaurants in building are good. There are plenty convinient shop and cafe and restaurants arround hotel too.
  
  What could be improved: rest room facility is not good.

• Wong from Singapore – 9 January 2023 (7/10)

  Love the location, the staff and amenities within the hotel is good.
  
  What could be improved: The room is abit old with the furnitures. Lighting in the room not comfortable for the stay.

• Stanley from Vietnam – 24 October 2022 (7/10)

  new facilities
  
  What could be improved: n/A

• Clover from Singapore – 22 September 2022 (8/10)

  the room looks pretty new and very clean. very neat as well.
  
  What could be improved: the walls may be a little thin. couldn’t sleep the whole night because I could hear the other guests opening and closing their doors, especially the exit doors. it was really loud. also my room door didn’t have a latch for extra safety.

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