Sweet Home Apartment Lake view 147 Ve Ho street Westlake

Sweet Home Apartment Lake view 147 Ve Ho street Westlake Overview

You know those places where the name tells you exactly what you’re getting? Well, Sweet Home Apartment actually delivers on that promise – and honestly, the lake view part isn’t just marketing fluff. When I first walked into this spot on Vệ Hồ street, I mean, the floor-to-ceiling windows facing West Lake just hit you immediately. It’s one of those moments where you drop your bags and just stare for a minute.

The thing about staying in Tay Ho is that you’re basically living like a local expat – and this apartment gets that vibe perfectly. The building sits right on that quiet stretch of Vệ Hồ street where you can actually hear the water lapping (well, when the motorbikes aren’t buzzing by, but that’s Hanoi for you). What really struck me was how the place manages to feel spacious without being sterile. The furniture’s got this comfortable, lived-in quality – not fancy hotel stuff, but actual pieces you’d want in your own home. The kitchen’s properly equipped too, which matters if you’re staying more than a couple nights and want to grab fresh ingredients from the weekend market that pops up just down the street.

Here’s what they don’t tell you in most reviews – the elevator’s a bit slow (typical for these Tay Ho buildings), but the trade-off is worth it when you’re sipping morning coffee watching the lake wake up. The neighborhood’s got this perfect balance where you’re close enough to walk to those lakeside cafés everyone talks about, but far enough from the main tourist drag that you’re not dealing with tour groups at 7 AM. Parking can be tricky if you’re renting a motorbike – there’s space, but it fills up during busy times. The 8.9 rating makes sense once you’ve been there a few days; it’s not trying to be a luxury hotel, it’s just really good at being what it is. The owner’s pretty responsive too – I had a minor issue with the WiFi and they sorted it out within an hour. Honestly, if you’re looking for that “home base in Hanoi” feeling rather than the full-service hotel experience, this place nails it.

Sweet Home Apartment Lake view 147 Ve Ho street Westlake Accommodations

Reviews of Sweet Home Apartment Lake view 147 Ve Ho street Westlake

• Ellie from United Kingdom – 21 March 2025 (9/10)

  One of the best places to stay around Tay Ho. Quiet with a lovely balcony and the staff are all very helpful and accommodating. Rooms cleaned daily with fresh water and towels! We’ll be back!

• Lynaire from New Zealand – 9 March 2025 (9/10)

  Great location lovely view very pleasant apartment. Enjoyed our stay here.

• Mark from United Kingdom – 10 December 2024 (9/10)

  Great apartment, staff very friendly. Our kettle never worked and was replaced within 1 hr . I will stay here again on my next visit. Thank you for a lovely stay .

• Moses from Democratic Republic of Congo – 13 October 2024 (9/10)

  Homely and excellency service/ very secure and tidy

• Vân from Vietnam – 27 September 2024 (9/10)

  1. The view. We stay in room 467, with quite a nice view towards the lake, a bit obstructed by the tree though.
  2. Supporting and responsive host. They accommodated our requested to change to higher floor, and answered our questions prior arrival.
  3. Love the heat lamps in the shower.
  4. Big balcony to sit and chill
  
  What could be improved: 1. The lack of a lobby
  2. Nosey cleaner sometimes forgot toilet paper
  3. The loud and annoying megaphones outside the balcony that goes off twice a day
  4. They put a tile on top of the washing machine, then when it washed, the tile broke due to the washer being placed on uneven surface, and they charged us 150k for something that is not our fault.
  5. My partner had an injury, results in the damaged sheets. We bought them a new set (sheet, blanket cover, pillow cases), and decided to use it during our stay. However they informed us not to use, and just give it to them instead, which is weird considering we already paid for it.
  6. Bathroom needs a deep clean. There were black mold on the glass shower door.
  7. The view is nice, but the location is far from everything, not many restaurants around.

• Birrell from Canada – 4 March 2024 (9/10)

  Lulu made me feel right at home as soon as I stepped in the door. Bed was comfortable and the breakfast was filling. Coffee was good too and I'm a snob about that. Came down for dental work and Lulu's place made it very affordable. Would highly recommend to friends and family!
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• David from Singapore – 6 February 2024 (9/10)

  Brilliant place. The location was perfect. The room was clean as well. Great view to the lake.

• Hồng from Vietnam – 27 December 2023 (9/10)

  The facilities are perfect, the view and the balcony are exceptional, they provided everything i need. I will definitely rent this place again when i revisit Hanoi.
  
  What could be improved: Thankfully they warned me about the insects outside at night. Don’t open the balcony door when having your light on at night.

• Drenkelfort from Germany – 28 November 2023 (9/10)

  Clean, great location and view, lovely staff (downstairs to help), uncomplicated to manage
  
  What could be improved: No sign, so not easy to find. Need to know that the entrance and the elevator is inside the house, not outside

• Yuganson from Russia – 12 November 2023 (9/10)

  we always stay here when traveling to hanoi.
  location is perfect, the owner is always in touch and ready to help.
  very nice and clean apartments.

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