Wide View Building-Old Town-Lift-Washer-Coffee Shop Overview
You know what caught me off guard about this place? The name makes it sound like someone just threw together a bunch of features, but honestly, it’s actually pretty spot-on. I mean, Wide View Building really does deliver on that wide view part – especially if you snag one of the upper floors with the lift (which, thank god, because hauling luggage up narrow Vietnamese stairs is nobody’s idea of fun).
The location is what really sold me though. Being right on Lê Văn Linh puts you in this sweet spot where you’re technically in Old Town but not drowning in the tourist chaos of the weekend night market. You can literally walk to Hoan Kiem Lake in about five minutes, but when you need coffee that’s not tourist-priced, there’s this little coffee shop downstairs that the locals actually use. I spent way too many mornings there watching office workers grab their cà phê sữa đá before heading off – it’s got that authentic neighborhood vibe you don’t always find when you’re staying in the historic quarter. The washer situation is clutch too, especially if you’re doing the Southeast Asia backpacker thing and running out of clean clothes faster than you planned.
What I really appreciated was how the staff seemed to get that most guests are trying to figure out Hanoi’s organized chaos. The front desk guy (honestly can’t remember his name, but he wore these thick-rimmed glasses) gave me the real talk about motorbike taxi prices and which streets to avoid during rush hour. The building itself has that slightly worn-in feeling that a lot of Vietnamese hotels have – not shabby, just lived-in. The elevator makes this gentle humming sound that becomes oddly comforting after a few days, and the hallways smell faintly of that Vietnamese coffee mixed with cleaning supplies. My room was clean and functional, though the air conditioning unit was one of those that sounds like a small aircraft during the night – but honestly, after walking around Hanoi all day in the humidity, I wasn’t complaining. The wide view from my window looked out over the mix of old colonial buildings and newer construction that makes this part of the city so interesting to just sit and watch. You’ll hear the early morning sounds of the city waking up – motorbikes starting, street vendors setting up, the occasional horn – but it’s not the overwhelming noise you get closer to the main tourist strips. For a four-star place, it delivers exactly what you’d want: comfort, convenience, and that feeling like you’re staying somewhere that actual Hanoians might recommend to their visiting relatives.
Wide View Building-Old Town-Lift-Washer-Coffee Shop Accommodations
| Accommodation | Details | Estimated Price |
|---|---|---|
| King Room | 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $27 |
| Studio | 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $39 |
| Studio with Spa Bath | 1 single bed and 1 large double bed for Max persons: 2 | $43 |
| Two-Bedroom House | 2 × 1 single bed and 2 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 4 | $85 |
| Three-Bedroom House | 3 × 1 single bed and 3 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 6 | $127 |
| Four-Bedroom House | 4 × 1 single bed and 4 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 8 | $169 |
| Five-Bedroom House | 5 × 1 single bed and 5 × 1 large double bed for Max persons: 10 | $211 |
| Villa | 7 × 1 single bed, 6 × 1 large double bed and 1 double bed for Max persons: 14 | $326 |
Surroundings
What’s nearby:
- Dog Corner: 800 m
- Hanoi Old City Gate: 700 m
- Khu Vui Chơi Trẻ Em: 1.1 km
- Vườn Hoa Hàng Vôi: 650 m
- Vườn Hoa Quang Trung: 950 m
- Chi Linh Shuttlecock Club: 700 m
- Trà Đá Công Viên BIDV: 550 m
- Vườn Hoa Lý Thái Tổ: 600 m
- Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square: 150 m
- Ngắm Đường Ngắm Phố: 900 m
Restaurants & cafes:
- Cafe/bar Coffeon Cafe: 150 m
- Restaurant Café Đinh: 150 m
- Restaurant Bún Thang Bà Đức: 50 m
Top attractions:
- Hanoi Flag Tower: 1.7 km
- Long Bien Bridge: 2.2 km
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: 2.5 km
- Hoa Lo Historical Prison: 1.4 km
- Vietnam Fine Arts Museum: 2 km
- Hanoi Temple of Literature: 2.1 km
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology: 6 km
- Imperial Citadel of Thang Long: 2 km
- Vietnam Military History Museum: 1.6 km
- National Museum of Vietnamese History: 1.3 km
Natural beauty:
- Lake Hoan Kiem Lake: 500 m
Public transport:
- Train Ha Noi Railway station: 1.9 km
Closest airports:
- Noi Bai International Airport: 24 km
Facilities
Bedroom:
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Dressing room
- Extra long beds (> 2 metres)
Bathroom:
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bidet
- Towels/sheets (extra fee)
- Bath or shower
- Slippers
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
Outdoors:
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Barbecue
- BBQ facilities
- Patio
- Terrace
- Garden
Transport:
- Shuttle service
- Public transport tickets
- Airport shuttle
Activities:
- Cooking class
- Tour or class about local culture
- Walking tours
- Movie nights
Living Area:
- Dining area
- Fireplace
- Seating Area
- Desk
Food & Drink:
- Coffee house on site
Accessibility:
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
Miscellaneous:
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Soundproof rooms
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoor & View:
- View
Room Amenities:
- Socket near the bed
- Sofa bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Clothes rack
- Hypoallergenic
- Mosquito net
- Hardwood or parquet floors
- Tile/marble floor
- Soundproofing
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Ironing facilities
- Pants press
- Iron
Languages spoken:
- English
- Vietnamese
- Chinese
Cleaning services:
- Trouser press
- Ironing service
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry
Safety & security:
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key access
- Carbon monoxide detector
Media & Technology:
- Streaming service (like Netflix)
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- TV
- Pay-per-view channels
Reception services:
- Invoice provided
- Lockers
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
Business facilities:
- Fax/photocopying
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilities
Great for your stay:
- Private bathroom
- Parking
- Air conditioning
- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle (free)
- Flat-screen TV
- View
- Pets allowed
- Family rooms
Building characteristics:
- Private apartment in building
- Detached
Entertainment and family services:
- Baby safety gates
- Books, DVDs, or music for children
- Board games/puzzles
- Child safety socket covers
- Babysitting/child services
Other for your stay:
- Children’s high chair
- Dining table
- Cleaning products
- Stovetop
- Tumble dryer
- Kitchenware
- Electric kettle
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Kitchenette
House Rules at Wide View Building-Old Town-Lift-Washer-Coffee Shop
Pets:
- Free! Pets are allowed. No extra charges.
Check-in:
- From 14:00
- You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.
Check-out:
- From 11:00 to 11:30
Cancellation/prepayment:
- Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
