HANOI
HANOI
Made up of five distinct districts, this capital city has a fascinating mix of old and new. At its heart is the historic and renowned Old Quarter, often referred to as“ 36 Streets”.
The area is a commotion of narrow streets once arranged by trade. The best way to explore is to wander through the alleyways discovering boutique stores, cafes and local shop houses along the way. Hoan Kiem District can be considered the commercial core and it’ s here you’ ll come across the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake. The French Quarter is a tree-line boulevard with elegant villas reflective of the French rule many centuries ago, whilst the West Lake District is fast becoming the fashionable new hub with exclusive luxury hotels. The intricate history of Hanoi however is found in the Ba Dinh District, here the city’ s most important and cultural monuments can be found. There is no denying that Hanoi is a city with distinctive character, be it the tall and narrow buildings, the flurry of noise to the wafts of delicious street food.
May de Ville Old Quarter Tirant Hotel Silk Path Hotel
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$ 57
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$ 70
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$ 80
Located in the heart of Hanoi’ s Old Quarter just a block away from Hoan Kiem Lake, a stay at this hotel makes shopping and exploring the city’ s sights enjoyable and convenient. Guest rooms offer unique Vietnamese contemporary décor creating a gentle ambience. After a day of exploring take a refreshing dip in the swimming pool or head to Le Soleil Bar on the 10th floor with a splendid city view and contemporary design offering a wide range of beers, wine, spirits and soft drinks.
Just a short stroll from Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’ s famous water puppet theatre, this hotel is ideally located in the historic Old Quarter. Great for families, well-appointed guest rooms are comfortable and offer interconnecting rooms. Offering 360 ° panoramic views of the city, enjoy the rooftop at Skyline Lounge, or after a day out, unwind and sit pool side. For those who prefer pampering, head to Ciel Spa offering a range of treatments blending the best of oriental techniques and Vietnam herbal secrets.
Nestled at one of the busiest arteries of the Old Quarter, Hang Bong Street, this hotel offers great access to the city’ s famous landmarks. Although modern in design, guest rooms feature opulent fabrics and hand printed wallpapers giving each room a personal touch. Offering a blend of cuisine, choose from two restaurants with monthly signature dishes and authentic Hanoi flavours. With a refreshing drink in hand, set in an open-air area, the Terrace Café is an ideal place to people watch the myriad of traffic.
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
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$ 251
Steps away from the Opera House, this French colonial style hotel has been one of Hanoi’ s legendary landmarks since its establishment. Savour legendary cuisine at Le Beaulieu, offering French haute cuisine and the sommelier’ s fine wine pairings or taste authentic Vietnamese in the Spices Garden. Retire for the night with guestrooms spread amongst two wings; the original grandeur preserved historical Metropole Wing or the neo-classic elegant Opera Wing, all rooms featuring Sofitel’ s signature My Bed™.
Lotte Hotel
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$ 168
Situated in the upper part of the 65 storey Lotte Centre, this hotel is conveniently located between Hanoi’ s Old Quarter and the new business district providing access to the city’ s rich cultural history and the promising future of Hanoi.
Elegant and modern, each luxurious guest room offers panoramic views of Hanoi. Combining local ethos and cuisine with dishes from around the world, each one of the hotel’ s restaurants has its own unique atmosphere and setting including Tim Ho Wan, the first Michelin starred Dim Sum House in Vietnam. Pharaoh’ s Bar & Upper offers small bites and hand-crafted cocktails whilst perched at the rooftop of the hotel is Top of Hanoi, offering a spectacular panoramic view of the skyline with a modern brasserie style cuisine. This will certainly be a place that is worth splurging on and a place you can fully unwind.
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