A lovely Hotel situated away from the hustle of the old quarter yet close enough for a great night out.
A small necessities Shop inthe reception means no running out of life's essentials.
Check in was smooth. Breakfast and evening meals on the mezzanine floor. I had Both. The Breakfast is typical of decent Asian hotels: mix of Asian and western food. From Japanese meat cakes to saute pork Hot dishes, the compulsory and very tasty Chinese buns and noodles. Then there was bacon, sausages (mini party hot dog type but tasty) and eggs cooked to order.
Fruit and pastries, bread for toast As well as baguettes.
For evening meal The menu is aimed at a higher end diner so the quality is a given. I asked for a bread bun with my meal..not standard but i got a lovely warm, Soft feel mini French roll (3 actually). The staff we're attentive and could not do enough for you...all going to make the stay a very pleasant experience.
Reception has a pleasant little bar/coffee place.
Room was comfortable, complimentary tea Coffee and a mini fridge. Set back from the notoriously bustling Hanoi streets where the drivers' propensity for thinking sounding horns is a panacea for traffic situations, the room was peaceful.
Plenty of sockets for devices Chinese appliances fit perfectly. I don't have any EU or UK plugs..been away too long ut i think they would fit judging by the socket.
Room safe so easy to use and spacious enough for tablet, kindle, DSLR camera and lenses plus travel documents.
Lots of little shops nearby selling, well...lots! From a kebab to sticky buns (yum) to car parts.
To do: bring swimming kit. Hotel has a pool.
Nearby: Visit Lotte Mall...for the Brits....it has a Marks and Spencer. It also has Top of Hanoi on floor 65/67 open air bar. Pricey but views are tremendous.
Staff in the hotel are lovely. All in all...a superb hotel. Highly recommended.