La Siesta Premium Hang Be

Really great! The service was excellent, and the location is super central, making it convenient to get everywhere ❤️

The hotel boasts an excellent location, right in the heart of a bustling tourist area. It's incredibly close to the Cathedral, Hoan Kiem Lake, and Train Street. Plus, there are numerous highly-rated restaurants nearby offering French-Vietnamese fusion, sticky rice, pho, coffee, desserts, and banh mi – super convenient! While the rooms aren't large, they are beautifully and tastefully decorated, and impeccably clean. I stayed in a duplex room, which featured two small balconies. I even brought my own drying line, which was handy for hanging clothes. The staff all speak English, so communication was seamless. I was also granted a one-hour late checkout. Given the hot weather, drinking water was readily available daily, with unlimited refills whenever requested. I really enjoyed the restaurant on the ninth floor; it had a great ambiance and delicious food. Their daily noodle soup was a must-try for me. Here, I had the best pineapple and jackfruit I've ever tasted. Evenings were lovely, enjoying the night view and a cool breeze from the 10th floor. I'd definitely stay at this hotel again if I get the chance. For reference, three of us stayed for four nights, and the total cost was just over 6,700 (including taxes, an extra bed, and breakfast).

The hotel is conveniently located in Hanoi's Old Quarter, very close to popular restaurants and cafes recommended online. Hoan Kiem Lake is just a few minutes' walk away, as is the water puppet theatre. However, the housekeeping was just average and felt a bit perfunctory. For breakfast, the pho was decent, but honestly, it was the first time I've been to a hotel breakfast and genuinely didn't know what to pick. What was most disappointing was that the front desk staff seemed a bit discriminatory towards Chinese guests. We arrived first to check in, but were told there were no rooms available and we had to wait. Our child was exhausted from the flight, so we had no energy to sightsee and ended up waiting in the lobby for almost an hour. Meanwhile, a white couple with a child arrived after us and were immediately given a room key to check in. The same thing happened with another couple who arrived later. Overall, it seems that in Vietnam, you might need to offer a tip to get preferential treatment, but we refused to play that game and didn't offer one, as we weren't in any particular hurry. We initially booked this hotel based on a popular influencer's recommendation, but in the future, I'll definitely choose more carefully.