Hanoi is an easy city to dislike at first, with its dusty narrow streets so choked with traffic they’re almost impassable at times, and winding dark alleyways that are far from inviting for an alien visitor. But it also has plenty of surprises and secrets. Step just outside one of the busiest areas, and you find yourself on the banks of a wide lake. Look out of your hotel window, and all the city’s life is there – women cooking, men chatting, children playing – just behind the noise and dirt. This is an intriguing city, but one that you must fully interrogate to understand. You can read more on things to do in Hanoi and elsewhere in Vietnam at MyTravelBug.co.uk.
over 2 years ago
Hanoi is pretty. I loved the architecture, the people, the sights and sounds, the places we visited and the restaurants and cafes. We stayed in the old quarter, it was really very nice and definitely recommended.
over 2 years ago
Sorry, I’ve forget to post their address.
Hong Ngoc 1 hotel, 34 hang manh,hoankiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
email:sales@hongngochotels.com
Site: http://hongngochotel.com
Enjoy everybody.
over 4 years ago
Hanoi is so peaceful, quite at night and all bar closed at midnight,lol.We want to recommend a great hotel.We travel as a family quite frequently and have two children ages 10 and 12. So, I spend a lot of time trying to find good hotels on TripAdvisor. A bad hotel can ruin a trip. The Hong Ngoc 1 hotel’s location is perfect for shopping and and is a five minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake, The Water Puppet theater and many other sights. It is located on a narrow street with no cars so the noise while noticeable is undoubtedly much less than at other hotels. The hotel itself was like an oasis in the middle of the hustle and bustle of Hanoi. Frequently we would go out at 8:00 am and return at about 2:00 pm just to have a quiet comfortable place to rest and recharge before going out again later in the afternoon. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They knew us by sight so when we walked in, they just handed us our room key. The night reception even allowed us to take a family picture. The breakfasts were buffet and eat even what want till full :)
We also booked our trip to Halong bay through the hotel on Paradise Cruises. Before we went I could find very little on this particular boat, but decided to trust the hotel. We couldn’t have been happier with the choice. Rather than go into that here, if you are interested in Paradise, I will write a separate review under the “Halong Bay” section of the “Things To Do” tab. Suffice it to say, we had a great time and I would highly recommend the 3 day cruise over the 2 day one. Two days really means one night and about 18 total hours on the boat. Not nearly enough time to do and see everything.
over 4 years ago
The view from the airport to the city is amazing, especially in summer. Beautiful, green rice fields and old clay-coloured houses, with random brown murky rivers winding their way through. The way the city hugs the lake gives it less of a city feel adn more of a local town kinda feel. Food = amazing. Truly, amazingly delicious, and absolutely dirt cheap, along with the beer. Streets freaked me out until I went to Saigon. The first time you cross can be nerve racking, but after a while it’s kinda like a fun challenge.
over 4 years ago
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“I've never been to Vietnam but have been in love with Pho for 15 years. Any suggestions on doing a Pho tour of the city?”
over 7 years ago
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