Hanoi

The city's grande dame. All 364 rooms include modern amenities, but those in the original wing have a traditional feel. — Travel + Leisure

Sublime settings among city hotels are rare, and none outdoes this site. — Concierge

Rooms feature locally made furniture, double-glazed windows that promise quiet, wool carpets, and bathrooms that have separate tubs and walk-in showers. — Afar Magazine

Iconic high-rise close to Hanoi's Old Quarter with a rooftop bar and a pool with a retractable roof. — Jetsetter

The Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa is a boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. — Star Service

In one of the quieter Old Quarter streets, this small but lovely option provides a peaceful refuge from the bustle found elsewhere. — Fodor's

The newly renovated Mövenpick is a sleek affair of modern comforts and swish decor. — Frommer's

Just a 10-minute ride north of town, this smart, upscale hotel sits on a peninsula jutting out into Hanoi's picturesque West Lake in a neighborhood popular with the local expat community. — Frommer's

The upper-middle-range Hanoi Tirant Hotel is one of the larger properties in Hanoi's Old Quarter. — Oyster

Effortlessly combines French colonial style with a sophisticated design aesthetic... Splurge-worthy features include a spa and the hip late-night vibe of the La Fée Verte (Green Fairy) bar. — Lonely Planet

Exclusive and stylish, the Japanese-owned Nikko Hanoi is aimed primarily at business customers and, accordingly, has one of the best-equipped business centers in town. — DK Eyewitness

A pleasant, medium-sized hotel in the heart of downtown Hanoi, De Syloia is within easy walking distance of many major sightseeing destinations. — DK Eyewitness

The Hanoi Elegance Diamond is an upscale boutique hotel that sits on a side street just off of Hoan Kiem Lake. — Oyster

The original La Siesta is a very comfortable hotel with fine attention to detail. — Fodor's

Tucked away on a quiet side street in the center of Hanoi's old town, La Beaute de Hanoi Hotel is a great option for travelers who want a central, yet peaceful, option. — Oyster

The hotel still sits right in the middle of the action on busy Nha Tho Street, a popular cafe-and-shopping area near Hanoi's large Catholic cathedral. — Frommer's

Tucked away in a small lane it's a bit of a mission to find the Calypso Legend, but definitely worth it. — Lonely Planet

Rooms at this stylish, atmospheric hotel boast wooden finishes, fine silk trims, local art and high technology. — Lonely Planet

These sumptuous, fully equipped serviced apartments in buzzing lakeside Tay Ho are the perfect choice for the discerning traveller staying a few days or more. — Lonely Planet

For comfort and value close to downtown (and a nice pool), the Army Hotel is a find. — Frommer's