Pan Pacific HanoivsApricot Hotel
Both properties are praised by experts. On balance, Pan Pacific Hanoi is preferred by most writers compared to Apricot Hotel. Pan Pacific Hanoi scores 77 with praise from 5 publications including Jetsetter, DK Eyewitness and Star Service.
Pan Pacific Hanoi
1 Thanh Nien Road, Ba Dinh District, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
From $86/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"The big drawback of this hotel is location, which resembles a Florida suburb, but for familiar comfort and a bit of breathing room from downtown chaos, the Sofitel Plaza is a good bet." Full review
Star Service
"New soft goods and furnishings add a fresh touch. The staff behind the 24-hour reception desk is eager to make your stay as pleasant as possible.
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DK Eyewitness
"This high-rise palace overlooking Ho Tay offers all the luxuries and services synonymous with the sofitel brand."
Lonely Planet
"Sofitel’s not-so-historic other half, it boasts the region’s first indoor-outdoor swimming pool with a retractable roof." Full review
Jetsetter
"Iconic high-rise close to Hanoi's Old Quarter with a rooftop bar and a pool with a retractable roof." Full review
Fodor's
"Stunning views of Truc Bach and West Lake and a central location are two of the highlights of this luxury hotel, but the standout is the indoor heated swimming pool with a view." Full review
Independent
"One of the city’s grandest hotels is the Pan Pacific Hanoi, a five-star property metres from Hanoi’s West Lake (hence the stunning views)"
City guides
June 17, 2022
Independent
"If you like your sunsets dramatic and your cocktails colourful, the Pan Pacific Hanoi never fails to impress (unless it’s cloudy)"
Independent
"One of the city’s grandest hotels is the Pan Pacific Hanoi, a five-star property metres from Hanoi’s West Lake (hence the stunning views)"
Independent
"If you like your sunsets dramatic and your cocktails colourful, the Pan Pacific Hanoi never fails to impress (unless it’s cloudy)"
Apricot Hotel
136 Hang Trong Street | Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
From $125/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
7.0
"Reliable service, comfortable rooms and an exciting location." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"One of the few true upscale properties in central Hanoi, Apricot Hotel stands out among its competitors." Full review
Independent
"Bright and airy rooms, also decorated with local art pieces, serve as a calm escape from the outside bustle, while the broad rooftop swimming pool and sky bar are additional perks."