AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & SpavsHong Ngoc Hotel
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa scores significantly higher than Hong Ngoc Hotel. Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa scores 80 with praise from 5 sources including The Telegraph, Star Service and Afar Magazine.
AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
38A Tran Phu St., Hanoi, VIETNAM
From $53/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
Afar Magazine
"A lilliputian property on a busy Old Quarter street, Essence has an unassuming entrance that gives it the appearance of a breezy clothing boutique, making it fit right into the surroundings." Full review
Star Service
"The Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa is a boutique luxury hotel located in the heart of the Old Quarter of Hanoi." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"The Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa is a newer hotel located right in the middle of Hanoi's bustling Old Quarter, just next to the raucous nighttime Walking Street and pub area." Full review
Fodor's
"Great location, elegantly simple rooms with a Vietnamese touch, and an obsession with service are the hallmarks of this property, which, despite its small size, offers most of the services of a five-star hotel." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"This little boutique on a hectic street in the city’s frenetic old quarter is a haven in the heart of things – close to most of the main attractions yet restful, quiet and intimate." Full review
Hong Ngoc Hotel
Hang Thiec st., Hanoi 1000, Vietnam
From $0/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"With four locations right in the heart of the Old Quarter, this is a good no-frills option close to Hoan Kiem Lake." Full review
Rough Guide
"Prices a little above the norm reflect the high standard of fixtures and fittings, which include safety boxes in every room, generous bathrooms and solid, traditional furnishings."
DK Eyewitness
"This little hotel has more frills, airs, and graces than most other budget lodgings, as is evident from the "imperial-style" beds and the mother-or-pearl chairs."