AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & SpavsLa Storia Ruby Hotel
Both hotels are rated very highly by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa ranks significantly better than La Storia Ruby Hotel. Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa is ranked #4 in Hanoi with accolades from 5 sources such as Oyster, The Telegraph 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
La Storia Ruby Hotel
3 Yen Thai Street, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
From $18/night
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
Star
"It gets the basics spot on, and is full of nice touches such as a daily basket of fresh fruit that make the price-tag reasonable when it would otherwise be a little high for the room size."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Hanoi Elegance Ruby is a mid-range boutique hotel that sits in a tiny alleyway in Hanoi's Old Quarter." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The cosy rooms here are taken up mostly by plush beds, handsome armchairs and artworks, which is perfect if you mostly need a comfy, stylish place to unwind after a day outside." Full review