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Pan Pacific HanoivsAIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
Both properties are rated very highly by travel writers. On balance, Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa ranks slightly better than Pan Pacific Hanoi. Essence Hanoi Hotel & Spa comes in at #4 in Hanoi with endorsements from 5 reviews including Fodor's, Star Service and Oyster.
Pan Pacific Hanoi
Frommer's
Star Service
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Jetsetter
Fodor's
Independent Independent Independent Independent
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)"
AIRA Boutique Hanoi Hotel & Spa
Afar Magazine Star Service
Oyster Fodor's
The Telegraph
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
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph8.0
"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
