Pan Pacific HanoivsLavender Central Hotel & Spa
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Pan Pacific Hanoi ranks slightly better than Oriental Central Hotel. Pan Pacific Hanoi comes in at #5 in Hanoi with positive reviews from 5 sources including Frommer's, Lonely Planet and Jetsetter.
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)"
Lavender Central Hotel & Spa
No. 39 Hang Bac Str, Old Quarter | Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
From $26/night
- Pet Friendly
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The Oriental Central Hotel is an upper-middle-range option with just 25 rooms located in the heart of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter just around the corner from the Walking Street bar area." Full review
Fodor's
"Perhaps more luxurious than others in the area, the lodgings combine the height of comfort with elegant and classy design." Full review