an airport shuttle is available for a fee. the airy rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs, safes and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemaking facilities; some have glass-enclosed bathrooms. . amenities include a terrace, and a stylish restaurant that has chandeliers. set on a lively street in the historic hanoi old quarter, this posh hotel is 2 km from hanoi train station, 3 km from the imperial citadel of thang long and 16 minutes' walk from hoan kim lake. room service is available 24/7. upgraded rooms add balconies Noi Bai International Airport 47 min
One Pillar Pagoda (16 min) Rebuilt iconic Buddhist temple, originally erected in 1049, designed to resemble a lotus blossom. St. Joseph's Cathedral (13 min) The Neo-Gothic design of this 1886 Catholic cathedral, the city's oldest church, echoes Notre Dame. Thăng Long Imperial Citadel (13 min) Imperial citadel complex with 11th-century buildings & sculptures, including a tower & stone dragon. Hanoi Opera House (17 min) Ornate performing arts hall opened in 1911 & staging classical music, dance & opera performances. Tran Quoc Pagoda (10 min) Buddhist temple built in the 6th century on a small, charming island with numerous shrines. Ho Chi Minh Museum (16 min) Built in 1979, the museum contains artifacts & photographs dedicated to President Ho Chi Minh. Temple Of Literature (13 min) Confucian temple with landscaped courtyards, numerous altars & shrines & an imposing front gate. Old Quarter (5 min) Historic trading district with a night market, narrow lanes, food hawkers & hotchpotch tube houses. Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (25 min) Ethnological museum offering exhibits on Vietnam's various cultures, with gardens & a restaurant. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (14 min) Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh's body is on display in this mausoleum & historic site. West Lake (15 min) Urban freshwater lake with an 11-mile perimeter & a 6th century pagoda in the middle. Ngoc Son Temple (7 min) Confucian temple on a lake reached by bridge with tower & pavilions dedicated to the national hero. Hoàn Kiếm Lake (16 min) Lake featuring a temple on a small island reached via a wooden bridge & a tower on another island. Hoa Lo Prison Relic (9 min) Only the gatehouse, now a museum, remains of this storied prison for POWs during the Vietnam War. Dong Xuan Market (8 min) Big, bustling covered market packed with vendors selling food, clothing & goods at wholesale prices. |