Location
This legendary hotel is located in the centre of Hanoi, close to the Old Quarter, and has been a celebrated landmark since the turn of century. Just a 2-minute walk away, guests will find the Trang Tien Plaza Shopping centre and it is also just 2 minutes on foot to the opera house and Hoan Kiem Lake. The Water Puppet Theatre and the river are 1 km away, the Temple of Literature is 3 km and it is 10 km to the National Convention Centre. Noi Bai Airport is just 35 km from the hotel.
Facilities
The hotel was built in 1901. 21 suites and 342 double rooms are available to guests in a 3-storey main building and a 7-storey auxiliary building. Multilingual staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service, a hairdresser and a coin-operated laundry. Complimentary newspapers are available.
Rooms
Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace is included as standard. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. For a fee, extra beds or children's beds can be provided for little travellers. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. Additional features include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi are provided as well. A turndown service provides guests with additional comfort in the evening hours. Amenities provided in the rooms include slippers and a daily paper. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. For extra comfort in the bathrooms, guests are offered cosmetic products. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
The outdoor pool complex provides invigorating refreshment. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a steam bath and massage treatments. Subject to charge: a sauna. A dance club and a nightclub are also options for entertainment.
Meals
Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. A non-smoking restaurant with air conditioning, high chairs and a separate area for smokers is available to guests. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. Gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.