hanoi
Jun 17, 2008 | 4:46 pm
#2
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Dalat, Vietnam
Programs: Vietnam, Asiana, Singapore, EVA, Southwest
Posts: 934
I was in Hanoi in March, and 2-3 days is not enough time. I was there 10 days and that was not enough time. The 5* hotels in Hanoi are quite distant from the center of tourist activities - the Old Quarter. I stayed in 3* and was very well pleased - paid $35. at the Gia Thinh Hotel on Hang Bac near the Lake. Hanoi is a walker's city and very interesting. I used Hanoikids (free guides) for 2 days - wonderful!!!!!
I'm going back next winter - Vietnam is really special.
I'm going back next winter - Vietnam is really special.
Jun 17, 2008 | 5:19 pm
#3
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 1,048
3-4 days is enough in Hanoi, but if you want to experience some of the other places in the area (Sapa, Halong Bay, Tam Coc/Ninh Binh), then you'll need another 4-5 days. If you're looking for luxury, the Hilton Hanoi Opera and Sofitel Metropole are both located in the Old Quarter.
Jun 18, 2008 | 7:46 pm
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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Jun 27, 2008 | 10:46 am
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I really liked the Sheraton Hanoi, especially if you have Star points, it's a great deal as it's only a category 2. While it's in a quieter part of Hanoi, it's really not too far from the center of the city.
Jun 27, 2008 | 1:23 pm
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Jun 27, 2008 | 1:26 pm
#10
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Sunset Beach NC
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I stayed at the Hilton last year and found it a great place and location to stay. The staff looked at me a little oddly when I wanted to walk rather than ride a rickshaw or a motorcycle.
I got a great massage at the hotel spa too.
I got a great massage at the hotel spa too.
Jun 29, 2008 | 11:30 pm
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