Hanoi Hotel Tips by newyorktourist

I have stayed at the Hilton Hanoi Opera hotel on several occasions.
Why the Hilton?
It's in the center of the city. It's as modern, comfortable and safe as the best hotels in Manhattan.
It's right next to the Opera house and less than 5 minutes by air-conditioned taxi from St. Joseph's Roman Catholic cathedral and the numerous art galleries.
The breakfasts are the best anywhere. If you are used to a huge American breakfast with several types of cereal, fruit (try the Da Lat strawberries), juice (ex. guava or mango) followed by bacon, ham and eggs, pancakes, several types of cheese, croissants, rolls and delicious coffee, this is the place to eat! And that's before you even start in on the delicious Vietnamese breakfast selection!
Wait until you see the health club and the large heated outdoor pool at the Hilton. Ahhhhh !
The Business Center is well equipped and has numerous computer terminals in private cubicles and the young women attending them are very helpful, patient and polite.
The hotel staff are extremely efficient and courteous. And they all speak English!!!
The in-house travel agency on the ground floor is a God-send, especially if you need to book anything on short notice like an in-country flight to Da Nang, Pleiku, Ho Chi Minh City, or want to take a tour to Ha Long Bay near Haiphong.
This a very well-run hotel and it shows. A large part of the credit should go to its General Manager, Jerome Auvity, a real hotelier! I highly recommend it.

Unique Qualities: The rooms in the Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel are beautiful, very comfortable and soundproof. The air-conditioning is flawless. The room safes, phone system and color TV's are easy to operate. The bathrooms have plenty of hot water and are all deluxe with large bath tubs and walk-in, glass-enclosed showers with shining grey granit walls. There is even a wall phone next to the toilet. Room service is excellent with a large menu selection. The bowls of fresh complimentary New Zealand apples in the hallways are a nice extra touch. Same day laundry and dry cleaning service is outstanding.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: +84(4)9330 500
Address: 1 Le Thanh Tong Street, Hanoi null
Directions: The Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel is located in downtown Hanoi. It is about a 40 minute taxi ride from Noi Bai International Airport.
Website: www.hanoi.hilton.com
Other Contact: FAX:+84(4)9330 530