"A great hotel in the heart of the old quarter of Hanoi. The staff was very welcoming from the very beginning offering a welcome drink and helping with our baggage and offering services they had."
"A great hotel in the heart of the old quarter of Hanoi. The staff was very welcoming from the very beginning offering a welcome drink and helping with our baggage and offering services they had."
"Staff was great. Extremely welcoming and helpful. Big thanks to Paolo, Jacky, and Edward.
Appreciated the location for being a little quieter, but close enough to get everywhere we wanted to go by foot, or a quick grab.
Nice room."
"Staff was great. Extremely welcoming and helpful. Big thanks to Paolo, Jacky, and Edward.
Appreciated the location for being a little quieter, but close enough to get everywhere we wanted to go by foot, or a quick grab.
Nice room."
"We only stayed one night before catching a flight home. The hotel only had "bamboo" rooms available which looked neat and interesting but functionally I didn't really like. The bathroom was not enclosed nor was the window because of the bamboo decor. There was a lot of street noise which made it difficult to sleep. The A/C wasn't too strong. Breakfast was supposed to start at 6:30 but wasn't actually ready until almost 7:00am and we had to leave to the airport at 7:00. Also, we had asked...
"We only stayed one night before catching a flight home. The hotel only had "bamboo" rooms available which looked neat and interesting but functionally I didn't really like. The bathroom was not enclosed nor was the window because of the bamboo decor. There was a lot of street noise which made it difficult to sleep. The A/C wasn't too strong. Breakfast was supposed to start at 6:30 but wasn't actually ready until almost 7:00am and we had to leave to the airport at 7:00. Also, we had asked...
"Staff were very helpful and info at booking in helped also plan our sites to visit. Great location for visiting the city and a walking sightseeing vacation."
"Staff were very helpful and info at booking in helped also plan our sites to visit. Great location for visiting the city and a walking sightseeing vacation."
"This boutique hotel is in a great location. Staff are all so helpful and welcoming.
Happy hour (2 for 1 drinks) in the evening at the rooftop bar was definitely a bonus.
The buffet breakfast had a great selection of local dishes and western options.
Would definitely recommend."
"This boutique hotel is in a great location. Staff are all so helpful and welcoming.
Happy hour (2 for 1 drinks) in the evening at the rooftop bar was definitely a bonus.
The buffet breakfast had a great selection of local dishes and western options.
Would definitely recommend."
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We stayed here as a family of five. The staff were absolutely amazing, constantly going out of their way to be helpful and friendly. We were initially quite overwhelmed when we arrived as the reception area was very full and busy - if you experience this, please don’t let it deter you, this hotel is fabulous. We have stayed at many hotels during our 4 weeks in Vietnam and we all agree that Solaria had the best breakfast! Our bed was very hard, but as soon as we spoke to reception a topper was...
We stayed here as a family of five. The staff were absolutely amazing, constantly going out of their way to be helpful and friendly. We were initially quite overwhelmed when we arrived as the reception area was very full and busy - if you experience this, please don’t let it deter you, this hotel is fabulous. We have stayed at many hotels during our 4 weeks in Vietnam and we all agree that Solaria had the best breakfast! Our bed was very hard, but as soon as we spoke to reception a topper was...
David
Reviewed October 13, 2024Reviewed October 13, 2024
This boutique hotel is in a great location. Staff are all so helpful and welcoming.
Happy hour (2 for 1 drinks) in the evening at the rooftop bar was definitely a bonus.
The buffet breakfast had a great selection of local dishes and western options.
Would definitely recommend.
This boutique hotel is in a great location. Staff are all so helpful and welcoming.
Happy hour (2 for 1 drinks) in the evening at the rooftop bar was definitely a bonus.
The buffet breakfast had a great selection of local dishes and western options.
Would definitely recommend.
Nadia
Reviewed October 31, 2026Reviewed October 31, 2026
We loved our stay at this lovely hotel. The staff were exceptional, they were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The location is perfect. Would definitely stay again.
We loved our stay at this lovely hotel. The staff were exceptional, they were so friendly and couldn't do enough for us. The location is perfect. Would definitely stay again.
Craig
Reviewed November 5, 2026Reviewed November 5, 2026
The property was clean, comfortable, and located in a great central location, close to the markets and other attractions in the Old Quarter. Judy was fantastic—she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. I would happily recommend this property to others.
The property was clean, comfortable, and located in a great central location, close to the markets and other attractions in the Old Quarter. Judy was fantastic—she was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and helpful throughout our stay. I would happily recommend this property to others.
Bradley
Reviewed September 29, 2026Reviewed September 29, 2026
This was the second time I had stayed at the delightful Essence Hotel & Spa & I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone travelling to Hanoi.
We were greeted by the manager (Jack) & he chatted to us while we had a complimentary cold drink & our luggage was delivered to our rooms.
The hotel has expended since I was there 6 years ago, as has the restaurant. The rooms were lovely & clean & the staff as friendly & accomodating as ever. The Essence restaurant is excellent.
If I am ever back in Hanoi,...
This was the second time I had stayed at the delightful Essence Hotel & Spa & I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone travelling to Hanoi.
We were greeted by the manager (Jack) & he chatted to us while we had a complimentary cold drink & our luggage was delivered to our rooms.
The hotel has expended since I was there 6 years ago, as has the restaurant. The rooms were lovely & clean & the staff as friendly & accomodating as ever. The Essence restaurant is excellent.
If I am ever back in Hanoi,...
One night at the Capella between two photography tours, and it has set a new benchmark for what a hotel can be.
Booked a Premier Room, upgraded unprompted to a Studio Grand Suite with a separate living and dining areas, marble bathroom with freestanding tub, Bamford amenities, a handwritten welcome card from the GM, and hand-painted wooden tortoises as a turndown gift. None of it felt like a script.
The design is the property's real achievement: a new build executing a confident 1920s...
One night at the Capella between two photography tours, and it has set a new benchmark for what a hotel can be.
Booked a Premier Room, upgraded unprompted to a Studio Grand Suite with a separate living and dining areas, marble bathroom with freestanding tub, Bamford amenities, a handwritten welcome card from the GM, and hand-painted wooden tortoises as a turndown gift. None of it felt like a script.
The design is the property's real achievement: a new build executing a confident 1920s...
Very fresh modern boutique hotel great cafe next door. Good housekeeping, AC, great street and location easy for all Hanoi. The 2 bed rooms great for groups or families.
Very fresh modern boutique hotel great cafe next door. Good housekeeping, AC, great street and location easy for all Hanoi. The 2 bed rooms great for groups or families.
Brand new hotel in a great location. Rooms are lovely, and the view is exceptional. The staff are also a super helpful - Joseph in particular really went the extra mile. Will definitely stay here again, probably one of the best hotels in Hanoi.
Brand new hotel in a great location. Rooms are lovely, and the view is exceptional. The staff are also a super helpful - Joseph in particular really went the extra mile. Will definitely stay here again, probably one of the best hotels in Hanoi.
Great hotel in a fantastic location in the Old Town
Stayed for 7 nights in a Suite with Panoramic View. Fantastic location right in the heart of the Old Town, couple of minutes walk to the Lake. Lots of cafes and restaurants on the doorstep. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Really liked the room - view was fantastic, good size and very clean. Nice breakfast and a great rooftop bar. Would definitely stay again when we're next in Hanoi.
Great hotel in a fantastic location in the Old Town
Stayed for 7 nights in a Suite with Panoramic View. Fantastic location right in the heart of the Old Town, couple of minutes walk to the Lake. Lots of cafes and restaurants on the doorstep. All the staff were very welcoming and helpful. Really liked the room - view was fantastic, good size and very clean. Nice breakfast and a great rooftop bar. Would definitely stay again when we're next in Hanoi.
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