The Embassy Hotel Hanoi

The Embassy Hotel Hanoi occupies an unassuming spot in Hoan Kiem, the kind of address you only find by recommendation or by a careful read of guest reviews. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of Hanoi, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends…

The Embassy Hotel Hanoi occupies an unassuming spot in Hoan Kiem, the kind of address you only find by recommendation or by a careful read of guest reviews. The strong location score reflects what guests actually feel on arrival, barely a stroll from the centre of Hanoi, with the kind of rhythm a city traveller tends to want. Inside, the rooms are well-appointed, and guests pick out an in-house restaurant and reliable wi-fi as the small things that add up over a stay. There's a particular atmosphere to the place, neither overdesigned nor neglected. The numbers behind the reviews tell their own story, around 750 reviews, scoring genuinely glowing on balance. Reputation has held up across enough stays to mean something. Recent rates have been hovering around €33 a night, which lands as a strong-value option for the city. All told, The Embassy Hotel Hanoi reads as one of those Hanoi addresses worth lining up against the obvious choices before booking.