Hoa Binh Hotel

          After looking at all the available travel books before my trip I selected Frommer’s Southeast Asia guidebook for my source of travel information while exploring this fascinating region of the world.  It turned out to be an excellent choice and it was among their hotel recommendations that I found the Hoa Binh Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam.  My two nights at this moderately priced three star hotel   could not have been more pleasant and I can highly recommend it to anyone visiting the capital city of Vietnam.  Built in 1926, this architecturally beautiful hotel is ideally located in the old French Quarter of central Hanoi, within walking distance of most of the major attractions, including the train station and Hoan Kiem Lake.  Only the most jaded traveler would fail to be impressed with the grand staircase just off the main lobby.

An Awesome Accommodation 

          The Hoa Binh Hotel boasts 103 guest rooms and suites and combines the old world charm of colonial Vietnam with all the modern amenities required by the discriminating business or leisure traveler.  My room with en suite bathroom was large, clean and comfortable and included a television, air conditioning, fridge and internet, not to mention the impressive crown molding details.  The hotel also has Wi-Fi availability.  The reasonable price of $65 per night included a wonderful buffet breakfast and daily fruit basket and tea tray in the room.  The staff at the hotel were friendly and helpful and easy to communicate with in English.  I was able to have my laundry done while I was there and the front desk travel clerk was able to book me on a tour of Halong Bay for the day after I arrived.  The Hoa Binh Hotel met all my criteria for an Awesome Accommodation, including value for the money, excellent location, friendly, helpful staff, cleanliness, safety and comfort.  Be sure to check it out on your next trip to Hanoi.