La Siesta Classic Ma May is a boutique hotel on Ma May Street, one of the Old Quarter’s liveliest lanes. It belongs to a small local group known for warm service and attractive, traditional interiors, and it is a popular choice with travellers who want a comfortable, character-filled base in the middle of the old city without paying luxury prices. The building is narrow and tall in the style of the district, with rooms arranged over several floors, decorated in dark wood, silk and local crafts, and the tone of the staff is friendly and attentive. The hotel has a spa, a restaurant that serves breakfast and Vietnamese dishes, and a front desk that is used to arranging tours, trains and transfers. Because the Old Quarter is compact, you step out of the front door into the stalls, cafes and temples, and Hoan Kiem Lake is a short walk away. It suits first-time visitors, couples and food lovers who like to be in the thick of the action and are happy with a cosy, small hotel rather than a large resort.
Location and getting around
Ma May Street is in the middle of the Old Quarter, a few minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake and close to the weekend night market, street food stalls and the water puppet theatre. Most walking tours and food tours start nearby, and a taxi or ride-hailing car is easy to find. The ride from Noi Bai airport takes about forty-five minutes, and the hotel can arrange a car.
The rooms
Rooms vary in size and layout, from compact doubles to larger deluxe rooms and family options. Decor is warm and traditional, with wooden furniture and soft lighting. Some rooms have windows onto the street, others are quieter and face inward, so mention your preference when you book. Expect air conditioning, a safe and a modern bathroom.
Facilities
The hotel has a spa offering massages and treatments, a restaurant for breakfast and meals, a 24-hour front desk, tour and ticket assistance and free wifi. Cooking classes and trips can usually be arranged through the desk. Facilities and services change, so check them when you book.
Who it suits
First-time visitors, couples and independent travellers who want to be close to the street life. Light sleepers should ask for a higher or back-facing room, as Old Quarter lanes are busy late into the evening.
Good to know
As in many Old Quarter buildings, there are stairs and narrow corridors, so check lift availability if mobility is a concern. Breakfast arrangements and rates vary. The streets around the hotel are at their liveliest from the evening to around midnight, and quietest in the early morning, which is a lovely time for a walk to the lake.
Why stay here
- ✓Old Quarter location
- ✓Spa
- ✓Restaurant and breakfast
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Tour and ticket assistance
- ✓Free wifi
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Airport transfers on request
Good questions
Where is La Siesta Classic Ma May?+
On Ma May Street in the middle of the Old Quarter, a few minutes on foot from Hoan Kiem Lake.
Does the hotel have a spa?+
Yes, it has a spa offering massages and treatments. Check availability when you book.
Is it noisy?+
The Old Quarter is lively in the evening, so ask for a higher floor or a room facing away from the street if you prefer quiet.
