Melia Hanoi is a big, reliable hotel on Ly Thuong Kiet Street, south of Hoan Kiem Lake and close to the French Quarter. It has been a staple of the business district for many years and offers dependable comfort at a price noticeably lower than the top-end hotels nearby. The position is convenient: Hoa Lo Prison, the Opera House, the Old Quarter and the main railway station are all within a short walk or taxi ride, and the broad streets around it hold plenty of restaurants and cafes. Rooms are large and comfortable, with practical desks and good bathrooms, and the hotel has a pool, a fitness centre, a spa and several restaurants and bars. It suits business travellers, families and independent visitors who want facilities, space and a central location without a boutique price. Staff are used to guests of many nationalities and can arrange tours, transfers and tickets for most of the sights in the city and beyond.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands on Ly Thuong Kiet Street in Hoan Kiem district. The lake is roughly a fifteen-minute walk to the north, and the Opera House and Hoa Lo Prison are even closer. Hanoi railway station is a short taxi ride away, which makes the hotel handy for night trains to Sapa. Noi Bai airport is about forty-five minutes by road.
The rooms
Rooms range from standard to executive and suites, with large beds, work desks, tea and coffee facilities and large bathrooms. Higher-floor rooms enjoy city views, and executive rooms may include lounge privileges. Family rooms and connecting rooms are available on request.
Facilities
The hotel has a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, several restaurants and bars, and meeting rooms. Breakfast is a wide buffet with Vietnamese and international dishes. A concierge desk helps with tours and transport. Facilities, opening hours and services change, so check them when you book.
Who it suits
Business travellers, families and visitors who want a dependable mid-range hotel in a central, walkable area. It is less atmospheric than the historic hotels and the Old Quarter boutiques, but it offers more space and facilities for the price.
Good to know
Breakfast is often charged separately, so check your rate. Traffic on Ly Thuong Kiet Street can be heavy at rush hour, which makes walking the best way to reach nearby sights. Ask for a higher floor for views and quiet, and check the rate for executive lounge access if you want evening drinks and snacks. The surrounding streets have cafes, bakeries and small restaurants that make a pleasant change from hotel dining, and the lake is an easy morning walk.
Why stay here
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Spa
- ✓Several restaurants and bars
- ✓Breakfast buffet
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Concierge and tour desk
- ✓Family and connecting rooms
Good questions
Where is Melia Hanoi?+
On Ly Thuong Kiet Street in Hoan Kiem district, a short walk from the Opera House and Hoa Lo Prison.
Is it close to the railway station?+
Yes, the station is a short taxi ride away, handy for night trains to Sapa.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, there is a swimming pool along with a fitness centre and spa. Check opening times when you book.
