The Sheraton Hanoi Hotel stands on the shore of West Lake in the Tay Ho district, an area known for its cafes, restaurants and lakeside walks. It is a large, resort-style city hotel, designed around views of the water, and it offers a very different Hanoi from the dense Old Quarter: wide skies, space, trees and a calmer pace. Rooms are modern and comfortable, with balconies or large windows facing the lake or the city, and the hotel has a good range of restaurants and bars, a swimming pool, a fitness centre and a spa. It is popular with families, who appreciate the space and the pool, and with couples who enjoy sunsets over the lake and the surrounding restaurants. Getting to the historic sights takes a short drive, usually fifteen to thirty minutes depending on traffic, but a taxi or ride-hailing app is inexpensive. The hotel suits travellers who prefer a leafy base with excellent facilities and who are happy to travel into the centre for sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in Tay Ho district on the shore of West Lake, to the north of the centre. The Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake are about fifteen to thirty minutes away by car, depending on the time of day, and Noi Bai airport is roughly thirty-five minutes away. The neighbourhood has many restaurants, cafes and shops, and a lakeside path is good for morning walks and cycling.
The rooms
Rooms are spacious and modern, with large beds, work desks and bathrooms with separate showers. Lake-view rooms are the best choice, offering open outlooks across the water, and suites add living space. Higher floors have wider views.
Facilities
The hotel has a swimming pool, a fitness centre, a spa, a choice of restaurants and bars, and meeting facilities. The staff can help with transport, tours and restaurant bookings. Details of dining venues, opening hours and children’s facilities change, so check them when you book.
Who it suits
Families, couples and business travellers who like space and views, and visitors on a longer stay who prefer a calm base. It is less convenient than the Old Quarter for late-night wandering or short walking trips to the main sights.
Good to know
Breakfast is often charged separately, so check your rate. Traffic between Tay Ho and the centre can be heavy at rush hour, so plan sightseeing departures around it. A morning cycle along the lake path, or a visit to the Tran Quoc Pagoda nearby, is an easy way to enjoy the setting. Evening meals in the surrounding streets offer more variety than hotel restaurants.
Why stay here
- ✓West Lake views
- ✓Swimming pool
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Spa
- ✓Multiple restaurants and bars
- ✓Meeting facilities
- ✓Concierge service
- ✓Lakeside walking path nearby
Good questions
Where is the Sheraton Hanoi?+
On the shore of West Lake in the Tay Ho district, north of the city centre.
How far is it from the Old Quarter?+
About fifteen to thirty minutes by car, depending on traffic.
Is it good for families?+
Yes, the space, pool and lakeside setting suit families, though you need transport to reach the main sights.
