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Looking for recommendations of hotels in Vietnam
B Posts: 20
We are four "Seasoned citizens" as well as seasoned travelers who will be traveling independly within Vietnam in Mar. 2010. We plan to visit HCMC, Hanoi and places to be determend in between.
We prefer to stay in mid-range accomodations that are clean and comfortable but don't need luxury type hotels nor budget geared hostels. If possible we prefer hotels or guest houses that are more traditional and quaint than modern or glitzy.
Your experience and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Okay to contact us with your suggestions.
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We prefer to stay in mid-range accomodations that are clean and comfortable but don't need luxury type hotels nor budget geared hostels. If possible we prefer hotels or guest houses that are more traditional and quaint than modern or glitzy.
Your experience and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
Okay to contact us with your suggestions.
Roy Reply to this
B Posts: 1,545
Hi Roy,
Vietnam will be easy for you. What you are looking for is called a mini-hotel. You could consider the room between 2-3 star, the hotel facilities would be more non-existant...and the smile would be there most of the time. Just be careful with your valuables.
Price range is always between 30-50usd depending on where you stay. You never book ahead as there are many of them, and March should not be an issue. You first see the room before you agree on taking it.
In Saigon, the area you would prefer is around Thai Van Lung or Thi Sach. Not backpaker, not luxury but with plenty of great restaurants at you door steps and walkable to many places around.
Hope this help,
Peter Reply to this
Vietnam will be easy for you. What you are looking for is called a mini-hotel. You could consider the room between 2-3 star, the hotel facilities would be more non-existant...and the smile would be there most of the time. Just be careful with your valuables.
Price range is always between 30-50usd depending on where you stay. You never book ahead as there are many of them, and March should not be an issue. You first see the room before you agree on taking it.
In Saigon, the area you would prefer is around Thai Van Lung or Thi Sach. Not backpaker, not luxury but with plenty of great restaurants at you door steps and walkable to many places around.
Hope this help,
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N Posts: 4
Hello Roy. I'm a student in Hanoi. , there are many hotels near city centre, I recommend you a mini hotel at 15 or 17 Hang Non St( in Old Quarters) . Its price is approximate 15$. The opposite hotel has price of about18$ (containing breakfast)
Ho Guom Hotel : 10-15$
*Jysk Hotel at 29 Hang Hom St () : very near Hoan Kiem Lake- city center. Rooms are clean and spacy here . I think It's the best.
You should get more information to avoid costly but bad goods in Hanoi. Someone is ready to overcharge you.
If u need any help, i am always ready, especially when u travel to Hanoi.
Good luck,
Ho Guom Hotel : 10-15$
*Jysk Hotel at 29 Hang Hom St (
You should get more information to avoid costly but bad goods in Hanoi. Someone is ready to overcharge you.
If u need any help, i am always ready, especially when u travel to Hanoi.
Good luck,
[Edited: 08:33 - Mell - No contact details on the forums please. ]
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Thanks for the suggestions. Everything helps.
Peter, I haven't found Thai Van Lung or Thi Sach areas. Can you guide me to them?
Puppyvs, are you part of the Hanoikids that provide guide service in Hanoi?
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Peter, I haven't found Thai Van Lung or Thi Sach areas. Can you guide me to them?
Puppyvs, are you part of the Hanoikids that provide guide service in Hanoi?
Roy Reply to this
B Posts: 1,545
Hi Roy,
It next to the center of town, you have also Le Than ton, it's the biggest perpendicular. I'm pretty sure you can find it on the map of the lonely Planet. It's 400 meters from the Hyatt ( you know, thatr hotel which is NOT a mini-hotel).
You can walk to most places from there. make sure you do not book anything before you come...ther are so many "people" involve in tourism around. for you local excursions, stick to the wellknown ones, people like the sinh Cafe ( be careful, there are a lot of "copies" of them). You should have a great time.
Hope this help,
Peter Reply to this
It next to the center of town, you have also Le Than ton, it's the biggest perpendicular. I'm pretty sure you can find it on the map of the lonely Planet. It's 400 meters from the Hyatt ( you know, thatr hotel which is NOT a mini-hotel).
You can walk to most places from there. make sure you do not book anything before you come...ther are so many "people" involve in tourism around. for you local excursions, stick to the wellknown ones, people like the sinh Cafe ( be careful, there are a lot of "copies" of them). You should have a great time.
Hope this help,
Peter Reply to this
B Posts: 20
Found them, Thanks.
The streets are near the Indochine hotel which is the LP's pick.
You are obviously very familiar with the area. Four of us will be traveling in Vietnam and Cambodia for 6 weeks. I've collected all the suggestions off the forum that are relative to our trip. Do you have any special suggestions, especially around HCMC? Best restaurants, guides, etc. You are welcome to email me at the contact address.
Thanks again, Roy Reply to this
The streets are near the Indochine hotel which is the LP's pick.
You are obviously very familiar with the area. Four of us will be traveling in Vietnam and Cambodia for 6 weeks. I've collected all the suggestions off the forum that are relative to our trip. Do you have any special suggestions, especially around HCMC? Best restaurants, guides, etc. You are welcome to email me at the contact address.
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N Posts: 4
Hi 2Travel Bugs, I am only a student and Hanoi is my hometown. I'm not a kid that provide guide service in Hanoi like u said. I want to help foreigners traveling to my city ( no fee, of course). The information is my friends' experience. I hope u will have great time in Vietnam
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N Posts: 1
Thanks for the info Pyppyvs, I think I will book one of these places. Will be there for 4 weeks starting half of August. Cheers Reply to this
N Posts: 10
Hi Roy,
In HCM City have a lot of Hotel.
You can easy find the hotel in Pham Ngu Lao - De Tham street, which place for backpacker. You should see the room before you check in.
In Pham Ngu Lao and De Tham street you can easily find restaurant, food, drink...cheaper if you can bargain with them.
As Peter said, you can find hotel in Thai Van Lung - Thi Sach street however its so quiet.
You can go Ben Thanh Market to see but never buy everything because its very expensive and carefully your bags and camera.
You should bargan if you buy anything ( always bargain in the shop intead of the shop fix to show the price).
If you want to drink coffee i recommend 30 - 4 Park, you will see a lot of people to sit in the park with coffee ( VND 6000/ coffee = 0.3 USD). dont go coffee shop its expensive.
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In HCM City have a lot of Hotel.
You can easy find the hotel in Pham Ngu Lao - De Tham street, which place for backpacker. You should see the room before you check in.
In Pham Ngu Lao and De Tham street you can easily find restaurant, food, drink...cheaper if you can bargain with them.
As Peter said, you can find hotel in Thai Van Lung - Thi Sach street however its so quiet.
You can go Ben Thanh Market to see but never buy everything because its very expensive and carefully your bags and camera.
You should bargan if you buy anything ( always bargain in the shop intead of the shop fix to show the price).
If you want to drink coffee i recommend 30 - 4 Park, you will see a lot of people to sit in the park with coffee ( VND 6000/ coffee = 0.3 USD). dont go coffee shop its expensive.
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N Posts: 1
Hi All!
For whom are going to Hanoi.
There are hundreds of Hotels in Hanoi, but hotels in hanoi old quarter should be your first look. Hoan Kiem lake is something you should not missed when stay in Hanoi, walking around the lake at any time is very special. Look for a hotel closed to the lake, surely you will feel pleased with surround atmosphere. <snip>
For whom are going to Hanoi.
There are hundreds of Hotels in Hanoi, but hotels in hanoi old quarter should be your first look. Hoan Kiem lake is something you should not missed when stay in Hanoi, walking around the lake at any time is very special. Look for a hotel closed to the lake, surely you will feel pleased with surround atmosphere. <snip>
[Edited: 00:44 - Rat on the Road - No advertising on forums please]
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C Posts: 49
I think this is so late to post this Topic but It's useful information and can <snip>There are many hotels in Old Quarter of Hanoi city but those hotels were highly appreciated by the guests after they traveled to Vietnam.
[Edited: 20:16 - Mell ]
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N Posts: 5
Hi all,
In my opinion, tourist booth staff at the airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will phone to reserve a room for you, and it’s increasingly simple to book online. Be wary of asking advice from cyclo or taxi drivers, as travellers are often told that their hotel of choice is full or closed. It’s also important to note that Vietnam is full of copycat establishments – to avoid being taken to a similarly-named hotel, write down the street name and show it to your driver. Once you’ve found a hotel, look at a range of rooms before opting for one, as standards can vary hugely within the same establishment. You’ll also need to check the bed arrangement, since there are many permutations in Vietnam. A “single” room could have a single or twin beds in it, while a “double” room could have two, three or four single beds, a double, a single and a double, and so on.
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In my opinion, tourist booth staff at the airports in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi will phone to reserve a room for you, and it’s increasingly simple to book online. Be wary of asking advice from cyclo or taxi drivers, as travellers are often told that their hotel of choice is full or closed. It’s also important to note that Vietnam is full of copycat establishments – to avoid being taken to a similarly-named hotel, write down the street name and show it to your driver. Once you’ve found a hotel, look at a range of rooms before opting for one, as standards can vary hugely within the same establishment. You’ll also need to check the bed arrangement, since there are many permutations in Vietnam. A “single” room could have a single or twin beds in it, while a “double” room could have two, three or four single beds, a double, a single and a double, and so on.
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