Location : This hotel is located in the centre of Hanoi, close to the Old Quarter, and has been a celebrated landmark since the turn of century. Just a 2-minute walk away, guests will find the Trang Tien Plaza Shopping centre and it is also just 2 minutes on foot to the opera house and Hoan Kiem Lake. The Water Puppet Theatre and the river are 1 km away, the Temple of Literature is 3 km and it is 10 km to the National Convention Centre. Nội Bài Airport is just 35 km from the hotel.

Facilities : The hotel was built in 1901. 21 suites and 342 double rooms are available to guests in a 3-storey main building and a 7-storey auxiliary building. The reception desk is open round the clock. Amenities available at the hotel include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe, currency exchange service and cash machine. Wireless internet access in public areas (for a fee) allows guests to stay connected. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities and a lift. A number of shops, including a souvenir shop, are great for shopping or just browsing. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Additional facilities include a library. Parking spaces are available to guests travelling by car. Other services include a babysitting service, a childcare service, medical assistance, a transfer service, room service (for a fee), a laundry service and a hairdresser. Complimentary newspapers are available.

Rooms : Air conditioning, central heating and a fan ensure that rooms maintain comfortable temperatures. In some rooms, a terrace is included as standard. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed, a queen-size bed or a king-size bed. Separate bedrooms are available. Children's beds and extra beds can be requested for younger guests. A safe, a minibar and a desk are also available. For guests' convenience, units include a mini fridge and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a CD player, a DVD player and WiFi provide all the essentials for a comfortable holiday. Amenities provided in the rooms include slippers and a daily paper. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. A hairdryer, a vanity mirror and bathrobes are available for daily use. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and 363 non-smoking rooms.

Sports/Entertainment : Guests can enjoy a refreshing swim in the outdoor pool area. A hot tub invites guests to soothe their muscles, and a poolside snack bar will take care of any hungry bellies. A short break or an entire afternoon on the sun terrace, which features sun loungers and parasols, is time well spent. Sports enthusiasts are also offered a wide range of indoor activities, including a gym, yoga, callisthenics and aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa, a steam bath, a beauty salon and massage treatments. Subject to charge: a sauna. Guests can enjoy a range of leisure facilities and activities, including a dance club and a nightclub.

Meals : Dining facilities include a dining room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. A continental breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch, guests can choose between a buffet, à la carte and a set menu. Dinner options include à la carte and a set menu. Gluten-free meals and vegetarian dishes can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers snacks. The show cooking is a particularly special attraction. Non-alcoholic beverages are available.

Payment : The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.