Royal International Hotel  

In Bai Chay, Ha Long — steps from Ha Long Bay and a short stroll to Bai Chay Beach. Close to Cái Dăm Market, Ha Long Night Market and Halong Bay Marina.

141 guestrooms with flat-screen TVs, minibars, safes and desks. Private bathrooms feature bidets and complimentary toiletries; daily housekeeping. Elevator and accessible facilities are available, and the hotel also has an on-site sauna — wake up to sea-breeze mornings.

Indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center, karaoke and a sauna set the pace for staying in. Concierge, free self-parking, a TV in the common area and complimentary wireless internet keep things easy.

On-site business center and two meeting rooms for events, plus complimentary newspapers in the lobby and dry cleaning/laundry services. Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected.

Aquarius Restaurant serves local and international cuisine for lunch and dinner; room service is available. Wind down at the bar/lounge after a day on the bay.