Babylon Premium Hotel & Spa  

In the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter, a spa hotel just steps from Hoan Kiem Lake. Major sights are within a 10-minute walk — Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Dong Xuan Market and the Old City Gate keep the neighborhood lively.

About 50 rooms feature modern, elegant furniture and large windows or private balconies with city views. Rooms include minibars (replenished daily), fresh seasonal fruit on arrival, in-room safes, desks, coffee/tea makers and shower/tub combinations with quality toiletries.

Relax at a full-service spa and book a massage, then unwind in the on-site bar or restaurant. The hotel offers a 24-hour front desk, elevator access, parking, tour assistance and an airport shuttle for a surcharge. Laundry, dry cleaning, an ATM and concierge services are available.

Complimentary wired and wireless internet throughout the property and a business center make work easy. Rooms include laptop-compatible safes and desks for a simple, productive stay.

An on-site restaurant serves local Vietnamese flavors and a bar keeps things casual. There's also a snack bar/deli and limited-hour room service, plus daily-restocked minibars for late-night cravings.