Muong Thanh Xa La  

Perched in Van Quan on Hanoi’s Ha Dong edge, about 10–11 km from the Old Quarter. Close to Hanoi National University, the Vietnam National Convention Center and Vincom Mega Mall Royal City. A roughly 15-minute drive gets you to Hoan Kiem Lake and West Lake, with My Dinh National Stadium and the puppetry theatre nearby.

A 149-room spa hotel with a clean, modern vibe and practical comforts. Rooms are air-conditioned and equipped with minibars, flat-screen TVs, desks and safes. Private bathrooms come with bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers; slippers and in-room amenities vary by room type.

Swim in outdoor (and seasonal indoor) pools, recharge at the full-service spa with massage and sauna, or work out in the fitness center. On-site fun includes karaoke, concierge and gift shops. Free wired and wireless internet, 24-hour front desk, tour assistance and transfer services keep things easy. Free self-parking and accessible features like elevators are available.

Complimentary high-speed wired internet, a 24-hour business center and two meeting rooms/conference hall make this a solid pick for events and work trips.

Two on-site restaurants — including Hong Linh serving Vietnamese cuisine — plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge. Enjoy a complimentary buffet breakfast daily, 24-hour room service and grab-and-go snacks from the cafe.