Royal Gate Hotel  

In Ba Dinh, Hanoi — a 3-star city hotel at 09 Nguyen Bieu Street, a short stroll to West Lake and a quick hop to Hoan Kiem and the Old Quarter. Landmarks: 1.5 km from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and about 2 km from Turtle Tower and the Temple of Literature.

Contemporary, modern-luxe design with woolen flooring and panoramic West Lake and city views from many rooms. Sixty-five rooms and suites feature deeply comfortable beds, in-room tea/coffee, TV, safety box and hairdryer; central air conditioning is managed on a hotel schedule.

24-hour reception, elevator, fitness centre on the 2nd floor (open daily), steam bath, lounge bar, gift shop and restaurant on the 11th floor. Wireless internet is available in public areas. Wake up to West Lake views from higher floors.

Business centre, meeting room and a conference room on the 12th floor that serves over 80 people. Wireless internet is available in rooms and public areas to support meetings and events.

Restaurant on the 11th floor serves breakfast each morning. A lounge bar is on site for evening drinks and casual downtime.