Urban Alley Hotel

In Hanoi’s buzzing Old Quarter, a short stroll from Hoan Kiem Lake. Urban Alley Hotel sits minutes from St. Joseph’s Cathedral, the Old Town Night Market and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre, with Hang Da Market and cultural galleries close by.

A compact city hotel with 20 air-conditioned rooms. Expect modern rooms with wooden floors and touches of traditional Vietnamese décor. Rooms are soundproofed and come with in-room computers in some units, refrigerators or minibars, 32-inch LCD TVs, private baths with showers or tubs, complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

There’s an on-site restaurant, café and a bar for easy nights in. Chill out with a massage at the hotel’s wellness room. Concierge and tour desk services make exploring simple. Practical perks include complimentary Wi-Fi across the property, laundry and dry cleaning, luggage storage, elevator access, parking and car rental assistance. Airport transfers and an area shuttle are available for a surcharge.

Complimentary wireless internet throughout and in-room computers in select rooms. Rooms include desks and safes, plus a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage for straightforward business travel.

Enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes and Western options at the hotel café and restaurant. Sip coffee in the café or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. Room service is offered during limited hours for late nights after city wandering.