Vietnam Hotel - Zen Hotel Hanoi, Vietnam

Zen Hotel - Hanoi

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Home to a great location in downtown Hanoi, Zen Hotel is the capital’s charming and cozy boutique accommodation.

The location within the city center affords comfort and convenience to many of Hanoi's attractions. It is just a five minute walk from West Lake and a ten minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. The property seamlessly blends the best designs and characteristics of Vietnamese and French characteristics and architecture, forming an unbreakable and eye-pleasing aesthetic that also portrays the city's history.

The Vietnamese/French art décor style found throughout the property continues into the 35 tastefully decorated and cozy guestrooms. All the basic amenities are exemplified to provide better comfort and relaxation in the room, such as a 32 inch flat screen LCD television set with satellite channels, a 32 inch screen computer with internet access and an expansive bathroom with private wooden bath-tub and shower. Zen Hotel offers a quick and responsive laundry and dry cleaning service for all of its guests.

The hotel's lounge area/cafe offers a relaxing atmosphere for friends and family members to relax about. A large LCD television screen with multiple satellite channels provides the entertainment. Before hitting the town, visitors should stop for breakfast, with a nice assortment of Vietnamese specialties and Western favorites. The cozy atmosphere of the place also calls for a morning or afternoon coffee or evening drink.

A great city-center location, a cozy boutique ambiance, a colonial feel; these are the characteristics of Zen Hotel. The property comes highly recommended for those looking to incorporate Hanoi's charming character into their hotel stay.

Dining:

Zen Hotel Lounge/Café - Vietnamese and Western palates as well as coffee, beverages and drinks

Room type:

Standard Room
Deluxe Room
VIP Room

Facilities:

Internet facilities
Laundry service

Located on Quan Thanh Street, Zen Hotel enjoys a central location in downtown Hanoi. West Lake and Tran Vu Pagoda are both just a five minute walk away. Ten minutes from the property is Dong Xuan Market. Noi Bai International Airport is a 45 minute transfer away.

Zen Hotel address: 43 Quan Thanh Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi, Vietnam

Who should go?
The boutique style of the property makes for the perfect accommodation for traveling couples. With its central location in the city, Zen Hotel comes highly recommended for those yearning to explore the city and absorb the local flavor.

When to go?
Hanoi is most pleasant from February to April and September to November. During these periods the temperatures are pleasant and the skies are clear. The winter months, December and January, can be very cold and rainy while May to August see temperatures soaring to the upper 30s (Celcius). It is recommended to avoid visiting the capital during Tet, the local New Year, which takes place in late January or early February. During Tet most restaurants and many tourist sites are close.

Where is it?
Located on Quan Thanh Street, Zen Hotel enjoys a central location in downtown Hanoi. West Lake and Tran Vu Pagoda are both just a five minute walk away. Ten minutes from the property is Dong Xuan Market. Noi Bai International Airport is a 45 minute transfer away.

What's not to be missed?
Watching the early morning Tai Chi sessions by Hoan Kiem Lake. Absorbing the courtyard atmosphere at the Temple of Literature. A walk in the Ho Chi Minh Museum. Appreciating the works in the Fine Arts Museum. Watching the water puppet show. Absorbing the oriental market feel at Dong Xuan Market.

What's cooking?
A good place to start the day is at the hotel's lounge/café area. A wide selection of Vietnamese and Western specialties are on hand during breakfast and any other time of day. An afternoon coffee or tea as well or an evening drink are more than welcome here.