Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi

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1 Le Thanh Tong St Hanoi, Vietnam, 4-3933-0500

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Travel Blogs by Travelers Who Stayed at the Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi
Day two

We traveled to the government district of Hanoi this morning to view Ho Chi Minh's corpse. His body resides in a mausoleum modeled after Lenin's. There are tons of rules you must follow in order to get into the building. You have to be quiet and respectful at all times and no cameras or electronic equipment are allowed. You can not wear shorts or any offensive clothing. You also can't walk around with your hands in your pocket. Walking through the tomb and viewing the corpse was kind of spoo...

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Ho Chi Minh

First stop was Ho Chi Minh city - where we learnt how to cross the roads (better known as walking out in faith as motorcycles wove around you) and explored the Chu Chi tunnels.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam cheli
Goooooood morning Vietnam

We made the short flight from Vientiane to Hanoi...about one and a half hours. We had already decided to stay at the Elegance hotel 4 in Hanoi after reading great reviews on tripadvisor.com and they arranged a car to pick us up from the airport. We found our driver and headed out of the airport.....the hour journey to the hotel was an eyeopener for me....the Vietnamese are crazy drivers, scooters outnumber cars by ten to one, and they all drive like they are the only ones on the road....every...

Hanoi, Vietnam chrismole
Back to Hanoi for our Trip to Halong Bay & Cat Ba

This is where the main Journey Begins North to South, we have our visa's till December 5th so here goes whooooot

Hanoi, Vietnam chrismole
Good Morning Vietnam!

After a beautiful 1st day of the new year, spent sleeping late, walking through Hon Kong Park and it's amazing aviary, having great noodle soup in a humble little hole-in-the-wall, we traveled to the south side of the island to Stanley Market, where Aiyoung and Grace shopped for clothes and I dozed on the sea wall by the ocean. Aiyoung cooked a nice latin meal of spicy oxtail and we turned in early since the young folks had to get up early and get back to work. We took the very modern airport...

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Last few days

Hey there, I hope that this update finds all of you well. Well, since the last time I wrote we have done a few more things. On Thursday we went to the first Vietnam University museum. It was very interesting. The sights were amazing and very pretty. On Friday we went to a museum that showed all the different ethnic groups that live in Vietnam and that as well was interesting. On the outside of the museum they had different huts that people used to live in and some of them were one rooms, some...

Hanoi, Vietnam heatherk8
Hanoi and Halong Bay

Okay, well this is my third time trying to write this entry. it does not like to save properly for me.... and now i only have 8 minutes until this cafe closes. so I'll try to get it all in. Hanoi was awesome. we stayed in the old quarter of the city and didn't get much time to get out of the old quarter. On the first day in Hanoi we visited the infamous Hanoi Hilton, which was a political prison from 1900's until 1960's. It then became a prison to house American Pilots captured by during the ...

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Back in Hanoi for tour # 2

Back in Hanoi for a second time! I met my new group at Breakfast this morning. There are only 6 of us, which is awesome size for trekking. I'm glad to say not all of the others are "experienced hikers" either. so i will have some company at the back of the pack. This time, I'm traveling with 4 Aussies and a German, Our current guide is also an Aussie, but he is having trouble getting his visa for China (apparently China is currently not issuing tourist visas, luckily i got mine about 2 months...

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Hanoi Rocks!

Hello Hanoi heat wave! Our taxi took us to the Hilton Hanoi Opera. It was in a lovely section of town adjacent to the opera house, posh hotels, parks and a lake. But it was hot! We ran inside and hid from the heat until the much cooler evening. We had dinner at a restaurant recommended by our guide in Halong Bay.

The next day we went outside in search of aloe vera and sunscreen and wandered in and out of art galleries near the hotel. We fell for two large contemporary pieces but deci...

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Hanoi, Vietnam

After a 2 hour drive we made it to the busy city of Hanoi, Vietnam. Now, if there was one word I would use to sum up the city of Hanoi, I believe it would be ADRENILINE. Because not a moment passed while walking around this city did I not feel my adrenaline pumping. There were motor cars EVERWHERE you looked. On sidewalks, any side of the street, there were basically no real enforced laws. The only thing you had to comfort you was knowing that you could trust the drivers. The way our guide Mi...

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Historical Traveler Reviews of Hilton Opera Hotel Hanoi

Excellent experience

from A TripAdvisor Member
During a recent wedding anniversary trip we stayed, when in Hanoi, at the Hilton Opera Hotel, where I had been twice before, on business. This hotel must surely rate as one of the best in the world, in terms of location as well as amenities and service; its one and only drawback being that it is perhaps becoming somewhat too pricey for tourists (internet service for example is provided at a rather steep half a dollar a minute). The rooms, however, are spacious and well-equipped, and the hotel staff is without question the most professional in all Vietnam. The buffet breakfast is simply stupendous, and all the major sights and attractions of Hanoi are within walking distance. Try to get a room with a view of the Opera if you can. A major advantage is the hotel's double glazing, which together with its location makes it virtually soundproof against Hanoi's busy (and early!) rush hour traffic in the morning. I definitely recommend this hotel to anyone who wants a good night's sleep and a haven of rest from Hanoi's incessantly busy streets.

Great location

from cincodemayo
I enjoyed my stay here at this hotel. It was in a great location. The gym was very modern and had all the amenities.

One of the best hotels that I have ever stayed in

from deejayel
I stayed at the Hanoi Hotel for twelve nights during a solo trip to Vietnam. I stayed on the executive floor which cost an extra $35 per night but was definitely worth it; pleasant quiet lounge with attentive service and free snacks in the afternoon and substantial nibbles and free alcoholic drinks during the evening. I found the room service and general hotel staff to be exceptionally pleasant and efficient. I had a room overlooking the opera house and enjoyed swimming in the outdoor heated pool, even in December! I have generally found Hilton Hotels to be very middle of the road but this is an exception. I have stayed in many four and five star hotels throughout the world and would say that this is one of the best. I would stay here again without hesitation should I go to Hanoi again.

Haven from the heat and noise

from Aeryn
I visited Hanoi in October 2005, primarily on business but with a little time to spend exploring the town.

The Hilton was a great business hotel, very well kept and modern. The rooms were excellent and the Executive Floor Happy Hour was a great bonus. All the staff I interacted with were very helpful as well.

You could walk to Hoan Kiem lake from the hotel, and apart from having to learn how to cross the road Hanoi style (cross slowly and steadily to let the traffic flow around you!) the area felt safe to walk in.

Taxis were easy to catch from the hotel, and when I went out in one, the concierge would tell the taxi driver where to take me and give me a hotel card to give to a taxi driver to return in case they didn't understand english. Taxis are a great way to get around Hanoi - they are ridiculously cheap, and highly regulated so there's no need to argue about the fare.

I would certainly stay at the Hilton Hanoi Opera again.

Corporate Hotel

from seasiatraveler
As stated in the review below, the Hilton Opera is very centrally located in Hanoi and looks lovely from the outside. The inside is better suited for the corporate traveler (comfortable beds, modern bathrooms, good buffet breakfast) but had little atmosphere. I traveled solo to Hanoi and would have preferred to either splurge on the Sofitel Metropole which is absolutely beautiful (and you can book it at a discounted rate through many of the local travel agents) or a lower priced hotel such as the Guoman. The staff was nice at the Hilton but again, I felt it was suited for the corporate traveler rather than the tourist. If I was to go back, I am pretty certain I would stay at the Sofitel Metropole.

Executive floor brilliant value

from Veryfussy
The Hilton Opera is very centrally located in Hanoi and looks lovely from the outside. Inside is a bit corporate but still good and the rooms, although not huge, are better than hilton in the UK. There is a nice outdoor pool and live music in the bar that is actually very good. Prices for drinks etc are very reasonable. It is definitely worth booking a room on the Executive floors (6&7) to get access to the Executive lounge. Here they have free internet access and serve drinks and snacks throughout the day. From 6pm-8pm is happy hour where wine, spirits and soft drinks are served freely with lovely hors d'ouvres. This is a really pleasant way to start the evening. Hanoi is very charming although a bit of a culture shock at first.

Very Pleased With Hilton Hanoi At Good Price

from mylesfire
used HANOI as a base for most of the 23 days my wife and i were in vietnam. booked Hilton Hanoi Opera through (---) and got best possible rates: $100 plus 15% not including breakfast for an executive double.

room was as you would expect form a hilton -- very comfortable, modern and clean -- and exceptionally quiet, a virtue that is great especially for new arirvals with jet lag.

service at front desk was excellent! i pestered them all the time with questions and requests, left luggage, calls to local shops, calls to Sapa, etc. top notch.

was not that impressed with Chez Manon restaurant at the Hilton, but it is sufficient. in truth, i was not impressed with the food in vietnam. i enjoy the vietnamese food much more in new york city! the breakfast and the croisants at the hilton are fine.

hotel is mere 10 minutes walking distance to old quarter and two minutes from a lake. very good location.

instead of paying western rates, you can use the economical steam cleaning laundry company around the corner, next to the ARMY HOTEL. the front desk will steer you there.

Luxurious hotel in the heart of Hanoi

from garbo
This is a very grand hotel, which is located in the city center. About a 15 minute walk to the lake. Our room had a wonderful view of the Hanoi Opera house. The room was very comfortable and had a luxurious bathroom. Wonderful breakfast buffet full of wonderful French pastries. They have a nice spa and gym, unfortunately the pool is quite small.

They have a tour desk, which can assist you with any plans to Halong Bay, the Perfume Pagoda or other sites. There are trishaw drivers on site,which will take you all around the city.

Highly recommended.

Great stay with lovely pool

from chendol
We booked a flights / accom package from HK and stayed at this hotel for about 4 nights.

We found it a really lovely hotel with spacious rooms, a great pool (it wasn't busy during all the times we went down for a swim) with a lively bar. Good location - a short walk to the lake and some other sights. Though cabs are pretty cheap to catch.

They also had a spa where you can have a massage, a manicure or pedicure etc which was pretty nice.

I would recommend it.

Beautifully decorated rooms, loved it

from A TripAdvisor Member
Of all the Sheraton's, Mariott's, Shangri La's and other Hilton's that I've stayed in, the room decor here was by far the nicest, and it was all topped off by an incredibly comfortable bed. Inside of the hotel they have a sports bar and two restaurants, which offer very tastey food. The lobbey is impressive and they have a lovely string quartet that plays nightly. There is an exotissimo tour agency right in the lobbey that offers some very nice tours (Please do go see Ha Long Bay if you visit Hanoi). While I took the tours offered by exotissimo in house, they're quite pricey and you can get the same tour by an outside company for a fraction of the cost.

The hotel location is good for sightseeing. If you are willing to brave the traffic in Hanoi (it took me a day or two to get up the nerve to cross the street) the touristy shopping district, the Temple of Enlightenment(I might have the name confused with something else. This is the oldest University in Vietnam) and the National Military History Museum are all nearby.

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