La Passion Hanoi Hotel & Spa

La Passion Hanoi Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter, with room choices that include balconies and views of the city or Hoan Kiem Lake. On Hàng Thùng street, it is within walking distance of the lake, shops, restaurants and historic sites.

Accommodation ranges from double and twin rooms to studios and suites, including family rooms for up to three people. Private bathrooms and air conditioning feature throughout, while some rooms add a balcony, a seating area, a bath or lake views. The range includes both compact rooms and larger suites, with fireplaces and minibars among the room features.

The hotel has a restaurant serving American cuisine and local specialities, plus a bar and buffet or breakfast-to-go choices. You can also use the spa and wellness centre, sun terrace, shared lounge and tour desk. Free WiFi is available throughout, and an airport shuttle is offered. A lift, concierge service and 24-hour front desk round out the facilities; on-site parking is unavailable.

The room range runs from double and twin layouts to studios, junior suites and larger suites, with areas from 18 to 35 m². Each has a private bathroom and air conditioning; flat-screen televisions, minibars and fireplaces recur across the categories. Bed arrangements include double-bed choices and a family studio with a single bed alongside a large double bed.

Selected rooms add a city view, a balcony or a view of Hoan Kiem Lake. The 18 m² Deluxe Double Room is the most compact type, while several suites and studios measure 35 m². The Executive Suite has a bath and a seating area, while other rooms have a walk-in shower or a bath-and-shower arrangement. Family Balcony Studio accommodates up to three people, and the Junior Suite with Balcony offers a separate suite-style layout.

You can spend time on the sun terrace with outdoor furniture or use the spa and wellness centre, which offers full-body, hand, head, foot, couples, neck and back massage services. The hotel also has a shared lounge and TV area, a bar, a snack bar and an on-site restaurant with a kid-friendly buffet and children's meals. Free WiFi is available throughout, while on-site parking is not available.

Practical services include an airport shuttle, 24-hour front desk, concierge, tour desk, luggage storage and private check-in and check-out. Activities include bicycle rental, bike tours, walking tours, hiking, cooking classes and sessions about local culture. Live performances, sports broadcasts, happy hour and themed dinner nights are also offered. A lift, family rooms, non-smoking rooms, air conditioning, heating and soundproof rooms round out the indoor facilities.

The hotel stands on Hàng Thùng street in Hanoi's Old Quarter, a dense historic quarter of narrow lanes, traditional shop streets and small eateries. Tho Nam Temple (50 m) and Hang Tre Temple (50 m) are close by, while The Huc Bridge (250 m) leads across the water to the temple on Hoan Kiem Lake. Hoan Kiem Lake itself is 450 m away, with a waterside path and open views alongside the built-up streets.

For rail arrivals, Ha Noi Railway station is 1.6 km away, and Noi Bai International Airport is 20 km from the hotel. An airport shuttle is available, and the 24-hour front desk handles arrivals throughout the day and night. There is no on-site parking, so drivers need to arrange parking elsewhere. The hotel is on a street in the Old Quarter, where nearby lanes can be explored on foot.

Ta Hien Street (400 m) has casual eateries and cafés. Hanoi Old City Gate (600 m) marks the northern edge of the quarter, while the National Museum of Vietnamese History (900 m) and Hoa Lo Historical Prison (1.1 km) offer different perspectives on the city's past. You can walk between the small temples, food stops and historic buildings on the surrounding streets. Long Bien Bridge is another historic crossing over the Red River.