Vietnam Travel

Daewoo Hotel

*****

Hanoi - Vietnam

The eighteen-storey Daewoo Hotel is about five kilometres from Hoan Kiem Lake, the heart of the tourist area. It was opened in 1996 with 18 eighteen-storey building. The ground floor of the Daewoo is unusually spacious. That, and a well-chosen color scheme, creates a atmosphere of unhurried calmness. Also unusually, the reception area is well to the left rather than the usual location opposite he main entrance. The effect is to direct attention to the interior of the hotel and reduce the significance of the mundane check-in procedures.

Entering the body of the hotel, a striking bar and lounge area in green and white comes as a pleasant surprise. Floor to ceiling window, rattan furniture and a palm tree centrepiece create an ambiance of post-colonial luxury. Rooms are large, well-equipped and offer good city views, especially on upper floors. The rattan theme is continued in the furniture. The bed is firm and comfortable, and a good welcome dish of fruit awaits new arriv

als.

The hotel's Fitness Centre is well-equipped with modern equipment and a sun terrace. There's also an indoor golf range, the largest swimming pool in Hanoi, and outdoor tennis courts.

Service is efficient and unobtrusive, as one would expect in a high quality international hotel. However, a genuine sense of friendliness from the staff is a bonus.

Room facilities:

Air-conditioner

Satellite television

Bath with shower