Silk Path Hotel, Hanoi, Hanoi

The Silk Path Hotel is an excellent quality modern hotel on the edge of Hanoi’s old quarter.

Staying in the old quarter of Hanoi has several advantages: not least the ability to walk straight out into the heart of the action. The cramped, quaint and winding streets are enormous fun to explore on foot and at leisure. They don’t lend themselves to modern, spacious hotels on the whole.

The Silk Path bucks the trend with spacious rooms, a large marble reception and comfortable and attractive bedrooms. It is the highest quality hotel in the old quarter itself. Unlike almost all other hotels in the old quarter, all the rooms have large windows, but the double glazing means the noise from outside is kept to a minimum. Whilst the modern finish and quality furnishings in all the rooms is excellent, the ‘Silk Deluxe’ rooms are on a higher floor than the ‘Deluxe’ rooms so have a better view whilst all the ‘Premium Deluxe’ feature windows on two sides and great views of the maelstrom outside.

In common with other hotels in the old quarter itself, there is no swimming pool. The Silk Path Hotel, does however have a Jacuzzi in which to relax in as well as a fitness centre, free internet, several bars and two restaurants.

Highly recommended.