The Lapis Hotel

We wanted a good value hotel for our two nights (one full day) in Hanoi - we knew we would be sightseeing for most of the day so didn't want to spend a lot on the hotel, but we wanted to be able to walk about or get short taxi rides to the sights we wanted to see, and we wanted a pool. The Lapis fitted the bill.

The pool area is small with room only for five loungers and two chairs, so it can get busy. The rooms have traditional decor but are very well equipped. The breakfast is good with plenty of options for our fussy kids.

There’s a Circle K convenience store around the corner, and decent size minibar fridge in the room.

It’s just a 15-20 minute walk to the old town for lots or shopping and restaurants - an area you will gravitate to in the evening. Very cheap to get to in a taxi. It’s also walking distance to the lake and the prison, or an easy cab ride from Train Street or St Joseph's Cathedral.