Hoang Ngoc Hotel Hang Chao

Our first stay in Hanoi was at Hoang Ngoc Hotel near the old quarter. With only 21 rooms, we knew it would be cozy. I contacted the hotel ahead of time due to having a large package being sent to me, which could possibly have tariffs that would need to be paid. Once we arrived, we were informed the package had been delivered, but with an incredibly large (as in in the millions) large tariff, so they were hesitant to accept it. Basically, it cost more than the two room nights put together. But once we said we were OK with the charges (about $90 bucks in taxes), they had the delivery company return it the next day. Our room was spacious with a small balcony and a great view of the city that allowed me to take photos of the crazy traffic in Hanoi from up high. As a special treat, the the staff brought up fresh fruit for us and always had a smile at the ready when we walked in or out of the building. They called cabs when we needed to go long distances and always made sure we had a map and a general understanding of the area when we went out walking. And when we needed to store our bags for several hours due to our very late train departure, they did so with a smile. What a great group to work with!