Intercontinental Westlake Hotel Hanoi

I have been visiting many hotels in Hanoi but this is the best 5 star hotel that I have ever visited. Each time when I visit my friends who stayed at this hotel, I was warmly welcomed by all staffs of the hotel from the guard to the receptionist. All of them are very friendly and helpful. They know what you need and very polite to everyone. This is different from other 5 star hotels such as the Sofitel Metropole where people save their smile and friendliness. My friends also highly rate this hotel and they show me their rooms which are very nice. The disadvantage of this hotel is that it is located quite far from the old quarter of Hanoi. However, it is not far from the hotel to many interesting places in Hanoi such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, The Vietnam Military History Museum, Westlake with Tran Quoc pagoda (this hotel is located near the lake). The price of this hotel is also very reasonable. It offers similar price to 4 star hotels here. The price ranges from 120 to 160 USD per room per night. You can also get better rates through travel agents (of course if you find the right agents :-)). I highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for 5 star hotels in Hanoi.