Apricot Hotel Hanoi

Apricot Hotel Hanoi is an art-themed hotel at 136 Hàng Trống in Hoàn Kiếm district, overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake on the western edge of the Old Quarter. The lake, Ngoc Son Temple, the Water Puppet Theatre and the Old Quarter's trading streets are all within a short walk, and St. Joseph's Cathedral is close by. Noi Bai International Airport is roughly 45 minutes away by car. The hotel's identity is built around art, with an in-house collection of Vietnamese paintings displayed across the lobby, corridors and rooms, and a gallery space that gives the building a cultural character beyond a standard business hotel. Room categories include Superior Rooms, Deluxe Rooms and Lake View Suites, with rates from about 2,500,000 to 5,000,000 VND per night. Lake view rooms are a major draw because of the views over the water, especially at dawn and dusk. Dining is provided by a restaurant and a bar, and the buffet breakfast is a regular part of stays. Facilities include a rooftop pool with lake views, a spa and a fitness centre. Service is attentive and hospitable, with a concierge who can arrange airport transfers, tours and show tickets. The hotel suits couples, leisure travellers and art lovers who want a central base with views, and it is popular with visitors who prefer a stay right on the lake instead of in a tower away from the centre. Its position means evening street life, cafes and night markets are close, though the surrounding area is busy and lively rather than quiet, so light sleepers may prefer higher floors.