Especen Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Hanoi
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
Especen Hotel offers rooms with balconies, city views, and queen-size beds. Each room includes a 21-inch satellite TV, fridge, fan, wardrobe, and private bathroom with free toiletries. Some rooms have internal stair windows with no sunlight. Long-term stays start at 330,000 VND per night. The reception is located next door, ten steps from the lobby.
Dining & Local Eats
The hotel is surrounded by Vietnamese craft shops, casual bars, and small eateries serving phở noodles and bánh mì sandwiches. Nearby options include Tony's Pizza and The Coffee Bean. No onsite restaurant is available, but street food and local dining are within walking distance.
Leisure & Exploration
Guests can visit Hanoi Night Market (0.5 km), Saint Joseph Cathedral (0.5 km), and Hoan Kiem Lake (5-minute walk). Tours to Ha Long Bay, Tam Coc, and Sapa are bookable through the hotel. Bicycle rides to historical sites like Giang Van Minh worship-house are available.
Location & Transport
The hotel is in Hoan Kiem, a 5-minute walk from Quang Trung bus stop (direct service to Noi Bai Airport). Taxis cost under 50,000 VND from Meliá Hotel (12-minute walk). Avoid street touts offering fake hotel cards at bus stops.
Services & Tips
Airport transfers cost extra (not free). Money exchange and tour bookings are available. Beware of scams by taxi drivers. Staff can arrange train tickets to Lao Cai (for Sapa) and other destinations. Water puppet show tickets (100,000 VND) can be purchased nearby.
Choose from a variety of room types
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Free parking
- Off-site car park
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
- Key access
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Services
- Paid airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Car hire
- Tours/Ticket assistance
Spa & Leisure
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor