Apricot Hotel, HanoiApricot Hotel in Hanoi, Vietnam has a corrected score of 3.8 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 16 of 37 hotels we score in Hanoi. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.8 before correction: Booking.com 3.6, Tripadvisor 4.1, Google 3.8. Rooms from about $164 a night (cached, not a live quote).Apricot Hotel is a five-star establishment situated in Hanoi's Old Quarter, positioned directly across from Hoan Kiem Lake. The neo-classical building contains 123 rooms decorated with contemporary Vietnamese art. It serves both business travellers and tourists, offering facilities such as meeting rooms, a business centre, a gym, and an indoor pool. Guests can access a rooftop bar and a sauna on-site. While the hotel provides a quiet atmosphere, its central location means it sits within a busy urban area. Dining options include an on-site restaurant focusing on local culture, and rooms are equipped with air conditioning and minibars.What stands out

Located opposite Hoan Kiem Lake

On-site indoor pool and sauna

Vietnamese art decor

Central Old Quarter position

Watch out for

Situated in a busy area

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