We used the Emerald Holiday as a base for discovering Hanoi and for day trips outside the city and spent more than a week here. This hotel is a hidden gem in so many regards:
We chose this hotel based on the location which is excellent since it is situated right in the middle of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Most of the main sights are well within walking distance.
We ordered transport to the hotel from the airport and received confirmation from the reception at once. All of our correspondence was answered quickly.
The reception and service we received were excellent! The staff are all very friendly, they all speak english and they are eager to make sure you feel comfortable. They provided for every one of our demands and inquiries; transport to and from the airport, day trips to Ninh Binh and other locations outside Hanoi and tips for sightseeing in Hanoi. This helped us get the most out of our trip without having to worry about logistics. Anna, our main contact, even helped us with rearranging our booking on Cat Ba island and kept in touch with us while we were there! I can't praise her highly enough!
The rooms are immaculate, spacious and clean, the beds are very comfortable and breakfast is provided according to individual needs. If you stay in Hanoi for a couple of days or an extended period; there's no need to look any further.