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Hi - thanks for watching. Yes all the hotels featured have elevators. Most hotels have elevators if it’s more than 3 floors.

Thank you watching and sharing your feedback. I’m glad to hear that the information was useful which is the aim of my channel. Though there is still a lot more topics to cover which I plan to do over a period of time.

Hanoi’s Old Quarter or Hanoi, the city. One is a possessive noun that’s why it’s ‘Hanoi’s’

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Thanks for watching! Enjoy your stay in Hanoi - you'll love it!

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Hi - I'm not familiar with this property though some of the reviews aren't so great. If you're looking for apartment accommodations which are professionally managed - there's the Oakwood Residence and Sedona Suites. Of course it will cost more but it's a higher level of service and quality! If you're looking more of a neighborhood stay, you may want to consider places in District 3.

That will be a good experience living in Vietnam for a whole year! Yes it does flood in D2 and because the streets are narrow and lots of cars there - there tends to be heavy traffic during rush hour as well. D2 is more of a western expat hub while D7 is more Asian expats like Koreans, Japanese and Taiwanese though many locals live there as well. It’s more modern so streets are wider and less likely to experience flooding. The downside is going to D1 can be a headache due to traffic. Both these areas have everything you need so you don’t really have to leave the area. Hope this helps!

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Thank you for watching and I appreciate your feedback! My videos are meant to be informative which is why I try to stay impartial! My follow up video will be out in a week with four hotel suggestions that might be suitable for you. So I hope you can wait and watch that! With your budget you have quite a lot of options to choose from in the Old Quarter. 👍

Hi - thanks for watching. Actually if you check prices on Agoda and depending on time of year you're traveling - most of the hotels mentioned are in the price range you mentioned with exception of the Peridot. I spend on average about $65 per night in Hanoi. I'm currently working on Hanoi hotel Part 3 video coming out soon!

@@traveleatvietnam Not really, if you change the price filter on Agoda to $50, you'll get the 3 -4 stars in Oldtown, ex.. the Hanoi memory central $33/night. The other thing is, most expats who are visiting Vietnam are not looking for the 5 stars over price "FOO-FOO" rooms which are normal here in the States(most are free in Vegas). So we(I) would rather pay around $35- 50/day for lodging, i spent most of the day outside. My last trip I didn't even care if the place have a pool or gym. What I value are location...location, quality of the breakfast buffet, cleanliness of the room, lock box for valuables, safety and security, those are my priorities when I look for in a room. Coming back for another 2 months trip in Feb/2025, recently retired so time is on my side. Staying and Vinhome in Saigon because of the value ($40/night0) for a full service condo, this is what I'm talking about.. the price point is key, looking to stay a whole week in Hanoi, a city I never been to. I applaud you for the effort, but do look into my suggestion, we rather spend the money on food, stuff and not the room, perhaps you migh venture into reviewing food joints, local haunts and things to do. Keep up the great work, who knows, I might run into you in Hanoi.

Hi - all the hotels mentioned in this video have good views of fireworks.

Thank you.

Yes they do - most hotels offer airport transfer.

I haven't visited this hotel but it's in a good location. It's more of a budget hotel so don't expect too much if you're just looking for a place to sleep.

Hi - glad you found the information useful. If you are going into Vietnam then to Thailand and returning back to Vietnam you’ll need a multiple entry visa. It doesn’t matter where you enter or exit Vietnam as long as you have a valid visa.

I have worked in the travel industry for over 20 years in Vietnam so I guess that doesn’t qualify as an expert. 😭

@@traveleatvietnam You have a very high opinion of yourself , eh , pretentious , conceited but wrong ,.. let me reiterate .. THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS AN EXPERT , it means someone that knows absolutely everything there is to know about a particular subject , let me give you an example , so you can get your big head around the concept . a wine connoisseur could know lots of info about a particular wine , its vintage , the chateau , the winery its from & all its history but if he/she doesn't know what materials the cork is made of or the PH of the soil that the vines grew in then that person could never be called an expert because an expert knows EVERYTHING regarding that subject & considering things are constantly changing & evolving then its IMPOSSIBLE to be one ,sabes whether you have had 20 or 50 years of experience of whatever you claim to do then until you know it all please be quiet & dont be so up your own ass ...

You can try Uu Dam Chay and Vejo vegan restaurants in Hanoi.

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Thanks for watching. There are many options depending on your budget. Since there are 3 of you - make sure you take a look at room size since some hotels have very small rooms. You can watch my latest video on best locations in the Old Quarter which has a tour inside 5 hotels.

Hi - walkable from Park Hyatt you can try Tan Dinh district which is where the pink church is - there are a lot of good food around there. Depending on what you’re shopping for - downtown area and Ben Thanh is probably the most convenient for souvenir shopping. Hope this helps!

Vietnam is known for its street food so it’s something you don’t want to miss out on! Hot food like noodle soups are pretty safe. It’s the veggies and herbs you need to be careful - depending on whether you’re eating out on the streetside or inside an eatery. Places where there’s lots of customers means there’s a quick turn around on food so it’s not sitting there stale and growing bacteria. Best advice is to use common sense when selecting where and what to eat!

Glad the video was useful. Hope to do another follow up video soon!

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Thanks for watching. Glad to hear you enjoy my videos and find it useful. You will have a blast in Saigon!

Thanks for watching and appreciate your feedback. Transportation services is operating normal except to Sapa and Ha Giang which I wouldn't recommend. For more details, please read my latest post update on the post-typhoon situation in the north. Hope that helps.

@@traveleatvietnam Thank you so much! Please continue your vlogs as these are very helpful for travellers to Vietnam. Subject matters as recent Visa application procedures, proper etiquette, trusted tour guides, basic way to address vendors and people you meet for the first time and of course, areas to explore. Again, thank you 🥰

Hi - thanks for watching! Really appreciate your comment, especially about the narration since I do put a lot of effort in making sure it's not boring to listen to yet factual.

Hope this video helps you with your decision about La Vela. My previous video on best locations is a pretty good guide if you're looking for walking distance which unfortunately La Vela doesn't fall into! You can always buy a pass to their pool or have a meal or drinks there if you want to experience the view without having to stay here!

@@traveleatvietnam It does really help me to cross off La Vela on my list and consider one of the other hotels. Suffice it to say I won’t be schlepping all the way from D1 and shelling out $$ to just hang out at their pool. On related note, what do you think of Lotte hotel? When I stayed at Le Meridien last year, I kept walking past it every day and wonder if it’s worth a stay next time.

@@LTinSoCal Lotte Hotel is one of the older hotels in the city. I haven't been there in awhile so don't know if they've done any renovations. It's more set back from the street so for river views - it would be a little more distant. I'm not a big fan of hotels on Ton Duc Thang St since I find getting around by taxi or bike a nuisance with the constant traffic. I would suggest Thi Sach area and any hotels managed by Silverland.

@@traveleatvietnam Good point Thúy. I actually have stayed at one of the hotels on Thi Sách street about 10 years ago. I think it’s changed ownership and now called Paragon Saigon. Not any view to speak of but the area is very quiet and tranquil despite being so close to the ‘infamous’ Japantown Saigon. Looks like there are more 4-star(?) hotels in that area now. I’ll check out their reviews online. But so far, your insights from a Vietnamese American perspective is what I resonate with and truly appreciate.

Glad my insights are helpful! As a travel professional - my advice and insights are to assist travelers with their travel planning. But also offering a perspective from an international traveler’s expectations.

Hi - thanks for watching. The dry season is different for the different regions of Vietnam. To be safe, the best time for little rain would be from April - June for most of Vietnam.

@@traveleatvietnam thanks I wanted to travel to in the next month or to to explore Vietnam and De Nang

Hi - thanks for watching. The time you'll be in Hanoi is peak travel season during the holiday period so prices tend to be higher and rooms more limited. I haven't stayed at this hotel, but based on what I see on Agoda and their location, it looks like a good potential budget hotel for about 800k vnd per night (about $35USD). You can check out this link bit.ly/4dY6hpU

@@traveleatvietnam thank you