Especen Hotel

2.5 star property
Central hotel connected to the convention center, steps from St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi

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Family Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Family Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, free WiFi, bed sheets
Double Room, 1 Double Bed, City View | Bathroom | Shower, rainfall showerhead, free toiletries, hair dryer

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
    Airport transfer
  • Free parking
    Free parking
  • Non-smoking
    Non-smoking
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
Main amenities
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Room service
  • Airport pick-up service
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Water dispenser
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services
  • Luggage storage
Feel at home
  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
The price is $17
$20 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 4 - Dec 5

Room options

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Family Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 20 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Family Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
  • 25 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

Double Room, 1 Bedroom, City View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
LCD TV
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Bidet
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

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28 Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Hanoi, 10000

What's nearby

  • St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hoan Kiem Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Hanoi Old Town Night Market - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hanoi Opera House - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Quan Chuong Gate - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN) - 45 min drive
  • Hanoi Long Bien Station - 8 min drive
  • Hanoi Railway Station - 16 min walk
  • Ga Thuong Tin Station - 18 min drive
  • Airport pick-up service

Restaurants

  • ‪Âu Lac Family Restaurant - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Pasteur Street Brewing Company - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Phở Ấu Triệu - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Song Thu Vietnamese Coffee & Tea - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nem Nướng Nhà Thờ - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Especen Hotel

Especen Hotel puts you in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi and Hoan Kiem Lake. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, Hanoi Old Town Night Market and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre are within a 15-minute walk.

Languages

English, Thai, Vietnamese

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 24 rooms
  • Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Check-out time is noon
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions.

Special check-in instructions

  • This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
  • The property charges 3 percent for credit card payments
  • The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - midnight
  • Front desk staffed during limited hours

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required

Children

  • Up to 10 children (1 year old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
  • No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

  • No pets or service animals allowed

Internet

  • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free onsite self parking
  • Onsite parking limited

Transfers

  • Airport pickup on request (available 24 hours)*

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Room service
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • 3 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1993
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Tile flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LCD TV
  • Satellite TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Electric kettle
  • Slippers
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower only
  • Bidet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of VND 420000 per vehicle. Maximum occupancy 3
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Credit card charges are subject to an extra charge of 3 percent

Policies

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Property Registration Number 0101853646

Also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Especen Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Especen Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Especen Hotel?
Sorry, pets and service animals aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Especen Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
Is airport shuttle service offered by Especen Hotel?
Yes, a shuttle from the airport to the hotel is available. The charge is VND 420000 per vehicle.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Especen Hotel?
Check-in start time: 1:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What's the area around Especen Hotel like?
Especen Hotel is in Old Quarter, a short 8-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and 9 minutes' walk from Hanoi Old Town Night Market.

Especen Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very Good

Relaxing and fun!
Addison, 3-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay! Excellent area for walking to everything. Hotel is dated and needs refurbishing but still the rooms were clean. There was mold in the bathroom. Staff were helpful but didn’t speak English however they did their best by translating using their phone. It’s quite lively around the hotel and during the week early morning an announcement and music is played loud via speakers outside the hotel in Vietnamese. Overall it was a good place to stay and would recommend it as a means to sleep but not for relaxation.
Ruth, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Some staff did not speak English, but super helpful! Clean towels, water and toiletries each day! Comfortable beds Great location with balcony! 5 floor walk-up...
Kathleen, 3-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful Hotel in the Old Quarter Hanoi
Thanh and the hotel staff have been very warm and accommodating throughout my entire stay in Hanoi. The hotel is very convenient and accessible to most areas in the old and french quarters. St. Joseph cathedral is just one corner away from the hotel and it is also very close to Hoan Kiem lake. I would highly recommend this hotel. Best value for your money.
Ernesto, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

2/10 Poor

Suitable for the hard-of-hearing
Noise, noise, noise noise ..... No chance of sleep; no soundproofing; street noise outside, cockerels start crowing 4:00am followed by barking dogs at 4:30, motor bikes at 5:30, church bells at 6.00, 129 decibel loudspeaker at 7:30, etc etc. Luke-warm bathroom water, bathroom 90cms wide, paint peeling off internal walls, no lift - only a steep spiral staircase - and no fire escape. Pity, because it's just on the edge of the picturesque and iconic Old Quarter.
Peter, 4-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

給湯器の都合シャワーのお湯が10分程度しか出続けないが、それ以外は快適だった。
Toshiyuki, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Emily, 1-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Zachery, 2-night trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Great trip
Hotel is very well situated among the sites and a large amount of food options. Great for a short stay to pack lots in. The rooms were large, clean and with good aircon.
Samantha, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Tony, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great value and great location. Rooms are clean. Staff is nice. Rooms are good.
Luke, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Michael, 2-night trip with friends
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Cheap & perfectly convenient Efficient, English-speaking staff
Philippe, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Nice if you get a good room
Pretty good hotel in a great location. Comfy and clean. Our friends booked the same room but ended up in a different building which wasn't as nice, but then were able to change to one even nicer than ours, so not all rooms you book are created equal.
3-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Average
The room is clean, quiet and roomy, the fridge keep my fruit last longer, but there's no elevator so up and down the stairs a little inconvenience. There is a delicious beef soup (pho bo) place only few steps away from hotel only in the morning, so I had breakfast every morning before starting my adventures.
2-night family trip
Verified Hoteles.com guest review

8/10 Very Good

Great stay for the budget traveler!
We had a great stay at the Especen Hotel in Hanoi! This is a perfect hotel for the budget traveler. It is a very comfortable place to stay. You can pay for nicer in town, but for the price it is perfect. Also, we loved the location. It was in a quieter alley, that felt more tucked away. It was also a great walk to all places in the city
Jaclyn, 5-night romance trip
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6/10 Good

4-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional

Good service, cleaning snd friendly people
Really nice hotel
ahram, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very Good

Staff were friendly. Rooms were clean. Bed was very firm but that seems to be the norm in Asia. Overall worth the price you pay.
1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very Good

Excellent value
Nice hotel with great staff. Excellent price. Lowest airport transfer I found in Hanoi ($11). Bathroom could have been a bit nicer but that is the only improvement.
2-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

AMIT, 3-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Value for Money
Good Hotel with Big Rooms
AMIT, 5-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very Good

Jonathan, 1-night romance trip
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8/10 Very Good

Good price and location
Room is acceptable. Toilet is clean but a bit old. Staff can speak English and helpful. Overall is OK but not so impressive.
Boom, 3-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

6/10 Good

Good hotel for the price
Great location! Staff was helpful & friendly. A lesson in the brochure vs reality, the pictures you see here don’t really represent the age and condition of the rooms. All & all a pleasant stay.
Morgans, 1-night trip
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