An Nguyen Lakeside Residence
Hot tub aparthotel a short walk from West Lake
About this hotel
This aparthotel trades the Old Quarter's density for a quieter position near West Lake, seven minutes on foot from the water and 21 kilometres from Noi Bai International Airport. The kitchenette sets it apart from the hotel rooms elsewhere on this list, useful for a longer stay or anyone wanting to cook rather than eat out every meal. The hot tub sits on a sun terrace alongside a bar and lounge, and nearby attractions include Quan Thanh Temple and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Free toiletries, air-conditioning and soundproofing round out the units, with a restaurant available in the surroundings rather than on site. A 24-hour front desk and a tour desk help with planning day trips, and a flat-screen TV comes fitted in every unit for evenings spent in rather than out.
- Hot tub sun terrace
- Kitchenette units
- Bar and lounge
- 7 min to West Lake
Our take
This suits travellers wanting a self-catering base near West Lake rather than a full-service hotel, particularly for longer stays where a kitchenette matters. The quieter setting away from the Old Quarter's motorbike traffic is a real draw for anyone tired of central noise. Travellers wanting daily housekeeping and a full restaurant on site should look at one of the Old Quarter hotels instead.
- ✓Stock the kitchenette early with groceries from a nearby market, since the on-site restaurant option is limited.
- ✓Walk to West Lake in the early evening, seven minutes away, for a quieter alternative to the Old Quarter's lake loop.
- ✓Visit Quan Thanh Temple and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum together, since both sit within a similar distance from the residence.
Why we love it
- Kitchenette for self-catering
- Hot tub on a sun terrace
- Seven minutes from West Lake
- Quieter setting away from the Old Quarter
Why guests love itTravellers staying here find the kitchenette genuinely useful for a longer visit, and the quieter West Lake setting is a welcome change from the Old Quarter's traffic after a few days in the centre. The hot tub on the sun terrace becomes a regular evening stop rather than a one-off, and the walk to Quan Thanh Temple and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum fills a morning without needing a taxi. It suits a slower, more self-sufficient style of travel.