Our Name
Long ago, Hanoi had another name, “Thang Long” or “Rising Dragon.” King Ly Thai To traveled to the area, praised for its favorable location between mountains and the Red River. The Ly king witnessed a beautiful golden dragon rising up into heaven and decided to establish his capital here in the year 1010. During his reign, Vietnam art and culture flourished, business and agriculture developed rapidly, and the Vietnamese people enjoyed an era of prosperity. Our hotel reflects the same optimism and pride of that long-ago era . Let us show you what the Rising Dragon can offer!
Benefit from our hard work
Our innovative hotel opened in June 2007 at the very epicenter of Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Gaze out at the bustling streets of Hanoi from the balcony of your contemporary room, complete with full-size bathtub, marble countertops, modern air conditioning, free wifi internet access, and hardwood floors. Relax in your room or visit the on-site Lani Lani Contemporary Art Gallery. If you can tear yourself away, there are other entertainments within sight of our front door.
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Spoil yourself
Beginning on the same block as our hotel are the shoe borough, the made-to-order and ready-made clothing section, and the bar and restaurant district, all part of the delights of the Old Quarter. Nearby conveniences include supermarkets, ATMs and the ANZ Bank, the local post office and FedEx headquarters, plus the modern shopping mall of Hanoi, Trang Tien Plaza. Try one of the nearby salons, specializing in a variety of massage techniques, hair styling, as well as manicures and pedicures.
Soak in the culture
The streets surrounding our hotel are filled with French colonial architecture, history and art museums, handicraft shops, speciality restaurants with local cuisine, and art galleries displaying the best original art of Vietnam. Take a cyclo ride through the streets on your own, or join a City Tour to see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, as well as Ho Chi Minh’s personal residence. |
Enjoy the tranquility
The mystical Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi’s most photographed site, is only one block away. Enjoy one of the rooftop cafes to survey the lake and take photographs to remember your journey. Join a boat tour to Halong Bay, a World Heritage Site, reknowned for its breathtaking beauty and mysterious caves. The more adventurous can take a trip to Sapa to trek through the mountains and climb Vietnam’s highest peak, Mount Fanispan. While there you can enjoy waterfalls, open-air markets, and even spend the night with a Hmong family. We have organized tours or can arrange the tickets and information you need to travel independently. Be sure to check the daily specials offered by our own A Plus Travel Company.
While You’re in Town
Hoan Kiem Lake: 1 block
Water Puppet Theater: 1 block
Shoe Borough: 1/2 block
Restaurant/Bar District: 1/2 block
Clothing shops: 1/2 block
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