Affordable Resort Right on Chaweng Noi Beach, Koh Samui
I have stayed at the Impiana Resort several times over in Koh Samui. It’s one the nicest affordable 4 star resorts along the southern stretch of Chaweng Beach. And in my opinion Chaweng is one of the best beaches on Samui. By booking a hotel at Impiana Koh Samui you won’t need to go pay for a tour to get to another beach. Because the beach right outside of the Impiana is very beautiful already.
For this trip my wife and I purchased some promotional hotel vouchers for the Impiana Resort Chaweng at a special tourist promotion event at the Queens Sirikit Convention held twice a year.
From Don Meung airport to Nakhon Si Thammarat airport…
We got a pretty good deal. It was a 2 night 3 day package that included a free set dinner for 2 and free transfer to either the Samui airport or the ferry port. The free hotel transfer in itself was worth at least 1000THB. For this trip we flew on Air Asia to Si Thammarat airport, took the 1 hour bus ride to Raja Ferry Port and took a 45 minute ferry boat ride to Koh Samui. When you book a ticket on Air Asia you get an option to add on island transfer for a fee.
Leaving Rajah Port on a ferry boat to Samui island…
Breakfast was included but because we purchased the special voucher we also got 10% off on all meals including drinks purchased on resort.
Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of all for purchasing this special promotion is the free hotel transfer. And if we took a direct flight to Samui’s airport a driver from Impiana will pick us up from there. But since we were arriving from the ferry port the driver met us there instead. All we had to do was call the resort up right when we left the port.
As I mentioned I’ve been to Impiana before and on this trip this was my second time. The first time I went was about 6 years ago. And it definitely looked different from the last time I went.
The hotel lobby is open air and spacious…
Checking in was a cinch and the staff were very friendly and helpful. We presented our voucher and they were expecting us because you have to call them up and let them know which days we were arriving.
The hotel grounds was nice and well kept. It’s a small resort with superior rooms in the back, deluxe rooms in the middle with views of the beach. But there are ranch style cottages which are closer to the beach. Maybe next time we’ll go for the cottage styled rooms.
Not sure why I wasn’t holding the camera straight…
There are only two floors for the deluxe rooms but ours was located on the second. I wish we could’ve gotten a room on the first. Deluxe rooms on first floor had a balcony with a door that led directly onto the hotel grounds near the pool.
While our room on the second floor we just had to walk back a bit. Since our superior room was a bit back at the end we had a limited view of the beach. But most important to us was the room was clean, modern and comfortable. Though a bit small at 23 square meters.
This was my wife’s first trip to Samui and she was eager to check out the beach. So we quickly changed and headed out over to the beach right in front of the Impiana Resort.
And wow, the water was just as clear and beautiful as it was 6 years ago. Swimming in it was like a privilege. I’m 6 feet tall and eve up to my chest my feet was still visible through the water. My wife was just as overjoyed. She’s been to a couple of beaches closer to Bangkok like over in Koh Samet.
Crystal clear waters, soft side just right outside Impiana Resort…
Really folks Chaweng beach should be your first choice if you want to stay at a resort closest to some of the clearest waters in all of Thailand.
During our first night for dinner we used our prix fix menu coupon and the food was quite nice. In the evenings there is a buy 1 get one 1 free deal for mixed drinks. It was as good as any time to order up some Mai Tais.
Lightning storms make a pretty show. And the Mai Tai were really tasty…
Impiana Resort Chaweng is a nice hotel with very friendly and helpful staff. It’s not that expensive if you can locate some good deals online especially off season which are the months of May and June. But even then knowing that Chaweng beach is gorgeous I really do believe Impiana Resort Chaweng is simply one of the best valued 4 star hotel in Koh Samui I’ve reviewed.
Most of the time when I stop over in Seoul I stay at this place called Seoul City Hotel. I chose it because it’s right between Namdaemun Market and Namsan Park which is where Seoul Tower is situated. And Seoul City Hotel is also very near another popular neighborhood known for shopping called Myeongdong. And Hoehyeon subway station is just a few minutes walk.
With the convenience of a nearby subway station plus three very nice tourist hotspots, Seoul City Hotel is a really good hotel for anyone not looking to spend a whole lot of money on a room.
I usually stay at Seoul City Hotel around the month of mid March. And usually pay about $50USD to $60USD, breakfast included. January through April is typically the low season, except during new years, is the time you’ll find the lowest hotel rates.
A Room with Windows or No Window?
It’s typical today that most budget hotel rooms in Seoul either have a window or no window. You are given a choice while making a reservation. At Seoul City Hotel a room with a window cost about $5USD extra per night. I’ve stayed in both style rooms before. Of course I prefer the room with a window, even though the view may not be so great. For this review I stayed at a room with a view of a parking lot.
They have single rooms (1 twin bed) which are about 10 square meters, double rooms (1 queen bed) at 15 square meters and family rooms with 2 queen size beds.
I stayed in single room room before with no window last year around March too and for me it’s not that bad.
Every room has bottled water and a kettle for making tea. There are tiny packets of shampoo, soap and tooth brush and tooth paste. They even provide hair spray and gel.
And the free internet Wi-Fi is fast as every room has it’s own dedicated router. Plus there is a charging dock for cell phones using mini-USB ports.
But there is an advantage for staying at a room with no window. Especially during Korea’s winter, which is the time I was in Seoul. Because it can get really cold there. I visited mid March last month and the temperature was around 45°F (7°C) during morning and night times. Though during afternoons the weather warmed up and felt wonderful. Doesn’t hurt to pack extra sweaters in case if you’re planning to visit Seoul in the winter.
Anyways, Seoul City Hotel also provides free breakfast, as most budget hotels do all over the city as a way to compete for hotel guests.
Not a lot of seating area inside but there is outside seating too.
Seoul City Hotel breakfast pantry.
Sweet potato and hard boiled eggs.
Some thick congee (rice porridge), cereal and fruits.
They don’t serve a big breakfast by Western standards. But what they have is sufficient so I’m not complaining.
And everything is self serve. And you also have to place your used plates and cups in the sink provided. But you don’t have to wash.
One slight complaint is they might want to change up the variety because every day it was nearly the same food.
The Final Verdict
I really like Seoul City Hotel. It’s not a fancy hotel with fancy services and personally I don’t need all of that. There are not a lot of hotel staff but it’s not a big hotel with only 26 rooms. All I care about is that the hotel is clean and easy to get to in a good location. I can easily walk to so many restaurants, convenience stores and cafés right around the hotel. So Seoul City Hotel meets my expectations.
There is a restaurant nearby called Pomato. You can find delicious food there for around $4USD to $6USD.
How to Get to Seoul City Hotel
Seoul City Hotel is just a few minutes walk from Hoehyeon Station (Line #4) which is one stop away from Seoul Station (Line #1). When you exit the train look for street exit #1. Matter of fact you can walk from Seoul Station to Seoul City Hotel which would take about 20 minutes at a leisure stroll.
From Hoehyeon subway train station look for entrance/exit #1.
When you are up the stairs walk to the corner. Look to your right and you will see Seoul Tower up on Namsam Park. Walk up this street. You will pass Rex Hotel to your left and Mido Hotel to your right. Both of these hotels are about $5USD to $10USD more expensive than Seoul City Hotel. But they are also good clean places to stay too and affordable in my opinion as well. Reviews for both coming soon.
Walk up this street, Seoul City Hotel is about 100 meters up.
When you finally see a restaurant called Black and Cook turn right and you will find Seoul City Hotel entrance.
Black & Cook is a restaurant downstairs from Seoul City Hotel. You find this restaurant and you’ll find the hotel.
Keep in mind they have a strict policy for check in time which is 2pm. Check out time is 11am. Of all the times I’ve asked for late check out they always refused. I’m not telling you this because I’m upset. Just letting you know because they are a popular budget hotel in this part of Seoul so hotel staff need time to clean the rooms for the next reserved guests.
The Takeaway
It’s not a fancy hotel with white glove services. But as a solo traveler most of the time it’s something I don’t want to be pampered. Every time I stay at Seoul City Hotel I get a clean room and I can easily walk and explore Seoul on foot. I especially enjoy the walk to nearby Namsan Park even when the mornings are chilly. Seoul City Hotel is okay in my book.
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BP Hotel – Affordable Hotel in Tsim Tsa Tsui District HK
You really don’t need to spend over $100USD for a good clean 3 star hotels in Kowloon Hong Kong. I’ve been recommending BP Hotel since I first stayed there.
The first time I stayed in BP was about 6 years ago which I also did a review too. Since that time I’ve stayed there again for about three more times. BP International Hotel was built in 1993 and last checked it was renovated in 2007.
Today there are some improvements such as free internet Wi-Fi and softer beds. And the towels were cleaner and newer too. One of my biggest gripes awhile ago were the old towels. And there are these spiffy new flat screen televisions with Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese, English and Japan channels.
The BP Hotel is located in Tsim Tsa Tsui on the Kowloon Peninsula or simply TST as the locals call it. If you don’t know already, Hong Kong consists of a peninsula called Kowloon which is connected to China as well as an island named Hong Kong.
What I like about BP Hotel
HK hotels are infamously expensive. Especially when you visit during the convention season. This time around I stayed at the BP mid February right after the Chinese Lunar New Years festivities.
I booked my rooms via Agoda.com when I found city vista category rooms for $65USD including taxes. Those are the cheapest rates I have ever seen. Six years ago I paid twice that price in the month of August which was HK low season rates.
We got some good rates at the BP Hotel and this view is priceless…
If you love a good view make sure you choose a high floor room. Our room was on the 27th floor…
Because right now is the best time to find hotel deals in HK due to political problems with China. Even the more expensive hotels have reduced their rates but still expensive in my opinion. While many more affordable hotels such as the BP offer guests considerable savings.
Rooms are small and compact but comfortable for 2 adults…
Bathroom is small but not so bad, but the shower is narrow..
A clean bathroom with a few toiletries…
I booked a city vista rooms and no surprise they are small but quite normal by HK standards, about 22 square meters. Just right for 2 guests in a room. Anymore than that and it’ll be a tight squeeze.
Also BP has at least 5 dedicated non smoking floors. So there’s plenty of smoke free rooms.
What I Don’t Like About BP Hotel
Checking in and checking out is a breeze at BP Hotel…
There really isn’t much that I don’t like about BP. No surprise there. But they have the worst elevator system I’ve ever seen so far. There are 4 elevator banks. Even though there aren’t as many mainlander Chinese visiting Hong Kong these days there’s still a lot. Plus all the other tourists around the country too.
So the elevators would get packed right before check out time which is 12pm. The size of the elevators are normal but if you include all the luggage and people you can imagine it’ll be tight inside.
Long wait times can happen during checkout time…
One day while heading out around 11am I had to wait about 10 minutes for an elevator that had enough room. I suppose elevator wait times are not in control of the hotel. However, one evening we were waiting for the elevator at the lobby. For some reason the elevators were super slow and we could see it was stopping on every floor.
There were a bunch of guests waiting too. One elevator finally came down to the lobby floor but we couldn’t get in because a hotel staffer was taking garbage down to the basement level. And then the elevator went all the way back up somewhere. About 5 or so minutes later it came back down to the lobby and when the doors opened it was the same staffer with another load of trash to take down to the basement. Maybe it’s not a smart idea to take trash down during peak hours.
The Location
BP Hotel is on Kowloon Peninsula in Tsim Tsa Tsui district on Austin Road about 200 meters from Nathan Road; a major avenue in Kowloon. This is the area to be if you’re not so familiar with HK. But overall, HK is a very easy place to travel around.
And there are lots of shops and especially restaurants to eat around the hotel’s vicinity. Kowloon Park is right outside too and it’s a nice spot to walk around and check out. Best time to visit and walk down Nathan Road in the TST district night time when the shops light up the avenue.
Close to Jordan MRT Subway Station
The nearest MRT station is called Jordan and it’s only a short 5 minute walk to reach it. Riding the subways is the quickest and cheapest way to explore other parts of Kowloon. You can even ride it all the way to Hong Kong island, Disney Land and Hong Kong International airport.
You can catch the A21 bus to the airport on Austin and Nathan Road intersection, a short walk from BP Hotel…
However I like taking the Airport Express Bus #A21. This particular #A21 bus makes trips from hotels along Kowloon with a final stop at HK international airport. As of writing the fare cost $33HKD. Make sure you have the correct change before boarding.
Hotel prices fluctuate according to season and demand. I don’t even know if I’ll ever get the same $65USD rate. But even if I visit HK again and find a price of $85USD to $90USD at the BP Hotel I would still think that’s a fair price. That’s just how much I like BP Hotel.
“BP International Hotel requires a 500HKD deposit upon check in.”
As much as I would like to make more Hong Kong hotel reviews I don’t want to spend money on hotel rooms I know I won’t enjoy. And the BP is always reliable. However, there are a few other names of HK hotels I’ve spent nights in that are good too but the price wasn’t right at the moment.
One of my favorite cities in another country to visit from Thailand is Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia. It’s just a short flight from Bangkok and then a couple of train rides to a popular tourist hot spot called Bukit Bintang where I always choose a hotel.
Bukit Bintang – A Popular Tourists Destination
And there is a KL Monorail station right in the heart of Bukit Bintang so there’s no need to rely on taxis getting to the airport or anywhere else within KL proper.
That’s the KL Monorail leaving Bukit Bintang station.
I’ve stayed in various hotels all over Bukit Bintang that cost between $40USD to $75USD. On a recent visit to KL, I stayed in Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang for the very first time. This is a budget hotel located on a very quiet corner of Jalan Bukit Bintang and Jalan Bintang.
Today it is evermore
This hotel is super easy to find. It’s about a 5-minute walk from the Imbi KL Monorail station. Alternatively, you can get off Bukit Bintang KL Monorail Station too and from there walk west on Jalan Bukit Bintang which requires a 10-minute walk.
Points of Interest Around Sky Hotel
One of the reasons why I like staying around Bukit Bintang is because there are lots of malls. Ironically I’m not a shopper. But I just like walking around and checking stuff out. Okay, occasionally I’ll splurge and buy a little something.
There’s the posh Pavillion Mall where you can find a lot of high-end fashion clothes, jewelry, and many sorts of goods and services. I usually chill out at a cafe called Coffee Coffea on the top floor almost every day. This mall is about a 15-minute walk due east on Jalan Bukit Bintang from Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang.
Pavillion Mall, a posh mall in Bukit Bintang area, just minutes away on foot from Piccolo Hotel…
Then there’s Sungwei Plaza. It’s kind of the MBK Mall in Bangkok where you find all sorts of odds and ends. Clothing, luggage, electronics, watches, and mobile phones are all there mashed into one giant shopping center. This mall is about a 10-minute walk to Sky Hotel and has a station connection to Bukit Bintang KL Monorail station.
Lot 10 is a medium-sized mall with brand names such as Zara and H&M. There is also an Isetan inside but as of writing, it’s undergoing major renovation. The upper floors of Lot 10 seem quiet with most of the big-name shops occupying the street level. Be sure to check out the food courts in the basement level where you will discover a lot of Malaysian good eats. Lot 10 is directly across Sungwei Plaza.
I forgot what this was called, but it was damn good…
Low Yat Plaza is the mall to go for gadgets and techs. I don’t know if the prices for computers, cell phones, and cameras inside are good or not but seems like a good place to go for those items.
Finally, there’s Berjaya Times Square. It’s the mother of all malls in the Bukit Bintang area. And it’s only a 5-minute walk to Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang. It’s all the malls I mentioned above combined into one. That’s how big it is. There’s even a small amusement park on the upper floor and you’ll also find a movie theater inside as well.
The Hotel Review
So now you know what’s around the hotel’s area. Sky Hotel is listed as a 3-star hotel. I rate it in the 2-star category. 2 stars is not a bad thing though. I booked a room with no windows for around $35USD a night with taxes included. No breakfast, however, but I don’t even think this hotel serves food anyhow.
18 square meter studio king room…
Upon check-in, I was given a choice of whether I wanted to stay on the lower floor or the higher floor.
I asked the receptionist which was better?
The answer was the lower floor rooms were in better shape. So I said okay I’ll stay on the lower floor.
Not a lot of channels on the television but what it had counts. There was the BBC and some Fox movie channels. A couple of bottled waters are complimentary every night and there is an electric kettle to make tea.
I’m guessing that’s where a refrigerator should go… but where is it?A nice decent bathroom…
When I got to my room it was what I expected. There’s no window but I knew that already before I booked it. There is a room safe in the closet with decent space and the bathroom was spacious too. Not bad though there were minor flaws in the room I’m not the type to go off about it.
The bum gun… out of order?
For example, on some nights my towels looked grey and passed its prime with old blotches of brown stains. A quick call to reception and the towels were replaced. The bum gun looked like it was missing an important piece. But I could live without the bum gun. You can’t complain because the room costs $35 a night. At least the bed was clean and comfortable.
Fitness Room
There’s a tiny room with 3 new-looking cardio machines. It looks way too tight inside but I have to give them an A for effort.
One big gripe that I have with the hotel however is the doors that join rooms together. Those doors were really thin. You could even hear the TV in the other room on. For a couple of nights, at least three guys were staying next to my room talking loudly. One of them even laughed like a hyena. No seriously, a hyena.
This is the entrance to Jalan Alor, a popular hawker food area in KL… a very short walk from Sky Hotel
The hotel should bulk up those doors for better soundproofing. I asked reception if I could move to another room but that was the only room type I booked that was available. Though reception offered to speak to the guests in the next room on my behalf I said it was okay as I found out they were checking out the next day. I could put up with the hyena for one more night.
The Verdict
Overall, Sky Hotel Bukit Bintang was satisfactory and certainly one of the better-budget hotels in Kuala Lumpur. Though I know that there are many hotels in the area that if you pay a little bit more you’ll get an even better quality room. But if I can’t get a good rate elsewhere I would certainly stay at this hotel again.
Because the Sky Hotel is certainly in a very good area, close to two KL Monorail stations of Imbi and Bukit Bintang. And there are so many restaurants nearby that are cheap and taste so good from Chinese to Indian cuisine.
The studio no window room I stayed in at the time cost about $ 35 USD a night. If you want a window room but the same 18 square meter size you will have to pay about $8USD to $12USD more. Still not a bad deal at all.
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The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama – Just Right for a Visit in Kyoto
One of the biggest advice on saving hotels in Japan is to look for a hotel that is not in the center of whichever major city you are visiting.
For example while visiting Kyoto, I booked the Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama. It’s a 2 star business hotel situated in Biwako, which has a train station that is only 4 stops (15 mins.) away from Kyoto Station via Special Rapid Train on the Biwako Line.
How to Get to Reiah Hotel
And the Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama is a short 5 minute walk from Ishiyama Station. Once you get to the station I recommend asking for assistance at the station booth. Train staff know exactly where the hotel is and they’ll pull out a photocopied map and tell you which way to go.
One key landmark is a McDonald’s restaurant on a corner of the block. Once you see McDonald’s you’ll have no problem at all finding the hotel.
Not a Fancy Hotel – But It’s Comfortable and Clean
The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama is a 2 star business hotel. All over Japan there are many 2 star business classed hotels meant for local business travelers either in town for business or for white collared workers who missed that last train. Remember, Japanese trains stop service between midnight and 1AM.
Small rooms, but that shouldn’t be a surprise…
It is common that 2 star business hotels all over Japan have small rooms. And I have stayed in many around Tokyo and elsewhere and I can say most of these budget rooms are 15 square meters. I have to admit though with two people in a 15 square meter room such as the ones at Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama it may seem way too cozy. But you do get used to it.
The bathroom… small but functional…
The bathroom at first sight is shockingly small. But you’ll soon learn to get used to it too. I’m 6 foot tall but there is clearance above my head. There is a bathtub but if I sit in it my knees would be sticking up. Soap, shampoo and even toothpaste and toothbrush are provided.
Even though the Reiah is a budget business class hotel we didn’t see a lot of local business guests. We mainly came across foreign tourists. These days, since travel to Japan is becoming more accessible to Southeast Asia travelers budget 2 star hotels like the Reiah are welcoming more neighboring foreigners.
This is the first budget business class hotel in Japan I stayed in that offered free breakfast…
What might also attract a lot of tourists to this hotel too is the free breakfast. They don’t have a huge spread. Though what they do have will definitely fill you up for a day of sightseeing.
Hotel cafeteria with free breakfast buffet…
Curry with rice, scrambled eggs with bacon. There’s also congee with pickles, a more traditional Japanese breakfast too. And of course there’s an assortment of breads and fruits.
This is a very clean hotel. It’s not big with only about 80 rooms. But it’s quite modern because it was renovated back in 2011. There’s even a small laundry room where you can wash your clothes at a very affordable price. So you won’t need to pack too much clothes on your trip.
The Reiah Hotel Otsu Ishiyama is a very good budget choice hotel for visiting Kyoto. But from this hotel’s location you can also conveniently visit other major cities such as Osaka and Kobe by taking the trains from Kyoto Station like we did.
There really isn’t much to do around the hotel’s area however. But my wife and I still enjoyed walking around. It’s peaceful, quiet and a lot less hectic than staying in the city.
I’m going to apologize in advance for this sloppy interview of the Hanoi Golden Palace Hotel. I took a bunch of photos of this hotel particularly for this review but somehow, someway I deleted all of them.
Since I like this blog to have all of my own original photos I don’t like to pull stock photos off this ol’ google and stick them here. However, I was lucky I snapped some shots on my iPhone of the room we stayed in.
So, to start check out my walk around in Hanoi post. While I was visiting I staying in the Hanoi Golden Palace Hotel. There are a lot of budget hotels in Vietnam. Loads of them. It’s very possible to find a cheap place with decent quality in a very good location for around $20USD. And possibly less, depending on your comfort zone.
A King Sized bed en Suite…
I chose the Hanoi Golden Palace out of total randomness. It was August and in the middle of the low season. So many hotel rates were greatly reduced. But I paid $45USD for a Suite Balcony City View room type.
This hotel located in the Hanoi’s Old Quarters and there are tons of hotels in that area that looked the same quality and around the same price range as the Hanoi Golden Palace.
I can’t get the hotel’s exact location on google maps. But it’s located about 5 to 10 minutes walk south from one of Hanoi’s most famous landmark and local hangout place the Hoàn Kiếm Lake.
The Golden Palace Hotel Hanoi’s address is 46 Bat Su Street, Hoan Kiem District, Old Quarter. There are no shortages of fine Vietnamese cafes and terrific Pho’ restaurants!
Our room was located on the top 7th floor. But there are no elevators to that level so you have to walk up from the 6th floor. Not a big deal because the hotel’s bellboys will take your bags up to your room. Even though our room had the name “Suite” in it you’d think it might be a bit fancy but it’s not so much. But our room was clean. And spacious too at 35 square meters.
There’s a jacuzzi bathtub but we never tried it out…
And even though our room also had the “City View” title there really isn’t a view at all. You’ll see some roof tops and the streets but directly from the bed’s view you’ll see the adjacent building. I’m not the one to complain and bitch and moan. Just telling it the way it is so you if decide to stay in this particular hotel you’ll know what to expect.
But to be fair, if you take a good look at Hanoi’s and even Ho Chi Minh City’s city architecture many buildings are right next to each other. So many buildings especially most 2 to 3 star Hanoi hotels are narrow with possibly.
A suite city view room with balcony. And also an unflattering picture of my wife…
I’ve stayed in many budget hotels all over Ho Chi Minh and although this was my first time in Hanoi I noticed that 2 to 3 star hotels are small and have at most 3 to 6 rooms on every floor.
The Golden Palace was renovated last year so the fixings are fairly new. However the air con unit was probably the same unit installed when the hotel opened 5 years ago. It worked. But it took a bit long for the room to cool. To be fair it was August and temps were in the high 90’s. Plus we were on the topmost floor so we got a lot of heat from the sun. But once it was going it worked well.
The breakfast area located on basement level…
When we booked the room, breakfast was part of the deal. They have a limited buffet breakfast selection including house made yogurt which was quite nice. They even had house made Flan which was a nice and different. But you’ll find the usual fare like eggs cooked to order. Just a word of advice because the hotel is small there’s only 4 or 5 tables.
One of the high points of this hotel is the super friendly hotel staff, particularly the ladies. They were always helpful with a smile and courteous. Plus they were genuinely curious about guests. At least for us they would ask many questions. They loved to talk to guests about where they come from. Plus they have handy maps available and are knowledgable about local shops and restaurants.
I give the Golden Palace Hotel Hanoi a 2 star rating in my books. You may see it graded as a 3 star hotel on hotel booking websites. But there’s no pool or other recreational facilities. It’s one of those hotels where it’s perfect for being out most of the day exploring Hanoi and its surroundings. And we certainly enjoyed our stay. Check out rates for Golden Palace Hotel Hanoi.
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