Hein helped us plan a wonderful adventure through Vietnam. 🇻🇳 she was patient as we added and subtracted events and made changes to the schedule. We were in 4 cities and at each location the drivers and guides showed up and helped with any and everything. We wanna give a really special thanks to one of our guide Kc Cuong. He spend several days with us, telling the history, personal stories, performing magic tricks and lots of jokes. He was very personable, interesting and fun to be around. Anyone would be lucky to have him as a guide. Overall, great trip.
Hotel Reviews
Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi
Hanoi
Amazing piece of history! It’s a throw French themed throw back decor, filled with famous previous famous guest and rich history.
Authenticity & Character
This is authentically the real deal. A historic hotel with bomb shelter and all!
Location
Just at the edge of the old quarter and lake. Easy to walk or grab everywhere.
Staff
Staff are many and attentive
Cleanliness & Comfort
The place is historic and some things are dated. However, it’s clean and nicely kept.
I great resort- particularly if you are looking for relaxation and quiet. Nice rooms with great river views.
Authenticity & Character
Authentic spa resort type facility, with restaurant pool and spa.
Location
It’s off the path, but in walking or grab distance of the old city. They also have a shuttle.
Staff
Very helpful and accommodating.
Cleanliness & Comfort
Hotel is clean and updated
Being on the bay for a night is extraordinary and worth the effort. The boat is small and only holds room for less than 20 people. If you’re looking for socializing, this is probably not the boat. It would be great to rent the whole thing for a retreat or wedding party.
Authenticity & Character
It is authentically a boat, it’s bit dated and not at all modern in design.
Location
The views and location are extraordinary. I had never seen topography like these islands.
Staff
Staff are very nice. However, they are very task oriented, to a fault. We would be in the middle of lunch and told to hurry up so we could select dinner and they could prepare. They had problems just letting us be on the boat enjoying our time. I think most westerners would say they could relax a bit.
Cleanliness & Comfort
The boat is clean and the rooms are nice. They are just not modern in decor.
La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Hoi An
The hotel is very nice particularly compared other comparable place in Hoi An. It has a bit of a plantation decor and feel.
Authenticity & Character
Nice resort Hawaii kind of feel, with several pools and bikes to ride.
Location
It’s a tad outside of the old city. But you can walk in about 15 min or take a grab. They also have a hotel shuttle, all though hours are limited.
Staff
Staff were very accommodating
Cleanliness & Comfort
We had a problem with our room as it had been raining and the room smelled like humidity. They changed our room and the second was much better.
Activity Reviews
Make Taste 5 Signature Brews & Coffee Story
Hanoi
We went to a nice neighborhood into the second floor of a shop that also conducts cooking classes. The space was clean, but nothing spectacular.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Hanoi Highlights & Hidden Gems By Vietnam Army Jeep
Hanoi
Great way to see the city and the nooks and crannies. It might be hot for those that need aircon- but we enjoyed the fresh open air even in the heat.
Guides, Drivers and Staff
Local specialist: Hien Do
