Hanoi’s Old Quarter Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum
Holidays offers a full-day city tour from £53, incorporating the mausoleum, Temple of Literature and a tour of the Old Quarter on a traditional cyclo.
l WHERE TO STAY Hanoi has a wide range of accommodation these days, with a choice of big-
name international chains and an increasing number of quality boutique properties. Many of the more popular hotels are located in or around Hoan Kiem and the Old Quarter, although West Lake is also a focal point. The best-known option remains the Sofitel Legend Metropole, a fixture in the city since 1901. Built in a neo-classical style during
French colonial rule, the 364-room property is still an opulent choice. Just a stone’s throw from Hoan Kiem Lake, the hotel features a spa, three high-end restaurants and a fleet of vintage Citroën cars. A night’s B&B with Travel 2 starts at £62 a person. Not far away, the four-star Silk
Path Hotel is a 106-room option sitting in the western part of
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PICTURES: INSIDE ASIA; PETER JACKSON; STARWOOD HOTELS
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