Thumbs up for Indochina 1
The hotel is situated at a good location in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Clean, and roomy. The staff were friendly and helpful. Indochina 1 is conveniently located near many shops (souvenirs, boutiques, foot massage, hair salon, spa and lots street hawker food). Should try the beef noodles at a coffee shop opposite the hotel, about 5 doors away, they're open for breakfast and lunch (just follow the crowd!). The only minor drawback is the spiral stairs we had to climb as our room was located on the 4th floor, and there are no elevators. Also the room did not come with a chain-lock.