Reviews of Old Town Palace Guest House 3 stars
30 Lane Tam Thuong, Hang Bong Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

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Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewClose to everything
I think the room (my room in particular) needs a cleaning. There were flying insects on my bed (see pictures). The air-conditioning is not that even if it's on max! I have to use the electric fan provided, but it's also broken. The bedsheet feels like moist/ wet. No drinking water provided as well.
Reviewed: 4 September 2025 · Stayed in September 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewVery lovely friendly helpful host. Easy walk to all the main attractions. A little bit tired and dated but clean There is a lift, so no carrying of bags to upper floors.
Reviewed: 25 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewThe location is great and isn’t noisy. The room is ok, could be more careful in the floor but is okay for one o two nights. The reception could have some forniture for the towels, roll paper, etc and would be more nicer place. The breakfast is ok, you have one choice. The staff is lovely
Reviewed: 17 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewReally pretty room, with really welcoming people, thank you for everything!
Reviewed: 15 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 4 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewGreat location, helpful staff, tasty breakfast
Reviewed: 1 August 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 31 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 28 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 26 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe receptionist, Lena, is very friendly and attentive. The rooms are large, clean and comfortable and the location in the Old Quarter couldn't be better
Reviewed: 25 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 24 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewPerfect location close for sightseeing and experiencing local cuisine. Friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff very friendly and helpful
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Reviewed: 23 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff was really nice, smiley and attentive. They helped me to book taxis when needed and they were trying their best to help me. The location was also very good!
Unfortunately it was not as clean as I expected from the pictures, the bed sheets had some spots of old dirt that cannot be washed (so no fresh dirt but still). The toilet was also not in the best hygienic conditions and there were some little animals coming in sometimes. Breakfast was also a bit disappointing, but generally it was a nice stay I enjoyed also the fact that the hotel was not perfect :)
Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 18 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewGood breakfast
Reviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewIt was all good for this money. Great location, we also can take the late check out and leave our luggacge in hotel for 2 days.
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewStaff were lovely! Breakfast was yummy & filling! Got a free room upgrade :D
Nothing, lovely experience!
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe people around the hostel and the staff were extremely helpful and very friendly. We had and amazing time at your palace. Wink wink.
Love everything...
Reviewed: 7 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewThe staff were friendly and helpful. Even though it was hard to find, the location was central to everything in the Old Quarter.
The photos on Booking com look nothing like the reality. We asked to change rooms due to the mould/soap scum in the bathroom and unclean, dusty room. They gave us the same room on the next floor up that was marginally better. Sheets, towels, fans, room and bathroom need a major upgrade!! Everything is tired, old and cramped. We should have asked to see the room before we paid upfront as we could have stayed in a much cleaner/newer place for the same price. I don't recommend staying here. The reception is piled with stuff and you have to take the lift as the staircase is very narrow.
Reviewed: 2 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 30 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
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