A Vietnamese boutique hotel in the old quarter, staking everything on the spa and the rooftop pool.
Solare De Monte Hotel & Spa
From
58.842 €
“Rooftop pool with views over the tiled roofs of the 36 Streets quarter, a short walk from Hoan Kiem Lake.”
The Solare De Monte Hotel & Spa occupies a narrow address in Hang Buom, shopping street of old Hanoi where motorbikes slalom between silk shops. We come for the eponymous spa and the rooftop pool, rare in this dense neighbourhood. The rooms are compact, contemporary decor dark wood and beige marble, windows overlooking the street or neighbouring roofs. The service is attentive, the included airport shuttle avoids taxi bargaining. At 58,84 € per night, it is one of the best value for money in the 5★ category in the historic centre. The rating of 9.5/10 on over 3,000 reviews reflects a rare consistency in Hanoi ✨
Who is it for?
Who we recommend it to
We recommend the Solare De Monte to couples and small families who want 5★ comfort without leaving the old quarter. It is an address for travellers who prioritise location and spa after days of sightseeing, rather than large scale and ostentatious luxury. Family rooms welcome children, yet the scale remains intimate.
The building
Architecture and interiors
The Solare De Monte follows Hanoi's typical tube architecture, a narrow seven-storey building with a light-stone façade and slender balconies. Contemporary Vietnamese interiors, dark lacquered wood, beige marble floors, indirect lighting. The pool and spa occupy the top two levels, with a teak terrace and open views over the tiled roofs of the 36 Streets quarter. The scale is that of a boutique hotel, thirty rooms at most.
At the table
Restaurants, bar, service
The hotel restaurant serves a Vietnamese and international menu at breakfast and dinner, without gastronomic pretension. Room service operates until 22h, reduced menu with pho, banh mi and stir-fries. We prefer to go out in the quarter, where street addresses (Cha Ca La Vong, Bun Bo Nam Bo) are five minutes on foot. The buffet breakfast is correct, strong Vietnamese coffee and fresh tropical fruit.
Highlights
- Rooftop pool with loungers and panoramic view over the old quarter
- Spa with treatment cabins, hammam and traditional Vietnamese massages
- Included airport shuttle, 45 minutes to Noi Bai International
- Location 300 metres from Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Rating 9.5/10 on 3,056 Booking reviews, service unanimously praised
Location & access
Where the hotel sits in Hanoï
The Solare De Monte stands on Nguyen Sieu street, perpendicular to Hang Buom, commercial artery of the old 36 Streets quarter. Hoan Kiem Lake is 300 metres away, the Temple of Literature 2 km, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum 3 km. No metro in Hanoi, yet the hotel organises the airport shuttle and taxis are plentiful. The quarter is lively day and night, noisy on the street side, quiet on the inner courtyard side.
Good to know
Before you book
- Airport shuttle
- Included, on reservation, 45 minutes to Noi Bai International.
- Pool
- Rooftop, open 7h–21h, heated water, loungers and towels provided.
- Spa
- Open 9h–21h, Vietnamese massages 60–90 min, reservation recommended.
- Children
- Family rooms available, extra beds on request, free under 6 years.
- Wi-Fi
- Free throughout the hotel, stable and fast connection.
Facilities
1 pool
Airport shuttle
Free Wi-Fi connection
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Family rooms
Wi-Fi available everywhere
Restaurant
Location
Where Solare De Monte Hotel & Spa is located
Exact address
Solare De Monte Hotel & Spa
Address
25 Nguyen Sieu, Hang Buom, Hoan Kiem
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