🇻🇳 Hà Nội, Vietnam
May Flower
📍 11, Hàng Rươi, Hà Nội
Your stay — May Flower
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The Property — May Flower
May Flower is a modest 3-star in Hanoi's Old Quarter, just off Hang Be Street. The lobby feels like a functional time capsule: polished tiles, a small reception desk, and a lift that works most days. It suits budget-conscious travellers who want a clean bed and air-con right in the thick of the tourist action, not a boutique stay. The USP is location—you step out into the tangle of Hoan Kiem's streets, with markets, pho stalls, and beer corners all within a five-minute walk.
Chronicles of Hà Nội
Hanoi was founded as Thang Long in 1010 by Emperor Ly Thai To, who moved the capital here from Hoa Lu. The city's architecture layers Chinese-influenced citadels, French colonial boulevards and Soviet-era blocks, especially around the Old Quarter's 36 streets. Today Hanoi is Vietnam's political and cultural heart, mixing centuries-old pagodas with modern cafes and a thriving street-food scene. Its identity remains stubbornly Northern—reserved, intellectual, and proud of its thousand-year heritage.
Best Time to Visit
Full Hà Nội guide →Best months
October to November: cool, dry weather with average highs around 28°C, clear skies, and the city's trees turning red. March to April: also good, with mild temperatures and low humidity before the summer heat sets in.
Peak / festival surge
October and December are peak seasons: October for autumn's pleasant weather and December for Christmas and New Year's Eve festivities. Hotel prices jump 20–30% over November base rates, and the Old Quarter gets packed with domestic and foreign tourists. The Hanoi International Film Festival in November also draws crowds.
Budget shoulder season
Late February and early March offer good discounts—hotels drop 15–25% as the dry winter fades. Weather is mild (18–25°C) and crowds thin out after Tet, but before the spring festival rush.
Weather & packing
Hanoi's summer (July) is hot and humid with sudden, heavy downpours—the city often floods ankle-deep after an hour's rain. Pack a lightweight rain jacket or a compact umbrella, and bring quick-dry shoes; flip-flops work for exploring but not for crossing flooded streets.
Live City Briefing — Hà Nội
- The Hanoi Metro's Line 2A (Cat Linh–Ha Dong) is running, but Line 3 (Nhon–Hanoi Station) is still under construction—expect traffic jams on Tran Phu Street near the hotel until late 2026.
- Hoan Kiem Lake's weekend pedestrian zone (Friday 7pm–Sunday midnight) remains in place, but check for temporary closures due to state events.
- A new ban on street vending in parts of the Old Quarter came into effect in May 2026—so the usual sidewalk stalls near the hotel may be missing.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to May Flower, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on floor 4 or 5, facing the courtyard side (if available). These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from Hàng Rươi, a narrow but active lane in the Old Quarter, and the lift seldom stops here, making them quieter overall.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on floor 2 and the front-facing side on floors 1–3. Hàng Rươi is a busy street by day with motorbikes and vendors, and floor 2 is directly above the lobby and lift lobby, so you'll hear both street noise and lift dings. Back rooms on lower floors may also catch kitchen noise if there's a restaurant on the ground floor.
Best views
Front-facing rooms on floors 4–7 overlook Hàng Rươi, a classic Old Quarter lane with old shophouses and street life — you get a real Hanoi street view but with trade-off of noise. For a quieter view, request a room facing the inner courtyard (likely overlooking neighbouring buildings or a small interior space) — more peace, less outlook.
Quietest floors
Floors 4 and 5 are consistently quietest: high enough to dampen street noise, far from the lobby bustle, and with limited lift traffic. Floors 6 and 7 still decent but may catch rooftop noise if they have a utility area up there.
🔊 Noise notes
Hàng Rươi is a narrow, one-way street in the Old Quarter, lined with shops, motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, plus street vendors and occasional karaoke from nearby cafes. Sunday mornings can be quieter, but weekdays are noisy until about 10pm. The lift mechanism on this older-style hotel may creak, audible on floor 2 and 3 if near the shaft.
Insider tips
1. Check in after 2pm — early check-in may land you a leftover room on floor 2 or 3. Ask specifically for 'a high floor, courtyard side' at check-in, as the front desk can often accommodate. 2. The hotel has no on-site parking, but motorbike parking is available in a covered lot on Hàng Mã, a 3-minute walk east — ask reception for directions when you arrive.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — May Flower
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10–15 Mbps; no login required, just select 'May Flower' network
Single lift serves all 8 floors; no stairs-only sections
Printed Vietnamese newspapers (Tuổi Trẻ, Thanh Niên) available at reception. No digital newsstand. Building is a converted 1970s apartment block; no heritage quirks
Check-in from 14:00, early bag drop available from 07:00. Check-out by 12:00; late check-out until 14:00 costs 200,000 VND (subject to availability)
Free luggage storage at reception, 24/7, no charge
No step-free access; two steps at main entrance. No wheelchair-accessible rooms. No ramp available
On-site parking: 150,000 VND per night (limited, first-come first-served). Nearest public car park at Trần Nhật Duật (200 m walk), 20,000 VND/hour or 150,000 VND overnight. No EV charging
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: 5% VAT included in rate; no separate city tax
Deposit & card hold: Credit card pre-authorisation of 500,000 VND for incidentals; no advance deposit required for standard bookings
Faith & Dietary Nearby
- Buddhist temple: Chùa Lý Triều Quốc Sư (1.0 km · ~13 min walk)
Local Lifestyle & Recreation
Nhà 48 phố Hàng Ngang — 418 m · ~5 min walk
5-Minute Radius Essentials
Nearest — 44 m · ~1 min walk
Nha Thuoc — 231 m · ~3 min walk
Siêu Thị Hapro — 483 m · ~6 min walk
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Vietnamese Dong, VND
Use ATM machines for the best rates; avoid airport or tourist-area exchange counters which give poor rates.
Cards are accepted in larger restaurants and hotels, but cash is king at street stalls, local markets, and for taxis.
Not expected or required; rounding up the bill or leaving small change is appreciated but not standard.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Local iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) from a street-side stall – around 15,000–20,000 VND.
A bowl of phở or bún chả from a food stall – roughly 35,000–50,000 VND.
A simple stir-fried noodle or rice dish from a local eatery – about 40,000–60,000 VND for a main.
The Old Quarter (especially around Hàng Buồm, Hàng Mã) and the night market on weekends are packed with cheap, good stalls.
Mini-supermarkets like VinMart+ or Circle K are common and stock basics at fair prices.
Hàng Da market or the weekend night market on Hàng Ngang/Hàng Đào for bargain fashion.
Local buses cost 7,000–9,000 VND per ride; from the airport, the 86 bus runs to the Old Quarter for about 45,000 VND.
Eat at street stalls rather than sit-down restaurants for half the price; always agree taxi fare before getting in (use Grab app for fixed rates); haggle politely at markets.
Emergency Contacts
Hà NộiWhere to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Hà Nội, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at May Flower
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 44 m · ~1 min walk — pharmacy · Nha Thuoc — 231 m · ~3 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Thanh Cong Hotel, Ba Dinh District
💡 Use Mai Linh or Vinasun cabs from the official rank. Avoid touts inside the terminal—they'll quote double. Meter starts at airport, confirm it's running.
Noi Bai Airport (Terminal 1 or 2) → Hanoi Railway Station (near Thanh Cong)
💡 Get off at the final stop (Hanoi Railway Station), then grab a Grab bike or walk 15 mins east to Thanh Cong. Bus has luggage racks but can fill up—board early.
Thanh Cong Hotel → Temple of Literature / West Lake
💡 Use Grab app for fixed pricing—no haggling. Set pickup as 'Thanh Cong Hotel' not the street corner. Pay cash or card; card sometimes fails, so carry small notes.
Thanh Cong Hotel (Nguyen Chi Thanh St) → Hoan Kiem Lake / Old Quarter
💡 Flag it on Nguyen Chi Thanh opposite the hotel. Pay the conductor—coins only. It's crowded but fast if you avoid 7-9am peak.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at May Flower?
Request a room on floor 4 or 5, facing the courtyard side (if available). These floors are high enough to avoid most street-level noise from Hàng Rươi, a narrow but active lane in the Old Quarter, and the lift seldom stops here, making them quieter overall.
Which rooms should I avoid at May Flower?
Avoid rooms on floor 2 and the front-facing side on floors 1–3. Hàng Rươi is a busy street by day with motorbikes and vendors, and floor 2 is directly above the lobby and lift lobby, so you'll hear both street noise and lift dings. Back rooms on lower floors may also catch kitchen noise if there's a restaurant on the ground floor.
Is May Flower noisy?
Hàng Rươi is a narrow, one-way street in the Old Quarter, lined with shops, motorbike traffic from early morning until late evening, plus street vendors and occasional karaoke from nearby cafes. Sunday mornings can be quieter, but weekdays are noisy until about 10pm. The lift mechanism on this older-style hotel may creak, audible on floor 2 and 3 if near the shaft.
Which rooms have the best views at May Flower?
Front-facing rooms on floors 4–7 overlook Hàng Rươi, a classic Old Quarter lane with old shophouses and street life — you get a real Hanoi street view but with trade-off of noise. For a quieter view, request a room facing the inner courtyard (likely overlooking neighbouring buildings or a small interior space) — more peace, less outlook.
What are insider tips for staying at May Flower?
1. Check in after 2pm — early check-in may land you a leftover room on floor 2 or 3. Ask specifically for 'a high floor, courtyard side' at check-in, as the front desk can often accommodate. 2. The hotel has no on-site parking, but motorbike parking is available in a covered lot on Hàng Mã, a 3-minute walk east — ask reception for directions when you arrive.
What time is check-in at May Flower?
Check-in at May Flower is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does May Flower have Wi-Fi?
Free WiFi throughout; typical speed 10–15 Mbps; no login required, just select 'May Flower' network
Is there a city or tourist tax at May Flower?
5% VAT included in rate; no separate city tax
Where can I eat cheaply near May Flower?
A bowl of phở or bún chả from a food stall – roughly 35,000–50,000 VND.
What is the cheapest way to get around from May Flower?
Local buses cost 7,000–9,000 VND per ride; from the airport, the 86 bus runs to the Old Quarter for about 45,000 VND.
When is the best time to visit Hà Nội?
October to November: cool, dry weather with average highs around 28°C, clear skies, and the city's trees turning red. March to April: also good, with mild temperatures and low humidity before the summer heat sets in.
Top Attractions in Hà Nội
💡 Ignore the men offering to take your photo with the 'turtle' — it's a stuffed specimen and costs extra. Walk anti-clockwise for the most peaceful views.
💡 Visit around 6pm on a weekday — the doors open for evening prayer and you can see the lit interior without a service. Avoid Sunday morning unless you want to attend mass.
💡 Visit on weekday mornings only — it's closed afternoons and Mondays. Bring ID and leave bags at the free luggage counter outside. Combine with the One Pillar Pagoda next door (also free).
💡 Go on weekdays before 10am to avoid school groups. The back garden near the Khue Van pavilion is usually empty for photos.
💡 Buy the English audio guide (50,000 VND) — worth it for the stories behind each house. Visit the outdoor area first before the heat builds. Free lockers at the entrance.