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Meliá Hà Nội

📍 44B, Phố Lý Thường Kiệt, Hà Nội

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Il tuo soggiorno — Meliá Hà Nội

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La proprietà — Meliá Hà Nội

The Meliá Hà Nội is a mid-range business hotel on the busy Lý Thường Kiệt street, offering a reliable, no-fuss base for exploring the Old Quarter. The lobby is cool and marble-floored, with a small seating area and front desk staff who handle check-in efficiently. Its USP is location: walkable to Hoàn Kiếm Lake and the main sights, but set back enough from the tourist crush to feel calm. Best suited to travellers who want practicality over character — a clean, comfortable room with air-con and breakfast included.

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Cronache di Hà Nội

Hà Nội was founded as the imperial capital Thăng Long under the Lý dynasty in 1010, and its Old Quarter still echoes that medieval street plan with guild-named lanes. French colonial rule from the late 19th century left a dense legacy of tree-lined boulevards, villas and government buildings, giving the city a distinctive Southeast Asian–European hybrid architecture. After the First Indochina War, Hà Nội became the capital of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1954, and unified Vietnam in 1976. Today it balances rapid modernisation with a deep-rooted street culture of phở stalls, motorbike swarms and lake-side temples, making it the political and cultural heart of the country.

Il momento migliore per visitare

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I migliori mesi

October and November: clear skies, low humidity, average highs of 28°C, and the city's tree-lined streets are at their best. Also March and April: mild temperatures and less rain, before the summer heat builds.

Peak / Festival Surge

Peak is July (summer monsoon) and October (Autumn Festival month). July is hot and humid, with sudden downpours; prices at the Meliá still mid-range. October sees the Hà Nội Autumn Festival and cooler weather, pushing occupancy high – book early.

Stagione di spalla

May and June: the start of the wet season but still fewer tourists, with hotel rates 15–20% lower than October. Weather is hot (32°C) and sticky, but you dodge the big crowds.

Meteo e imballaggio

Hà Nội’s July climate is brutally humid with frequent afternoon thunderstorms – expect 90% humidity and temperatures around 32°C. Pack strictly: one light cotton shirt, one quick-dry top, a compact umbrella, and a portable fan; no jeans or synthetic layers that trap sweat.

Briefing della città — Hà Nội

  • The Cát Linh–Hà Đông metro line (Line 2A) is now fully operational, offering a modern, cheap alternative to taxis for reaching the city’s south-western suburbs – but it doesn’t serve the Old Quarter directly.
  • Several Old Quarter streets, including Hàng Mã, have been pedestrianised on weekend evenings (Friday to Sunday 7pm–midnight) to reduce traffic and encourage walking – useful for a July evening stroll.
  • The Hoàn Kiếm Lake walking path is being repaved in parts during summer 2026; expect minor diversions around the lake’s southern side until August.

Your Perfect Room

✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026

Before you check in to Meliá Hà Nội, here's what to know about choosing the right room.

Best rooms to request

Request a room on floors 5-8 facing the internal courtyard. These rooms are set back from Lý Thường Kiệt street noise and benefit from the building's central core layout, reducing traffic rumble.

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Rooms to avoid

Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing the street (front side). Ground-floor rooms pick up passing motorbikes and restaurant deliveries from nearby Phố Lý Thường Kiệt. Rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor can be noisy — ask for one at least two doors from the elevator.

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Best views

Rooms on the Lý Thường Kiệt side (front) look out onto a busy tree-lined boulevard with old French-colonial facades — decent city view but at the cost of noise. Courtyard-facing rooms show a tiled inner well; more serene but no vista.

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Quietest floors

Floors 5 through 8 are the quietest. Mid-to-high floors buffer street noise, and the hotel's lift motor sits on tech floors above level 9, so you're clear of that hum.

🔊 Noise notes

Lý Thường Kiệt is a main thoroughfare: constant scooter traffic from early morning until late evening. Street-level cafes and a nearby market (Hàng Bông) add early-morning delivery noise. The hotel's lift runs 24h and can be heard in adjacent rooms.

Insider tips

Ask at check-in for a room ending in an even number (odd numbers face the street; evens face the courtyard). If you're on a tight budget, the cheapest rooms (often street-facing) can be upgraded to courtyard side for a small fee — worth asking if available.

How to request your preferred room:
  1. Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
  2. Add a note in your booking comments field
  3. Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available

strutture alberghiere — Meliá Hà Nội

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Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed around 25 Mbps download, no login required; no paid premium tier

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Lift / Elevator

Two lifts serve all 8 guest floors; no stairs-only sections

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Media & Newspapers

Complimentary digital access via PressReader in the lobby; no printed papers

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Check-in / Check-out

Standard check-in from 14:00; early arrival bag drop allowed free; late check-out until 12:00 free, after 12:00 charged at 50% of room rate until 18:00, after 18:00 full night rate

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Baggage Storage

Free storage at reception for same-day arrivals and post-checkout guests

Accessibility

Step-free access via a ramp at the main entrance; one accessible guest room with wider doorways and grab bars; no lifts to the basement pool area

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Parking

On-site valet parking for VND 200,000 per night; nearest public car park is Trần Hưng Đạo underground car park (300 m away) at VND 15,000 per hour, no EV charging

Tasse, imposte e depositi

City / tourist tax: None (not charged in Hanoi)

Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment for non-refundable rates; refundable rates require a credit card hold of VND 500,000 per night for incidentals at check-in

Faith & Dietary vicino

  • Buddhist temple: Chùa Lý Triều Quốc Sư (1.5 km · ~19 min walk)

Stile di vita e ricreazione locale

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Museums & Galleries

Nhà 48 phố Hàng Ngang — 2.2 km · ~28 min walk

5 minuti di radio essenziali

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Nearest ATM

Vietcombank — 114 m · ~1 min walk

Moneta e moneta

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Local currency

Vietnamese đồng, VND

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Where to exchange

Jewelry shops on Hà Trung street (near Hoàn Kiếm) give better rates than banks or the airport; avoid airport and tourist bureaux exchanges.

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Cards & contactless

Cards (Visa/MC) accepted at mid-range hotels, supermarkets and some restaurants; street food and smaller shops are cash-only. Contactless is rare.

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Tipping etiquette

Tipping is not expected but appreciated for good service; round up the bill at restaurants, leave 10-20,000 VND for hotel staff, and 5-10,000 VND for taxi drivers.

Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget

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Cheap coffee

A traditional iced coffee (cà phê sữa đá) at a street-side café costs 15,000-25,000 VND.

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Best-value lunch

Bún chả or phở from a street stall or local eatery: 30,000-50,000 VND.

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Affordable dinner

Com bình dân (rice with meat and veg) or bánh mì: 25,000-40,000 VND for a main.

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Street food & cheap eats

Phố Lý Thường Kiệt has some local sidewalk stalls; a 10-minute walk north towards Hoàn Kiếm Lake opens up many cheap-eat alleys (e.g., Hàng Buồm, Tạ Hiện).

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Budget groceries

VinMart+ convenience stores and Co.op Food are common nearby; for bigger shops, WinMart or Lotte Mart is a short bus ride away.

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Affordable clothes

Chợ Đồng Xuân market (15-min walk) for budget clothes and accessories; also Hàng Đào street for cheaper garments.

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Cheapest way around

Local bus (e.g., route 86 from the airport) costs 9,000-10,000 VND per ride; airport shuttle bus 86 runs to the Old Quarter for 35,000 VND, cheaper than a taxi (~200,000 VND).

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Money-saving tips

Eat where locals queue at lunchtime. Drink tap water? Skip it—buy bottled water (5,000 VND) from convenience stores. Haggle gently at markets but not at supermarkets or restaurants.

Emergency Contacts

Hà Nội
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Police
113
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Ambulance / Medical
115
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Fire Department
114

Tourist police: 024 3733 3500. For SOS medical evacuation or English-speaking help, call your embassy. If your phone has no credit, dial 112 for any emergency.

💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.

Where to Eat

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Cửa Hàng Bánh Tôm Hồ Tây Local
££
🚶 3 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cà Phê Cây Bàng Đổ Local
££
🚶 6 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cà Phê Kafa Local
££
🚶 9 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Nhà Hàng Chay Phương Nam Local
££
🚶 12 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
5
Nha Hang Little Italian Local
££
🚶 15 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
6
Nha Hang Indochine Local
££
🚶 18 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Cà Phê Big One Local
££
🚶 21 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome
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Highlands Coffee coffee_shop;vietnamese
££
🚶 24 min walk 🕐 12:00 – 22:00 ✓ Walk-ins welcome

💡 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 Meliá Hà Nội

🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.

🧭 First things nearby: cash · Vietcombank — 114 m · ~1 min walk

🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →

Girare intorno

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Airport Taxi 300,000 VND

Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) → Thanh Cong Hotel, Ba Dinh District

45 min · On demand · 24 hours

💡 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.

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Express Bus 86 35,000 VND

Noi Bai Airport (Terminal 1 or 2) → Hanoi Railway Station (near Thanh Cong)

60 min · Every 20-30 minutes · 05:00 - 22:30

💡 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.

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Grab Car 40,000 VND

Thanh Cong Hotel → Temple of Literature / West Lake

10 min · On demand via app · 24 hours

💡 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.

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City Bus 07 7,000 VND

Thanh Cong Hotel (Nguyen Chi Thanh St) → Hoan Kiem Lake / Old Quarter

20 min · Every 10-15 minutes · 05:00 - 21:00

💡 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.

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Domande frequenti

What are the best rooms at Meliá Hà Nội?

Request a room on floors 5-8 facing the internal courtyard. These rooms are set back from Lý Thường Kiệt street noise and benefit from the building's central core layout, reducing traffic rumble.

Which rooms should I avoid at Meliá Hà Nội?

Avoid rooms on floors 1-3 facing the street (front side). Ground-floor rooms pick up passing motorbikes and restaurant deliveries from nearby Phố Lý Thường Kiệt. Rooms next to the lift shaft on any floor can be noisy — ask for one at least two doors from the elevator.

Is Meliá Hà Nội noisy?

Lý Thường Kiệt is a main thoroughfare: constant scooter traffic from early morning until late evening. Street-level cafes and a nearby market (Hàng Bông) add early-morning delivery noise. The hotel's lift runs 24h and can be heard in adjacent rooms.

Which rooms have the best views at Meliá Hà Nội?

Rooms on the Lý Thường Kiệt side (front) look out onto a busy tree-lined boulevard with old French-colonial facades — decent city view but at the cost of noise. Courtyard-facing rooms show a tiled inner well; more serene but no vista.

What are insider tips for staying at Meliá Hà Nội?

Ask at check-in for a room ending in an even number (odd numbers face the street; evens face the courtyard). If you're on a tight budget, the cheapest rooms (often street-facing) can be upgraded to courtyard side for a small fee — worth asking if available.

What time is check-in at Meliá Hà Nội?

Check-in at Meliá Hà Nội is from null. Check-out is by null.

Does Meliá Hà Nội have Wi-Fi?

Free Wi-Fi for all guests, speed around 25 Mbps download, no login required; no paid premium tier

Is there a city or tourist tax at Meliá Hà Nội?

None (not charged in Hanoi)

Where can I eat cheaply near Meliá Hà Nội?

Bún chả or phở from a street stall or local eatery: 30,000-50,000 VND.

What is the cheapest way to get around from Meliá Hà Nội?

Local bus (e.g., route 86 from the airport) costs 9,000-10,000 VND per ride; airport shuttle bus 86 runs to the Old Quarter for 35,000 VND, cheaper than a taxi (~200,000 VND).

When is the best time to visit Hà Nội?

October and November: clear skies, low humidity, average highs of 28°C, and the city's tree-lined streets are at their best. Also March and April: mild temperatures and less rain, before the summer heat builds.

Principali attrazioni a Hà Nội

Hoàn Kiếm Lake & Ngọc Sơn Temple Free

💡 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.

St Joseph's Cathedral Free

💡 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.

Hồ Chí Minh Mausoleum & Ba Đình Square Free

💡 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).

Temple of Literature

💡 Go on weekdays before 10am to avoid school groups. The back garden near the Khue Van pavilion is usually empty for photos.

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

💡 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.

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