First published August Words and photos by Vietnam Coracle. This post was last updated 6 years ago. I stayed on two separate occasions, both after long roads trips, when I felt like pampering myself after weeks in the saddle.
I really enjoyed the change of location and the chance to see a different, albeit more affluent, side of Hanoi. The facilities at Elegant Suites Westlake are excellent, including a large swimming pool, gardens, kids playground, gym, sauna and steam bath. The rooms are enormous, modern and well-equipped, with balconies overlooking the lake and city skyline.
Considering the level of accommodation, prices are pretty reasonable, especially if sharing with a friend, partner, or family. If you make a booking, I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Any money I make goes straight back into this site. Thank you. Great value for couples, families or friends sharing, Elegant Suites has excellent facilities. Indeed, this is the main reason why West Lake has become so popular with expatriates and wealthy Vietnamese: they can live by the placid waters and ever so slightly better air of West Lake, while going to work in downtown Hanoi.
I would imagine this might also appeal to first-time visitors who want to ease themselves into the intoxicating chaos of urban Vietnamese life, rather than jump straight in. And also to people travelling as a family, especially with young children.
Located in the affluent district of West Lake, Elegant Suites is a good alternative to staying downtown. I have a tendency to live in old, characterful houses — both in Vietnam and in the U. What struck me about Elegant Suites which is a serviced apartment complex rather than a hotel was how new and shiny everything is.
