Especen Hotel
28 Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Hoan Kiem District, Ha Noi - City center
Updated on 28/06/2025
Check in / Check out
- Check in time 13:00
- Check out time 12:00
Reviews
Review Score
Has 538 reviews on Agoda
Độ sạch sẽ - 8.9
Tiện Nghi - 8.2
Vị Trí - 8.1
Dịch Vụ - 7.1
Chất Lượng Phòng - 7.7
Review: The room is kinda ok but there is no 24/7 staff available. The room set up is a little bit scary since the Bathroom has an open ceiling. No refrigerator to store some drinks at least
Negative points: The room was not clean. The photos are misleading, as they only show a portion of the room, while the rest has dirty and damaged walls. The air conditioner's "heat mode" is deactivated, so on a cold day, there is no way to warm the room-they will only offer you extra blankets. Additionally, the staff speaks very little English, making communication difficult.
Review: Good location and room. The hotel is very near to the Hanoi cathedral where lots of resto and food you can enjoy. I wish there is only an elevator but overall, this is a good hotel and cleanliness and comfort is its forte. Thanks for the free water everyday.
Positive points: in the old street quarter, nice cozy room in small alley with lots of shops
Negative points: no elevator
Review:
Amazing location away from busy street but has everything you need near by.
Really nice staff and baggage storage for a couple of weeks while travelling around 🤩
Positive points: The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable. It has mini fridge, tv, heater, hair dryer, electric kettle, mugs, towel, and free toiletries! The staffs are very polite and helpful. On top of that, great location! It’s in old quarter but not the chaotic side of it. It’s also very close to St. Joseph Cathedral. Lastly, i like how it is reasonably priced. Very very worth it! You won’t get this kind of service with a cheap price in most countries.
Negative points: Lack of security. The main door of the building has a button and id scanner for opening but i noticed that the lock is not working during our stay. Better to fix this. But there are cctvs inside and outside, so it’s fine for me.
Review: We had a great stay on February 2025. Staff were very friendly. We booked other nights after our first stay. I must say the location is exceptional, being in old quarter but in addition it is located on a quiet street that is unaccessible to cars. Small street 12-15ft wide. When you need to rest in the day (often international tourist do), it's a solid advantage compared to larger streets with more traffic. Recommended.
Positive points: We have a family room with spacious balcony on the 5th floor. The room was big and bright. The furniture was older, beds were very comfortable. Bathroom was smaller. But the room have everything, that was escribed. Even TV with youtube :-) Location is great, it is in quiet alley, but close to all restaurants. Does not have an elevator, but for us, that was not a problem.
Review: The rooms are clean and location is near the St Joseph cathedral. It is located in the Old quarter.
Positive points:
The location was very central but surprisingly quiet. Loved being so close to the church and hearing the bells.
The team running this hotel were very friendly and made us feel welcome. Had all we needed, comfy beds, air con, good bathroom with plenty of hot water.
Negative points: There was no lift so trekking up the stairs was a bit rough, but one of the staff was wonderful and took our bags up and down the stairs.
Review: We stayed in Mellow Hotel which is located a floor above a cozy cafe. The room was spacious for 4 people and bathroom was modern and clean. Very good location and near famous spots and restaurants.
Positive points: Location
Negative points: Shower
Review: Excellent
Positive points: None.
Negative points: I was given two different rooms instead of the rooms that I booked. They also ask me to wire them the money first in Vietnamese dong higher than the booked price. I had to ask my cousin for this task since I do not have a Vietnamese bank. There is no elevator and the stairs are a little narrow making carrying luggage up to the 3rd floor quite a challenge.
Positive points: Great location and we had a room on the 4th floor, which was large and bright. It was quieter than you'd think being so close to the Big Church.
Negative points: The hotel is a bit dated - though for the price you pay its to be expected and was overall very well maintained.
Review: We just stay for a night to leave our luggage And refreshen for a super early arrival in hanoi… we Need to transfer in other hotel since hot And cold shower is not working… weather now is not a joke… My child is uncomfortable for the cold shower…
Positive points: Very good location to enjoy your stay in the old quarter
Review: City center area, easy to go anywhere. Friendly owner. On budget
Positive points: It's soooo smooth check in.Before we check in, the receptionist whatsup us for conformation..The day we have arrived,the receptionist very helpful. He advised us a great location,help us for taxi go, help us to get grab car to Noi Bai International Airport...we glad to thanks to u.thanks a lot
Negative points: Just a thin comforter..but it's ok ..Hanoi is hot
Location
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Airports
- Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) : 21.6 km 41 min drive
- Cat Bi International Airport (HPH) : 93.9 km
Public transportation
- Hanoi Railway Station : 940 m 16 min walk
Hospital or clinic
- 24h : 130 m
Shopping
- Night Market : 810 m
Convenience store
- Circle K : 570 m
Cash withdrawal
- ATM : 520 m 7 min drive
Popular landmarks
- St. Joseph's Cathedral : 90 m
- Hoa Lo Prison : 470 m
- Old Quarter : 600 m
- Vietnamese Women's Museum : 720 m
- Vietnam Military History Museum : 980 m
- Temple of Literature & National University : 1.4 km
- One Pillar Pagoda : 1.6 km
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum : 1.7 km
- Presidential Palace Historical Site : 1.8 km
- Vietnam Museum of Ethnology : 5.2 km
Nearby landmarks
- Vietnam Country Tour - Day Tours : 10 m
- Pasteur Street Craft Beer - Hoan Kiem Taproom & Restaurant : 50 m
- Nha Tho : 50 m
- Magonn Design : 60 m
- Chua Ly Trieu Quoc Su : 80 m
- St. Joseph's Cathedral : 90 m
- Mosaique : 120 m
- 24h : 130 m
- Song : 130 m
- Clouds : 130 m