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Axel’s take

A strong lakeside luxury pick, provided you choose your room carefully.

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Axel’s rating: 8.7/10 · an independent, art-filled five-star beside Hoan Kiem Lake

Apricot is an independent, art-filled five-star beside Hoan Kiem Lake, and we'd choose it for exploring central Hanoi on foot rather than a resort-style escape. Vietnamese paintings and classical interiors give it character; the rooftop pool adds lake views. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, with recent reviews reinforcing those strengths. It's a very good fit for travelers who want traditional elegance close to the Old Quarter.

Room selection matters: some face an internal atrium or nearby walls rather than the lake, and several guests find their rooms small. A May 2026 Tripadvisor review also reports construction next door; confirm its current status before booking. We'd skip it if an open outlook or guaranteed daytime quiet is essential, unless the hotel confirms a suitable room.

Rooms
Comfort scores are strong, but check the exact room size and outlook before booking.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor reviews.
Service
Helpful, welcoming staff earn repeated praise; occasional bar-service lapses are a minor exception.
Amenities
Outdoor rooftop pool, gym, spa, sauna and steam facilities; winter swimmers should check water temperature.
Fees and surprises
Breakfast inclusion depends on the booking; parking information conflicts across sites, so confirm directly.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

136 Hang Trong Street, Hanoi

Beside Hoan Kiem Lake, with the Old Quarter and cathedral easily reached on foot.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor rooftop pool, gym, spa, sauna and steam facilities; winter swimmers should check water temperature.

Check-in

after 2:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:30 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Babysitting and childcare
  • Breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Cafe
Additional hotel policies
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: VND 23.1 for adults and VND 23.1 for children (approximately)
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: VND 1,000,000 per room per night
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Apricot Hotel: from $145 for Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $145 total for Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults at Apricot Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 1, 2026.

Apricot Hotel is an independent, art-filled five-star beside Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Viet Nam.

Address: 136 Hang Trong Street, Hanoi. Property ID: 1070607. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/hanoi/apricot-hotel-1070607

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/hanoi/apricot-hotel-1070607/2026-11-28/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 4 to Dec 6, 2026 · 2 nights$258$288 on Booking.com$30 less (10%)Nov 3Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $145 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-11-29 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $289 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-11-30 · 2 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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3 nights

Total price: $436 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-01 · 3 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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4 nights

Total price: $574 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-02 · 4 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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5 nights

Total price: $719 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-03 · 5 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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6 nights

Total price: $856 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-04 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $985 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-05 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $1,114 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-06 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,243 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-07 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,372 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-08 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,502 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-09 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,631 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-10 · 12 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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13 nights

Total price: $1,799 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-12-11 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,928 USD

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#5 of 9 hotels in Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem by Axel's take. Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem is #1 of 5 places to stay in Hanoi. The best hotels in Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem, ranked · Where to stay in Hanoi

Axel's take: 8.7/10

A strong lakeside luxury pick, provided you choose your room carefully. an independent, art-filled five-star beside Hoan Kiem Lake, scored for what it is.

Apricot is an independent, art-filled five-star beside Hoan Kiem Lake, and we'd choose it for exploring central Hanoi on foot rather than a resort-style escape. Vietnamese paintings and classical interiors give it character; the rooftop pool adds lake views. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and helpful staff, with recent reviews reinforcing those strengths. It's a very good fit for travelers who want traditional elegance close to the Old Quarter.

Room selection matters: some face an internal atrium or nearby walls rather than the lake, and several guests find their rooms small. A May 2026 Tripadvisor review also reports construction next door; confirm its current status before booking. We'd skip it if an open outlook or guaranteed daytime quiet is essential, unless the hotel confirms a suitable room.

  • Best for: first-time Hanoi visitors; couples who enjoy traditional elegance; sightseeing on foot

  • Watch out for: atrium-facing or restricted-view rooms; next-door construction reported in May 2026; room sizes vary by category

  • Location: Beside Hoan Kiem Lake, with the Old Quarter and cathedral easily reached on foot.

  • Rooms: Comfort scores are strong, but check the exact room size and outlook before booking.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com, Expedia and recent Tripadvisor reviews.

  • Service: Helpful, welcoming staff earn repeated praise; occasional bar-service lapses are a minor exception.

  • Amenities: Outdoor rooftop pool, gym, spa, sauna and steam facilities; winter swimmers should check water temperature.

  • Fees and surprises: Breakfast inclusion depends on the booking; parking information conflicts across sites, so confirm directly.

Axel's opinion of Apricot Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · Expedia. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Apricot Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 5-star hotel
  • 136 Hang Trong Street, Hanoi
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,875 reviews (location 4.4/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Noi Bai International Airport: 50 min by taxi · Vietnamese Women's Museum: 9 min walk
  • Optional charges: Breakfast fee: VND 23.1 for adults and VND 23.1 for children (approximately)
  • Hotel policies: Deposit: VND 1,000,000 per room per night
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Babysitting and childcare, Breakfast, Restaurant, Bar, Cafe, Restaurant (buffet style), Fitness facilities, Steam room, Sauna, Spa (extra charge), Shuttle (extra charge), Airport transportation, Offsite parking reservations required, Parking nearby, Pets Not Allowed, Laundry (extra charge), Dry-cleaning (extra charge), Wheelchair Accessible, Free Wi-Fi, Kitchen, Business center
  • Check-in from: 14:00
  • Check-out by: 11:30
  • City page: Hotels in Hanoi

Room types

Room types and selected features reported for this hotel. Check your dates for availability.

Source: ETG room descriptions.

Canvas Double room (full double bed)

Canvas Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Canvas Garden Double room (full double bed)

Gallery Garden Double room (full double bed)

Masterpiece Double room (full double bed)

Masterpiece Garden Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Sketch Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Sketch Twin room (twin beds)

Gallery Double Junior Suite (full double bed)

Double Studio (full double bed)

Junior Double Studio (full double bed)

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