San Boutique Hotel was a great spot to stay during our visit to Hanoi. The location is great being on a quieter street just off the main roads around Hoan Kiem Lake, you can’t hear the horns, etc. nearly as much as other hotels we stayed at in Hanoi, but close enough we had a peek-a-boo view of the lake from our balcony. Ms. Zoey and the staff were incredibly welcoming and helpful, offering the same quality, but a bit more of a personal touch to interactions compared to an earlier stay at the Sofitel Metropole. They shared some great recommendations for food and activities around the city. If you’re looking for cachet and history, stay at Sofitel Metropole, if you’re looking for value and to be treated like family, stay at San Boutique Hotel. Will definitely stay again and recommend to friends looking for a place to stay in Hanoi’s old quarter! P.S. breakfast was delicious!