Hotel Review - Horison Hotel, Hanoi Vietnam

September 2007

The Horison Hotel is a bit away from the center of things around Hanoi's old town area, but it isn't an entirely bad location. The hotel is just a short walk from the Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum.

While the Horison has all the requisite amenities to justify its five-star rating, it seems that they only did the minimum necessary to get that fifth star. Not that there's anything wrong with the hotel. My stay there was perfectly pleasant, but only that. There's really nothing special here.

My room, while comfortable enough, was as unimpressive as the rest of the hotel. While free wireless Internet access is very common all around Vietnam, regular rooms have no Internet abilities at all. Only the executive club floor rooms have any access. A further drawback to the rooms was the air conditioning. The system shuts off completely when you leave the room, so in the warm days of September, the room quickly became warm and took a very long time to cool off when I returned in the evening.

Hotel facilities include two restaurants and a lobby lounge.

Rooms feature air conditioning, hot and cold water, mini-bars, color televisions, hair dryer and locking in-room safe.

Pluses: Good price for a five star hotel.

Minuses: No in-room Internet connectivity (except Club Rooms). Somewhat out of the way location.

Rooms at the Horison Hotel may be booked through the link below.
 

Hanoi Horison Hotel

Location. The Swiss-Belhotel Horison Hotel is bordered by Cat Linh Street and Giang Vo Road in Hanoi, Viet Nam. The hotel stands near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Quoc Tu Glam Temple and the One Pillar Pagoda. The Hanoi Railway Station is located two kilometers from the hotel. Hotel Features. This high-rise property offers complimentary continental breakfasts. Le Mayeur Restaurant Gallery prepares Italian, Asian and health-conscious favorites. Lee Man Fong Chinese Restaurant Gallery specializes in Szechuan, Cantonese and Vietnamese delicacies. The Marble Court hosts daily happy hours and serves cakes, ice-cream, coffees and teas. Wireless Internet access is available at the Marble Court 24 hours a day. Nha Trang Terrace serves poolside refreshments. This hotel offers a range of function rooms that accommodate up to 1,000 people. A business center is equipped with high-speed Internet access. Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool surrounded by a sundeck, a fitness center with a sauna and steam room, and an open-air tennis court. A health spa offers beauty services and Eastern- and Western-style massage. The OV Club & Casino presents live music and houses billiards, and table and slot machines. A concierge assists guests with tour itineraries and places reservations. Additional hotel amenities include laundry facilities and gift shops. Guestrooms. The Swiss-Belhotel Horison Hotel offers 250 contemporary, air-conditioned guestrooms that extend to city-view balconies. Room amenities include high-speed Internet access, CD and DVD players, and satellite television. Practical room amenities feature refrigerators, minibars and coffeemakers. In-room safes are provided. Private bathrooms contain showers and bathtubs, and complimentary toiletries. Expert Tip. The taxis considered the most reliable in Hanoi can be distinguished by the taxi number enclosed in a blue circle on the back quarter panel of the vehicle. This type of taxi serves the Swiss-Belhotel Horison Hotel.