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title: "Duc Trong Hotel vs Happy: which hotel is better?"
description: "Duc Trong Hotel or Happy in Hanoi? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/duc-trong-hotel-hanoi-vs-happy-hanoi/
language: en
source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-09
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# Duc Trong Hotel vs Happy

Both are in Hanoi, 530 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★★★ · Bach Mai Ward
## [Duc Trong Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/duc-trong-hotel-hanoi/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.0 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 5.4

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1368942/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★★ · Tuong Mai Ward
## [Happy](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/happy-hanoi/)

- **Guest rating:** 8.9 ·  Excellent

- **Location score:** 5.3

- **Score by category:** 1 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1503243/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Too close to call

Neither hotel has a clear edge on the facts we have. Your priorities decide. 530 m apart.

### Choose Duc Trong Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (4.2 km / 4.7 km)

### Choose Happy if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.0)

### Why is Duc Trong Hotel better than Happy?

1.  Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★) (+1★)
2.  More guest reviews (86 vs 5), so the rating is more reliable (×17)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 10:00) (+2h)

### Why is Happy better than Duc Trong Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.0) (+1.9)
2.  Earlier check-in (12:30 vs 14:00) (−2h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | Duc Trong Hotel | Happy |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.9  (+1.9) |
| Location | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Facilities | 5.8 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – |
| Public transport | 0.9 | 1.2 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.4 | 8.5  (+1.1) |
| Guest rating | 7.0 | 8.9  (+1.9) |
| Number of reviews | 86  (+81) | 5 |
| Google rating | 4.1/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 198 | – |
| Rank in Hanoi | bottom 4% | bottom 46%  (+42%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Distance to the centre | 4.2 km  (−480 m) | 4.7 km |
| To public transport | 1.8 km | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 25 km | 25 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| To the nearest food shop | 250 m | 180 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 12 | 13 |
| Sights within 1 km | 4 | 4 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★★  (+1★) | ★★★ |
| Newest building or renovation | – | 2025 |
| Listed amenities | 14 | – |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | 12:30  (−2h) |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+2h) | 10:00 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Airport transfer | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Free breakfast | ✓ | – |
| Bar | ✓ | – |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | – |
| Distance to the main sights |
| Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum | 4.2 km | 4.8 km |
| Temple of Literature | 3.3 km | 3.9 km |
| Hanoi Opera House | 3.2 km | 3.6 km |
| Saint Joseph Cathedral | 3.4 km | 3.9 km |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

[Duc Trong Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/duc-trong-hotel-hanoi/prices/)

## Location

530 m apart

Duc Trong Hotel: city centre: 4.2 km, nearest station Ga Hà Nội: 1.8 km, Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): 25 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

Happy: city centre: 4.7 km, nearest station Giáp Bát Railway Station: 1.8 km, Noi Bai International Airport (HAN): 25 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 4 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Hanoi

[Hanoi weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/vietnam/hanoi/hanoi/weather)

## Duc Trong Hotel or Happy: common questions

### Which is better, Duc Trong Hotel or Happy?

Happy leads in 1 of 3 categories, including guest rating.

### Which is cheaper, Duc Trong Hotel or Happy?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Duc Trong Hotel is closer: 4.2 km from the centre, against 4.7 km for Happy.

### How far apart are Duc Trong Hotel and Happy?

The two hotels are 530 m apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/duc-trong-hotel-hanoi-vs-happy-hanoi/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/