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title: "Especen Hotel, Hanoi: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "Especen Hotel in Hanoi: rated 8.1 by guests, 2-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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Hotel · ★★
# Especen Hotel

Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam

8.1 ·  Very good 436 reviews ·  #1616 #1,616 of 2,103 in Hanoi ·  3.8/5 on Google, 258 reviews ·  8.1 Location score
## About Especen Hotel

Especen Hotel is a hotel in Hoan Kiem Ward, Hanoi, Vietnam. It holds a 2-star rating. Guests rate it 8.1 out of 10 across 436 reviews. Facilities include airport transfer, free parking, free wi-fi, 24-hour room service. It is 3.4 km from the centre of Hanoi. The nearest airport, Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), is 22 km away.

- **Type:** Hotel

- **Star rating:** ★★

- **Check-in from:** 13:00

- **Check-out until:** 12:00

- **Rooms:** 12

- **Floors:** 5

- **Opened:** 1993

- **Last renovated:** 2024

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 533

28 Tho Xuong Street, Hoan Kiem ward [especen.vn](http://www.especen.vn/)

## How Especen Hotel scores

Better rated than 22% of hotels in Hanoi

-   Guest rating **8.1**
-   Location **8.1**
-   Facilities **5.0**
-   Families **0.0**
-   Spa & wellness **0.0**
-   Beach access **0.0**
-   Public transport **8.1**

Hanoi average

## Rating on Google

3.8/5

258 Google reviews

-   5★36%
-   4★34%
-   3★21%
-   2★4%
-   1★5%

From the property’s public Google Maps listing. It is shown for reference and is not part of the StayVersus score.

## Amenities

Airport transferFree parkingFree Wi-Fi24-hour room service

### Food & drink

-   24-hour room service

### Leisure

-   Terrace

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Free parking

### Services

-   Airport transfer
-   Shuttle
-   Car hire
-   Concierge
-   Luggage storage

### In the rooms

-   Air conditioning
-   Balcony
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **8.1**/10

- **Walk grade:** **98**/100 Great for walkers

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **150**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **30**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest beach<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Red River Beach</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.3 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">7 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Vietnam Railways</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">500 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Noi Bai International Airport (HAN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">22 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">49 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Hanoi</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">3.4 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">8 min drive</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Army museum140 m
-   Landmark 72210 m
-   Art Cuong D&C290 m
-   A. Česnulio skulptūrų parkas310 m
-   Revolution Museum310 m
-   Hang Sung Sot350 m

## Especen Hotel: in detail

Especen Hotel offers top-notch services and amenities, ensuring guests experience utmost comfort. Maintain seamless communication using the complimentary Wi-Fi at hotel. Effortlessly arrange transportation to and from the airport using the hotel's airport transfer services. Discovering Hanoi becomes even more accessible through the taxi, car hire and shuttle amenities provided at the hotel. For visitors traveling by automobile, complimentary parking is available. During your stay at this fantastic hotel, the attentive front desk personnel can provide you with a range of amenities such as concierge service, express check-in or check-out and luggage storage. In search of city's top entertainment, seek assistance at the hotel's ticket service and tours for reservations. Craving relaxation? Make the most of your stay at the Especen Hotel with convenient amenities like 24-hour room service, room service and daily housekeeping at your disposal. For visitors wishing to smoke, designated smoking zones can be found. At Especen Hotel, every guestroom is provided with convenient amenities and fittings to ensure a comfortable stay. Enhance your experience at hotel with the knowledge that certain rooms are equipped with blackout curtains and air conditioning for your convenience. A few accommodations within Especen Hotel offer unique design elements such as a balcony or terrace. Certain rooms boast in-room amusement features such as television and cable TV, offering guests an enjoyable stay. In select rooms within the hotel, a refrigerator and bottled water is available to cater to your requirements when desired. In the hotel, certain guest bathrooms come equipped with essential bathroom amenities, such as a hair dryer, toiletries and towels, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

### Compare

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## Questions about Especen Hotel

### How do guests rate Especen Hotel?

Especen Hotel has a guest rating of 8.1 out of 10 from 436 reviews, which is better than 22% of rated hotels in Hanoi.

### What are the check-in and check-out times at Especen Hotel?

Check-in starts at 13:00 and check-out is until 12:00.

### Is there parking at Especen Hotel?

Yes, the listing mentions free parking.

### How far is Especen Hotel from the airport?

The nearest airport, Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), is 22 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does Especen Hotel have?

Especen Hotel has 12 rooms on 5 floors.

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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