Villa 5 Phong Ngu Royal Lotus Bai Chay

The rooms were clean and pleasant, with plenty of space in both the bed and bathroom. Breakfast was decent, with eggs and a mix of hot and cold food, though I would’ve liked more fruit. It worked well for a one-night stay when you can’t stay on a boat. We stayed overnight before going to Ha Long Bax. Nearby, there are mostly restaurants, supermarkets, and casinos.

The staff were friendly and had good suggestions for places to visit. They also upgraded our room for free and were happy to help with all our needs. We had a wonderful stay, thank you! Nam & Kirsten (Australia)

From the penthouse bar’s balcony, you can look out toward the nearly 2,000 islands of Halong Bay. The Royal Lotus is a lovely hotel on the outskirts of the city, where the tourist hotels are. My room was beautiful, with a very comfortable bed, a soaking tub, and air conditioning. Dinner at the hotel was a pleasant surprise too, with a good range of quality food served as a coursed meal. Getting into the city means taking a taxi, which costs about 150,000 dong.

The room had a lovely view and was really nice compared with other hotels. The bathroom was well set up, and the water heater worked great. Just watch your step, the wood floor felt a bit waxy.