It is impossible to escape the buzz of scooters and the chorus of horns in Hanoi, but Hoàn Kiếm Lake on the edge of the French Quarter is a kind of oasis. Walking along the shore, you look out ...

Right in the French Quarter, this hotel is just south of Hanoi's Old Quarter, 22 miles from the airport and conveniently close to the train station. It is next door to Pacific Place, one of Hanoi ...

With wide boulevards, a lake and elegant hotels, it provides a little more breathing space while being just a short walk from the Old Quarter. It is also a fascinating glimpse into the French ...