Moonshine Palace Hotel
21A Bat Dan Street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi 844 Vietnam
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Located in 21A Bat Dan Street of Hanoi Old Quarter. Just a short stroll to the Hoan Kiem Lake, Water Puppet Theater and Dong Xuan Market, near many Vietnamese and Western Restaurants, beside the ANZ bank.
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Free parking
Free High Speed Internet (WiFi)
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Free breakfast
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Business Centre with Internet Access
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I booked this hotel on the Internet and I have to admit that the photos look better than the real thing. We flew into Hanoi and booked all of our excursions before we left the airport. I'm not sure if there was any advantage in doing that. We got a taxi to the hotel and it was a straightforward journey. There was a good welcome and we were shown to our room that faced onto the street. I was disappointed with it and then my wife spotted a 'beastie'. We went downstairs and they changed our room without any fuss, checking for roaches before we went in. I have become accustomed to these cockroaches and I have seen them in clean places, but I still don't like them. Maybe it's because I'm a westerner. The second room was clean and the bed was comfortable. We were only using it to sleep and the aircon worked. That evening we found a lovely place to eat called Geko and we went back twice more. We got used to ordering breakfast by pointing at the menu and I absolutely loved the Vietnamese coffee. I kept asking for more. Chanitt was a very friendly and helpful member of the staff. He showed us where places were on the map and gave us advice. The hotel is in the old quarter and it is ideally located to explore Hanoi on foot. We found all of the Vietnamese in Hanoi to be so friendly. They asked us if we were ok when we were looking at the map and suggested places to go. We only spent one day at HaLong Bay. This was a disappointment to me because I wanted to get in amongst the rocks rather than kayaking. Still I know next time. The highlight for me was seeing Ho Chi Mihn. I have to say that this hotel is not luxurious and I felt more like a backpacker. If there is something in this hotel that you don't like then you have to tell them, otherwise they don't know that anything is wrong. Just assert yourself and tell them. I found that they want to learn and they will listen to what you want. Also, if they do something well let them know. The hotel booked us a taxi to the airport and I paid upfront for it. I checked that the driver would not ask for more money. When we got to the airport the driver asked for more money. He did not get anymore out of me and I found this very annoying. I love Hanoi and I love the coffee. It has to be one of my favourite cities.…
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Date of stay: August 2012
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What this place had for us: dirty beddings, crushed pieces of floor no has dared to sweep up, hosed shower with no wall bar (you have to hold it while you wash - the whole time), roaches in the bathroom, smelly towels. I know it's a budget hotel but it could've been at least clean. Plus, the two bottles of water in the fridge wasn't complementary.
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Date of stay: May 2012
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This hotel now operates under the name Lucky Queen Hotel, but has kept this name as well. We stayed here for three nights and found the hotel itself to be ok, but the service very lacklustre and dishonest. Good points: The room we had was a good size and had a balcony overlooking the street. For the price advertised ($25), I would say that it is not good value, but with the $5 discount per night it was fair value. The room had a minibar, air con that worked, and a TV (albeit with very poor signal). The location is good. Breakfast is varied and good for a free breakfast in vietnam. Bad points: As mentioned the TV had very bad signal. The room had cockroaches. The bathroom needed better ventilation and smelled. A drink been spilt all over our minibar and had not been cleaned up. The main member of staff will try and sell you anything, regardless of whether or not it is what you need: i.e. an 8 hour, $28 dollar ride to Cat Ba when you need to get there quickly and an $8, 4 hour service is available at the bus-station (he will tell you it isn't). Once the same member ofstaff has noticed you will not buy a tour, he will be grumpy, will not greet you back and will be reluctant to give you the optional honey with your breakfast. Even worse, at least two members of the staff will deliberately try to charge you out at an inflated exchange rate of 21.5 when you check out (enough to add $4 dollars to our 3 night stay).…
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Date of stay: April 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Stayed at the Moonshine Palace (also known as Lucky Queen Hotel) for a couple of nights. Staff were really helpful, letting us check in early after arriving very tired on a night train and helping us to book tours in and around the area. A lot of hotels will offer you trips and add on a commission but we got a quote and checked out the same trip with other operators and our hotel offered by far the best price. They were just really heplful and not at all pushy. The price included a great breakfast and the location was perfect - a quiet (for Hanoi) street and only 5 minutes from Hoan Kiem lake. Would recommend a stay here.
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Date of stay: April 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Overall all i give the place a 2/5 due to my experience with the service, i have no complaints about the room, the food and the location, here are my 2 cents : When sending out an email to the hotel, they take a while to respond now due to this...we waited for an hour at the airport upon our arrival..if we did not call them then we would not have been picked up. We were given a pretty decent room upon arrival but we had to move to another room since the A/C did not work.(and there were no lifts and i had to transfer the baggage myself) Upon purchasing a tour package to halong bay, the 30% discount rate which was printed on the voucher we brought was not honored. and yes.. who booked our tickets to the bus to Vientiane? it was a nightmare. and i felt really ripped off, it was not what was advertised. If you are not connected with this bus company then please stop doing business with them =) keep up the good work with your receptionists though, "chillin" was helpful.…
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Date of stay: March 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Room Tip: no lifts so better practice your cardio =p
and ohh by the way, there are many food stalls...
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This is a pretty good hotel in a great location. We arranged for pickup at the airport at a reasonable price. There was someone waiting for us with a sign and took us right to the hotel. Be aware that the hotel does not say "Moonshine Palace" on the outside, so I was worried that we were being scammed, but there was no problem and the owners were the same people I had spoken with. Our room was on the third floor at the back of the hotel. Rooms are very plain with a window that looks into the wall of another building, so no natural light, but we prefer that because you can sleep in without light bothering you. Rooms very clean with freshly laundered linens. Wifi worked great; good signal and no problems. TV had limited choices but several channels were in English. Very safe location and rooms themselves felt very safe. Our room was two floors above the kitchen so it was a bit noisy in the mornings and evenings, but certainly not too bad. Mattresses were a bit hard, but that is standard in Vietnam. We booked our tour to Halong Bay (3 days/2 nights) through the hotel. The price was competitive with other hotels and we had a wonderful tour. I would highly recommend booking there. The staff was friendly and helpful with decent English. The hotel is nothing too special, but is certainly good for the price and is a reasonable budget place to stay in Hanoi. Note: in our experience, the photos most of the hostels post in Vietnam are not actually photos of the rooms. I think its pretty standard.…
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Date of stay: January 2012Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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A budget priced hotel that offered great service in the heart of the old quarter of Hanoi. Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable and Miss An & Mr Tony spoke good English Our first point of contact in Vietnam and really helpful in organizing local tours, trains, and transport to Hoi An Bay. Very friendly reception
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Date of stay: December 2011Trip type: Travelled with family
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Room Tip: There is no lift so 2nd floor is best option
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The hotel s a family owned one . Rooms are Ok for that prize . It is no 4 star hotel mind you. They organise tours & make sure you are taken care of at the other hotels.Staff very helpful.
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Date of stay: October 2011Trip type: Travelled with friends
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After being on another hôtel not in center ( expensive And not really Clean) we went To this One And its totaly différent. Here Is Clean, cheap And the familly that own the place Is very cool. If you need help for your trip ( hanoi, sapa, halong bay...) they can help wisely. Thx To you Tony ;) jordane And Stéphanie
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Date of stay: November 2011
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My trip to Hanoi was my first backpacking trip, and staying with Moonshine Palace was excellent. It's in a good location, walking distance to Hoan Kiem lake and all the other attractions. Staff were really friendly, informative, very helpful and provided maps for the very confusing Old Quarter. WiFi worked fine, breakfast was good (we had a menu to choose from too). We booked Sapa and Ha Long bay tours through them and they both were very good. I had no problems with any scams. They booked us with an awesome Ha Long bay junk called A-Class. We booked to stay for 2 nights but only ended up staying for one because of a typhoon warning. When we booked, the terms and conditions stated that there was no refund policy. But we asked anyway and they only charged us for one night, which made me happy and splurged on a good dinner in Hanoi. The only negatives:- A leaky aircon, which really didn't bother me at all except for the dripping sound that was slightly annoying. No windows with a view, wasn't lucky enough to get a room with a view but then again probably a good thing to be away from the street noise. No windows = Damp atmosphere, the rooms smelled a bit damp because things don't really dry well in a room without circulation. All in all, I had a great stay in Hanoi with them, it was after all my first backpacking trip on a shoestring budget.…
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Date of stay: June 2011Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Which popular attractions are close to Moonshine Palace Hotel?
Nearby attractions include MasterTan (0.5 km), Tailor Đức Nhân (0.1 km), and Authentic Bat Trang (0.3 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Moonshine Palace Hotel?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include free wifi, free breakfast, and an on-site restaurant.
What food & drink options are available at Moonshine Palace Hotel?
Guests can enjoy free breakfast, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Moonshine Palace Hotel?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Moonshine Palace Hotel?
Conveniently located restaurants include Hong Hoai's Restaurant, Tung's Kitchen, and Cloud Sky Bar Hanoi.
Does Moonshine Palace Hotel have an airport shuttle?
Yes, Moonshine Palace Hotel offers an airport shuttle for guests. We recommend calling ahead to confirm details.
Is Moonshine Palace Hotel located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.2 km away from the centre of Hanoi.
Are there any historical sites close to Moonshine Palace Hotel?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Temple of Literature & National University (1.5 km), Hoa Lo Prison (0.9 km), and Imperial Citadel of Thang Long (0.8 km).
Is Moonshine Palace Hotel accessible?
Yes, it offers wheelchair access. For specific enquiries, we recommend calling ahead to confirm.