Gilson Hanoi Hotel

Gilson Hanoi Hotel is a 3-star hotel in Ba Dinh, Hanoi, 650 m from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Its rooms include private bathrooms, air conditioning, soundproofing and minibars, with options ranging from 18 m² double rooms to a 50 m² suite with a balcony and city view. The 22 m² Deluxe Room also overlooks the city, while other choices include double or twin layouts and a 20 m² city-view room.

The hotel has a terrace and outdoor fireplace, plus a tour desk, bicycle rental, lift and 24-hour reception. Free private parking is available on site with a reservation, and WiFi is free throughout. Breakfast choices include continental, Asian, American and buffet styles. Guests particularly value the Vietnamese dishes, though some find the western selection limited. Reviews also praise the friendly, English-speaking staff for their transport advice and describe the rooms as modern, spacious and tidy. Nearby museums, pagodas and markets make it practical for visitors exploring Ba Dinh.

The five room types range from 18 m² double rooms to a 50 m² Suite. Most are double or twin options with a private bathroom, air conditioning, soundproofing, a minibar and a flat-screen TV. The Deluxe Room measures 22 m², while the Standard and Superior Double or Twin rooms each have 18 m². A 20 m² Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View provides another option with a named city outlook.

The Suite is the largest choice and stands apart with a balcony, city view and sofa. City views also feature in the Deluxe Room and the 20 m² Deluxe Double or Twin Room with City View. Bathrooms have a shower and bidet, and room details include toiletries, towels, slippers and a hairdryer. Bed layouts vary: the double and twin rooms offer a choice between an extra-large double bed and two single beds, while the Suite has an extra-large double bed.

Shared facilities cover arrivals and day-to-day services, including a 24-hour front desk, concierge service, luggage storage, express check-in and check-out, daily housekeeping and a tour desk. A lift serves the building, and facilities also include air conditioning, heating and soundproof rooms. Bicycle rental, car hire and an airport shuttle are available. The terrace and outdoor fireplace provide outdoor space, while guests can also use the massage chair, wake-up service, laundry and ironing services.

WiFi is free throughout the hotel. Free private parking is available on site, with a reservation required; parking garage is also among the facilities. Rooms include minibars, flat-screen TVs and telephones. Private bathrooms have showers, bidets, toiletries, towels, slippers and hairdryers. Breakfast options include continental, Asian, American and buffet styles.

The hotel is on Phố Sơn Tây in Ba Dinh, where civic landmarks, museums and pagodas sit among residential streets and local shops. Ngoc Ha Marketplace is 200 m away; Đình Xuân Biểu is 100 m away, and Thanh Ninh Pagoda is 250 m away. Le Truc Green Space, 300 m away, is a small park stop close to neighbourhood shops and Ba Dinh’s historic sights.

Bến xe Kim Mã bus station is 100 m from the hotel, and Ha Noi Railway station is 1.5 km away. Noi Bai International Airport is 19.6 km from the hotel. An airport shuttle is among the hotel services; drivers can use free private parking on site, but a reservation is required. The hotel is 2.4 km from the centre around Hoan Kiem Lake. The bus station is close by for local connections, while the railway station serves onward train travel.

Cultural visits nearby include Ho Chi Minh Museum at 400 m and One Pillar Pagoda at 500 m; Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House is 650 m away, and Hanoi Botanical Gardens are 800 m away. The museum, pagoda and stilt house are associated with the life and legacy of Ho Chi Minh and can be combined on foot. B52 Victory Museum and the B52 wreckage are also among the area’s military-history attractions. For a quieter pause, the gardens offer planted grounds away from the civic landmarks, while Ngoc Ha Marketplace gives you a chance to browse a local market.