Set in the charming and vibrant Old Quarter of Hanoi, the artisan boutique hotel and its sister hotel, the Artisan Lakeview Hotel, are in a quiet and shady street less than a minute from Hoan Kiem Lake.

Room decor is stylish and distinctive without being over the top: signature walls are adorned with patterned wallpaper, headboards and soft furnishings are upholstered with earthy green velvet, modern art and lacquer painting adorn the walls and vases are ready to be filled with fresh flowers.

Along with restaurants, this hotel offers 24-hour room service and consulting services / bellhop. Guests are served a breakfast buffet as well as be able to use WiFi for free in public areas. Additionally, the campus also has laundry services, support services tour / travel tickets and a safe at reception.

The artisan’s unpretentious décor is evocative of the arts & crafts period, and boasts an eclectic gallery of the artistic endeavours of Hanoi’s most prominent and promising young artists, selected from the art colleges of Hanoi.

Staff are some of the most helpful, friendly and professional we’ve met and breakfast is taken in their Artisan Buon Dua Le (Vietnamese for gossiping with friends) cafe next door — an airy space with an inviting breakfast menu.