La Siesta Classic Ma May

On Ma May Street in Hanoi's Old Quarter, La Siesta Classic pairs a white façade with Asian-inspired interiors. Opened in 2014 as the first La Siesta hotel, it has 65 rooms and suites. The address suits a stay spent exploring Hoan Kiem's streets, with somewhere comfortable to return between outings rather than a long journey back across the city.

Superior rooms measure 23–25 m²: doubles have no window, while twins have an internal window. For daylight and an outward view, consider the 25 m² Executive overlooking rooftops or the 30–32 m² Junior Suite with a sitting area. Connecting rooms and duplex suites offer options for families; the latter divide the accommodation over two levels rather than simply adding another bed to one room.

The hotel's personality continues at Moonlight Sky Bar. A miniature version of Long Bien Bridge crosses above the bar amid wood, metal and greenery, with rooftop views towards the city's roofs and the Red River. Red Bean is on the ground floor, while La Spa and the gym occupy the third level. Together they provide useful ways to alternate sightseeing with downtime, particularly when you would rather end the evening at the hotel.