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HEllo...looking for a good pool to swim laps/exercise in near Truc Bach lake... as close as possible!
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answered about 12 months ago by trungleha
Sofitel Plaza is definitely good, but it comes with a price. If you can wait till next summer, then you can go to the pool at 108 Quan Thanh.
answered about 12 months ago by Tamvong
I live on Truc Bach and shelled out for the Hanoi Club which has a great 25m outside (unheated) pool. It also has a great gym, good restaurent (reasonably priced), quite good massage and other facilities. Sofitel is closed to new members, or was when I checked a couple of months ago, and is much more crowded and the gym much smaller. About the same price as I recall. And it's within a 15 mniute walk - close enough?
answered about 12 months ago by sincefeelingisfirst
hey all - sofietel plaza isn't accepting new members and the Hanoi club is waaaay out of my price range... any other thoughts? I guess the pool doesn't have to be THAT close to truc bach. thanks!
answered about 11 months ago by Tamvong
I forgot about The Thanh Loi Hotel (I may have spelt that wrong) although I think it may close in the winter and I don't know what exercise facilities it has. A friend of mine uses it and says its fine.
answered about 4 months ago by widepanoramas
I have just found two good swimming pools that are open to the public and reasonably priced. Try the Sao Mai pool on Tay Ho Street near West Lake. It is big, quiet and in an attractive setting. Also, try the Aquatic Palace near the National Stadium. It has two outdoor pools. One is suitable for kids and beginners. The other is seriously deep from one end to the other, so it is only suitable for proficient swimmers. The cost is 20,000VND. There is also a good indoor pool which costs 40,000VND. Both pools were clean, warm and inviting.
answered about 4 months ago by VietSam
Thang Loi Hotel... Was open all last winter! Also Sao Mai pool is 50 mts but a bit grubby....
answered about 4 months ago by bethanybauman
If you don't mind a little drive, try the Army Hotel pool. It's a cheaper saltwater option, and you can purchase monthly memberships for a reasonable price. Usually very quiet in the early mornings or late evenings for lap swimming, but stay away midday- LOTS of boisterous children and adults everywhere, and they tend to not be so polite/accommodating to lap swimmers.
answered about 3 months ago by aisute13
What is the address of Aquatic Palace? At least street name?
answered about 3 months ago by Didymus
"...you can go to the pool at 108 Quan Thanh." I went to 108 Quan Thanh today and there is a men's clothing store and what looks like some kind of maternity clinic. Didn't see any pools...
answered about 3 months ago by Deano
For anyone who likes to swim a good distance, then the best option is Sao Mai. It is 50m long and you can swim proper laps without too many people crossing your path. Yes, the pool is not up to the cleaner standards of Thang Loi Hotel (mouldy tiles!) and the showers/toilets aren't particularly nice. But it's not that bad and I much prefer swimming 20 laps of Sao Mai (1km) than 50 laps of Thang Loi. Thang Loi is a great place to hang out and the pool is really nice....but only 20m long. Sao Mai costs 30,00VND to swim and 3,000VND to store your bag. Open hours: Weekdays: 12pm-7pm (last entry at 7pm but pool closes at 8pm) Weekends: 6am-7pm (last entry 7pm, pool closes 8pm)
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