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The food was of good quality and presented well as I would expect in any 5* - the portions were fine.
The "fusion" theme seems to apply to the decor which didn't appeal to me at all - the red neon and psychedelic tv screen with dance music just didn't set the scene for a comfortable relaxing dinner.
The staff were pleasant and capable but for the prices they charge they need to be much much more attentive.
As for price it's in one of the top hotels so of course it is expensive but for me in this case not really worth it - but I have tried it and now I know - though the meal was fine I won't be back.
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There is only 1 star because it is required to post!!!
The service and treatment I have received from this office and all the "executive" personnel I have contacted in this organisation has been diabolical.
I had a genuine complaint after staying at their resort for a weekend with my family, my son injured himself in the pool, due to poor maintenance and a total disregard for the health and safety of their guests, I wished to recoup the doctors bill which was $95
When I returned to Hanoi and tried to lodge my complaint I was asked to do so in writing - which I did, since then the last 2 weeks have consisted of run arounds, blatant lies, patronising comments to ultimately being ignored and hung up on by Jane the sales executive, who now informs me the issue is concluded!!!
Wow I blinked and missed that.
So caveat emptor - nice location - the hotel incidentally wasn't that clean and the water was cold as well as a host of other minor things that made the stay memorable for all the wrong reasons.
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What an amazing place.
I love everything about it. The atmosphere has been so carefully created it is like stepping into another world.
The chocolate products are of course top notch - someone here really knows what they are doing.
I highly recommend you try it even if chocolate is not your number one treat, they could convert you!!
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This place seems to have closed down or is possibly being refurbished
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Wow, it was amazing.
I can only retierate all the great things that have been said about this restaurant.
Absolutely everything was excellent and the attention of Mr. Gopi made the whole experience the best I have ever had with Indian food.
I can only say that as long as I stay in Hanoi this will be my first and probably only choice, I have thrown away all my other delivery menus - this is only one I need.
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Questions (3)
Hi, has anyone been to Nui Coc lake and stayed overnight? any recommendations for a family weekend?
Can anyone recommend an optician - I need to upgrade my glasses
Thanks
We want to make a will, can anyone recommend a solicitor, here in Hanoi, that can deal with that and one who knows British law
Answers (28)
Posted Wednesday July 11th, 2007.
try the army museum - it has some interesting exhibits - especially the aircraft and the view from the top of the tower is really good and worth the walk up.
Perhaps you could get her a copy of the Hanoi Guide too which gives a lot of information on places to go and things to do in Hanoi.
In response to the question: My mom is coming to town and while I am at work she wants to look at some museums. Does anyone have a few good recommendations (other than the Ethnolo...
Posted Monday July 23rd, 2007.
Try Bookworm, if anyone has it they will :
15A Ngo Van So
Round the corner by western canned goods and along the road on the left.
Good luck
In response to the question: A while ago, I found out that a local book distributor called FAHASA has the sole distributorship of the latest Harry Potter, but I'm not aware of an...
Posted Monday July 23rd, 2007.
Sorry meant to put their phone number so you can call and check :
9437226
In response to the question: A while ago, I found out that a local book distributor called FAHASA has the sole distributorship of the latest Harry Potter, but I'm not aware of an...
Posted Sunday August 19th, 2007.
Have a look on the internet for a company called Hidden Hanoi - they are located near the Sheraton Hotel.
The restaurant group called Highway 4 also offer this service
I believe the sofitel and/or metropole hotels also do classes - Hanoi International Womens Club organises lessons for it's members.
I'm sure there are others but these are the ones I have heard good things about.
It will be worth checking the UNIS community education courses when they start up again as they have offered cookery classes in the past.
Hope this helps
In response to the question: Hello, Does anyone know, where I could take cooking classes in Hanoi? I want to learn about Vietnamese as well as other Asian cuisines. Thank you f...
Posted Wednesday August 29th, 2007.
I have a lot of DVD's from Europe and non of them will play on my locally bought machine - and none of the locally copied dvd's will play on my UK machine!
The local store told me the DV9 discs will play on any machine and that's why they are double the price. Haven't tried that out yet as my Uk machine is currently in for repairs
In response to the question: Hi all. Can anyone recommend an electronics store where they speak english? I want to buy a DVD player and have tried to ask about zone-free machines ...
Posted Thursday August 30th, 2007.
With regards to the english teaching on a voluntary basis - HIWC (Hanoi International Womens Association) have a project with the Womens Union and check organisations such as Blue Dragon or KOTO who work with street children - they could be interested in some short term assistance. They all have websites you can find easily with a search.
With regards to the apartment we used an agent called Mr. Ahn from Image Group Agency located at 17 To Ngoc Van Street Tay Ho
Tel : 84 04 7194375 or mobile 0903489192
He has always been very professional and helpful and also speaks english well.
In response to the question: Well actually a couple of questions. My wife and I are arriving in Hanoi in early Jan 08 and planning to stay for 10 weeks. Q1: Any recommendatio...
Posted Sunday September 9th, 2007.
Not sure but try contacting Jafa at Ciputra they seem to follow a lot of the sports and the owners are Australian
Tel : 7582400
In response to the question: where can i watch the aussie rules finals on a big screen? jaspas perhaps? anywhere else? ps if this ? appears more than once i had probs with the ta...
Posted Monday September 10th, 2007.
try 44 Tran Tien Street - leading from Hoan Kiem lake to the Opera House - they stock a lot of english books and may have maths and science or if not may know where you can get them.
Perhaps the school would give you some help sourcing the right books too.
In response to the question: Hi, Anyone know where I can buy for children at the age of 5 to 6 Maths and Science? My students need to learn these in English to get a good foundat...
Posted Sunday October 7th, 2007.
It depends on how long you are coming for - everything is pretty much available here but the equivalent quality is sometimes expensive and some household things are simply not available.
If it is a long term stay then it is probably worth bringing things that you use a lot. Especially as someone is offering to cover the shipping, why waste money buying things you already have!
We shipped things here and didn't have any problems with customs etc. Though that doesn't mean there are never any problems.
In response to the question: My husband I are moving to Hanoi in December. My company covers shipping, and we're trying to decide what/how much to bring. Are there certain househ...
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
I was told you needed this jab for Vietnam so went ahead.
It's available at Family Clinic on Kim Ma and I would assume at the SOS clinic in the town centre too.
In response to the question: Havent been jabbed for this- didnt have time- is it necessary and if so where can I get this vaccine in hanoi?...
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
As far as I know you are allowed to earn 8 million dong before tax then pay 10% on earnings after that. If you are here less than 6 months I believe it is a higher %though not sure.
The employer should deduct the tax for you but I would check on that.
In response to the question: I have a lot of questions- sorry! But anyone know ow Vietnamese taxes work? I will have to pay vietnamese tax as Im working here over 6 months- but ho...
Posted Wednesday November 21st, 2007.
Try metro they had them last year
In response to the question: Anyone know where I can buy a turkey? Tried Big C already - no luck. Thanks....
Posted Saturday November 24th, 2007.
We pay our maid / babysitter $220 per month for 5 days / 9+ hours depending on our work shcedules (babysitting at night is extra).
Yes she does earn more than some people working in offices / factories etc. BUT I'm entrusting her with the care and welfare of my children while I am at work and I go and don't worry everything is ok as I know she is good at her job. For this the price is justified don't you think??
In response to the question: i want to know the rate of maid in vietnam i.e fullday (8hrs)and halfday(4hrs) 6 days per week....
Posted Monday December 10th, 2007.
I totally agree with all of the above but just wanted to add that sometimes I find it difficult to get shoes and other friends with slightly larger feet have said the same - not sure about mens but for womens it seems to be the case - you can get them made but sometimes you just want to be able to buy them off the shelf.
In response to the question: Hi all, I'll be heading to Hanoi in a few weeks and I'll be living / working there for at least five months. I'm starting to think about what to...
Posted Thursday December 27th, 2007.
We went to Saloon 17 last year which had a live band and was still going strong when we left after 1am. Prices were reasonable and the place was packed.
In response to the question: Does anyone know a good place to go for new year's eve that is not too expensive and has some live music or some kind of entertainment? Also somewher...
Posted Sunday January 20th, 2008.
some of the dvd stores also sell magazines - keep an eye out for the racks by the checkout - the bookstore a little way along trang tien (on the same side as the plaza) also had some last time I was there
In response to the question: Has anyone found a shop that sells Western magazines or newspapers? ...
Posted Sunday January 20th, 2008.
We have done this journey quite a few times now - the beds are ok and come with linen - pillow, duvet and sheet(we all managed to sleep but it's not dunlopillo by any stretch of the imagination). You will also get a bottle of water and there is a trolley selling various items (tea, crisps etc) I have never tried the food which has looked everything from pretty good to scary. Take some snacks (there's a hot water tank in each coach so pot noodles are easy to do), loo roll and easy slip on shoes for the toilet in the night. On the return journey the conductor may try to fob you off with used bed linen, be polite but insistent and he will change it eventually - or swap with unused from another cabin which is what we have done on a few occassions - going out it's not an issue as the train starts from Hanoi.
In response to the question: We're a day away from leaving for Hue by train (wow, that rhymed!) Anyway, they were sold out of "soft sleeper" berths, so we got "hard sleeper."...
Posted Thursday January 24th, 2008.
I used the French Hospital dentist and she was excellent, probably not the cheapest in Hanoi but certainly thorough, professional and very gentle.
In response to the question: I need a dentist.One of my front teeth is a crown and came loose when eating and I swallowed it so now I have a gap. Need a recommendation for a denti...
Posted Monday January 28th, 2008.
We got a small charcoal bbq at metro last year - they might still sell them - don't remember the price but I know it was inexpensive
In response to the question: I'm looking for a small BBQ or "Habatchi"; something a little more low maintenance than a tin box and a fan would be nice....
Posted Friday April 18th, 2008.
There is a place to have them custom made to your size, fabric etc.
The company is called l'oeuf - contact 0915340854
I have some and they are great.
In response to the question: Where can I buy a good beanbag? Would like a good, large, comfy bean bag to relax and watch tv or play games or take naps....
Posted Saturday May 10th, 2008.
I have to agree with Grubby, in my experience using the water heater for the required 10 mins before the shower certainly keeps the bills down - in our first house the switch for one was outside!!! and we didn't find out for 2 months that it was on constantly - the bill dropped significantly when it was turned off.
In response to the question: Just a quick one- Does anyone know if turning off the hot water switch at night is actually worth doing in order to save on electricity? I'm on the "b...
Posted Wednesday May 21st, 2008.
As it's only 20kg try contacting the airline about unaccompanied baggage or even excess - BA charge 60 pounds($120 -advance payment online) for that weight of excess (it's slightly more if you pay at the airport) - perhaps there is some similar service with the airline you are using?
In response to the question: Hi I have been trying to find the cheapest way to get about 20kgs of stuff back to England as i will be leaving Hanoi soon and even through the mai...
Posted Tuesday June 10th, 2008.
Metro or any larger stationers - maybe the one on Trang Tien.
In response to the question: Anybody know where I can find blu-tack in Hanoi?...
Posted Thursday June 19th, 2008.
cheaply is the hard part but my husband treats himself to a decent cigar intermittently from the Vine (Xuan Xieu)and the larger hotels - also Jafa at ciputra (around $8 for 1) don't know what they are though he did say duty free in Thailand was about the same price
In response to the question: Other than the few baskets and shops on the northwest corner of HK lake, does anyone know where there's a tobacconist selling good cigars? (Preferabl...
Posted Tuesday August 19th, 2008.
Check out the Friend of Vietnam Heritage - they used to organise lessons twice a week - not sure if they still do.
http://www.fvheritage.org/
In response to the question: Hi, I'm looking for Tai Chi lessons here in Hanoi, but it's proving harder than I expected. I've tried google and New Hanoian searches without ...
Posted Wednesday August 27th, 2008.
I know that people in the villas have pets but not sure about the apartments - the easiest way to find out is call the management office 7582124
In response to the question: We are toying with the idea of renting an apartment in Ciputra. Anyone living there know if its ok to have pets?...
Posted Saturday October 4th, 2008.
My daughter is 3 and she attends Rainbow school on Au Co in Tay Ho - it doesn't seem to be listed on NH - I can highly recommend it so depending where you live it could be an option for you
In response to the question: Anyone can recommend me where is the best place (if any) for 3 year old kid to take class? It must be for the foreign kid. Thank a million....
Posted Monday November 3rd, 2008.
jafa - ciputra
In response to the question: Anyone know if there are any Melbourne Cup race dos in town tomorrow???...
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