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Nice place but full of International students on Friday nights. Is it just me, but when the crowd aren't even 18 yet, it creeps me out a little.
But other than that, good place, drinks, decor etc.
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Awesome bar, with fantastic mix of dance and hip hop music. You can request songs also, and the DJ is pretty good.
The drinks are so cheap, and the cocktails are fantastic. Not sure why I got a shot of vodka in a normal glass with ice though.
The music is really loud yes, but there are different parts of the whole venue so you can go elsewhere to talk. The dance floor is really small but I still really enjoyed dancing.
Mix of VNese and foreigner's, expats and traveller's.
Lot's of fun. Will most certainly be back
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Good place, very clean and nice bed's/decor etc. I stayed in a big room with one other person and we had a balcony overlooking the street. No street noise either.
One minor complaint though which wasn't as bad as other hotel issues - I had stayed 2 nights, then went down to Hue, and warned them day's in advance I would be coming to stay from 7am Monday morning to 6pm at night just to have a shower/hold my bags until airport time. I arrived at 7am (after they assured me that it will be open) to a closed door (we could see the clerk sleeping inside but couldn't wake him) and we had to wait for 30 minutes outside. Then we checked in, but was told our booking was for the other hotel. We went next door to the other one to a line of 4 groups of people waiting for the hotel clerk to wake up (sleeping right in front of us). I asked next door to call the hotel to wake him up!
Fortunately, everything was ok with our room, and no problems, except it was a small room. When they say small, they mean small. Very very small. I would go mad for a long term stay here.
Overall, excellent on the cleanliness, and good on the service.
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Questions (4)
I'm sorry if this has been asked, but I have searched for answers and can't seem to find any.
Where can I find a decent sunscreen/sun cream? I bought some yesterday and it has a little UV protection (according to the box) but I think it is only whitening cream for Asian skin with slight UV protection.
Does anyone know where I can get natural/organic skin care and/or hair care products?
I hate using products with chemicals, and need to continue with my natural skin regime!
Does anyone know if there are any government restrictions or regulations on hosting charity events?
More specifically, I want to host a concert in Hanoi in October or November to fundraise money for a charity marathon run that I plan on doing.
Are there any law's or restrictions from the government on these type of events? Any thing's to be aware of?
And while I'm here, anyone know of any venues in the centre that will willingly host an event like this?
Thanks in advance.
Where can I buy gluten free bread and pasta?
Is it even possible in Hanoi?
Answers (14)
Posted Thursday May 8th, 2008.
I won't be in Hanoi until July 08, but am really interested in dance classes. Dancing takes up about 4 hours of each week here in Melbourne so I really feel like I'm going to miss it!
I do latin, ballroom and belly dancing at the moment, and have done ballet, jazz and tap in the past so I'm up for anything!
In response to the question: I am a trained dancer in ballet, jazz and hip hop and I need dance classes when I move up to Hanoi! Does anyone know about any dance classes here? I...
Posted Tuesday May 27th, 2008.
I arrive in July, and would love one.
In response to the question: Hi, a friend and I are thinking about throwing a hip hop party and we're just trying to get an idea of how many people would be interested in coming. ...
Posted Saturday May 31st, 2008.
That would be awesome if you could get a group together. I'm more than interested.
In response to the question: Does anyone out there know any nice hiking or mountain biking trails? I am also looking for people whom enjoy these things as well. Let me know....
Posted Tuesday July 29th, 2008.
Could anyone please tell me the address of this eye hospital on Ba Trieu? I am about to run out of lens solution!
Thanks.
In response to the question: Does anyone know where i can buy a small (travel-size) bottle of contact lens solution?...
Posted Friday August 29th, 2008.
Yes I think an online ordering system for the general public is crucial.
In response to the question: Does anyone know where I can get natural/organic skin care and/or hair care products? I hate using products with chemicals, and need to continue wi...
Posted Thursday September 11th, 2008.
Lingerie - Vincom Towers. Rather expensive though, but I find it's worth it!
In response to the question: Where Can I get the following items? 1-Milk 2-Philadelphia Cream Cheese 3-Triffle 4-White/ Blue Tack 5-Sexy looking Lingerie 6-Collection of Sue Towns...
Posted Saturday September 13th, 2008.
More lingerie at Trang Tien, 3rd floor
In response to the question: Where Can I get the following items? 1-Milk 2-Philadelphia Cream Cheese 3-Triffle 4-White/ Blue Tack 5-Sexy looking Lingerie 6-Collection of Sue Towns...
Posted Saturday September 20th, 2008.
Yeah thanks. That is correct.
In response to the question: Does anyone know where I can get natural/organic skin care and/or hair care products? I hate using products with chemicals, and need to continue wi...
Posted Saturday October 11th, 2008.
Yes would love a training partner. I don't live near the centre, but I am willing to drive in.
I'm training for a 10km run, so my training is rather intense, but at the moment I'm still taking it fairly low key.
In response to the question: Are there any running groups that cater to slow/beginner runners? I see Hash House Harriers and the like, but I'm thinking more of a 2-3 Km, 2-3 times...
Posted Sunday October 12th, 2008.
It's actually in Angkor Wat, Cambodia. Dec 6-7
The site is http://villagefocus.org/angkor_marathon/index.htm.
I think there's a marathon in Singapore that weekend also.
In response to the question: Are there any running groups that cater to slow/beginner runners? I see Hash House Harriers and the like, but I'm thinking more of a 2-3 Km, 2-3 times...
Posted Monday October 13th, 2008.
I don't think many people will be up for a plane ride to Thailand just to learn to pole dance.
In response to the question: A woman at work wanna know where she can take pole dancing lesson for fitness purpose. So I wonder if anybody out there know any place that offer this...
Posted Tuesday October 14th, 2008.
Yes when I went it was quite difficult. I was with a Vietnamese though so I didn't need to direct myself, but I did try and remember the way. But it didn't work with the amount of alley's and small roads we went down.
In response to the question: I would like to buy some gifts and have been directed to Van Phuc village. Any idea how to get there by motorbike?...
Posted Tuesday October 14th, 2008.
jtyo, I'm guessing you were asking me, but I'm not sure.
I run usualy around my area, because it's the easiest, but I don't have any nice parks to run around or lakes etc. The streets are difficult because of the condition of the footpaths. Therefore, I usually drive into the centre to go to a nice park or something, it's more motivating also.
I usally try and run at least 3 times a week, and aim for 4. Let me know if your interested in running together.
In response to the question: Are there any running groups that cater to slow/beginner runners? I see Hash House Harriers and the like, but I'm thinking more of a 2-3 Km, 2-3 times...
Posted Monday November 3rd, 2008.
I live behind Big C, and the water is knee deep everywhere.
I'm so bored! I'm running up and down the 8 floors to make sure I'm doing some exercise.
In response to the question: I am on Van Ho Ba, near Dai Co Viet and Ba Trieu, and am MUCH better off than the Le Duan side of Lenin Park. Wow, went over there today when it wasnt...
Teaching Kindergarten kids in Hanoi and loving it. Into any form of fitness really, running, cycling, outdoorsy stuff, and I LOVE dancing - latin, ballroom, belly dancing.
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