Diamond Westlake Suites

This one bedroom apartment provided a counterpoint to our Hanoi Old Town experience in the quieter Westlake area. It is a secure compound with key access to the lifts that take you to your apartment. We were at the end of the 2nd floor in Block D and had a lovely view across Westlake. The apartment is quite spacious with a bedroom, bathroom with a bath and shower over the bath, full lounge room and a combined kitchen and laundry. They supplied laundry detergent and we got all our washing done in the combined washing and drying machine. There is also a drying rack on the balcony. The kitchen has a large fridge with freezer, microwave, oven, etc and sufficient utensils to cook and eat with. There is a TV in both the lounge and the bedroom which has lots of options, including Australian and other English speaking options. Despite it being an apartment daily housekeeping was included, which I hadn't expected, so we'd left kitchen a bit messy our first night and found it cleaned up for us. The included breakfast had a nice range of Asian and European options including some cook-on-the-spot dishes that was an excellent start to both our days and we had dinner there one night as well. There is a small market onsite to buy drinks and food to cook if you wish (usually open to 8pm). At reception they were able to offer money exchange for US dollars though not Australian dollars. We enjoyed the onsite pool complex and used the opportunity to walk around Westlake. There is a gate directly out onto the lake but you must ring for security to let you in and out. The Westlake section near the the hotel is quieter and a pleasant walk and there is an interesting carp feeding experience for families very nearby and a very pleasant pagoda in the opposite direction. We did find that taxis sometimes had difficulty finding the place so we asked the hotel to arrange the taxi to the airport for us and that worked well. The staff were always courteous and helpful.

This is a really fantastic resort and perfect for families. The three bedroom suite is basic, but comfortable, clean and a great size.. The pool is beautiful and the kids loved the extra activities, like the gym, golf and badminton. The little supermarket on site is super cheap and great for grabbing pool drinks, ice creams etc. There are loads of really great restaurants in walking distance and a fantastic mall within a 10 min taxi ride. It's easy to get Grabs here as well. We liked this hotel so much that we extended our stay by an extra night and we would definitely come back. We have found that lots of hotels in Vietnam aren't as good as the photos portray it to be, but this hotel definitely is, if not better than we thought it would be. It's a thumbs up!

Our stay at Diamond Westlake was truly remarkable! The staff were exceptional, always friendly and helpful. The location was perfect, and our apartment was superb - clean, comfortable, and well-appointed. We were especially impressed by the housekeeping staff who went above and beyond to ensure our room was spotless. And to our delight, the food was absolutely fantastic! A big thank you to the entire team at Diamond Westlake for making our stay so memorable.

Whilst it may not suit everyone, we loved the location. Hanoi city centre felt too congested and the pace too fast. There is always an issue with air quality/pollution. Diamond Westlake has a quieter, relaxed atmosphere - yet a taxi ride is very cheap to the hustle of city life. The facilities were very good. Tennis courts, swimming pools & a pool table were a few things on offer. The breakfast buffet was very good and the options changed on different days. There was a chef to prepare freshly cooked items like bacon, sausages, eggs (fried, scrambled, omelette, etc) as well as oriental dishes. The rooms were like a mini apartment and had all mod cons - a washer/drier, iron & board, cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, etc. There was a dining area with a large table. We enjoyed the short walk from the privacy of Diamond Westlake to the main street where there are plenty of convenience shops, food restaurants & bars. The complex catered mainly for younger families with children and older couples. It felt very safe.

Our experience at Diamond Westlake Suites was exceptional. The apartment exceeded our expectations with its spaciousness, comfort, and cleanliness, all at a remarkable value. The staff consistently went above and beyond to provide assistance, demonstrating a commendable level of service that is universally appreciated. Housekeeping services were also impeccable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and highly recommend Diamond Westlake Suites.