The JM Marvel Hotel and Spa covers the expected ground for a Hanoi Old Quarter boutique and distinguishes itself with one standout quality: the staff. From the welcome cup of tea on arrival to consistent check-ins throughout the stay to ensure everything was to standard, the service level here was exceptional and worth calling out…
The La Siesta Classic Ma May sets itself apart from every other boutique in this Hanoi series before you even finish the room tour. A surprise upgrade at check-in — extended without any loyalty status attached, purely through friendly interaction with the front desk team — resulted in a two-floor split-level suite that is genuinely…
The Peridot Gallery Classic Hotel covers the standard Hanoi Old Quarter boutique bases and adds a meaningful differentiator at the top: a multi-level rooftop bar with a jacuzzi and good views over the surrounding neighborhood. In the early evening when the heat has eased off, it’s one of the more enjoyable spots in the series…
The Chi Boutique Hotel sits close to Hanoi Cathedral in the historic Old Quarter — a central position that puts the best of walkable Hanoi within easy reach. The room feels a touch more generous than the tightest boutiques in this series, landing closer to medium-sized by the standards of this category. The room is…
The Minerva Premium Hotel covers the same ground as the other Hanoi Old Quarter boutiques in this series — compact rooms, included breakfast, walkable location — but adds one meaningful differentiator: a rooftop bar with views over the historic neighborhood. In the evening once the heat has dropped, it’s a genuinely pleasant space and fits…
This WEIL Hotel Ipoh review covers one of the most surprising stays in the Crash Course Hotels catalog — and a property that changed how I think about what a heritage city hotel can be. Ipoh is one of Malaysia’s most underrated destinations and the WEIL sits at the centre of it with direct mall…
This Fivitel Danang review covers a property I found the old fashioned way — comparing customer reviews and price until something stood out. It exceeded expectations. The hotel sits with beautiful views of the Han River and the rooftop garden and bar areas offer one of the best spots in Danang to watch the famous…
This Hadana Boutique Hotel review covers one of the genuine hidden gems in the Crash Course Hotels catalogue — and the property that convinced me to start covering boutique hotels. Hoi An is one of Southeast Asia’s most charming destinations and the Hadana sits in a sweet spot geographically. At a 16 minute walk from…
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