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Reviews of Shining Central Hotel & Spa 4 stars

20 Lo Su Street , Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam

#58 of 867 hotels in Hanoi

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 733 hotel reviews

9.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.4

  • Location

    9.7

  • Facilities

    9.1

  • Staff

    9.8

  • Value for money

    9.3

  • Free WiFi

    9.0

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  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent value for money and really nicely located. By far though, the best part of this hotel is the staff. Emily, the concierge went above and beyond to assist us in having the best time in Ha Noi, helping us book tickets to the football, and helping us to problem solve a few travel dilemmas we were having. We could text the hotel whatsapp throughout the day with questions like where to eat, Train Street timetables etc and we'd get a response within a minute. Leo was also fantastic at providing essential information, helping with transport and making our stay super comfortable. The kitchen staff were also fantastic, really attentive and friendly. Will stay here again next time we come.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 June 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Friendly and professional staff. Excellent location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Fantastic
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Amazing hotel; staff are so friendly and helpful and breakfast was delicious!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Very happy with our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Suite
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were so friendly and helpful. Room was huge. We stayed in one of their suites. Breakfast was great too

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 May 2024

    10
    Shining Central Hotel and Spa Hanoi
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good.

    Staff were lovely. Everyone was very helpful and courteous. Room was extremely clean and comfortable. Buffet breakfast was great with a big variety. Close to everything. Vietnamese massage in the spa was amazing.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 May 2024

    10
    Unbeatable location for the price and amazing staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Nothing. this hotel absolutely exceeded expectations

    This hotel was simply outstanding. From the moment I arrived I felt so welcomed by the friendly staff even though it was almost 2am. they checked me in swiftly and then helped me to my room with my luggage room was spacious clean and functional. the bed was very comfortable and the bathroom exceeded my expectations. Breakfast on the top floor exceeded my expectations. The staff super friendly and cooked perfect eggs to order as well as an assortment of hot food both western and Asian. The hotel is excellently located in the centre of Hanoi super easy to get to the old Quarter and the lake. My room was kept immaculately clean throughout the stay, and upon check out the staff were very friendly and helped me make sure my taxi was taking me to the place. I would absolutely stay here again and thank you so much for your hospitality.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    Just perfect, best first experience in vietnam
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

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    The rooms were very nice and clean with good airconditioning. The hotel looked really nice. But most importantly: the staff was super friendly! They helped us very well when we arrived earlier than check-in after a long flight. They offered us a complementary breakfast and we were able to checkin already at 9AM instead of 2PM. We were always greeted with a smile and they were there to help us when we had questions. On our last day we could leave our luggage at the hotel and before the night train we could take a free shower at the hotel. Very good experience!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    10
    THE BEST AND MOST ATTENTIVE STAFF
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    AMAZING STAFF // THE BEST CHECK IN EXPERIENCE

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Would recommend using refill glass bottles in the room instead of plastic bottles

    Charming little hotel, perfectly located in the old quarter but in a quiet street with no tourist shops in sight! We stayed in a family room with balcony facing the street and loved watching the local life go by! Beds a very comfortable. Staff super friendly. Had the best massage in the spa.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great value, clean, quiet, wonderful staff, perfect location!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    10
    Absolutely fabulous location, lovely people and a great stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shining hotel is in a perfect location. If you haven’t been to Hanoi before and want to get a feel for the local culture, it is very close to little cafes and restaurants where you can eat or drink coffees like the locals. It is also near the lake and water puppet show and from the hotel you can easily go to other places in the city that you might want to see. The people at the hotel were all very smiley, nice and helpful, whether that is giving us a water proof jacket because they were worried about us getting wet or helping us organise our other trips in Vietnam. Hong, the travel agent, was absolutely fabulous. She communicated with me a lot before the trip and helped organise airport transfer, a trip to halong bay and even helped us organise a pickup from the station after the trip I had planned to sapa before knowing that they would help. It helped the trip run smoothly and made us really safe and comfortable. I would definitely recommend asking the hotel for any support during the trip as they are always there to help. The rooms are lovely and clean and nicely decorated. It was my partners birthday so they even left us a beautiful decoration which was a lovely surprise. We would definitely recommend this hotel.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Great hotel near the center of the city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel is clean, the location is excellent, and the staff were just wonderful - always with a welcoming smile. Great breakfast. Staff looked after our luggage while we went to Halong Bay for a few days Food, markets, street performances, coffee shops, nail saloon, and massages all within 1-5 minutes walk in any direction. Highly recommended a stay here.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The window of the bedroom is not so good, small and no view.

    The location is very good, in Old Quarter near many attractions. The staff is very friendly and polite, especially Suzy, that gave me valuable tips to visit the attractions. Value for money.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff are super nice.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    highly recommended and will definitely stay again next time
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    nothing

    excellent location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    10
    Great hotel in Hanoi. Super location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    N/A

    From the moment you walk in, you are greeted by the friendliest of staff, dedicated to your stay. Breakfast too was fantastic, the restaurant staff were all super friendly, always asking about your day and plans. We took a tour booked through the hotel, no issues, a fantastic day. 10/10

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel with good amenities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Junior Suite with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing.

    Wonderful friendly staff, clean room, lots of choice for breakfast & the food was good, the location was close to the lake, lots of restaurants nearby.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    10
    Incredible stay!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything, this property was amazing. Great breakfast, amazing staff, good location, comfortable clean room

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 May 2024

    8.0
    Staff helpful, friendly and rooms clean and tidy
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night

    Location good, breakfast good selection

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double or Twin Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The communication and the friendly staff were awesome. The beds were great and we slept like a baby. Although we stayed for one night, the attentive staff felt like family.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room with Balcony
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great staff, great location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    10
    Excellent service, location, and cleanliness. 100% recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tasty breakfast and excellent service. The staff were extremely attentive and even packed us a breakfast for our early flight. The hotel is right near a highway so we were always the first to get picked up and dropped off for excursions that started from Hanoi.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    8.0
    Lovely comfortable stay in Shining Central at the end of our Vietnam trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The only downside was the laundry service. This is contracted out by the hotel to another company, but it was not sufficient to remove basic stains like dusk and dirt as they only wash cold for some reason. Very disappointing. We talked to the hotel about our clothes not being properly cleaned and they gave us a discount on what we paid, but still we had to get our clothes cleaned again afterwards anyway. They should caveat that the clothes are only washed in a cold wash. This is often not sufficient no matter how good the detergent!

    We had a nice stay in this hotel. Jan at reception was great and helpful. Room was nice and comfortable and bed was so comfortable which is key!

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    10
    Great place to stay in Hanoi in the perfect location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The staff were so helpful and very kind! We also used the spa services which were fantastic, the person on spa reception gave us so much information and recommendations for Hanoi they were amazing!

    Stayed in May 2024

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