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Hoi An New Town
The atmosphere of the Old Town hasn't been preserved by accident: strict bylaws prohibit new construction within its
narrow lanes. As a result, there's a building boom just outside the borders of the Old Town, most noticeably as you
head north of Le Hong Phong. Walk a few blocks from that old world ambiance, and suddenly you're in a construction
zone. Several hotels have sprung up in this area, which is completely lacking in the charm that brings visitors to Hoi An.
Not surprisingly, those are the hotels (Phuong Nam Hotel is among the worst offenders) that are most likely to pay
commissions to open-tour bus companies and use Internet sites to describe the dusty construction zone as a "peaceful
area". They're also cheaper and easier to bargain with, but the reason they're so cheap is that they're missing the
whole point of a visit to Hoi An. There are plenty of options closer to the center of town. Once you've taken a night-time
stroll through the Old Town, you won't mind if you had to fork over an extra dollar or two for a better location.
Hotels in Hoi An are fiercely competitive, which means plenty of choice, low prices and generally high standards. Many
are clustered around Hai Ba Trung St (formerly Nhi Trung Street), just north of the Old Town and within easy walking
distance, and also along Cua Dai Street, off to the east and a bit of a hike away.
Many of Hoi An's high-end hotels are located not in town itself, but by the beach some 5 km away.
Budget
An Phu, 30 Nguyen Duy Hieu Street., ☎ +84-510-914345, [9]. One of the biggest budget hotel operations in Hoi An.
South of the center, about a 5-10 minute walk away. Nice rooms and a relaxing pool in the middle.
Be careful of the recommended hotel doctor incase of an emergency as they have been known to provide out of date
drugs and/or sub-standard versions which have been known to cause some very dangerous reactions. US$20-40.
Dai Long. A 7 minute walk from the heart of the old town. Extremely clean, spacious rooms. Beds come complete with a
mosquito net. The staff are incredibly helpful and speak excellent English. doubles ~US$20.
Grassland Hotel, (Thao Nguyen Hotel), 22 Hai Ba Trung Street, ☎ +84-510-921921, [10]. Provides free bicycles and 1
hour free Internet per day. from US$15 (including breakfast) for a single room, US$18 for superior twin & double rooms
(rates don't include 10% tax). Breakfast includes 1 food + 1 drink, more will be charged extra. No one tells you about tax
and breakfast details unless you ask.. edit
Green Field Hotel, 423 Cua Dai St, ☎ +84-510-863484 (greenfield@dng.vnn.vn, fax: +84-510-863136), [11]. Good
value hotel with friendly English-speaking staff and a good location. Satellite TV and decent air conditioning in rooms.
Free Internet in the lobby, free use of the swimming pool and free cocktails in the evenings! Singles from US$17,
doubles from US$20.
Hoa My, 201 Ly Thuong Kiet Street (Cnr Hai Ba Trung), ☎ +84-510-916582. Cheap, modern, very clean, but of course
a bit outside the old town. There are two more similar hotels next to it. from US$6.
Nhi Nhi Hotel, 60 Hung Vuong Street., ☎ +84-510-916718, [12]. Situated in the Old Quarter, Nhi Nhi Hotel offers
affordable, nice rooms in an authentic Vietnamese neighborhood. Hoi An market and restaurants and coffee bars are
nearby. US$15-20 including breakfast.
Phuoc An hotel
31/1 Tran Cao Van St., Hoi An 18-30$US per night. A clean, friendly and modern atmosphere make the Phuoc An hotel
one of Hoi An's more notable. An indoors restaurant on the first floor overlooks the hotel jacuzzi. The hotel is a stones
throw from the markets, tailors and old quarter. Bicycles are offered to patrons free, however motorbikes can be rented
at a cost of US$4 per day from across the road. Good service and complementary all you can eat breakfast each day
before 11.
Thanh Binh 3, Ba Trieu Street. (off Hai Ba Trung Street), ☎ +84-510-916777. Popular budget hotel done up like a
Chinese temple, with a pool and pleasant rooms, all air-con equipped. The mattresses are on the hard side though and
the breakfast isn't much to write about. US$15-30.
[edit] Mid-range
Ha An Hotel, 6 Phan Boi Chau Road, ☎ +84 510 863126. Located in a quiet area beyond the main markets, this hotel
consists of a few buildings built in a semi-French colonial style around a central courtyard. The rooms are airy, light and
pleasant with air-conditioning, bathrooms and TV. There's a collection of books in the reception area that can be
borrowed by guests. The price includes a good breakfast. US$30-40.
Hoi An Indochine Hotel, Cua Dai Road, ☎ +84 510 923608 (infor@hoianindochine.com, fax: +84 510 923578), [13].
Only 5 minutes walk from the beach, by the calm and romantic river and garden. French style architecture with 61 river
view rooms. US$65/night (10 superior rooms), US$75/night (45 deluxe rooms), US$105 (6 suites).
Hoai Thanh Hotel, 187 Ly Thuong Kiet Street, ☎ +84 510 861171 (info@hoaithanhhotel.com, fax: +84 510 861135),
[14]. About 200 meters from the center of town. US$24-75.
Hoian Vinh Hung 3 Hotel, 96 Ba Trieu Str, [15]. Check in: 13.00.; Check out: 12.00 noon. US$25-35.
Lotus Hotel, 330 Cua Dai Road, Hoian, ☎ +84 (510) 923 357 (hoianlotus@dng.vnn.vn), [16]. Beautifully designed
resort-hotel draws from a range of styles & influences resulting in a perfect blend of Eastern culture & French
architecture, immaculately furnished and equipped rooms in a relaxing combination of Vietnamese, Japanese and
French styles. Free ADSL / Wi-Fi available throughout the building. US$36-55.
An Huy Hotel, 30 Phan Boi Chau Street, Hoi An, Quang Nam, ☎ +84 (510) 862116 / 914627 (anhuyhotel@vnn.vn), [17].
Conveniently located near the Central Market, the Phan Boi Chau Street is however away from the din of most streets in
the heart of Hoi An. The hotel is new, converted from a traditional Hoi An shophouse and has got only 6 rooms.
Breakfast was good and really like the pancake with banana fillings. There are 2 brand new computers set up in the
lobby to provide free Internet access. Definitely value for money! US$25 for a double room.
Splurge
Dong An Beach Hotel, ☎ +84 510 927888 (info@donganbeachhotel.com), [18]. Overlooking the Thu Bon River, and <
5min walk to the Cua Dai beach. Some 5 km away from town. US$79-195.
Furama Beach Resort, [19]. Brand new luxury resort on fabled China Beach. About 20 minutes to Hoi An by taxi (5
minutes to Da Nang) Internet rates starting at US$150, walk-up rates from US$200.
Hoi An Pacific Hotel, 167 Cua Dai Street (halfway between beach and town), ☎ +84 510 923 777 (info@hoianpacific.
com), [20]. Opened in spring 2004, it boasts 3 restaurants and bars, including the "Sky Bar", the tallest in town at seven
stories. US$70-120.
Hoian Vinh Hung Hotel & Resort, [21]. US$70-110.
Life Resort Hoi An, 1 Pham Hong Thai Street, ☎ +84 (510) 914-555 (hoian@life-resorts.com), [22]. The classiest hotel
near the town center, located by the river a short stroll from the market. US$98-268.
Swiss-Belhotel Golden Sand Resort & Spa, Thanh Nien Road - Cua Dai Beach, ☎ +84 510 927 550, [23]. Internet rates
from US$105, beach-front suites US$285.
Victoria Hoi An, Cua Dai Beach, ☎ +84 510 927 040, [24]. Internet rates from US$125, walk-up rates from US$165,
honeymoon suites US$210-300.
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