We spent a few days in Hanoi in between trips to other places and stayed at La Sinfonia Magesty twice. It's an oasis of calm in the frenetic, loud energy of the old quarter. The staff is wonderful--thank you especially to Lam Le, who not only recommended a good restaurant nearby, but walked us to it, threading our way through traffic, vendors, and motorbikes parked on the street. The front desk staff also upgraded our room (twice. thank you). Rooms were very nice, great, comfortable bed and hot water pressure –– a real pleasure. You're in walking distance to many parts of Hanoi--the lake, museums, a huge array of street food, shops and vendors--and right near the original egg coffee cafe. We enjoyed good breakfasts and drinks with a view on the rooftop. The day we left we had wonderful massages at the spa. Highly recommended if you're looking for a good spot to stay in Hanoi.