The first thing that needs mentioning is that the counter staff at Hanoi Marvellous were friendly, always smiling and helpful. They helped me book a transfer to the airport for my family of six and gave good advice on how long it would take to get to the airport, typical traffic situations to watch out for, etc. The two family suites with city view we booked were sufficiently spacious for accommodation around the squeezy Old Quarter area. These rooms were at the front end of the building, thereby offering a large clear glass (double curtained) view of the city below. Best to keep windows close if you don't like the ambient hooting noise characteristic of this part of Hanoi. We enjoyed the breakfast provided at the Marvel Restaurant on the 6th floor. The food options were just nice and of high quality. Not too many varieties of the same food type, so one is not tempted to over eat and also less food wastage. Hotel is also conveniently located, which makes it easy for us to walk out to the good restaurants nearby, gift shops (if you like hand painted pottery, try visiting Tava Handicraft at Hoan Manh Street nearby) and the Vietnam Military History Museum, which we visited on 22 Dec. There were many school children there as it was also the founding day of the Vietnam People's Army. It is an interesting nearby place to visit to get a Vietnamese perspective of the struggles the people endured through the many centuries of war and fight for their independence. I would consider stay