This small hotel was our Hanoi home away from home, off and on, for 2 weeks. Excellent location in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, just outside the main tourist section. Close to the lake, shops, and restaurants. Clean and quiet, with a nice breakfast. The staff was excellent - whether for booking tours, tickets, limousines and Grab rides, or re-arranging our scheduled stay - and after various excursions out of town we were welcomed back as old friends. Hanoi E Central is one of the reasons we'll carry fond memories of our visit to Viet Nam back home. Thanks to Lily and all the rest of the hotel staff!