Honeycombers is a handpicked selection of what's on and worth knowing about. Each week we deliver free to your inbox a recommendation of what’s hot right now. We give you the low-down on shopping, travel, restaurants and nightlife, health and beauty, cultural events and more.

Travel - Vietnam

Hanoi Highlights

15.02.2009

Skip outta town

Right now is the best time to visit this vibrant, artistic city before it get's like a sauna from May to Sept... hot and sticky! So pack those bags and take note... STAY Splurge at Sofitel Metropole, or the Hilton Hanoi Opera. Or go for a smaller boutique experience at the recently renovated Church Hotel. We stayed at the brand-spanking-new boutique Cinnamon Hotel, which is a real gem just behind the church. DINE French baguettes are the best at Paris Deli on Phan Chu Trinh. For more refined French head to the lovely Green Tangerine (48 Hang Be) or Le Beaulieu. Try the famous Bobby Chinn, when you need a Chinese fix. For fresh Vietnamese munch go to Quan Anh Ngon, 19 Phan Boi Chau St, and eat with the locals. Want something more upmarke ...