Hanoi E Central Hotel

I booked a family room for 7 nights. It is described to be able to accommodates a maximum of 4 pax so I expected it to be spacious for 2 only, even when there are two double/queen beds. But disappointedly it is actually pretty crowded and I'd rather the beds are singles so that my sis and I have some walk-able space than merely sitted on an armchair and a stool in front of a desk. I cannot imagine how it can hold 4 pax, if you do not want to hop onto the bed right after you have entered into the room. Apart from the room size, one major thing I dislike about the hotel is the daily climb of the stairs to reach the hotel lobby, as the elevator doesn't serve the ground floor. For someone who is young at heart (only), the climb is not what I enjoy, especially after a long active day. Yet the hotel staff are polite and helpful, the room is clean, the beds are comfortable and the breakfast and lunch are delicious. At Old Quarter you can't possibly find a hotel away from busy streets without shops nearby, yet the rooms are quiet at night so I have enjoyed good sleep every night! Location-wise, it is within walkable distance to Hoan Kiem Lake (10-15 mins stroll), many restaurants and a Vinmart so I consider it quite conveniently located. If you Grab, the car will stop right in front of the hotel entrance, if space is available. The rate I paid to book in advance was much higher than the time when I checked in to the hotel, probably due to the CoViD-19. There are many other cheaper 3-4 star hotels nearby. But if one wants to choose a small local hotel with above average standard and reliable service, I think Hanoi E-Central is a good choice!