Yen Nam Hotel

It's easy to reach Yen Nam hotel. It's visible from the cab off the road. It's raised a few metres above the ground via stairway, so you'll have to navigate that for a bit and then enter the hotel. The lobby is spacious, the staff courteous and speak English well. The usual procedures follow - show the booking detail, hand over your passport, pay at the time of checkout. The water in the hotel is potable. You can drink it straight off the tap without any issues. They had complimentary water and tea in my room. The bed is highly spacious. While the room lacks a fan, it makes up with that for a powerful air conditioner. The rooms towards the back are quiet and away from the bustle of the street. The washroom is spacious, with a shower cubicle and comfortable porcelain throne. Overall, a wonderful experience, albeit a bit on the pricey side.

However, be prepared to be woken up around 6:30 or 7:00 am as the streets come to life. The front part of the hotel is near a railway line, so all through the night there's a dull throbbing sound as the trains pass by. It's not loud enough to really disturb your sleep, but if you'll somehow always be aware that there's some activity going on. If you live in a busy city, you'll barely notice it. If you're used to a quiet environment, it'll stand out.