s 2016 Travelers’ Choice Award. The awards are based on millions of reviews collected in 2015 from TripAdvisor users worldwide, in three criteria: service, quality and value. This is TripAdvisor’s most prestigious award.

Apricot Hotel Hanoi was also recognized as among the Top 1% of hotels listed on TripAdvisor, and among the Top 25 Luxury hotels in Vietnam.

“We are immensely honored to be awarded with this prestigious title,” said Ms. Nguyen Phuong Nam, Apricot Hotel’s representative. “Apricot prides itself to be the only hotel in Vietnam to honor Vietnamese art and culture. Each of our staff members is an ambassador of the hospitality and kindness of Vietnamese in general and Hanoians in particular.”

“Congratulations to the winners of this year’s Travelers’ Choice Awards”, said Barbara Messing, chief marketing officer for TripAdvisor. “Travelers considering their next trip can book confidently selecting from these award-winners that have already delighted millions of members of the TripAdvisor community”.

Located in a historic location on Hang Trong Street, with the sweeping view of the legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, Apricot is proud to be one of the top destinations for visitors to Ha Noi. At Apricot, visitors can be immersed in the quintessence of Vietnamese art and culture, while enjoying over 600 original artworks by Vietnam’s most celebrated artists.

The 123-room Apricot Hotel introduces several exciting venues to the capital city, including rooftop bar One 36, with breathtaking panoramic views of Hoan Kiem Lake, a multi-level basement theatre called Avanti featuring a music stage and “L’Artiste” restaurant with an open-style kitchen.

On the upcoming February 7, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, Apricot’s rooftop bar One 36 will host “Fire Up the Night” - offering a sweeping prospect of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi’s skyline beyond replete with a spectacular fireworks display. Tickets are priced at VND 580,000nett [USD 25.85] with a complimentary cocktail or glass of red wine.

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For more details about Apricot Hotel, visit the website www.apricothotels.com.