I stayed five nights to use as a base for leisure day trips by train. Great staff (super-friendly, helpful, efficient), great quality rooms -spotless and modern; bar good value for money compared to most hotels. And super-close to the station. Given it is city-centre, I thought the room was very quiet -and I’m a light-sleeper.
Shout out to BĒP’sViet round the corner as a place to eat -I had an appetiser and rice-based main with chicken and lemongrass that was very tasty. (Though calculating 20% when I asked to add service to the bill was a bit cheeky).
But, overall the neighbourhood around the station didn’t feel safe. The hotel is on the edge of the dodgy bit, but in the unfortunate position that it’s too close to take a taxi from the station concourse. Sadly, lots of open drug taking in the streets around the station -in the day and night, smoking crack, dealing openly. Although there is a regular police presence, it still doesn’t feel great. I’m a 6ft guy, and I felt vulnerable. I didn’t actually experience any problems or harassment, but wheeling a suitcase or going out for an evening drink or meal felt uncomfortable.
So, would I stay here again? Yes, if I was driving in and out, and only needed to walk to the nearby Skyline Plaza complex. Possibly, for a layover by rail without too much baggage. But not for an extended leisure trip.