The hotel is a bit far from center of city, to go anywhere, a taxi is a must. You may save a few dollars by staying here, but taxi fares will eliminate this option. We chose it deliberately to have some quiet time and it allowed pet, it is the bonus point for this place. There are not many decent restaurants unless you want to dine along the major traffic flow on Pham van Dong. The breakfast included are not adequately served to fill your breakfast need, since they offered each guest only one order and that is it, if you are used to buffet style breakfast like most hotels in the city offered, you are in for a disappointment. Staff is ok. Maintenance and upkeep are main issues with most hotels in VN, Hoa Phát is not the exception. For a short stay and to be close to the edge of the city to get out, it is ok.