Grand Hôtel du Lac Hanoi sits near St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hanoi's Old Quarter, beside Hoan Kiem Lake. Breakfast is served with a view of the cathedral and includes a range of fruits, multiple menu items, and coffee. The cathedral is a one-minute walk away, and the Hanoi train tracks are a 15-minute walk. The hotel has a basement spa and a rooftop bar, and laundry is available for a fee.