La Storia Ruby Hotel sits in a narrow alley of Hanoi's Old Quarter, a five-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake. Breakfast is ordered warm, with pho, banh mi, omelettes and pancakes, and the buffet items change a little each day. After checkout, guests can leave luggage and take a shower, and at check-in they receive a map marked with nearby attractions. Rooms are on the small side.