[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Aparthotel # Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay Aparthotel units in Hanoi with kitchens and balconies ![Family Apartment, Balcony, City View](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119142700/119142642/bea72ced.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119142700/119142642/26a1e57a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Apartment, Balcony, City View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119142700/119142642/041195a7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Superior Apartment, Balcony, City View | Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119142700/119142642/1a438772.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Deluxe Apartment, Balcony, City View | Balcony](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119150000/119142700/119142642/a37d2585.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Prices - Location - Amenities - Policies Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay provides a hair salon and more. 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[Visit our Hanoi travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi.dx1428) [View more Aparthotels in Hanoi](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi-Apart-Hotels.d1428-aaApartHotels.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C21.01960%2C105.78144&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=J9KjRQghlpQ3lRkQllCq3b9v_EY=) Pham Hung My Dinh, Nam Tu Liem, Hano, 100000 ### What's nearby - Keangnam Landmark Tower 72 - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Vietnam National Convention Center - 18 min walk - 1.6 km - Indochina Plaza Ha Noi - 2 min drive - 2.2 km - My Dinh National Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.2 km - Lotte Center Hanoi - 5 min drive - 5.1 km ### Getting around - Ga Thuong Tin Station - 18 min drive - Ga Hà Đông Station - 33 min drive - Noi Bai Intl. Airport (HAN) - 41 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪phở thìn - ‬5 min walk - ‪Taebaeksan - ‬2 min walk - ‪Korean Town - ‬5 min walk - ‪강남면옥 - ‬4 min walk - ‪고궁 - ‬6 min walk ## About this property ### Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay Aparthotel units in Hanoi with kitchens and balconies Self parking, spa services, and a hair salon are available at this aparthotel. Other amenities include ATM/banking services. Each apartment provides free WiFi and free wired Internet, a Smart TV with digital channels, and a kitchen with a stovetop and a microwave. Added amenities include a washing machine, 2 bathrooms, and a balcony. Change of towels is available on request. Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and slippers. Rooms open to balconies. Accommodations at this 3.5-star aparthotel have kitchens with stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)). 40-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested. 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Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Paper towels - Stovetop - Water dispenser ### Bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 private bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Slippers - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 40-inch smart TV with digital channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony ### Laundry - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets or service animals ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator (39 inch wide door) - Stair-free path to entrance - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) - Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator - Wheelchair-accessible restaurant - Designated smoking areas ### Services and conveniences - ATM - Blackout drapes - Change of towels on request - Free bottled water - Hair salon - Housekeeping (daily) - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a shopping district ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - 10 units - Towels (changed on request) - Water dispenser ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation There is no front desk at this property Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and key retrieval information; your host will greet you To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Remove personal items Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys ### Access methods Host will greet you, key retrieval ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Rollaway/extra beds are not available Cribs (infant beds) are not available ## Important information ### Fees You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: - A damage deposit of VND 1000000 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: VND 450000 per vehicle (one-way, maximum occupancy 4) - Self parking fee: VND 300000 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property only accepts cash Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room ### We should mention No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay? > As of Oct 9, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay on Oct 10, 2025 start from CA $72.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Hanoi-Hotels-Vinhomes-Skylake-By-Serene-Homestay.h119142642.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay? > Self parking is available for VND 300000 per night. ### What time is check-in at Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay? > Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. ### What time is check-out at Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay? > Check-out is at noon. ### Does Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay provide a shuttle to the airport? > Yes, there's an airport shuttle. A fee of VND 450000 per vehicle applies. ### Where is Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay located? > Located in Mỹ Đình, this aparthotel is within a 10-minute walk of Keangnam Landmark Tower 72 and The Garden Shopping Center. State Auditor and Hanoi Museum are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Vinhomes Skylake by Serene Homestay Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 2 external reviews