Hanoi

[PinkPearl]

First, thanks for the most informative report; I'm travelling the first time to Hanoi and am a little confused what is being called the Hanoi Hilton? When I google it, I just receive the standard reply for all Hanoi Hotels; could you please tell me what the exact name of the hotel is.

Try googling Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel or just go here:

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...era-Hanoi.html

[LukeSkywalker]

The Hanoi Hilton is the pseudonym US military pilots used to call the old French-built Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi during the Vietnam war in the 60's and 70's.

During the war over hundreds American military pilots shot down over Vietnam were imprisoned in Hoa Lo prison in Hanoi with routine interrogation and torture. This is probably the worst place to be in the war. American pilots ironically named it the Hanoi Hilton.

After the war, Hanoi turned it into a museum showing the cruelty of French colonists towards the people of Vietnam, but there was nothing displayed about American prisoners. The museum shows cells with wooden platforms and shackles for beds, torture equipment and the original guillotine used to execute prisoners.

Hanoi Hilton is a sick play of name. I doubt Hilton hotel will ever build a hotel with this name in Hanoi.

First, thanks for the most informative report; I'm travelling the first time to Hanoi and am a little confused what is being called the Hanoi Hilton? When I google it, I just receive the standard reply for all Hanoi Hotels; could you please tell me what the exact name of the hotel is.

Thanks

[Morten A]

First, thanks for the most informative report; I'm travelling the first time to Hanoi and am a little confused what is being called the Hanoi Hilton? When I google it, I just receive the standard reply for all Hanoi Hotels; could you please tell me what the exact name of the hotel is.

Thanks

It's the prison from the war. Its called Hanoi Hilton.

[PorscheDriver]

First, thanks for the most informative report; I'm travelling the first time to Hanoi and am a little confused what is being called the Hanoi Hilton? When I google it, I just receive the standard reply for all Hanoi Hotels; could you please tell me what the exact name of the hotel is.

Thanks

So, still having a couple of hundred US$ in my pocket and something else burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to go for a dead cert. The question was, Fortuna or Hanoi Hotel?

Hanoi Hotel was close to The Lake Side, and I had still to visit the infamous Hanoi Hotel. So, Hanoi Hotel it was.

Upon arrival, I could hear the dulcet tones of chickens being strangled aka karaoke. It must be the bar to head for. Up the stairs to the right hand side of the main hotel entrance ably escorted by a uniformed MILF. The uniformed MILF handed me over to a young barman whose first words were,"So you want lady?" Err, not just yet! May I sit down and take a few minutes?"Sure, I know you want lady! Otherwise you no come here!" First of all, an orange juice please! . And let me just observe for a few minutes, eh?"No problem!" Well, there were certainly beautiful girls all around. A cluster of well dressed escorts in the near right hand corner, several lovely girls already attached to some bar flies, and wow. 4-5 absolute stunners behind the bar. One wearing a one piece red swimsuit sporting a small but very enticing, camel toe! I assumed that the girls behind the bar, supporting the barmen, were probably working girls from the squad but couldn't work due to other reasons, such as the occasional period...

[ChelseaBill]

So, still having a couple of hundred US$ in my pocket and something else burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to go for a dead cert. The question was, Fortuna or Hanoi Hotel?

Hanoi Hotel was close to The Lake Side, and I had still to visit the infamous Hanoi Hotel. So, Hanoi Hotel it was.

Upon arrival, I could hear the dulcet tones of chickens being strangled aka karaoke. It must be the bar to head for. Up the stairs to the right hand side of the main hotel entrance ably escorted by a uniformed MILF. The uniformed MILF handed me over to a young barman whose first words were,"So you want lady?" Err, not just yet! May I sit down and take a few minutes?"Sure, I know you want lady! Otherwise you no come here!" First of all, an orange juice please! . And let me just observe for a few minutes, eh?"No problem!" Well, there were certainly beautiful girls all around. A cluster of well dressed escorts in the near right hand corner, several lovely girls already attached to some bar flies, and wow. 4-5 absolute stunners behind the bar. One wearing a one piece red swimsuit sporting a small but very enticing, camel toe! I assumed that the girls behind the bar, supporting the barmen, were probably working girls from the squad but couldn't work due to other reasons, such as the occasional period. But what lovely eye candy they were!

The Mamasan approached me and asked me if I would like a girl for company."Sure! That would be nice!" Mama brought over 6-7 immaculate dressed girls and asked me to pick. Now the scene in the Hanoi Hotel is much better than The Fortuna Hotel in my opinion, as it is relatively well lit, and one can see the girls much better. I asked the girls who could speak English. Strange, they all raised their hands! OK! A lovely girl in the traditional white smock (forgive my ignorance about the name of this traditional dress) and trousers caught my attention. Pert tits, lovely big eyes and she looked quite petite. Plus a lovely, beaming smile. Easy choice!

Peung (Karioke 39) joined me and had a Coke. She was flirting and touching me a lot. I loved the attention. Sat at the bar with a lovely little thing gently rubbing herself against me and caressing, subtly my leg."Massage for Sir?" Of course, that would be very nice! I take you to my hotel, Lake Side."Cannot Sir. Lake Side no lady." OK, here we go. No massage? Ï like you lot. I give you free massage!" Long time no lady. I would like more than massage."I massage you everything! You enjoy 100%" Now this little thing was sweet, but I wanted to make sure that I was going to get the full service that had eluded me since my arrival in Hanoi. May I speak to the Mamasan? Number 39 called over the mamas an. I explained to mamas an that I wanted full service and was Peung up for it? Mama asked Peung something in Vietnamese. Mamasan said Peung was up for it. The rates were $100 for short time and $150 for all night. However, PEung had already told mama that I was staying at The Lake Side. Lakeside no allow lady. Iasked Mama if she could arrange a room for me at The Hanoi Hotel."Of course. US $55 for nice room. All night" But you must pay me cash for room. A US $50 bill plus VND 100, 000 was given to mama. Within minutes I had a magnetic room key for room 305 given to me by mama.

The bar bill came to VND 1, 000, xxx which was for a Coke, an orange juice and the company of my escort. This ain't too shabby when one thinks of the going rate of AED 500 (US $150) in Abu Dhabi for a Chinese freelance takeaway, plus the beverages, in far less ambient environment.

I called the mamas an over again, gave her VND 200, 000 (US $10) as a tip. Mama was all over me like a cheap suit. It would appear that she rarely gets tips. Strange, I thought that this basic tip to any mama was not only good etiquette but would endear good service in the future. Is tipping mamas in Hanoi not a regular practice? Anyhow. Off to room 305. Room 305 turned out to be a suite. Nice one Mama! The rooms in the Hanoi Hotel are far superior than the rooms in its sister hotel, The Lake Side. Far superior. I decided I would stay the night. I took advantage of the shower whilst waiting for Peung. X2 dressing gowns (dressing robes in American dialect) were in the wardrobe along by the safe. Perfect. Flatscreen TVs in both the lounge and bedroom. Good. And bingo, Premier League football, and bugger me! The Chelsea game is being broadcast! I'm lying on the couch waiting for my provider to turn up. Peung turns up and showers and comes to the lounge wearing just the dressing gown. I'm laying on the couch with 20 minutes of the game to go and ask Peung's permission to watch the game before combat. Sure, Peung likes football. We're lying on the small couch and Peung is rubbing my knob and asking me if I want short time or long time. My brains being transferred to my knob see / o Peung's gentle handling of course scream "Long time!" Why not. It's a better room than my Lake Side room. I've paid for the room. So only the $50 delta extra for a screw in the morning. Why not?

I gave Peung the choice. She chose long time. Funny that, eh? After choosing long time, Peung decided to get on her knees and give me a BBBJ."Ah come on woman! Chelsea's on!" But, the warm, wet caresses of her expert tongue got my attention. I enjoyed the attention and though of how wet and tight she maybe. I asked Peung to stop as I didn't want to come just yet!

We moved to the bedroom and put the game on. Peung spooned into me and allowed me to gently caress her small, but perfectly formed tits. Now after her tongue service and fondling Peung's tits, my old man was itching for a bit of action. I decided to start nibbling PEung's earlobes and neck. She started to moan and squirm. Damn, I love it when the wenches squirm and moan! Moving my tongue onto her nipples and caressing her all over, I have her squirming and moaning with a vengeance within minutes. Peung puts my hand down to her box. She's dripping wet! Bingo! I move a few fingers over her wet box and gently dip one into her. Still makin Peung squirm I decide to do the sniff test of her boxes' juice. All clear! No odour! Green light for DATY! Down I go on her! After about 45 seconds Peung pushes my head away "Too much. Use fingers or f*ck me now!" No, no, no. Not yet! I gently caress her box by which time Peung has pivoted 180% and decided to give me another BBBJ. She doesn't want my tongue in her tight snatch, but my fingers gently caressing her outer lips. No problem. Within minutes Peung is coming. I had to pull her off of me or I would have come as well. She certainly is a passionate little thing. Right. Now for the main course! Condom on, Peung laying on her back, and I slip a centimetre or two inside her. She loves it. Just a centimetre or two. Gently and slowly playing with her lips and entrance. Peung is squirming and moaning and pulling me into her. I have to oblige the lady and dive all the way up to the hilt. Now I'm not a big boy by any stretch of the imagination, but I usually bottom out in nice tight, little SE Asia spinners. And tonight was no exception. Most girls like it but cannot stand too much hammer on their uterus. Peung didn't object and liked it. It doesn't get much better than this! Chelsea winning 3-0 and going top of the Premier League. Nice hotel suite. No telephone to be interrupted by the missus back home and a passionate, tight, little SE Asian spinner wanting to be f*cked and f*cked hard. 40 minutes of various positions was all I could stand. The pig in me want ed release. With PEung back on her back and her legs wrapped around me, she could still move her arse enough for me to know she was fully engaged and heading for the finish line with me. I told Peung I wanted to come. She dropped her legs down and used them to produce a really sublime rymthmical f*cking motion and said,"Come! Come inside me!" I had to check the condom as I was going to hit the vinegar strokes and push her head through the head board!

Job done! A good punt!

Cost $35 for escort. $55 for room. $150 for all night, full service.

Looks 8/10.

Sex 8/10.

Ambience 9/10.

Overall punt 8/10.

Definitely going back to Hanoi Hotel. Damn, I may even move my room to there! Finally, second night success. I must be getting old!

[ChelseaBill]

After reading the reports about the good food (ribs) on a. And. Other website, and in wake of my observations the previous evening, I decided to give the 17 Cowboys a go again. I had aspirations to get a telephone number or two from a couple of the stunning staff on display there.

I turned up at about 20:30hrs. Ribs were on my mind! Upon arrival, I was immediately ushered upstairs by a trim hostess. Not exactly a 10, but certainly do-able!"Why upstairs?" I asked. The encouraging answer that came back was "Because I can take care of you better up there!" Well, can't argue with that, eh?

The hostess took me upstairs, we passed x2 10/10s standing around waiting to serve customers. Really, x2 10/10s. Wow! I was sat down and my order taken for ribs and an orange juice. I asked my hostess if she would like anything to drink,"No thank you, I am full!" she answered. I thought that this was strange, after all, what is the primary purpose of a hostess, if it is not to sell food and beverages? My mind started to race. Perhaps she just wanted to get a big tip and an even better tip after work? Whilst eating the paltry, burnt offerings that was offered up as piggy ribs, a notice was thrust under my nose that the 17 Cowboys were delighted to announce that they had a special Vietnamese singer this evening, and in order to cover costs, they would be charging VND 400, 000 cover charge after 22:00hrs."OK, no problem!" However, I realised that it was a Saturday evening and Premier League football should be showing elsewhere, as there wasn't a cat in hell's chance that any football was going to be shewn in this bar. The hosted was touchy, touchy and suggestive. I asked her "how it worked?" to which she replied that she would escort me on the premises whilst I was there. And after? Errr, not sure. No problem, there are plenty of pretty girls in Hanoi, and I remembered the bevy of beauties at The Fortuna. They were dead certs and ready for the taking. I asked for my bill, it came to some VND275, xxx. I was thinking of dropping the hostess $10 (VND 200, 000) but then she said,"VND 225, 000 is very little money for you. And a big tip for me. You do not want your change, you give me the change". Whilst it was my plan to give her the 200, 000, I am still a little old fashioned and don't like the girls to ask or beg for drinks or tips. Kinda pisses me off. Learn some manners, or at least have some dignity like your sisters in Sukhumvit, Bangkok. I told her to bring me back VND 100, 000 as the change, as I wasn't used to girls telling what tip to give. The 100, 000 came back and like the soft prat I am, I gave it to the hostess. She thanked me and let me walk out of the bar unescorted. The Vietnamese bargirls certainly are more forward than there counterparts in Nana or Cowboy.

So, still having a couple of hundred US$ in my pocket and something else burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to go for a dead cert. The question was, Fortuna or Hanoi Hotel?

[ChelseaBill]

After reading the reports about the good food (ribs) on a. And. Other website, and in wake of my observations the previous evening, I decided to give the 17 Cowboys a go again. I had aspirations to get a telephone number or two from a couple of the stunning staff on display there.

I turned up at about 20:30hrs. Ribs were on my mind! Upon arrival, I was immediately ushered upstairs by a trim hostess. Not exactly a 10, but certainly do-able!"Why upstairs?" I asked. The encouraging answer that came back was "Because I can take care of you better up there!" Well, can't argue with that, eh?

The hostess took me upstairs, we passed x2 10/10s standing around waiting to serve customers. Really, x2 10/10s. Wow! I was sat down and my order taken for ribs and an orange juice. I asked my hostess if she would like anything to drink,"No thank you, I am full!" she answered. I thought that this was strange, after all, what is the primary purpose of a hostess, if it is not to sell food and beverages? My mind started to race. Perhaps she just wanted to get a big tip and an even better tip after work? Whilst eating the paltry, burnt offerings that was offered up as piggy ribs, a notice was thrust under my nose that the 17 Cowboys were delighted to announce that they had a special Vietnamese singer this evening, and in order to cover costs, they would be charging VND 400, 000 cover charge after 22:00hrs."OK, no problem!" However, I realised that it was a Saturday evening and Premier League football should be showing elsewhere, as there wasn't a cat in hell's chance that any football was going to be shewn in this bar. The hosted was touchy, touchy and suggestive. I asked her "how it worked?" to which she replied that she would escort me on the premises whilst I was there. And after? Errr, not sure. No problem, there are plenty of pretty girls in Hanoi, and I remembered the bevy of beauties at The Fortuna. They were dead certs and ready for the taking. I asked for my bill, it came to some VND275, xxx. I was thinking of dropping the hostess $10 (VND 200, 000) but then she said,"VND 225, 000 is very little money for you. And a big tip for me. You do not want your change, you give me the change". Whilst it was my plan to give her the 200, 000, I am still a little old fashioned and don't like the girls to ask or beg for drinks or tips. Kinda pisses me off. Learn some manners, or at least have some dignity like your sisters in Sukhumvit, Bangkok. I told her to bring me back VND 100, 000 as the change, as I wasn't used to girls telling what tip to give. The 100, 000 came back and like the soft prat I am, I gave it to the hostess. She thanked me and let me walk out of the bar unescorted. The Vietnamese bargirls certainly are more forward than there counterparts in Nana or Cowboy.

So, still having a couple of hundred US$ in my pocket and something else burning a hole in my pocket, I decided to go for a dead cert. The question was, Fortuna or Hanoi Hotel?

[TomSf]

From the Fortuna Basement to the 17 Cowboys. Arrived at 23:30hrs.

The Filipina band was belching out noise above my decibel comfort level. The place was not so full. However, the waitresses and staff all looked pretty good. The place seemed friendly enough. The waitress that served me certainly was flirty. Even though I had difficulty hearing her. Shame she wasn't the prettiest (6/10) and certainly not a spinner. So, I did not pursue the conversation except for exchanging smiles.

Unfortunately, my drink arrived and the noisy band finished. With it, the ugly lights came on and a made scamper was made by the bar staff to get their handbags and PUFO (pack up and f*ck off!). I was sitting at the bar and observed several of the girls behind the bar give out their telephone numbers. This looks encouraging as there certainly are some sweeties to be had from here! However, it looks as though I shall have to accept that tonight is merely a recce. Shame, I've still got $100+ and something burning in my pocket!

Outside. 20 or so 17 Cowboy male staff all vying to escort me to a waiting taxi. I sat in the taxi and the male staff guy is begging me for a tip as he has an umbrella. Really, quite aggressively, or at least quite assertively...

Great report! You tipped her nicely what does she want American prices. She must have met along of American suckers before. I would have start saying I don't understand English when she is asking for tip like she did to you. LOL

[ChelseaBill]

From the Fortuna Basement to the 17 Cowboys. Arrived at 23:30hrs.

The Filipina band was belching out noise above my decibel comfort level. The place was not so full. However, the waitresses and staff all looked pretty good. The place seemed friendly enough. The waitress that served me certainly was flirty. Even though I had difficulty hearing her. Shame she wasn't the prettiest (6/10) and certainly not a spinner. So, I did not pursue the conversation except for exchanging smiles.

Unfortunately, my drink arrived and the noisy band finished. With it, the ugly lights came on and a made scamper was made by the bar staff to get their handbags and PUFO (pack up and f*ck off!). I was sitting at the bar and observed several of the girls behind the bar give out their telephone numbers. This looks encouraging as there certainly are some sweeties to be had from here! However, it looks as though I shall have to accept that tonight is merely a recce. Shame, I've still got $100+ and something burning in my pocket!

Outside. 20 or so 17 Cowboy male staff all vying to escort me to a waiting taxi. I sat in the taxi and the male staff guy is begging me for a tip as he has an umbrella. Really, quite aggressively, or at least quite assertively."Tomorrow, Son. Tomorrow."

The taxi driver is a young man. He is quite happy to take me to The Lake Side Hotel, but he knows many beautiful ladies who would give me a 2hr massage for $20 and full service for $100. Strange, that, eh? I have $100+ and something burning in my pocket."Nah, not tonight, thanks" But then again, who dares wins!"Ok, take me to massage lady" The taxi takes me to a massage parlour near to the Turtle Tower.

The pimp inside wants 500, 000 ($25) to arrange body massage or $100 for full service. Being a little over 18 and a relatively experienced monger, I tell him $20 (400, 000) at least body massage. And no fat lady. Pretty lady. He agrees, but doesn't have any change. Ok. I should have armed myself with smaller notes! 500, 000 for 2hr body massage and if lady good, full service. Lady turns up. Yep, she's pretty. Dressed in shorts and T shirt and large spectacles. Nonetheless, she certainly is a cute spinner with very limit English. Having changed in the room, and having to put on the provided boxer shorts, she starts. 10 minutes into it, I don't get any vibes that anything special is going to be offered. So I ask her for a special, or full service massage."No understandee" came back. I touched her on her arm, and she said,"no Sir, massage only" "Tired" 30 minutes later I asked her if she wanted to give full service,"No understand, tired!" Ok. Enough fun, it is one of those nights. Just put it down to a recce. I said thank you, time to go to bed! The girl started asking for a tip. I told her that I paid down stairs and then all of a sudden, her English was pretty good! Äh, that is only for room and boss. No salary. I work for tip." I give you good massage, etc, etc." I gave her 10, 000 ($5)"Not enough, I gave you good massage" "Quiet, stop moaning. I've had 40 minutes, asked you for special. You too tired. Enough!" She follows me downstairs begging. Damn, where am I? India?

Luckily, the guy downstairs is ok (He should be, he's already had me for $25!) No complaints, just a little sheepish. The taxi is outside awaiting. In the taxi, the kid is surprised to see me so soon. I told him no luck, no special. Back to the Lakeside Hotel. The meter is running, and damn, it is running fast! From near the Turtle Tower to the Lakeside Hotel. 400, 000 ($20). Hmmm, not sure about this, but I'm a newbie to Vietnam and learning fast. Reading the posts, it would appear as though Hanoi is a lot different to Bangkok. Whilst the girls are pretty, the customs aren't so nice!

It's all part of life experiences.

Hanoi Hotel tonight and the hunt for a good sports bar to watch The Chelsea at midnight. Well, what else is there in life apart from pleasuring beautiful spinners and watching Chelsea? Even though, it appears as though Chelsea are also having difficulty scoring at the moment!

[ChelseaBill]

I got off the plane, checked into the Lake Side Hotel. 2 beautiful, little local girls behind the counter. Just my spec. Little spinners and cute. Are these a good omen for things to come? I had hopes!

The Lake Side Hotel has certainly seen better days. The carpet could do with a shampoo, at least. Nonetheless, the room is of adequate size, the shower and crapper work, and the bed is clean and comfortable. Hopefully, I will be able to put it to the endurance test soon!

Showered, first stop ATM and then off to the infamous Fortuna basement. Wow! A bevy of beauties in the entrance to the basement 'bar' area. All stood up and so excited to see me (or the prospect of my wallet). I wandered to the bar and was pursued by Helen, the mamas an. Helen asked me if I wanted a lady to accompany me now. I answered that I'd like 15 minutes at the bar just to unwind and then, yes, probably! The girls were busy running around to tables when guests arrived. There was also a steady stream of traffic from the entrance where the girls were sat, passed me at the bar, to the toilets. Strangely, though, very little attempt was made to make eye contact let alone to engage me in conversation. I wondered if I had grown a second head on the incoming flight. Strange and unusual behaviour for working girls.

I decided I wanted to play and tried, in vain, to engage one or two in conversation, or at least give the green light, as they passed. Really, some little sweethearts (mostly 7 and 8s but there were certainly a few 9s, if not 10s). I looked for Helen, but she was nowhere to be seen. I then looked at my watch and saw that it was 23:15hrs. Time to make a move or look elsewhere. I asked for my bill. A mere 240, 000 ($10-12) for an orange juice. Hmmm. I realised I wasn't in Sukhumvit, Bangkok! I chose to leave as obviously my body language and newbie-ness was not fitting for this place tonight! No problem, scene surveyed, a little wiser for the next time! Disappointed though as I had $100 or so and something burning in my pocket!

Tomorrow night is Saturday night.

[Minus]

Seventeen Cowboys or other popular name "Seventeen Salon".

Address: 98B Tran Hung Dao.

This place is a bar, with live music. If you sit in and order a beer, soon girls will appear and sit next to you to talk and keep you drinking. Most of this girls here willing to go our after work to hotel for FS. The Bar is stay open until midnight. So I recommend to come here around 10-11PM drink few beer, choose the girl, and wait until her shift ending. 20-40 girl in the bar, most of them 7-8/10, but if you lucky easy to pick up even 9/10 girls. The price is 50-150$ for ST FS depends on girl, and your negotiation skills. One my friend got a BJ in the bar restroom for 25$, so its also a option here. (Once I asked a girl here and she refuse the BJ on site, so I think not all girl doing this)

The beer not cheap 3-5$ If I remember correct, but wroth a try. Also good place to collect phone numbers, and ask the girls for meet next day.

[Athena1]

Never go for a third party or a mediator. You will always end up spending twice the amount.

My first few days, I paid over 150$, which included madam fees, motorbike guy's fees, girl's extra fees and what not, and later I realize that deal I could have got for max 50$.

Go to Fortuna, Hanoi Hotel (pricey but best ones). Or To Ngoc Van for the FS places for under 1 million VND.

Don't go to the places in Ngoc van they are really low end and are the sorts of places where the girls are working after being trafficked hence the poor reports on here. If you want full service for a million or less just go to any of the local VIP massage type places and once you hit it off with a girl many are willing to meet in a hotel or Nha Nghi for around 700k to a million. Also there are many massage places in the outer districts ie long bien or dong anh where you can get full service for 500 k on the spot. Go a little further to say Tuson and it becomes 300 k.

[Sydney316]

Hi,

This is my first post to this site.

Have been to Hanoi for the first time for tourism. After reading so many posts on this site, I decided to go with one taxi driver near my 5* hotel. One taxi driver approached me near my hotel, told me he can arrange girl in hotel room. After some discussion, I decided to venture.

He bought one girl after about 2 hours of waiting. Asking for $ 100. Settled for $80. I was not sure whether hotel will allow girl but taxi driver managed to send her to my room.

Look was 6-7/10 with average boobs. Service was excellent, totall GF experience. I was toally pleased. She was willing to do all except anal.

If you need, pm me for contact detail of taxi driver.

Never go for a third party or a mediator. You will always end up spending twice the amount.

My first few days, I paid over 150$, which included madam fees, motorbike guy's fees, girl's extra fees and what not, and later I realize that deal I could have got for max 50$.

Go to Fortuna, Hanoi Hotel (pricey but best ones). Or To Ngoc Van for the FS places for under 1 million VND.

[Minus]

80 dollar for 2h sex. Not bad in this country. Only 4 months salery for normal hotelworker.

80 USD is 4 month salary? I think I start to understand why few people cry about prices in Hanoi.

Just to see clear: in Hanoi the average salary is 200-250USD / month. My house maid with clean up make 250 / month, and its not a high end job.

80USD for sex is sounds a lot compare with other average salary, but in VN the prostitution is illegal. And its not Thailand where the police don't care about this kind of activity. This girls who make money with sex, risk few year jail. So this is the reason why they are not cheap.

So many foreigner who come here think "yeah I'll pick up a girl for a week with 10$. Its Vietnam, I'll be the king with 10$!" 30 years ago after the war, when most of the Vietnamese starved it was true, I heard stories girls sold their bodies for a small bag of rice. But these days Vietnam is not that cheap country any more. If you want to have sex for coins travel to Laos, Cambodia or Africa.

[OnTheLookOut]

I used to think that Boss Club / Fortuna would be still available.

Hi,

I am unsure about Boss and VIP style places but some Tam Quats were open yesterday afternoon. Thuy Khue St and also 1 in Ha Hoi St area so.