Located among the mountains and forests of the Northwest, this 5-star hotel has been praised by CNN TV channel as an ideal vacation destination.
“Once a sleepy town famous for its terraced fields and tribal culture, Sapa – about a 5-hour drive from Hanoi – has in recent years developed into one of the most popular tourist attractions in the world. first in Vietnam.” These are the things that CNN dedicates to the Northwestern land of Vietnam.
Before the pandemic, every year Sapa welcomed nearly 300,000 foreign tourists. Along with the growth of tourism, hotel services and resort locations also flourished. In particular, a 5-star hotel has been “favored” by this US news agency for many compliments. That is the Hotel de la Coupole.
CNN wrote: “This hotel was designed by Bill Bensley, who created a series of Asia’s leading luxury hotels such as the Rosewood Luang Prabang and the Shinta Mani Wild of Cambodia. It’s like an opulent European palace from the early 20th century.”
The manager of the Hotel de la Coupole said: “The hotel’s DNA is nostalgic for the Indochine era in the early 1900s. French haute couture is combined with national colors, creating distinctive features. brilliant way between the mountains and forests of the Northwest.”
The facades and “classic” rooms use mustard tones – a signature color used during the French Indochine period, while the other rooms are bright orange and ruby red, inspired by the H’mong ethnic group. in Sapa. It has 249 high-class rooms, top-notch restaurants and spa services for resorts and events.
The rooms have private balconies with sweeping views of the vast Sapa valley.
Majestic mountain scenery can also be admired from the rooftop with luxurious restaurants.
Vintage objects are part of the sophisticated interior, helping the hotel to recreate the 1900s Parisian atmosphere.
The hotel offers a wide range of services for younger travelers.
Embroidery and patterns on some fabrics also honor the H’Mong culture. The chandelier in the lobby is inspired by the traditional hat of the H’Mong.
The facade of the hotel is covered with symbolic colors commonly used in Indochina architecture.
In terms of dining, the hotel features a local French restaurant, a rooftop bar overlooking the mountains of Sapa and a French bakery.
Some of the spots that the CNN writer rated as the most prominent include the spa, the 435 square meter ballroom and the children’s club for young guests. In particular, La Grand Bassin indoor swimming pool located on the 7th floor is an art space with emerald green marble columns, bronze statues and brilliant chandeliers providing a luxurious and splendid resort experience. The floor-to-ceiling windows show the whole scenery of Sapa valley. Many tourists choose to relax here with a book, or lie down on the couches.
With its ancient structure, Sapa Hotel De La Coupole is like a luxurious European palace from the early 20th century. Combining sophistication and style with modern technology and features, the hotel It is the perfect getaway for a romantic vacation, cozy family trip and special events, with picturesque views and authentic experiences of Northwest Vietnam.
In the 2019 Haute Grandeur Awards ceremony – one of the most prestigious awards in the field of tourism, this hotel was honored with 2 categories: “Hotel with the best design in Vietnam” and “Newly released hotel” the best in Vietnam”. The award was announced October 19 in Kuala Lumpur with the participation of leading experts in tourism.
In the same year, Hotel de la Coupole was honored as “Asia’s Leading Hotel” by World Travel Awards. It was also awarded the “World’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2019”, “Asia’s Leading New Hotel 2019” and “Vietnam’s Leading Luxury Hotel 2019”.
Through the travel experiences here, the hotel’s operators want to preserve and convey respect for the local culture to each guest.
*Theo CNN, hoteldelacoupole
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