Good old qualityGuest Rating: 3.5
Frederik D. V.
Belgium
Couple
Date of Stay: 18 Aug 2008
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Good bar, with happy hour
Why every day something has disappeared in the room? Day 2: no small towel, etc.
- Travel tip : Dalat is not our cup of tea, sorry!
Old Colonial CharmGuest Rating: 4.7
Colin H.
Canada
Family with older children
Date of Stay: 08 Aug 2008
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We were a group of five, and took three rooms. All the rooms were large, well-appointed, very clean, and comfortable. It had that slightly worn, but amazing charm typical of old colonial hotels. Novotel has done a great job of updating it. The staff was friendly and efficient. When we stayed in Da Lat, it was cold and rainy, a surprise for Vietnam, despite reading that it could get cold.
Room service was delightful, with a reasonable and well-rounded menu, delicious food, and service with white linens, flowers, and a table around which to gather. The breakfast across the street at the Sofitel was very well-prepared and extensive, and the restaurant put you in the mind of mid-20th century France.
The birdcage elevator was cute, but under repair when we arrived. However it was an easy walk up the impressive double staircase and the art hung in the halls was worth viewing. The "garden view" overlooked the street, but it was quiet in our room and the view was pretty enough. My husband an my bed had a lump in the mattress--not what you would expect at this place.
- Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : We really enjoyed the visit to the Crazy House, more than we expected it would be. We also found the Bao Dai Summer Palace interesting, a personal if a little worn Art Deco mansion. Check out the train times if you want to take the train into the mountains. We arrived too late at 11:00 a.m., but the station was quaint and taxi rides are cheap around town. On the way to Da Lat, we greatly enjoyed Dambri Falls, well worth a visit.
Excellent placeGuest Rating: 4.7
Jan W. M.
Netherlands
Business Traveler
Date of Stay: 19 Jul 2008
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Very nice hotel, excellent service.
- Restaurant Tip : High tea at Sofitel hotel acros the street.