Hôtel de la Coupole is the most talked-about address in Sa Pa, a large, ornate hotel at 1 Hoang Lien Street that takes its style from the grand hotels of France. It is a five-class luxury property with 249 rooms, an indoor pool, a spa offering massages, body wraps and facials, a fine-dining restaurant called Chic, a cafe, a terrace and a garden. The location is its great advantage: Sa Pa Square is about a two-minute walk away, the Catholic church about three, and Sapa Lake and Ham Rong Mountain are within a short stroll. It is a hotel for people who want elegance, comfort and convenience in the middle of the town, and who are happy to treat the hotel itself as part of the destination.
Location and getting around
You are in the centre of Sa Pa, so nearly everything you need is on foot, from the square and the market to cafes, restaurants and the viewpoints near the lake. Sapa Station, where the tourist train to the Fansipan cable car departs, is about a three-minute walk, which makes the cable car day easy. Taxis and motorbike taxis wait around the square for longer trips to Cat Cat, the valley villages or the O Quy Ho pass.
The rooms and facilities
With 249 rooms the hotel is large, with a wide choice of room types and high standards of service. Expect comfortable beds, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and mountain or town views from many rooms. The indoor pool is open in daytime and evening hours and is a welcome retreat on a cool November day, when the town can be chilly and misty. The spa is a natural end to a day of trekking. Free self parking is available if you are arriving by car.
What to know
Breakfast is a buffet available for a surcharge, so check whether your rate includes it. Check-in starts at 2 PM and check-out is at noon. Guests praise the location, the staff and the breakfast, while a few mention a busy front desk, high prices in the restaurant and a modest gym. Pets are not allowed, and free cancellation is available on selected rates. It suits couples, honeymooners, families who want a polished base and anyone who wants to walk everywhere.
Why stay here
- ✓Indoor pool
- ✓Spa and massage
- ✓Fine-dining restaurant
- ✓Cafe and terrace
- ✓Garden
- ✓Free parking
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
- ✓Airport shuttle on request
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Hôtel de la Coupole?+
A buffet breakfast is offered, but it is a surcharge on some rates. Check your rate when you book.
How far is it from Sa Pa Square?+
About a two-minute walk. The church, the lake and the station for the cable car train are also within a few minutes on foot.
Does the hotel have a pool?+
Yes, it has an indoor pool with loungers, which is useful in cool or misty weather. There is also a spa for massages and treatments.
