Boasting incomparable views of the Sapa valley and the famous rice fields, the Hotel De La Coupole is a Bill Bensley masterpiece designed by fusing the local culture, French history and vibrant modern ambience of Sapa into one impressive property. The hotel itself is inspired by the minority tribes in Sapa and French Haute Couture.
Hotel de la Coupole Mgallery Sapa
The hotel sits high up in Sapa, overlooking immense views of the nearby mountain ranges and rice fields. At the centre of Sapa town, the hotel is nearest to Noi Bai Airport and a 5 hour drive from Hanoi. There is also a one hour shuttle bus ride from Lao Cai. The property is located 8.7 miles from Fansipan Mountain.
- Wi Fi (High Speed Internet)
- Free Parking
- Indoor Swimming pool
- Kids Club
- Gym/Workout room
- Lounge/Bar
“Welcome to an enchanting mix of haute couture and hill tribe style at Hotel de la Coupole where we bring you a nostalgia of the French Indochine era. Immerse in an authentic Vietnamese experience punctuated by picturesque beauty and cultural diversity. Hotel de la Coupole opened in December 2018, ushering in a new Golden Age for luxury travel in this once-forgotten mountain retreat.”
Accommodation consists of 249 luxurious rooms and suites, each equipped with premium bedding, luxury bathroom products and full-length doors leading to balconies overlooking the hotel’s stunning courtyard garden.
The Classic rooms are available as either a king or twin bed and are styled with design elements inspired by Sapa’s hill tribes. These rooms have full length doors leading to balconies which overlook the misty magic of Sapa city or the hotel’s pretty inner garden. Marble bathrooms include a walk in rainfall shower experience and high end amenities.
The elegant Superior rooms are painted in French mustard redolent of the French Indochina era, combined with stylish black and white Art Deco furniture, inspired by Sapa’s hill tribes. Like the Classic rooms, the Superior rooms have the benefit of balconies that overlook either the courtyard, Sapa city, the surrounding mountains or the valleys of Sapa.
The Deluxe rooms are painted in a jade green inspired by the hills and valleys of Sapa. These rooms are situated higher up and have balconies which overlook either Sapa city or the surrounding mountains. Some also have panoramic views. The bathrooms feature an oversized free standing tub situated in open plan marble bathrooms and walk in rainfall showers and high end amenities.
These suites have a larger room footprint and separate sitting room with direct access to the spacious balcony alongside a large separate bathroom with floor to ceiling views of the beautiful natural scenery of Sapa. Guests can witness stunning views across the city of Sapa and the surrounding mountain ranges and valleys. The larger Executive Suite bathrooms provide a truly indulgent bathing experience, with oversized free-standing tubs and expansive windows looking on to the mountains and valleys of Sapa beyond. They have separate rainfall showers, his and hers sinks and high-end amenities. Bathrooms can open on to the bedroom or be screened off as required.
The Presidential Suite offers the pinnacle of luxury for a truly unforgettable stay. This exceptional suite has the very best panoramic views over the city of Sapa and its surrounding mountain ranges and valleys that the hotel can offer. A corner suite, it is also a secluded and private residence, and it has been carefully designed to ensure that your every need, and more, is considered. The Presidential Suite has a spacious and inviting bedroom with magnificent floor to ceiling windows which allow you to take in the beautiful scenery of Sapa from the comfort of your bed; a tranquil and comfortable living and dining space featuring beautiful and unusual objets d’art, a stylish chaise longue and an eight-seater dining table; an elegant reading room with writing desk and free-standing lamp; an open-plan luxury bathroom and a kitchen.
At Chic restaurant find a gastronomic menu of classic French dishes crafted from the finest local ingredients, alongside a carefully curated wine list. As night falls, Chic glows with ambient light from the many lanterns lining the stunning raised catwalk in the middle of the restaurant where on weekends a dinner buffet with local entertainment brings guests an authentic Sapa experience. The rooftop Absinthe bar has a stunning outdoor open fireplace for guests to enjoy an aperitif or after dinner cocktail in warmth and comfort, with tranquil and uninterrupted views of the Sapa skyline and stunning misty mountains.
With the hotel being ideally located in a rural area of Sapa, walkers and hikers are drawn from far and wide to venture into the Muong Hoa Valley which is an idilic and vast area of almost untouched greenery. Numerous points of interest are nearby, such as the Stone Church, also known as the Holy Rosary and the local village of Cat Cat for a in depth look into the traditional culture that Vietnam has to offer.
Hôtel de la Coupole perches majestically among the enchanting misty mountain range of Hoang Lien Son in the middle of Sapa, a beautiful Vietnamese frontier town approximately 350km northwest of the capital Hanoi. Here guests can wander down to the French-built Stone Church, a centre for traditional cultural activities. Alternatively, hotel staff can guide you to the Sapa funicular station where a cable car takes you to the top of Fansipan, the highest mountain in Vietnam at over 3,100m.
Children of any age are welcome