Du Parc Hotel Dalat, Da Lat

The hotel lobby, reception, dinning, service were fantastic. It was at the level of 4 star hotel we expected. However, the room condition was really poor at the level of 0 star. This place needs a major upgrade to match its looks from the outside. Our room had no air conditioning even though we paid extra for a "mountain view" room. There was barely enough space in the room to place the standing fan and turn it on without hitting things. There was no way to turn on the ceiling fan. Luckily it was not hot during our stay there. Opening the windows helped to cool down the room but it was too noisy at night to keep the windows open. The shower head was in horrible condition, which I found out after getting in the shower. It would not spray water properly. The water temperature control was broken also. Every 15-20 seconds the water would go from very hot to cold. My daughter screamed several times during her shower because it was too hot sometimes. We ended up using using a water glass to hold water and wash ourselves. There was only 1 outlet to charge phones. However, it would be switched off when the wall light was turned off at night. The only other outlet had several other things connected (TV, cable, fridge, etc.). The elevator was great looking for antique point of view. However, it was not always functional. It stopped operating for a while during our stay. It would also not go down to the bottom floor where the dinning area was.

Exterior of the building is gorgeous as well as the lobby and elevator. I was able to do great photography. Both rooms I booked had an odour. I am not sure if it was mould but it didn't smell too good. The first day it was masked with strong lemongrass deodorizer then next day the room was smelly. Sleep was ok..not the most comfortable. It's a good place to stay if you're ok with needing a place to sleep. Staff were nice and i did love how the housekeeping staff wore frenFrench uniforms. It did feel like a step back in time.

This is a very good hotel built in the 30s and still retains that classical style, including a very antique elevator. I was upgraded free to a suite which was very roomy, with very 30s furnishings, like a wardrobe and credenza. A safe hotel, much frequented by Party officials so the security is good, although it does make for some dour faces at breakfast. The staff is universally helpful, especially the bellhops. Reception speaks English well, and currency exchange is available at the front desk. Breakfast is pretty good, although given Dalat’s agricultural base I would have preferred a greater variety of fruit. Location is a short and cheap taxi ride from the center of town, and most taxi drivers seem to understand Hotel Du Parc without difficulty. It is easily walkable too.

Pros: not far from the lake but not super central by the market. Easy to rent a motorbike and the staff is super friendly. Dated but well maintained. Cons: A bit old one elevator that gets stuck if people don't close the gate when they get off. Breakfast looks magnificent but with 9 staff on duty only the egg station is working and the rest is just dribs and drabs. With all that staff why is everything so poorly stocked? Senseless items are offered that one really can't eat.

Stayed here to enjoy the history of the hotel. Hotel has no real facilities to enjoy. No pool, gym or garden. Lobby is small for such a large hotel. Staff did not seem eager to assist with recommendations. Not much in the way of good eating nearby either. Quaint hotel but not much to recommend it. I would stay closer to the city next time.