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VICTORIA SAPA HOTEL
Sapa District, Lao Cai Province, S.R. Vietnam
Tel: (84 20) 871 522 - Fax: (84 20) 871 539
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LOCATION

The Authentic World
Victoria Sapa Hotel is located in Sapa, 380 km Northwest of Hanoi, among the Hoang Lien Mountains, in Lao Cai Province, near the Chinese border. 1.650 meters above sea level, famous for its pristine environment, unparalleled scenery and cool climate, Sapa is home to more than 30 colourful hill tribes and Vietnam's highest peak, the 3.143 meters Mount Fansipan.

Welcome to Victoria Sapa

Victoria Sapa Hotel

Victoria Sapa Hotel, the only luxury hotel in the area, opened in March 1998. Built as a traditional mountain chalet with an accented wooden decor and a welcoming stone hearth fireplace, Victoria Sapa Hotel overhangs the village, blending perfectly with the natural surroundings.
The location and services have been carefully planned to allow guests to experience something different and unique in close harmony with nature and the local hill tribe people.

ACCOMMODATION

Victoria Sapa Hotel features 77 cosy rooms, including two spacious Suites and six-bed Studios on the upper level, each with a balcony offering breathtaking views. Each room combines the elegance of traditional handicraft and the comfort of an international hotel.

Victoria Sapa Room


Victoria Superior room: Spacious 25m2 room with queen size bed or twin bed, a comfortable sitting area with sofa and a large writing desk. All rooms are at garden level and feature a terrace with sofa.

Victoria Deluxe room: Spacious 25m2 room with queen size bed or twin bed, a comfortable sitting area with sofa and a large writing desk. All rooms feature a balcony, with sofa, overlooking Mount Fansipan.

Victoria Studio: Spacious 50m2 room with six beds and a comfortable sitting area. All Studios offer large balcony with sofa, overlooking the village of Sapa and Mount Fansipan.

Victoria Suite: Spacious 50m2 room with king size bed, a large living room area with sofa and a large writing desk. All Victoria Suites offer large balcony with sofa, overlooking the village of Sapa and Mount Fansipan.

Guest rooms feature

Victoria Sapa Suite
 
Ceiling fan
Heating
International Direct Dial telephone
Colour satellite television (CNN, TV5, MTV, AUS) and in-house movies
Mini-bar
Individual safe deposit box
Private bathroom with bathtub
Full set of toiletries
Hairdryer
FACILITIES
Dining as you like
Bar & Restaurant

Ta Van Restaurant
Come and taste our European and Vietnamese cuisine or indulge yourself with an appetising rustic dish such as cheese fondue or raclette, in the Ta Van restaurant with it's heart-warming central fireplace.
Ta Fin Bar

In the evening, enjoy a glass of hot red wine by the fireplace.
Cat Cat Pool Bar
Enjoy refreshing drinks and snacks by the poolside or a have a barbecue in the garden while admiring the village of Sapa and its surrounding summits.

Guest Services
 

Multi-lingual hotel staff
Flight reconfirmation and booking services
Sightseeing tour services
Transportation facilities
Postal services
Foreign currency exchange
Email & Internet services
Laundry services
Hairdressing & Beauty salon
Souvenir shop
Parking
Major credit cards accepted (Amex, Visa, Mastercard, Diner's Club)

Victoria Sapa Chimney

Sport & Recreation
 
Indoor-outdoor heated swimming pool overlooking Sapa
Tennis court
Sauna
Massage
Billiard table
Petanque alley
Free use of bicycles
Motorbike rental
Russian Jeep or minibus with driver rental
Swimming pool

SIGHTSEEING
In & Around Sapa
Bac Ha Market

Sapa's colourful market, Love market, Bac Ha market
Mount Fansipan , the highest peak in Vietnam
Tram Fon Pass
Nui Hoang Lien Nature Reserve
Ethnic minority villages such as the H'mong, Red Dao, Tay, Xa Pho and Giay
Bird watching
Orchid gardens
Waterfalls and caves

On foot, by bicycle, motorbike or car, Sapa and its region is one of the most spectacular areas to explore&


Excursions

Lao chai - Tavan

From the hotel, transfer to Laochai (5Km) where you will enjoy a trekking to the village of Tavan (3 hours walking, 3 Km). On your way you will pass by the H'Mong minority villages, rice terrace paddies, primary school...You will see H'Mong, Zay, Dao... dressed in traditional style which is specific to this Northern region. Pass by wooden bridges and you will be in Tavan where the car will be waiting to pick you up for the return trip to the Hotel.

Thac Bac Water fall


Landscape

17 Km from the hotel, discover Thac Bac water falls, the silver water falls, one of the highest in the region (50m). Further on from there, enjoy gorgeous and amazing landscapes before returning to the hotel.

Treks

Trekking

Fansipan Adventure (4 days): Trek through a beautiful scenery to the top of the highest mountain in Vietnam.
A Remote village experience (3 days): On the outskirts of the Sapa district, you can still experience minority villages life almost untouched by modern civilisation.
Sapa valley trek (2 days): A chance to explore the Sapa valley more thoroughly, with the comfort of local porters and cooks.
Hau Thao trek (1day): Experience local village life, and enjoy beautiful views of Sapa valley and the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

All excursions and treks with English speaking guides can be arranged by the hotel&You may prefer a package, please refer to DISCOVERY TOURS and SPECIAL OFFERS.

BUSINESS SERVICES

Conference & Meeting Facilities
With a fully equipped meeting room, Victoria Sapa Hotel is an ideal choice for conferences, meetings, seminars and incentive groups for up to 100 persons.

Conference room features:

 

Tripod screen
Overhead projector
Slide projector
Microphone
Colour Television
Video player
Integrated sound system
Fax machine
Flip chart
White board.

Conference room

Seating capacities:
 

Area m2

School

Theater

U-Shape

Banquet

Fansipan ballroom

100

80 pax

100 pax

40 pax

60 pax

We offer fully inclusive package and specialise in individual tailored functions and theme parties (see below).
For more details, please CONTACT US.

Theme Parties
Landscape

Picnic in Ethnic minority village
After a good walk around, let us organise a picnic for your guest in an enchanting setting offering views on stupendous landscapes.
Fondue or Raclette evening
Enjoy an evening in the cosy atmosphere of the Ta Van restaurant, tasting our delicious Cheese Fondue or Raclette. Discover and listen to the sweet sound of singing of Ethnic Minorities, especially here to entertain your guests.

HOW TO GET THERE?

By train
The Victoria Express: The best in terms of comfort and services from Hanoi to Lao Cai, our Victoria "Orient Express" stylish train offers one restaurant and two luxury sleeping carriages, all with air-conditioning.

Train schedule: The Victoria Express Train departs 4 times a week:


Hanoi / Lao Cai:

Lao Cai / Hanoi:
Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday at 21:30hrs

Every Tuesday at 18:45hrs
Every Thursday & Saturday at 10:20hrs
Every Sunday at 20:20hrs
Victria Express

VICTORIA EXPRESS PRICES 2002

Depart
Return
Superior cabin (4 berths)
Deluxe cabin (2 berths)
1 way
2 ways
1 way
2 ways
Monday
Thursday
US$ 45.00
US$ 60.00
US$ 60.00
US$ 100.00
Wednesday
Next Tuesday
US$ 45.00
US$ 60.00
US$ 60.00
US$ 100.00
Saturday / Sunday
US$ 45.00
US$ 80.00
US$ 60.00
US$ 120.00
Friday
Sunday
US$ 60.00
US$ 90.00
US$ 90.00
US$ 160.00
Saturday
Tuesday / Thursday
US$ 60.00
US$ 80.00
US$ 90.00
US$ 120.00


* Children under 12 years old:
50% discount on adult rates.
* All above rates are net, inclusive of 5% service charge and 10% government tax..
* Rates are valid from 1st March 2002 to 31st October 2002


Transfer from Lao Cai to Victoria Sapa Hotel by shuttle bus or 4X4 Pajero car (45 mn), also available to pick up passengers at the Chinese border:

Shuttle bus (15 seats)
  Return : US$ 12 per person or US$ 150 for the bus
  One way : US$ 6 per person or US$ 75 for the bus

4 x 4 Pajero (4 seats)
  Return : US$ 80 per car
  One Way : US$ 40 per car
Victoria Express Restaurant

By road
From Hanoi, the journey takes 9 hours. Private transportation can be arranged by the hotel:

Minibus Mercedes (15 seats)
  Return : US$ 300 per van
  One way : US$ 200 per van
4 x 4 Pajero (4 seats)
  Return : US$ 450 per car
  One way : US$ 300 per car
Car Rental Fare for Company
Destination
Mercedes
Pajero
Russian Jeep
Sapa-BinhLu-Sapa
US$ 120
US$ 100
US$ 60
Sapa-Bacha-Sapa
US$ 160
US$ 150
US$ 60
Sapa-Cancau-Sapa
US$ 180
US$ 170
US$ 50
Tavan-Laochai
US$ 70
US$ 50
US$ 25
Tafin
US$ 70
US$ 50
US$ 25
ThacBac
US$ 70
US$ 50
US$ 25
Laocai station
US$ 75
US$ 40
US$ 30
Hanoi
US$ 250
US$ 300
 
Sapa-Bacha-Hanoi
US$ 300
US$ 300
 
Around Sapa (8 hours)
US$ 150
US$ 100
US$ 50
Open tour (Sonla, Laichau, DienBien)  
US$ 150 per day
50US$

The above price are Net (including VAT & Driver)
The entrance ticket is not included
This price is valid from 1st November 2001 to 31st November 2002

ROOM RATES
Room Category
Public Rates
(excluding breakfast)
Internet Rates
(including breakfast)
Superior

US$ 85 ++

US$ 81++
Deluxe

US$ 103++

US$ 90 ++

Studio
US$ 145++
US$ 135++
Suite

US$ 178 ++

US$ 150 ++

Internet rates are in US dollars, exclusive of 5% service charges and 10% VAT (subject to change without notice).
All room's rates are based on single or double occupancy.
No additional charge for one children under 12 sharing the same bed.
Check out time: 12 noon.
 
To get our special Internet rates, please make your RESERVATION now!

Please note that room rates for incentive groups are available upon request.