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Hotel Review: Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery (Executive Suite)

Mario Ng
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery
Credit: Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery

When we were planning a trip to Sapa and started researching hotels to stay in, Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery kept popping up. On various social media platforms, we saw how famous this hotel is and how it is the hotel to be in. Naturally, we had to book a stay here.


Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery is great for all the right reasons. Besides being the most luxurious hotel in Sapa, it is also located in the middle of town. You are always only a short walk from the town’s cafes, restaurants, and souvenir stores. The hotel also promises stunning views of the mountainous region, where you will get wow-ed each time you look out from the balcony.


The hotel has three types of rooms (Classic, Superior, and Deluxe) and three types of suites (Deluxe, Executive, and Presidential). Wanting to indulge a little on this trip, we booked a stay for 2 nights in the Executive Suite. This would be one of the most exciting trips in Vietnam!

 

TL:DR

  • Located right in the middle of Sapa town

  • Fantastic views of Sapa

  • Top-notch service standards from every staff

  • Arguably the best hotel in Sapa

 

Service:

Service was simply top-notch at Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery. From the moment we checked in until we checked out, the hotel staff were simply perfect. Every staff member of the hotel was friendly and they always greeted us with an infectious “Xin Chao!” whenever we met. They were also helpful and gave great suggestions when we asked for dining options. From the reception counter to the restaurants, from the swimming pool to the housekeeping staff, a hearty “Xin Chao!” was always waiting for us.


Besides the amazing infrastructure and the fact that the hotel is still relatively new, the high service standards set by this hotel truly set the benchmark really high for other hotels to follow. In our opinion, the service standards displayed by Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery staff members easily surpassed those of its sister brands.


The next time we are in Sapa, we will definitely book a stay at Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery!

 

Views:

One of the key reasons travellers stay at Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery is the breathtaking views of Sapa it offers. A high-rise building situated on a mountain, the hotel is bound to provide amazing views wherever you are located. It also helps that the hotel restaurants are situated on the highest floors.


Throughout our stay, we were able to snap beautiful pictures of Sapa and the hotel surroundings. It was truly a very enjoyable experience and we felt we spent too little time in the hotel. The fact is that Sapa is so beautiful that everything is worth exploring but there was just not enough time to experience everything. This just means that we will need to be back in Sapa one day to enjoy the city even more.


We know that we will never do the hotel justice by just talking about it. We hope that some of the pictures we snapped can show just a little of how beautiful the place is.

 
 

Hotel Facilities:

The hotel has quite a few facilities that rival international five-star hotels. While it has a gym and swimming pool, these are nothing ordinary. Perhaps due to its location, gym-goers can get great views of the town, with its floor-to-ceiling windows especially inviting.


For frequent TikTok viewers, you will know that the  Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery’s indoor swimming pool is one of the hotel’s star attractions. Named as Le Grand Bassin, you have to see it to believe it. Designed in the 1920s to 1930s French style, the swimming pool’s many green marble columns and gold statues are simply made for the Gram. It is not surprising to see many young people dressed up in their beautiful swimsuits to snap the all-important photo before uploading it onto their social media profiles.

Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery - The famous swimming pool
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery - The famous swimming pool

Yet, the swimming pool is more than that. It is large enough that it can fit many couples and families. There are also many loungers where guests can just lie down and relax. Admittedly, I was one of them who enjoyed a short nap while relaxing on the loungers. The optimal temperature in the indoor swimming arena and the sounds of water splashing about meant that a nap was inevitable.


For those who prefer a bite in between dips, you will be satisfied with Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery. Featuring a full beverage menu consisting of various alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, there is also a comprehensive tapas menu that will ward off those afternoon hunger pangs. As we were saving our stomachs for a delicious dinner, we opted for some tasty mocktails instead and drank those sugary beverages in between dips and multiple photo-taking sessions.

Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery - Enjoy the warm temperature by the swimming pool with some cold drinks
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery - Enjoy the warm temperature by the swimming pool with some cold drinks

Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery has a spa located on the 7th floor that possesses great views of Sapa. Unfortunately, as we were too busy exploring the city’s sights, we were unable to find the time to go for a relaxing massage. We will try to make a reservation for a massage the next time we are in Sapa.


The hotel essentially has two restaurants: Chic and Absinthe. Chic is the hotel’s main restaurant that serves an international breakfast and French cuisine during other meal times. Absinthe is the rooftop bar and lounge that promises some of the best views you will find in Sapa. For our welcome drinks, we were able to get them at Absinthe and we managed to grab some outdoor seats. It was perfect as we caught the sunset and relaxed while enjoying fantastic views of Sapa. We had to get a Vietnamese iced coffee and it was delicious. The mocktail was also great without being too sweet.


The hotel’s lobby is home to Cacao, a bakery and cafe serving its signature hot chocolate. Unfortunately, it was only open on Fridays and weekends and we happened to be in Sapa in the middle of the week. We hope to be able to try a whole cup of hot chocolate the next time we are in Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery!

 
 

Breakfast:

Breakfast is served at Chic, the hotel’s main restaurant. It offers a wide variety of food options to hotel guests and we were quite impressed with both the quality and quantity of the food options.


The usual suspects of cold cuts, cheese, and smoked fish were displayed nicely while there was also a variety of bread and pastries on offer. We had a tough time deciding what pastry to take as we know that will eat into our stomach capacity! Being in Vietnam, the hotel of course also served Vietnamese cuisine, with cooked-to-order pho. Other local cuisine included bánh cuốn and chả lụa (Vietnamese pork ham). We are happy to say that all tasted great.

Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery breakfast service - Loads of pastries
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery breakfast service - Loads of pastries
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery breakfast service - Cold cuts
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery breakfast service - Cold cuts

There was also quite a spread of hot food, including fried rice, braised vegetables and meat, and western options like potatoes and sausages, among others. They were all kept warm in the containers, ready for guests to grab some for the table. Fresh fruits are available and you can get your hands on some peaches, plums, and passionfruit to supplement your daily fibre intake. We know we especially enjoy having watermelon for breakfast in a hotel breakfast buffet.


Of course, there is an egg station in the middle of the restaurant and this is where you can order your eggs your way. It is also in this area that there is an elaborate drinks counter. For those who know what they want, they can simply order the drinks of choice from the servers. However, if you prefer to walk around in between plates, you can walk up and see for yourself the different drink options. We saw the different types of hot teas you can get, iced Vietnamese coffee, as well as a banana smoothie. You can also get your Americanos and Lattes from the barista in the restaurant. Finally, make sure you get at least one portion of the chestnut cake. It is a Sapa delicacy and you can see many street vendors selling it in Sapa. We had a taste of Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery’s version and it was great. We made sure to have at least a portion of chestnut cake a day when we were in Sapa!

Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery breakfast service - Smoked sea bass for breakfast
Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery breakfast service - Smoked sea bass for breakfast

Overall, we enjoyed our breakfast sessions in Chic during our stay at Hotel de la Coupole - MGallery. The food tasted fresh and we were impressed by the quality of what they served, from the vegetables to the meat and to the pastries. We could tell that a lot of effort was put into delivering such top-quality food daily. We know we are repeating but this hotel is surpassing some of its sister hotels in the country!