Sapa Diamond Hotel

Locating 5-10 mins walk from the very centre of the sapa town but still a variety of restaurant, souvenir shops and tourists agencies close by. Being at the edge of the sapa town there is the breathtaking view from the balcony of the room, which I believe is what most of the visitors came to enjoy. Room is clean and tidy with consistent hot water supply in the shower. A decent breakfast was included.

This hotel is in renovation. Do not book until those renovations are done.( I would say 2024). We were given a room that was on the top floor, had a great view, but was unfinished!!( Of course no other rooms were available)The phone was there but did not work, the internet was either weak or most of the time useless, the hot water was lukewarm at best ( and hence using only that, the pressure was definitely not there to wash my hair..), so impossible to take a bath in the beautiful tub beside the window. The pool is closed and the rooftop restaurant is non existent. Dogs bark their head off around 5am, so, with an un-finished whole in the bathroom wall above the fan, that's when your day will start.... I am a very positive person, but this, I am sorry, was unacceptable... Wait until 2024.

The staff was amazing - always trying to assist with whatever you need. The breakfast was delicious - more like a buffet with a selection of meats, breads, soups, vegetables, eggs, fruits… I visited when it was foggy but I did get a glimpse of the beautiful view from the hotel. The location is very good, only 500m or so from all the restaurants and the train to fasipan. The only negative is that the hotel is currently under renovation so there’s a draft making the room cold. I really wanted to try their spa service as well but it was closed during my stay.