Du Parc Hotel Dalat
by the TopOfHotel team
Du Parc is a 4-star colonial hotel built in 1932 (the former Novotel) with a vintage elevator and wood floors, right in the middle of town — score 8.1
Du Parc is a 4-star colonial hotel built in 1932 (the former Novotel) with a vintage elevator and wood floors, right in the middle of town — score 8.1
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
The rooms here lean into the building's age in the best way: real wood floors, high colonial ceilings, and clean, suitably warm bedding for Dalat's cool climate. Each comes with a safe, a flat-screen satellite TV, a minibar and a kettle. This is an old building, though, so if you want something that feels freshly done, ask for a renovated room when you book. The character is the point — original details, not a glossy remodel.
Food and amenities
There's a steam room and a gym on site — small but complete. The restaurant serves local and international dishes, and the standout is the artichoke chicken stew, an artichoke being a Dalat specialty. Free Wi-Fi runs throughout the hotel, and the concierge will help arrange a Lang Biang tour or a trip out to the Datanla waterfall. Real guest scores back it up: 8.1 on Trip.com and 8.0 on Agoda.
Location and getting there
Location is the second selling point. The hotel sits on Tran Phu street in the heart of Dalat — cross the road and you're at Dalat Cathedral, the Pink Church. It's about 0.8 km on foot to Dalat Market and Xuan Huong Lake, with the Crazy House and the old Dalat railway station within comfortable walking range. Lien Khuong Airport is roughly 28 km away. Guests describe heading out for lakeside coffee in the morning, coming back to rest in the afternoon, then walking to the night market after dark.
Things to know before booking
A few honest notes. The guest scores trail the top hotels on this list, so go in for the history and the location rather than a top-tier score. It's an older building, which means some rooms won't feel as modern as a newer place — request a renovated one. And in high season, rates rise and rooms fill quickly, so book ahead if your dates are set.
Our take
Du Parc Hotel Dalat suits romantics who love a historic stay — middle-aged couples and anyone who wants to feel the French side of Vietnam. Built in 1932 when the French were turning Dalat into Le Petit Paris, it pairs a near-century of character with a downtown address that makes walking around easy, all for a price that doesn't run away from you. Rates start around $40 a night, and plenty of reviews say they came back for a second stay.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- Colonial-style hotel built in 1932, formerly the Novotel Dalat — close to a century of history right in the city centre.
- Blends French colonial architecture with Vietnamese character, down to the wooden stairs lined with black-and-white photos of 1930s Dalat.
- Downtown location across from Dalat Cathedral, about a 0.8 km walk to Dalat Market and Xuan Huong Lake.
- Rooms have real wood floors, high colonial ceilings, a safe, flat-screen satellite TV and a minibar.
- Has a steam room, a gym, and a concierge that can book Lang Biang tours and the Datanla waterfall.
- Guest scores (Trip.com 8.1, Agoda 8.0) sit below the top-ranked hotels on this list.
- It's an old building, so rooms may not feel as modern as a newer hotel — ask for a renovated one.
- Rates climb and rooms fill fast in high season, so you'll want to book ahead.
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Insider Tips
- Take a ride in the hotel's old vintage elevator at least once.
- Walk over to Dalat Cathedral and Dalat Market, both close by.
- Ask for a renovated room when you book.