[REVIEW] Booking Experience at Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat

Introduction to Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat

Located right in the heart of Da Lat city, Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat, a 4-star standard, is a perfect choice for your family trip. Built in 2007 and renovated in 2012, the hotel sits next to Xuan Huong Lake, offering not only the serene ambiance of Da Lat but also a modern and luxurious vacation experience.

Grounds of Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat 4*

Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat boasts a unique and innovative architectural style, blending luxury with classic charm. This distinctive design is a major draw for many visitors who come here to capture stunning moments.

Address and Transportation to Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat

The address of Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat is 42 Phan Boi Chau, Ward 1, Da Lat City.

The hotel is situated right in the center of Da Lat city, near Xuan Huong Lake, making it convenient to reach. When traveling to Da Lat, you can opt for air travel or flights, depending on your departure location.

Traveling to Da Lat by plane

This is the preferred mode of transportation for many tourists due to its time-saving benefits, allowing ample time for leisure and relaxation. Most major cities such as Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, etc., have domestic airlines operating flights to Da Lat. Therefore, it's easy for you to find affordable Da Lat flight tickets.

The prices for one-way flight tickets to Da Lat will range from 400,000 VND to 2,000,000 VND, depending on the time, airline, and ongoing promotions. Upon landing at the airport, you have two options for transportation to the hotel as follows:

• Taxi: You can choose from popular taxi companies in Da Lat such as Mai Linh, Thang Loi, Da Lat Taxi, ... The taxi fare will be around 250,000 VND to 300,000 VND per trip. Locals in Da Lat are known for their warmth and honesty, so you won't encounter issues like overcharging or incorrect fares.
• Airport bus: This is the second option you can use for transportation to the city. The fare is more budget-friendly, only about 40,000 VND to 50,000 VND per trip. The final stop of the journey is Da Lat Market, with a convenient stop near Muong Thanh Holiday Da Lat.

Traveling to Da Lat by coach

If you are departing from Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang, or Can Tho, you can consider this mode of transportation. There are many coach companies offering various types of seats, such as sleeper beds, double seats, or Limousine. The price depends on the coach class and seat location, ranging from 150,000 VND to 350,000 VND per one-way trip. The coach journey takes approximately 6 – 9 hours. Plan your time wisely to avoid waiting when checking into the hotel.

Coaches from other cities usually do not stop in the city but proceed to the bus station. If you stop at the Da Lat Interprovincial Bus Station at 01 To Hien Thanh, Ward 3, it will take you about 10 minutes to reach Muong Thanh Da Lat Hotel.

Map directions from Da Lat Interprovincial Bus Station to Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat 4*

Activities when booking at Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat 4* hotel

Entertainment services inside the hotel

When booking Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat hotel, you can experience entertainment and relaxation right inside the hotel with three basic services: swimming pool, gym, and spa.

The indoor hotel pool with a year-round warm water system is ideal for families with small children and the elderly. In Da Lat, the weather changes constantly throughout the day, so coming back from outdoor activities and immersing yourself in warm water will be enjoyable without worrying about catching a cold.

Moreover, if you have plenty of time during your trip, you can visit the hotel's gym and spa area. The gym here is professionally designed with specialized equipment for customers. The spa area has 06 standard massage rooms and 02 VIP rooms. The space is quite spacious, including a dry herb room and a steam room, perfect for relaxation on this trip.

Opening hours for each area:

Operating hours of services at Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel

Activities outside Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel

Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat 4* is located right in the city center, so it's easy to find entertaining and Instagrammable places. Some trendy check-in points in the city include:

• Lam Vien Square: renowned for the giant artichoke flower icon and spacious atmosphere with various entertainment activities organized here.
• Xuan Huong Lake: you can come here for a leisurely walk, bike ride, or boat rowing in the afternoon.
• Dalat Market: a corner of Hong Kong market is the reason you should come here to check in and buy gifts for your loved ones.
• Dalat Station: dubbed the most beautiful railway station in Vietnam, this is a destination you should try when you set foot in Da Lat. Vintage style, Western architecture will give you many memorable photos.

So, how far are the recreational areas in the outskirts of Da Lat from Mường Thanh? Check the reference distances in the table below:

Distances from suburban recreational spots in Da Lat from Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel

What to eat at Mường Thanh Holiday Hotel Da Lat?

Dining at Mường Thanh Da Lat Hotel

If you book a room at Mường Thanh Da Lat through travel companies, breakfast is usually included. You can enjoy breakfast at the Xuân Hương restaurant located on the ground floor, serving lunch and dinner with a mix of European and Asian flavors.

Additionally, for group events and outdoor dining, you can contact the front desk in advance to arrange meals at the Lâm Viên Culinary Area.

Breakfast at Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat 4*

Dining Options Around the Hotel

If you not only book a room and have breakfast at the hotel but also want to explore the rich flavors of Da Lat, don't miss out on the local delicacies. Da Lat offers not only delightful snacks but also signature dishes worth savoring.

Indulge in satisfying dishes such as:

• Dalat pancake (Bánh căn Đà Lạt): 56 Tang Bat Ho Street, Ward 1, Da Lat
• Hue-style beef vermicelli (Bún bò Huế Xuân An): 15A Nhà Chung Street
• Dalat-style Quang noodles (Mỳ quảng Đà Lạt): 10 Anh Sang Street, Ward 1, Da Lat
• Dalat-style rice noodle soup (Hủ tiếu Đà Lạt): Vo Thi Sau Street, Ward 2
• Dalat-style thick noodle soup (Bánh canh Đà Lạt): 15A Nhà Chung Street, Ward 3
• Forest chicken hotpot (Lẩu gà lá é): 5 3/4 Street
• Dalat-style chicken rice paper rolls (Bánh ướt lòng gà Đà Lạt): 47 Tang Bat Ho Street, Ward 1

Additionally, don't miss out on the popular snacks that make waves in Da Lat, such as strawberry shakes, avocado ice cream, grilled rice paper, and more.

Seize the opportunity to explore Da Lat's culinary scene with a plethora of delicious dishes waiting for you. Before embarking on your journey, make a list of the dishes you want to try, and don't miss out on the chance.

Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat Hotel Room Rates

If you're curious about the room rates at Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat Hotel, here you go:

Updated Hotel Room Rates as of August 2022

The hotel boasts a total of 71 rooms for you and your family to choose from, including 2 deluxe rooms. The room interiors are designed to be cozy with all the standard 4-star facilities.

A slight inconvenience is that the hotel's room categories accommodate a maximum of 3 adults. Therefore, if you are traveling with a family and wish to stay with 4 adults, there will be an additional fee for an extra bed.

Interior of rooms at Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat 4*

Best Ways to Book Mường Thanh Holiday with the Lowest Price

This is probably what most of you are concerned about, right? Here are some tips I apply to have an affordable trip to Da Lat that you can consider:

• Limit bookings during peak seasons, weekends, and holidays: This is something everyone probably knows but not everyone can do. For my trip, I booked on a weekday, so the price was very good, and I didn't have to pay any additional fees.
• Research promotions before booking: Most airline or travel company promotions have a long service usage period, usually several months. Instead of choosing services on a whim, plan your trip carefully to be financially ready for travel deals at any time.
• A specialty of most travel companies is Last-Minute Booking. These are services with cancellations close to the departure date, guest cancellations, or services that need to be sold quickly. This is when services are reduced to super low prices, almost without profit, so you can quickly book and hit the road. Services that often reach the rock-bottom price are travel and tour combos. So, if you plan to go to Da Lat, you can patiently hunt for a Da Lat travel combo or Da Lat tour and be ready to hit the road anytime.
• Compare prices: Each person will have a different perspective on criteria for comparison or a price that fits their ability to pay. For me, in comparing prices, I first target a few reputable travel companies before choosing based on price. And for this trip, I booked a Da Lat hotel and flight to Da Lat at Mytour Travel Company. The reason I didn't book a combo for a cheaper price is that I found a cheap flight to Da Lat on the website Mytour.vn, so I just asked them to book a hotel for me there.

Review of Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat 4* Hotel

After going through most of the Da Lat travel experiences online and reviews about Mường Thanh Holiday Da Lat Hotel, I made a reservation here for my Da Lat trip.

• Regarding the room, I found it quite spacious and clean when I checked in, even though I checked in 15 minutes early. The room was equipped with all the personal hygiene tools for guests according to 4* standards. Especially, the TV worked well, as I've been to many hotels where the TV is just for show, with no signal.
• Regarding the hotel service, I was quite pleased. The reception staff, while not overly enthusiastic, were polite and attentive. For the hotel meal, I asked the staff to prepare smooth porridge for my baby, and they cheerfully followed my instructions. Hence, my family had a very positive experience here.

Additionally, you can check some reviews on Tripadvisor for more assurance about the hotel's quality:

• 'Clean hotel, full facilities, rooms continuously cleaned. Polite, enthusiastic, attentive staff. Free breakfast buffet with daily changes, easy to eat. Will come back here if I have the chance to return to Da Lat.' – Nguyen Kinh (Thanh Hoa)
• 'Beautiful hotel, clean and fully equipped rooms. Initially, after reading various reviews, I had some concerns about the hotel's quality. However, after staying for a night, I was very satisfied. Especially, the staff is very enthusiastic, providing gentle and comfortable service. Will come back when visiting Da Lat in the future.' – meimei (Hanoi)
• '5 stars for Mường Thanh for the very attentive reception, professional, lovely, and friendly staff. Special thanks to Ngan from the hotel, very enthusiastic. She let us borrow a bike to buy food, and when my sister Thuy An forgot her luggage, she sent Thanh Buoi's car to deliver it back to Saigon. My family is very grateful, and if there's a chance, we'll return to this hotel. Thank you very much to the hotel and Ngan.'
• 'Mường Thanh Da Lat Hotel is located right in the center, very convenient for transportation. The hotel has a beautiful architecture and a lovely garden. My family and I felt very pleased and satisfied during our stay. Especially, the reception staff is very friendly and speaks very enthusiastically, even though they are very busy. They always smile and solve our family's concerns. The breakfast is delicious.' – Luna T

I hope the information I share here will be helpful for you and your family on upcoming trips to Da Lat. Read more travel experiences for other destinations here to start your journey more fully. Don't forget to book travel services with the reputable Mytour Travel Company to get the best prices, as the name suggests.

NT Duong