Aristo International Hotel  

In Lao Cai, within easy walking distance of the city center and minutes from the China–Vietnam border. The hotel sits near Hekou Customs Site, Den Mau Temple and Thuy Hoa Park, and is about a 30–40 minute drive to Sapa Market and Sapa Lake.

An upscale 4-star property with roughly 400 air-conditioned rooms featuring minibars, safes, desks and cable TV. Rooms include complimentary wired and wireless internet plus private bathrooms with toiletries. Public spaces feel modern and polished, with elevator access and facilities for guests with disabilities.

Wake up to Lao Cai mornings and hit the indoor and outdoor pools or the outdoor tennis court. Relax in the spa, sauna and massage rooms, or keep fit in the gym. Extra-playful options include a casino and karaoke; there’s also a hair salon, concierge, 24-hour front desk, free breakfast and free self-parking.

Conference and meeting/presentation facilities with about 543 sq m of event space, a business center and complimentary high-speed wired internet. Helpful extras include complimentary train station pick-up and onsite parking.

Three on-site restaurants—including Fortune Cafe—serve international fare, with a coffee shop for snacks and a bar/lounge for drinks. Daily complimentary buffet breakfast and 24-hour room service keep things convenient; several local restaurants are also within easy walking distance.