The luxury Dalat Palace Hotel is owned by a teenage Filipino boy - really! Under the heading truth is stranger than fiction, wealthy American Larry Hilblom (the "H" in DHL) bummed around Asia and the South Pacific for a decade. (Of course bumming is a relative term when you have a $600 Million fortune!) Apparently Larry couldn't find a place to play golf in Vietnam, so he restored the 1920s vintage Dalat Palace hotel and the adjoining Dalat Palace Golf Club at a reported cost of $40 Million (nearly $1 Million per room!). When he met his tragic demise in a 1995 sea plane crash, he left behind his fortune and a string of children from Vietnam to the Philippines. The courts recently awarded those children $50 million apiece in cash and property, including 3 hotels and two golf course in Vietnam.
Accommodation
Each of the Sofitel's 43 rooms have first class amenities including IDD telephone, satellite television, mini bar, safe deposit, in-house movies, music channels and hairdryer. Many of the rooms have a private fireplace.
Rooms comprise either twin or king beds (mainly king beds) and interconnecting rooms are available.
Superior rooms measure approximately 35 sqm; Deluxe rooms approximately 45 sqm and Junior Suites measure approximately 95 sqm. Presidential Suites measure 125 sqm. Only
Deluxe rooms and other higher room types can accommodate extra beds.
Deluxe rooms or Suites are recommended for a family of four.
Restaurants and Bars
At Sofitel, we have transformed conviviality and comfort into an art form. Our restaurants and bars provide the perfect setting for relaxing and socializing and offer refined French cuisine with the latest in fusion dishes from around the world.
Meetings and events
The hotel provides a unique conference experience and upscale services. Its 4 meeting rooms, named after famous French painters, offer breathtaking views of the stunning surroundings. The room layout can be arranged in a variety of ways to cater for board meetings, large conferences, banquets and weddings. We offer personalized programs to suit your needs, ensuring your event is both memorable and original. All meeting rooms are equipped with high-speed wireless Internet access.
Room Type
Single
Double
Triple
Note: Price included breakfast, tax, service charge