Stayed here for two nights (unfortunately) Definitely never again. A great location spoiled by a very poor hotel. Tired, needs cleaning properly and forget about the breakfast; there were four of us and we asked for glasses for juice and was brought ONE glass. Asked for butter and was totally ignored. Best thing to do is find somewhere else to... More

The Empress Hotel is ideally located beside the lake and close to the markets and near many restaurants. The grounds are nice and the rooms are of a good size. However …… I was disappointed the room was not clean. There was matted hair in the corner of the room, a condom wrapper under the bead and two old stained... More

What an unusual hotel - would be more at home in the Swiss Alps than Dalat. Great location within walking distance to markets and city centre. We had a Delux room overlooking the lake. The size of the room was good with a great view. The breakfast was a little poor, but overall the hotel offers good value for money.... More

The hotel needs some care and attention,it is in a fabulous location overlooking the Lake,but it first appearnce is rather dowdy and recepetion reflected this,the initial reception when we arrived was not partiularly friendly,but when our friends asked to change their room as it was dark and small,they were helpful Our final rooms were spacious and very clean,and after our... More

The Empress has a very European feel, particularly the beautiful courtyard overlooking the lake....such a nice place to have a beer in the afternoons. The rooms were spacious and clean, with the only complaint being that we must have arrived during mosquito season! The staff were friendly (though we didn't see them very often) and we almost felt like we... More

I read a lot of reviews of the Empress, good and bad, before booking 3 nights. I liked the place, but its critics have a point. The Empress Hotel is neither a 4-star western motel nor a third-world dive. It is a very comfortable, low-to-mid-priced Vietnamese hotel. If you want a western hotel, there's a Best Western nearby. (Really.) As... More

This hotel is situated up on a hill facing the lake and within walking distance to the markets and town centre. All rooms face the courtyard where you can sit and take in the view and enjoy the cool fresh weather. Just across the hotel by the lake sits the Blue Cafe (but decked out in purple!) which is a... More

Looking more like a small hotel in an Italian town, the Empress Hotel is a lovely choice for a stay in Da Lat. The staff are lovely. It is within easy reach of the Crazy House, the market and the lake. The only downside is the breakfast which isn't too great. Make sure you visit the Linh Phuoc Pagoda -... More

This Hotel is in a wonderful location at the top of the lake and just around the corner from the markets, in this lovely quiet little city. The staff speak ok English and were helpful. Visit the Crazy House while here. We walked from this hotel. The flowers and vegetable gardens are lovely.