Sapa, Vietnam
Ville De Mont Mountain Resort
Cliffside pine chalets
Cliffside pine chalets
Stone-and-timber chalets cling to the ridge at 1,550 meters, letting guests wake up inside the pine canopy above the valley clouds.
What it’s good at
Notable
Rooftop-entrance villas carved into the rock face using native Samu timber and stone.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
The result is 39 villas at 1,555 meters, built into the rock face from local stone and wood, with Sapa indigenous textiles and custom furniture throughout.
Tucked away
A place apart: the property is the destination.
In a pine forest on Ham Rong Mountain, looking across the Muong Hoa Valley.
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The rooms
Each villa opens from the roof, descending to timber living rooms with wood-burning fireplaces and stone balconies over the valley.
The spa and pool
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated infinity pool curves along the ridge above the clouds. Spa therapies include herbal compresses with ginger and lemongrass.
The sauna and tubs
Heated wooden soaking tubs and a sauna sit on an open-air timber deck set into the misty pine forest.
At the table
Panoramic dining rooms look across the valley, where the kitchen prepares local sturgeon and dishes seasoned with wild mountain pepper.
How it began
A 1943 French planning report first singled out this ridge for its open view across to Mount Fansipan.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.