Lam Tung Hotel — Hotel in Đồng Văn Town

Some things seems to be constant about the hotels in Ha Giang. Hard beds, dirty kettles and the occasional blackout.

When I asked if I could change my kettle to a clean one, the hapless staff realised that all their kettles were plagued with the same layer of unknown white muck. After which they suggested me to get my hot water from the lobby drink directly. The lobby was just a short walk from my room so I did just that a couple of times. During my stay in Dong Van, the power went out two times in quick succession. Both times, I heard some shouts in the lobby and the sound of a generator starting up, a good sign that at least the hotel is on top of blackout situations.

Even though they speak little English, the staff are always ready to smile and ready to help. The hotel is actually situated on top of a mini mart so you have to go up some stairs to reach the hotel lobby. Sharing shopfront space with a shop on the first floor, bike parking tends to get a bit squeezy at times. For snacks, just walk out to the main road and turn right to find some good BBQ street food!

My room is big and have a heat insulated bathroom, although it can get noise from any commotion in the lobby, a nearby ktv at night and a construction site in the morning. Okay, that is actually not as bad as...

Pros: hotel room is basic and simple, with nice, clean and comfortable beds. That's important. Location is convenient, good restaurants close by.||Cons: hotel is located on 2nd floor so we have to climb a flight of stairs. Not an issue but one of our family member had knee injury so it's an issue for him. When we checked in, was told we have to pay permit fees that cost USD15 per person to walk around town for foreigners. This is ridiculous and when we refused, they threatened we will be stopped and questioned by police. We asked around, and people told us the permit no longer required for foreigners as it has been lifted off. Lastly, our hotel room was booked with breakfast and they told us breakfast served from 6am as we have to leave early, we were there at 630am and the person to prepare breakfast was not starting work yet. We asked front desk and he said starts at 7am. Anyway, quite a few communication issue with front desk.||Overall, do not expect much in this district, as long as the room and bed is clean and comfortable,...

when I found I would be in Dong Van for a couple of nights I immediately returned to Lam Tung Hotel. First The welcome from Owner and the staff was brilliant and wonderful. There is nothing they will not do to help. Many folks available, all appointments for trips are spot on time and very comfortable. Second, the rooms are very spacious. I had a double Very roomy, nice bathroom, excellent AC, free water .Anything I needed was immediately made available. Also, great breakfast in the morning at Ethnic house Fast service, good and interesting food, and very comfortable area, which doubles for Dinner there it’s was great meals . It’s SO professional, the best I have ever had. was very nice, comfortable, clean, exactly on time and very reasonably priced. Highly recommend Lam Tung Hotel and Ethnic house for dinner ....