Although the rooms are quite a good size, bordering on large the rooms on both sides of this hotel are subject to traffic noise (the rooms at the back may be marginally quieter. While the noise subsides relatively early of an evening it starts up again before 5 o'clock each morning.

While not an issue for me the lack of air conditioning in the rooms may be of concern to some travellers; it would have been good to have been able to open a window - despite the added noise.

Rooms on the street side look out onto third world slums, perched on the hill immediately behind the commercial premises opposite the hotel. This could be somewhat disconcerting for many guests.

Breakfasts were decidedly average, coffee was only lukewarm and the small portion of fresh fruit, as well as the jam, each morning was penny pinching and mean, particularly as these items are plentiful and inexpensive in the market close by.

We arrived by bus from Nha Trang – now that was an experience in itself (another story altogether). One thing I do appreciate about the buses is that they then deliver you to your hotel. Sometimes the drivers are happy about it and sometimes they are not – ours was a little put out but we arrived in one piece.

Shown to our room and organized another pillow or two – which arrived in a flash. Nothing wrong with the housekeeping department in this place, there was nothing that was not asked for that was not delivered within 5 minutes. I must say that I was very impressed. There is no air conditioning there and it was a little hot but housekeeping got a fan to the room as soon as asked. I can see that the air conditioning is actually available but I think that it was never put in. As the weather is so delightful in Dalat the fan was really all that we needed.

One very impressive Receptionist who spoke English and was a delight actually made our stay far more enjoyable. So River Prince Hotel Management, make sure you look after her because she is a real gem in your hotel.

Now for the biggest let down! We went into the restaurant for breakfast – now I realize that it is a big hotel and tour groups are important, but I was totally blown away. In the middle of the dining room there was a DOG!!!!! Now I don’t expect the same health conditions we have here in Australia, but when I read that NO PETS are allowed and then to find one!!! This did not bode well with me. Next problem was the floor. We decided to go down late as tour groups are usually gone by then. Unfortunately there was still one bus left and the place reeked of smoke and the butts were all over the floor!!!

The have on their card, which we always get once arriving so we don’t get lost, that on the 6th floor is a spa and massage – now that was a treat as it only goes to 5 floors!!!

What I do actually suggest is that for the River Prince Management to upgrade their dining facilities and give their staff some instruction on how to look after their dining room, as I would never go back to their restaurant again. I would hope that in the future that they can sort out this problem because the hotel on the whole is a very nice and convenient place to stay. It worked well for the 5 of us anyway.

I don’t think I will be recommending it to anyone though, a real shame cos it has so much potential.

There is a great little coffee shop straight over the road with a great owner and a delightful waitress. Every time we went in she got our seats and tables sorted for the 5 of us and got my husband and I our coffee and we did not even have to ask.

We stayed 2 nights in August 2011, don't be conned by the name as there certainly isn't any river in view. Not much view at all actually. Nice clean hotel, good staff, secure parking, nice buffet breakfast. Only strange thing was there was no list of services book in the room, although once you found out the reception number, very helpfull. I wanted a wine bottle opener, they can't assist you with that apparrently?? Probably stay there again although there is better locations.

Cheers

Myself and my boyfriend stayed here for two nights. We originally wanted to stay in Dreams Hotel but this was fully booked, so we rocked up at the River Prince.

The room we got was huge, the biggest hotel room I've ever seen! I think they may have over estimated room sizes when they built the hotel, there has to be one tiny room at the end of the corridor somewhere!
It was like someone came in and stole some of the furniture, as the furniture in the room was lost, you could of fit another bed and couch in the room and the room still would of looked big! The room seemed to have what you need expect a safe, which I think is needed in this day and age.
Breakfast was included but it more of an Asian style breakfast rather than continental, which I suppose suited their target market. There was a small selection of continental breakfast, a little more variety would of been nice.
They had great customer service, I just think as the hotel is so new they are still inexperienced, but experience will come in time and it could be a fantastic hotel