Fodor's Expert Review Victoria Chau Doc Hotel

The French-colonial style Victoria Chau Doc, with its prime riverfront position, offers a touch of glamour in the Mekong Delta, along with international-standard service and a good restaurant. Rooms are spacious, with wooden floorboards and views of the Bassac River or Chau Doc's street life—double glazing keeps them peaceful—and bathrooms are roomy. The pool offers a welcome respite from the heat. Bassac Restaurant, which makes the most of its river outlook, serves a selection of Western and Vietnamese dishes.