In Brief: IHG Hotels & Resorts and Alphanam Group have announced The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort, a 79-villa development in Muong Hoa Valley in Sapa, Lao Cai Province.
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Rendering of The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort – Image Credit IHG Hotels & Resorts
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) and Alphanam Group have announced their collaboration on The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort, marking the debut of InterContinental branded residences in Northwest Vietnam.
Located in the spectacular Muong Hoa Valley in Sapa, Lao Cai Province, the development represents a significant milestone for IHG’s luxury residential portfolio in one of Vietnam’s most culturally rich and naturally distinctive destinations.
The residences will form part of the 83-hectare Alphora Muong Hoa International Resort Complex, developed by Alphanam Group. The project combines luxury branded living with the services and amenities of the future InterContinental Sapa Resort, bringing together world-class hospitality, contemporary design and the unique character of the local destination.
Bryan Chan, Vice President, Development, South East Asia & Korea, IHG Hotels & Resorts, said:
“We are delighted to work with Alphanam on the launch of The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort, as a welcome extension of the successful hotel partnership that we already have under InterContinental and Holiday Inn Resort. This landmark development brings together the global strength and legacy of the InterContinental brand with the distinctive character and natural beauty of Muong Hoa Valley, creating an exceptional branded residential offering in one of Vietnam’s most remarkable destinations.
“As Vietnam continues to grow its position as one of the world’s leading branded residences markets, this project reflects the increasing demand for high-quality branded living experiences and our long-term confidence in the country’s hospitality and residential sectors.”
Ms. Nguyen Ngoc My, Vice Chairwoman of Alphanam Group, shared:
“Developing a project on a heritage land requires the highest level of respect and discipline. We carefully nurture every inch of the land, plant and cultivate every new seedling, and approach every stage of development with thorough research, measurement, and rigorous consideration.
“For the InterContinental component, comprising the hotel and branded residences, we have chosen architects from the UK and Switzerland – not only leading names in the hospitality sector, but also professionals with a deep understanding of mountain climates, including humidity and cold weather, and, more importantly, a profound understanding of what guests expect when they come to Sapa.
“With our experience in real estate development and construction, we have invested carefully from the design stage to ensure that the project meets EDGE standards – an internationally recognised green building certification system focused on energy efficiency, water conservation, and carbon reduction. In doing so, the project is not only designed to deliver a modern and elevated living experience, but also to meet the highest standards of operations and guest experience, while being optimised as a sustainable product.”
The Residences at InterContinental Sapa Resort will comprise 79 branded villas, offering homeowners access to a range of hotel facilities and services, including dining, wellness, concierge and hospitality experiences.
Designed by a team of internationally recognised consultants, including DP Architects, Avalon, SCSY and P Landscape, the residences have been carefully planned to complement the natural topography of Muong Hoa Valley. Each villa is individually designed to maximise views of the surrounding landscape while respecting the area’s cultural and environmental heritage.
Upon completion, the development is expected to become the highest-altitude InterContinental branded residential villa project within the global InterContinental Hotels & Resorts portfolio.
The launch further expands IHG’s luxury and lifestyle presence in Vietnam and reinforces the company’s strategy of growing its branded residences portfolio in high-potential destinations across the region. IHG currently has 35 branded residential projects open or in the sales phase with the owner or developer, across 19 countries, with additional opportunities in the pipeline. Signings in 2026 to date for future branded residences developments included The Regent Ho Tram in Vietnam.