Title: Max Boutique Hotel - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=6257629&destination=Cao+Bang%2C+Cao+Bang+Province%2C+Vietnam&selected=32707406&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Max Boutique Hotel The rooftop offers spectacular views while massage treatments provide deep relaxation at this urban retreat balancing peaceful moments with exploration ## Photo gallery for Max Boutique Hotel ![Executive Double or Twin Room | View from room - Max Boutique Hotel (Cao Bang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32707500/32707406/4571845f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Executive Double or Twin Room | View from room - Max Boutique Hotel (Cao Bang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32707500/32707406/e526823f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Porch - Max Boutique Hotel (Cao Bang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32707500/32707406/0a7bd5c5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; local and international cuisine - Max Boutique Hotel (Cao Bang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32707500/32707406/865a2437.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Lobby sitting area - Max Boutique Hotel (Cao Bang)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32707500/32707406/1574ac0e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Max Boutique Hotel blends modern conveniences with Thai-inspired tranquility in the city center. Unwind on the rooftop, schedule a massage, or explore nearby attractions. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape after a day of exploration. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ## Popular amenities - Parking included - Free WiFi - Restaurant - Air conditioning - Laundry - Room service ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Mar. 17 - Mar. 18](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-17&endDate=2026-03-18&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Mar. 18 - Mar. 19](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Mar. 20 - Mar. 22](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-22&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Mar. 27 - Mar. 29](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-27&endDate=2026-03-29&selected=32707406&PinnedHotelID=32707406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds Showing 1 of 1 room ### View all photos for Executive Double or Twin Room ![Executive Double or Twin Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/33000000/32710000/32707500/32707406/091572d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Executive Double or Twin Room - Hill view - 538 sq ft - Sleeps 3 - 1 King Bed OR 2 Large Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Visit our Cao Bang travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Cao-Bang.dx6257629) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C22.66768%2C106.26044&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=G_XWwm3vY7bR0mwtCvsP-cwsUHM=) No 117 Vuon Cam Road, Hop Giang Ward, Cao Bang, Cao Bang, 21000 ### What's nearby - Cao Bang Stadium 7 min walk \- 0.6 km - Ho Thang Hen 37 min drive \- 29.6 km ### Restaurants - Vịt Quay Da Giòn 8 min walk - Bánh Cuốn 6 min walk - Pizza Chi 1 min walk - Banh Mi Thu Thang 8 min walk - Quán Huyên Sông Hiến 11 min walk ## About this property ### Max Boutique Hotel Property highlights Take advantage of a rooftop terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a restaurant at Max Boutique Hotel. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi and a snack bar/deli are available to all guests. You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay: - Outdoor pool access nearby - Free self parking - A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and an elevator - A front-desk safe, a porter/bellhop, and tour/ticket assistance Room features All guestrooms at Max Boutique Hotel boast comforts such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes. 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Available in all rooms: Free WiFi - Available in some public areas: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge - Free secured, covered self parking on site - Limited onsite self parking ### Food and drink - A restaurant - Snack bar/deli ### Things to do - Outdoor pool (guest access) ### Family friendly - Access to nearby outdoor pool - In-room crib - Laundry facilities - Snack bar/deli ### Conveniences - 24-hour front desk - Laundry facilities - Luggage storage - Safe at front desk ### Guest services - Dry cleaning/laundry service - Housekeeping (daily) - Porter/bellhop - Tour and ticket assistance ### Outdoors - Rooftop terrace ### Spa - Swedish massages - Thai massages ### Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Elevator - Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations) ### More - Designated smoking areas ## Room amenities ### Bedroom - Bedsheets provided - Blackout drapes - Free crib ### Bathroom - Bathrobes - Bidet - Free toiletries - Hair dryer - Private bathroom - Slippers - Towels provided ### Entertainment - 40-inch smart TV ### Food and drink - Coffee/tea maker - Electric kettle - Free bottled water - Limited room service - Minibar ### More - Air conditioning (climate-controlled) - Desk - Phone - Safe ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before noon ### Special check-in instructions This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Access methods Staffed front desk ### Pets No pets or service animals allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Free cribs are available on request at the property ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Airport shuttle fee: VND 5000000 per vehicle (one-way) The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher ### We should mention Reservations are required for massage services; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property ### Property is also known as Max Boutique Hotel Cao Bang Max Boutique Cao Bang Max Boutique Max Boutique Hotel Hotel Max Boutique Hotel Cao Bang Max Boutique Hotel Hotel Cao Bang ## Frequently asked questions ### Does Max Boutique Hotel have a pool? ### Is Max Boutique Hotel pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Max Boutique Hotel? ### What time is check-out at Max Boutique Hotel? ### Does Max Boutique Hotel provide a shuttle to the airport? ### Where is Max Boutique Hotel located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Max Boutique Hotel Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 8.6 Location ### 8.6 Staff & service ### 9.0 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 6 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Andres Dec 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Great amenities and good location They let us check-in early. The breakfast was nice. The room was big and the bed was very comfortable. It's definitely the best hotel in Cao Bang. The staff during the evening was very nice, however, the staff during the morning wasn't good (the girl wasn't friendly and she wasn't helpful. Her English is very basic). ##### Andres Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 1, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service シャワーをすると、床面が滑り安い。滑りにくいタイルにかえたほうがよいです。 ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 9, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities Very nice and friendly staff. The rooms are very big and clean (and the beds are really comfortable). ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Mic May 21, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities Khách sạn ngay trung tâm, phục vụ tốt. Phòng sạch sẽ ##### Mic Stayed 2 nights in May 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Volker Mar 31, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Gern wieder! Klare Empfehlung. Hier hatte man im Gegensatz zu einigen anderen Hotels das Gefühl, dass tatsächlich alles sauber war, dass auch die Bettwäsche frisch aufgezogen war. Auch das Frühstück bekommt eine klare Empfehlung. ##### Volker Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Mar 24, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### Schönes Hotel zentral gelegen Tolle große Zimmer mit einem super weichem schönen Bett. Eines der besten Hotels die wir in Vietnam hatten, nachts sehr ruhig. Frühstück ist eher vietnamesisch aber ok. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### jin kwang Feb 13, 2019 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort #### 깨끗한 신규 호텔 3개월 된 신규 호텔로 깨끗한 관리 및 친절한 서비스 가 있는 만족스러운 호텔로 잘지내고 왔어요 ##### jin kwang Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019 ### Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > - [Sala Quy Nhon Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Quy-Nhon-Hotels-Sala-QuyNhon-Beach-Hotel.h113946162.Hotel-Information) > - [Ivory Falls Villa](https://www.expedia.ca/Di-Linh-Hotels-Ivory-Falls-Villa.h40202521.Hotel-Information) > - [Mia Resort Nha Trang](https://www.expedia.ca/Nha-Trang-Hotels-Mia-Resort-Nha-Trang.h5294232.Hotel-Information) > - [Mövenpick Resort Cam Ranh](https://www.expedia.ca/Nha-Trang-Hotels-Movenpick-Resort-CAM-Ranh.h40460567.Hotel-Information) > - [The Anam Cam Ranh](https://www.expedia.ca/Nha-Trang-Hotels-The-Anam.h15765822.Hotel-Information) > - [La Mai Tam Coc Homestay](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-La-Mai-Tam-Coc-Homestay.h103657758.Hotel-Information) > - [Trang An Ecolodge](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-Trang-An-Ecolodge.h47080194.Hotel-Information) > - [LUONG QUOC TUAN](https://www.expedia.ca/Ca-Mau-Hotels-LUONG-QUOC-TUAN.h42566765.Hotel-Information) > - [De Vivre Homestay Măng Đen](https://www.expedia.ca/Kon-Plong-Hotels-De-Vivre-Homestay-Mang-En.h98487007.Hotel-Information) > - [InterContinental Grand Ho Tram by IHG](https://www.expedia.ca/Vung-Tau-Hotels-InterContinental-Grand-Ho-Tram.h5714020.Hotel-Information) > - [Palm Beach Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Son-Hoa-Hotels-Palm-Beach-Hotel.h91159191.Hotel-Information) > - [Tam Coc Nam Hoa Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-Nam-Hoa.h12323905.Hotel-Information) > - [La Pandora Cruises](https://www.expedia.ca/Hai-Phong-Hotels-La-Pandora-Cruises.h44109536.Hotel-Information) > - [Sông Suối homestay](https://www.expedia.ca/Quy-Nhon-Hotels-Cobe-Homestay-Quy-Nhon.h36707162.Hotel-Information) > - [Sunny Bao Lac Homestay](https://www.expedia.ca/Bao-Lac-Hotels-Sunny-Bao-Lac-Homestay.h84087606.Hotel-Information) > - [Alma Resort Cam Ranh](https://www.expedia.ca/Nha-Trang-Hotels-Alma-Resort.h45773013.Hotel-Information) > - [Tam Coc Lavender Homestay](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-Tam-Coc-Lavender-Homestay.h37169644.Hotel-Information) > - [Bao Lac Homestay & Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Bao-Lac-Hotels-Bao-Lac-Homestay-Hostel.h44082977.Hotel-Information) > - [Hang Mua Valley Homestay](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-Hang-Mua-Valley-Homestay.h38962792.Hotel-Information) > - [FLC Luxury Resort Samson](https://www.expedia.ca/Sam-Son-Hotels-FLC-Luxury-Resort-Samson.h11755853.Hotel-Information) > - [Sky Hotel Moc Chau - by BAY LUXURY](https://www.expedia.ca/Moc-Chau-Hotels-Sky-Hotel-Moc-Chau-By-BAY-LUXURY.h109765834.Hotel-Information) > - [Orchid Trendy Cruise](https://www.expedia.ca/Hai-Phong-Hotels-Azalea-Cruise.h19267252.Hotel-Information) > - [Glenda Tower Moc Chau Hotel](https://www.expedia.ca/Moc-Chau-Hotels-Glenda-Tower-Moc-Chau-Hotel.h87269422.Hotel-Information) > - [Guesthouse - La Maison Homestay Mang Den](https://www.expedia.ca/Kon-Plong-Hotels-Dorm-La-Maison-Homestay-Mang-Den.h40129247.Hotel-Information) > - [Vietnam Taste Hotel Quy Nhon - Beachfront](https://www.expedia.ca/Quy-Nhon-Hotels-VIETNAM-TASTE-HOTEL.h66193160.Hotel-Information) > - [Maihomes hotel & Serviced Apartment](https://www.expedia.ca/Vinh-Yen-Hotels-Maihomes-Hotel-Serviced-Apartment.h101880112.Hotel-Information) > - [Rosa Alba Resort & Villas Tuy Hoa](https://www.expedia.ca/Tuy-Hoa-Hotels-Rosa-Alba-Resort-Tuy-Hoa.h32567158.Hotel-Information) > - [Trang An Heritage Garden](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-Trang-An-Eco-Homestay-Ninh-Binh.h19944791.Hotel-Information) > - [Tam Coc Central Bungalow - Hostel](https://www.expedia.ca/Hoa-Lu-Hotels-Tam-Coc-Central-Bungalow-Hostel.h30635043.Hotel-Information)