The Aristo International Hotel is located amid the misty mountains and lush greenery of Lao Cai, on the border between China and Vietnam. The region is home to Sapa, a French Colonial hill resort and world heritage tourist destination. The towering five-star Aristo International Hotel, a joint venture between Donaco and the Vietnamese government which owns 5 percent, has 400 hotel rooms, multiple gaming tables and a license allowing up to 300 electronic gaming machines.