La Résidence Hôtel & Spa, Hue is an enchanting boutique hotel set on the banks of the fabled Perfume River. Built in the 1930s as part of the colonial governor's official home, the hotel's bowed facade is straight out of the Modern school of Art Deco architecture. A small, semi-circular lobby with an attached bar, provides a comfortable seating area. Endowed with opulence and warmth, it appears to have been painstakingly restored and refashioned into an exceptional design hotel.
The two new wings at the La Résidence Hôtel, extend the number of rooms to 122, each with a private balcony or terrace and many with views of the river and the famous Flag Tower-fronted Hué Citadel, once home to Vietnam's emperors. Inside, high ceilings and hardwood terrazzo floors are mixed up with opulent, Old World touches such as louvered shutters, Art Deco furnishings and reproductions of paintings by colonial-era artists.
Dining at the La Résidence Hue Hotel is mainly at the Le Parfum Restaurant where talented chefs have designed a menu with creative Asian, Vietnamese and European flavours. It also holds cooking classes that can take you on a culinary journey from the local market to a hands-on lesson in Vietnamese cuisine. The hotel’s Le Spa has 7 relaxation rooms and features herbal sauna and Jacuzzi. There is also a swimming pool, health club and tennis court.
Amenities
24hr Room ServiceBanquet FacilitiesBar/PubBusiness CentreConciergeCribs/Infant Beds AvailableFamily RoomFitness CentreGardenLibraryMeeting/Conference FacilitiesMultilingual StaffOutdoor PoolRestaurantSafety Deposit BoxesSpa/SaunaWi-Fi AvailableStay La Résidence Hôtel & Spa, Hue has 122 rooms and suites. Most rooms have breath-taking views across the Perfume River and the imposing 19th-century Hué Citadel, once home to Vietnam's emperors. All rooms including the lead-in Superior Room, feature floor to ceiling windows, Art-Deco furnishings, French colonial tile designs and a large balcony. Those looking for more space can book Deluxe Rooms or Colonial Suites that come with a private terrace. While the Resident Suite occupies the whole top floor of the original governor's mansion and has 360-degree view of the surrounds.
ChildCare Children are welcome to stay at the La Résidence Hôtel & Spa, Hue. However, there are no specific facilities available. Babysitting service can be arranged, if requested.
Dine Most meals are served at the Le Parfum Restaurant, said to be the best in Vietnam. Restaurant’s successive chefs have consistently been innovative and passionate about their cuisine, creating Asian, Vietnamese and European dishes which has justifiably won rave reviews. There's also a seasonal riverside bar next to the saltwater pool, offering light snacks and sandwiches; and a wonderful Art Deco-infused lobby bar dubbed Le Gouverneur.
Relax The La Résidence Hôtel & Spa has a fairly large pool with comfortable lounge chairs for those keen to top up their tan. There is a well-equipped gym at the top floor. The spa indulges at 380 square metres with 7 relaxation rooms and also features herbal sauna and Jacuzzi. There is also a tennis court, painting gallery and is within easy reach of the Nguyen tombs.
Experience The best way to discover Hue is by bike, riding through its hidden back roads. Meander country roads passing craft villages, countless shrines and pagodas as well as ancient tombs of past kings. The staff at the La Résidence Hôtel & Spa will be happy to help with the bikes are arrange a private guide.
Location La Résidence Hue Hôtel & Spa is a boutique hotel on the river bank of the Perfume River in Hue city. The Imperial City of Hue is in central Vietnam, 660km from Hanoi and 1095 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
Getting There Hue is almost equidistant from both the Ho Chí Minh City (Saigon) in the South and Hanoi in the North. There are regular flights from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and it takes about one hour and a quarter each way. Hue's Phu Bai “International” Airport (HUI) is about eight miles from the city. La Residence is 15-minutes from the airport.
When to go The central region of Vietnam has a tropical climate, particularly around Hué and is divided into two distinguished seasons. The dry season (from March to August) is the best time to visit Hue, especially between March and April when the temperature are more pleasant. During the colder season (August to January) rain is more frequent and can be heavy. There are several festivals in Hue and worth taking note in planning your travel.
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