Azerai La Residence, Hue

Azerai La Residence, Hue

"Built on the banks of the Perfume River just upstream from Hue’s famous citadel, this 122-room hotel takes its identity from the former French colonial governor’s mansion at its core. The same nautical moderne architecture that makes the villa so charming is reprised in the two modern wings, which were added during a thorough yet sensitive renovation of the original building so that the place is pure Indochine. The original villa includes a reception area decorated with framed photos of Old Hue and an adjacent bar with deep club chairs—and nine dreamy rooms, plus a presidential suite. These have a colonial feel, with ceiling fans, mosquito netting (for atmosphere more than necessity), and dark-stained wood furnishings. An additional 112 rooms and suites are housed in wings that frame a large pool overlooking the river. Reopened February 2019. Second Adrian Zecha property in Vietnam."

"Set along the evocatively named Perfume River, La Résidence is a good place to soak upHué’s conflux of Vietnamese history, French-colonial charm, and postwar life. The former home of the French-colonial governor, the elegant Art Deco villa and gardens were restored and relaunched as a hotel in 2005. Many of the 122 rooms and suites offer views of the river or the tops of the Imperial Citadel (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), while all feature vintage-inspired furnishings, local fabrics, and the required modern conveniences. The1920s style also helps set the scene at the seven-room spa—which has garnered praise for locally inspired treatments that include Vietnamese cupping therapy and baths infused with rice wine and ginger—and at Le Gouverneur Bar, where you can settle into cushy armchairs or on the terrace, overlooking the gardens, to enjoy a drink or Cuban cigar. Come mealtime, savor French-Vietnamese and Continental fine dining at Le Parfum restaurant, or book one of the hotel’s fun foodie experiences, including cyclo market tours, cooking classes, dinner cruises, poolside barbecues, and private picnics on Thien An Hill."

Azerai - La Residence Hue, Hue, Vietnam - Explore & Book

"Built in 1930 as the French Governor’s official residence, this 3-storey riverside mansion underwent a dramatic makeover in the early 2000s, gaining 2 new wings in the glorious Art Deco style of the original building. Oozing history and class, yet still convivial and informal, the 5-star hotel is now almost certainly the finest accommodation option in Hué.A heady Indochine ambience fills the high-ceilinged interiors and 122 colonial-inspired rooms and suites, with tasteful Art Deco furnishings ranging from claw-foot tubs in some suites to a wraparound mural in the Agatha Christie-style lobby bar. Modern day comforts - such as Hué’s first high-end spa - are subtly interwoven. Best of all, you can feast your eyes on outstanding river views towards Hué’s landmark Citadel and Flag Tower. Weary culture-vultures will be soothed by the luscious gardens on the banks of the Perfume River, the huge river-hugging pool, and the finest dining in town. This is more than just a charming place to rest your head: it's a historic destination in its own right. Highs The perfect base to explore ancient treasures of this former Imperial CityThe riverside location is only 100m away from a dragon boat pier to the pagodasBags of character: lots of original features and paintings from the building's life as a former colonial residence adorn the wallsA heavenly retreat after a day's sightseeing, with an enormous outdoor pool, leafy gardens and a top-notch spaIncredibly inventive food that's beautifully presented Lows It's not cheap; expect European pricesHué has notoriously high rainfall!With 122 rooms, it's much larger than most i-escape hotelsIt's a 15-minute walk to the nearest restaurant, and you’ll need to take a taxi or boat to reach shops and sights (or borrow a bicycle from the hotel)" - Samantha Coomber

Azerai La Residence, Hue (Hue, Vietnam) 2 Verified Reviews | Tablet Hotels

"On the banks of the Perfume River, in the old imperial city of Hue, is a restored classic, an Art Deco–style boutique hotel: La Résidence. This was once the Governor’s mansion, a piece of colonial history, looking straight across the river at the imperial citadel. And today its colonial-chic luxury is open to the paying public — you don’t have to be the Governor to soak in its historical atmosphere." - Tablet Hotels

Exploring Hue, home to some of Vietnam’s best dining - SilverKris

"A plush, heritage hotel dining experience that channels imperial Hue with red-and-gold decor, ornate high-backed chairs etched with dragons and highly theatrical food presentation—fruit and vegetable carvings shaped like swans and peacocks, delicate morsels such as deep-fried prawns with young rice and beef wrapped in wild betel leaves—recreating the ostentation and exactitude of Nguyen-era imperial cuisine." - SilverKris