Perfume River winds like a ribbon through the ancient city of Hue and sitting pretty at its side is La Residence. Once the governor's mansion, the hotel has an aristocratic air and its sweeping verandas look across the water to the Imperial Citadel. Before the city draws you in, the hotel boasts a lovely saltwater pool to rinse off your travels along with a cooling cocktail. In true Vietnamese style, the city of Hue is a delightful amalgam of old and new, a combination reflected in La Residence's design. With the scent of frangipani drifting through the air, there's morning yoga on the vine-wrapped terrace before a day spent in the presence of timeworn temples and tombs.
Opening onto wide balconies with a view of the garden or river, the rooms are designed in a re-imagined Art Deco style and muted tones. The bathrooms are cool and bright with tall mirrors, a mosaiced shower and marble countertops. The suites are scattered between the mansion and the wings, and have a snug lounge decorated in shades of cream and light drapes. The Resident Suite plays the role of penthouse with 360° views from the patio and a splash of colourful decor.
La Residence has gained a reputation as one of the loveliest Art Deco houses this side of Europe and it more than lives up to it.
If you plan on staying in a suite, it's worth snagging one in the original mansion - they're packed with character!
The hotel bar is the perfect place for a quiet tipple. If you’re looking for something a little livelier, the scene in town might be more your speed.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
Azerai La Residence can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Vietnam trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Vietnam trips featuring Azerai La Residence or get advice and suggestions from one of our Vietnam specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Azerai La Residence start from around $340, or US$340, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.
An evocative city of architectural treasures and Vietnamese glories
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