Villa Song Saigon

Bistro Song Vie is the hotel's festive dining area with a mostly Asian menu paired with well-chosen wines and breakfasts are continental with a twist - picture delicious caramelised banana. Enjoy views of the river from couches under linen drapes and tables set in the shade of tall palms, and inside the bar serves signature Whisky Songs. In a walled garden hung with greenery, the saltwater pool is a lovely spot to relax and cool off; while the spa offers a bevy of treatments from Thai massages to sea salt exfoliation.

Unique in shape and style (from vintage boudoir to minimalist), there are just 23 rooms at Villa Song. Decorated with soft creams and gold, sizes start at the single Writer's Rooms and increase in luxury levels. The suites each have a plush four-poster bed, scenic balcony (the Imperial has two!) and monochrome bathrooms with a deep tub and rain shower. Some suites also have an artistic parlour room and dining area, while Jackson Pollock-like paintings feature on the walls. All rooms have a mini bar, TV and Nespresso machine.

Enjoy the flavours of Saigon at a cooking class, a craft beer tour by vintage vespa or a food-lover's meander through the city by night with a finale at a live music bar. Delve into Saigon's history as you visit the Reunification Palace, Opera House (you could even catch a world-renowned show) and war memorials that pay homage to a tragic past. The city has boulevards galore, each crammed with its own collection of art galleries, teeming marketplaces and temples that have stood for centuries.