Description
Hue is a wonderful town to explore by cyclo visiting the ancient citadel or one of the many colourful markets or take a colourful dragon boat along the river to visit the Summer Palace and Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc who died with an incredible 104 wives.
This original Art Deco style hotel is new concept for Hue and is in a stunning location on the banks of the Perfume River that is alive with activity throughout the day. La Résidence was formerly a governor's villa set on 2 hectares of land and has been meticulously restored to house 122 rooms and suites, all beautifully light and airy, and most with views across the Perfume River.
The freshest market ingredients are used by the hotel's chefs to create delicious local, regional and international dishes in Restaurant Le Parfum, where cooking classes can also take you on a culinary journey from the market to a hands of lesson in the art of Vietnamese cuisine. Meals can also be enjoyed while cruising on the Perfume River, in the gardens or by candlelight on one of the balconies.
Accommodation
There are 122 rooms and suites at La Residence, most with river views. The Signature Suites have four poster beds, art deco furniture and large terraces. The Colonial Suites are themed individually with decor relating to subjects such as Ancient Egypt or China.
Childcare
Children and their families are made welcome at The Residence but there are no specific facilities for children except for babysitting.
Facilities
Restaurant Le Parfum offers delicious local, regional and International cuisine both in the restaurant and at private romantic locations around the hotel. The bar is a destination in itself with an amazing art deco fresco on the wall. There is an opulent spa, amazing saltwater swimming pool, tennis court and fully equipped gym.
Activities
Activities in Hue include cycling and river trips.
When to travel
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) has a maximum temperature of 40°C and the colder, rainy season (August to January) has temperatures that can go down to 19°C.
From March to August will be the best time to visit Hue, especially between March and April when the temperature is more pleasant, though rainfalls are still likely. Hue sees fog and rain quite frequently, even when the weather across the Hai Van Pass in nearby Danang is sunny. During the rainy season, between September and January, rain is more frequent and can be heavy.
There are several festivals in Hue and worth taking note in planning your travel. Each year, during the seventh month of the lunar year, Hue celebrates the Duong No ceremony, Vietnamese all souls’ days, and Hon Chen Temple Festival. In addition, every two years, there is a special Hue Festival which lasts for two weeks in June.
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Location and directions
Hue, Vietnam
La Residence Hotel & Spa is located on Le Loi Street on the river banks of the Perfume River in Hue City centre. Hue Imperial City is located in central Vietnam, 660km from Hanoi and 1095 km from Ho Chi Minh City.
How to get there
From Europe, you'll probably fly into Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. Flights to Hue Phu Bai Airport from capital Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi take around 90-minutes. La Residence is 15-minutes from the airport.
