Azerai La Residence - Experience Travel Group

Azerai La Residence is a lovely property within a 5-minute cyclo journey to the world heritage city of Hue and the ancient citadel.

The central part of the resort was originally home to the French envoy and in 2005 was carefully restored and extended with two additional wings added to create an exceptional boutique hotel.

Ideal for couples, design enthusiasts and history lovers keen to explore Hue’s imperial past in style.

Azerai La Residence boasts a superb swimming pool within its lush gardens beside the Perfume River. A fantastic area to relax and soak up the unique and historic atmosphere. It also has a tranquil spa where you can choose from several beautiful treatments such as a tropical papaya glow or a Vietnamese coffee and sesame awakening brush!

With its riverside setting, refined art deco aesthetic and proximity to the citadel, Azerai La Residence offers a distinctive base that pairs cultural depth with calm sophistication.

The Rooms

We recommend the deluxe river view rooms, which are tasteful and spacious with beautiful views across the hotel pool and the perfume river. The interior design of the rooms and the communal hotel areas is opulently combining dark woods, and Vietnamese silks with art deco touches to retain the style and charm of a bygone era.

The colonial suites in the original central building offer a great option at the more opulent end of the market. The rooms are very spacious and uniquely furnished with traditional colonial style and four-poster beds. They also have large balconies overlooking the river and the lush gardens and pool.

What You’ll Find:

- Riverside swimming pool and lush gardens

- Spa with Vietnamese-inspired treatments

- Stylish lounge bar and restaurant

Why You'll Love It:

- Stay in a restored French colonial mansion with original 1930s features

- Relax by the riverside pool with views over the Perfume River

- Unwind with spa treatments like the Vietnamese coffee and sesame ritual

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