Highlights
- Deluxe hotel in prime location, lovely gardens
- Great pool, spa, gym, gourmet restaurant
- Tennis, basketball, table tennis, billiards
- Boules, complimentary bike hire
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EnquireLa Residence is an elegant, colonial-style property located in the former royal capital city of Hue, in central Vietnam. This exclusive hotel offers 122 stylish rooms and suites, plus a wonderful saltwater swimming pool, a spa, a gym, tennis and basketball courts, an art gallery, and a boutique, all within beautiful landscaped gardens on the banks of the Perfume River overlooking the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hue’s Imperial Citadel. La Residence will appeal to travellers with a higher budget seeking a deluxe stay and select service in a prime central location.
Recently listed in Conde Nast’s Top 20 best hotels in Southern Asia, this landmark property was constructed in 1930 as a residence for the former Governor of Vietnam, and art deco architecture and fittings and colonial design influences resonate throughout. The hotel restaurant, Le Parfum, offers both indoor and alfresco dining, with a gourmet menu spanning French and Vietnamese cuisine. In-room private dining can also be arranged. Le Gouverneur bar offers light meals and refreshments, and its alfresco terrace is a great spot for a sundowner or a nightcap. Further communal areas include a library, a chic boutique, an art gallery, and a fully equipped gym. Beauty treatments and massages are available at the hotel spa, which features a Jacuzzi, sauna, and steam room. Outside, the verdant gardens house a glorious saltwater pool, with light meals and refreshments available throughout the day at the adjacent pool bar. Additional facilities include tennis and basketball courts, table tennis, billiards, boules, and complimentary bicycle hire.
Accommodation comprises 122 guest rooms and suites, all tastefully appointed with art deco style fittings. Each room has a double or twin beds and a spacious ensuite bathroom, along with satellite TV, hot drink facilities, complimentary Wi-Fi, and 24 hour room service. Many of the rooms boast a private balcony or terrace, with either city or river views. Room sizes range from Superior to the slightly more spacious Deluxe rooms, which include a comfortable lounge area. Seven suites are also available with significantly increased living space including study and lounge areas, and a generous balcony or terrace. Largest of all, the penthouse Resident Suite boasts an extensive veranda with panoramic views and comes with a separate lounge and bedroom, and a generous bathroom with a freestanding bathtub and separate shower.
Children are extremely welcome at La Residence. Guests under 12 years of age stay free of charge when sharing a bed with parents, with complimentary cots provided upon request. Extra beds are available, subject to additional charge. The hotel offers a number of connecting rooms, which are ideal for families and larger groups. A Kids Club is available for younger guests, and a babysitting service can be arranged.
I would like to say a massive thank you for organising our Vietnam trip. The itinerary and execution were superb, as was the attention to detail. I would also like to thank the agent who was on the end of my whats app chat (I have no idea who they were!) – always available, always quick to respond, and kept me updated regarding times etc. Also, the guides Dan (north) and Tien (mid) were just excellent, and we really enjoyed their company. The lady (whose name I have forgotten) who was our additional guide for the DMZ day was exceedingly good and made that day very special.
fiona g reviewing Complete Vietnam For Families on 15 April 2024
Trip was great and all the arrangements were excellent so thank you for all the help!
Drivers and transfers were all good - on time and very good service on each trip.
Accommodation was lovely - Douar Samra was amazing (weather could have been better but lovely regardless). Riad in Marrakesh was also great!
All in all a great trip and we loved the variety of the mountains, Marrakesh and the coast.
Thanks you once again!
Hardeep S reviewing Boutique Marrakech & Atlas Mountains on 15 April 2024
I was also just about to email you to thank you and the team for arranging yet again, another wonderful experience.
Mount Kenya was spectacular and wild - I think I prefer it to Kili in many ways. The entire support team was professional, friendly and all round fantastic in making sure that we were safe, well fed and well looked after. In particular, we would commend Peter the guide as well as Paul one of the porters who doubled-up as his deputy on summit day. Our route was often shrouded in mist and rain that rapidly gathered in the valleys and moorlands, and we were very impressed at how Peter managed to navigate us safely through all of that notwithstanding. In addition, we loved learning about the history of Mount Kenya from him in the evenings. And ofcourse, I was blown away by the lovely birthday surprise at the end complete with balloons and a delicious cake that had journeyed with us from day 1. One thing we might recommend because of the sudden change in weather (it would sometimes get extremely cold and wet) is for the equipment list to be a little bit more detailed in terms of its recommendations e.g. layers to be moisture-wicking, walking boots be waterproof, doubling up on socks to avoid blisters etc.
El Karama is a beautiful conservancy and the lodge a true labour of love. Great hospitality in a relaxed environment. Delicious, fresh food. We enjoyed the drives, even if we didn't see much wildlife as the heavens opened on us for the last two outings. However, since it was very much geared towards families, I am not sure if I would stay again without kids. That said, I think it was perfect for a 3d/2n stay post mountain, and a much better choice than flying to the masai mara given the limited time we had.
Our transits were smooth. Samuel the driver was always on time, drove safely and kept the vehicle clean.
So it was a brilliant experience and one which I certainly will cherish for some time to come. It was great to work with you for a third time, and I certainly hope it won't be the last
Juhae C reviewing Mount Kenya Sirimon Naro Moru Trek on 01 March 2024