Historic 1930s Art Deco Riverside Mansion Overlooking the Fabled Perfume River
Set upon a verdant two-and-a-half-hectare garden estate commanding 200 meters of frontage along the legendary Perfume River, Azerai La Residence Hue is an enchanting 5-star heritage hotel in Vietnam's imperial capital. At the heart of the estate stands a grand 1930s colonial mansion, originally built as part of the official residence for the French Resident Superieure.
The mansion's distinctive curved facade, long horizontal lines, and nautical portholes are quintessential hallmarks of the Streamline Moderne school of Art Deco architecture. Across 122 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites, guests are surrounded by polished native dark timbers, terrazzo tiling, and nostalgic colonial elegance.
The resort features an expansive riverfront saltwater swimming pool, manicured lawns framed by century-old frangipani trees, and the award-winning Le Spa. Guests can embark on private timber dragon boat cruises directly from the hotel's jetty along the Perfume River to visit UNESCO World Heritage royal tombs and the Imperial Citadel.
Located in the garden wings, featuring warm native hardwood flooring, Art Deco accents, custom timber louvers, and private veranda overlooking the manicured gardens.
Elevated on upper levels facing the water, featuring private balcony with panoramic river views, cooling ceiling fan, custom writing desk, and elegant Art Deco brass fixtures.
Spacious accommodation with soaring ceilings, a generous private balcony facing the Perfume River, plush armchairs, marble-appointed bathroom, and deep soaking tub.
Situated within the original 1930s Resident Superieure mansion, featuring restored period architecture, high vaulted ceilings, authentic louvered shutters, and Art Deco flair.
Positioned in the central historic mansion, boasting a dedicated living salon, separate master bedroom, original parquet flooring, circular porthole windows, and riverfront terrace.
The flagship penthouse suite occupying the entire top floor of the central Art Deco rotunda, featuring a 360-degree wraparound terrace, panoramic Perfume River vistas, and butler service.
Offering refined indoor dining and an expansive al fresco terrace overlooking the Perfume River. Discover authentic Hue royal specialties—dishes historically reserved for Nguyen Dynasty emperors—alongside exquisite French brasserie gastronomy.
Located just off the main lobby in the historic 1930s rotunda. Decorated with deep leather armchairs and restored Art Deco murals, serving handcrafted cocktails, vintage cognacs, fine wines, and Vietnamese artisanal snacks.
Guests booking through Vincent Vacations receive complimentary daily American buffet breakfast for each guest, a complimentary 45-minute back, shoulder, or foot massage per person per stay at Le Spa, room upgrade priority upon arrival (subject to availability), and flexible early check-in and late check-out privileges.
The central rotunda mansion was built in 1930 as part of the official residence and guest house of the French Resident Superieure in central Vietnam. It is internationally celebrated as one of the finest surviving examples of Streamline Moderne Art Deco architecture in Southeast Asia.
AZERAI La Residence Hue is conveniently situated directly across the Perfume River from the Imperial Citadel (the historic seat of the Nguyen Dynasty). The Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the historic royal tombs can easily be reached in 5 to 15 minutes by car, bicycle, or private riverboat.
Yes, the resort operates its own private traditional timber cruise boat. Guests can embark directly from the hotel's private river jetty for scenic breakfast cruises, sunset champagne sails, or cultural excursions to the royal tombs of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
Le Spa features six private treatment rooms, an authentic herbal steam room, Finnish sauna, cold plunge shower, and an outdoor relaxation terrace. Treatments incorporate indigenous Vietnamese herbs, salt scrubs, and time-honored pressure-point massage techniques.
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