Spa Resort Opens in Imperial Vietnam

Art Deco style in central Vietnam? In July 2005 La Residence Hotel & Spa by Accor will open a stunning 122-room boutique property in Hué, Vietnam. This luxury hotel and spa boasts an outstanding location in the former Imperial City rich in cultural history, beautiful rooms, great dining options, extensive spa and leisure facilities, as well as state-of-the-art meeting and business rooms. According to General Manager, Nicolas Josi, "Hué will soon enjoy a new level of hotel services with La Residence Hotel & Spa's world-class hospitality and services, setting a new benchmark in the Hue hospitality industry." Hué is a city rich in culture and history, recognized by UNESCO as a World Culture Heritage site. Since 1802 the ancient capital, Hué City is famed for its royal music and nearby tombs built by the Nguyen kings, Vietnam's last, back in the 1800s, and has some of the best kept relics in the country. It is also surrounded by the most luxuriant nature with beautiful rivers weaving through hills and verdant paddy fields. Set in a two hectare site on the banks of the mesmerizing Perfume River, with 200 metre long views along the river, La Residence Hotel & Spa has the perfect location right in the heart of the city. The grounds have outstanding views overlooking both the Ancient Citadel and the Forbidden City, providing the perfect location to explore the nearby treasures. The hotel building has a history almost as enchanting as the city in which it is located. The hotel has been constructed around a renovated 1910 Art Deco building which was the official residence of the French governors in central Vietnam until 1954. All the restored rooms have unique design and décor which reflects the French architects working there between 1910 and 1954. After 1975 the building was used as the office of the house of representatives of the Republic of Vietnam when the original structure was enlarged. The Spa offers both traditional Vietnamese massage and other international techniques provided by professionally trained local masseuses. Set around luxurious gardens and over-looking the Perfume River, this is the perfect place to settle back and relax after a hard day's traipsing around Hué's cultural and historical treasures. Treatments are available in rooms for both individuals and couples, including Jacuzzi and sauna, allowing release of both body and mind to the soothing Zen music floating in the air. The complex also has an extensive fitness centre, outdoor swimming pool, tennis courts and bike rental for the more active guest. The main restaurant serves Vietnamese, Asian and International cuisine in the most elegant of surroundings. It has an amazing breakfast and dinner buffet as well as the finest a la carte offerings that will soon make it the premier restaurant in town. For more information: La Residence Hotel & Spa 5 Le Loi Hué City, Vietnam Tel: (0084) (0) 54 849 808 Fax: (0084) (0) 54 830 822 Website: La-Residence-Hue.com