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Accommodation in Indochina
We regularly use a number of good quality 4- and 5-star hotels, many of which have their own individual character or special features. Listed here are some of those in the most popularly visited cities. For those on more of a budget we offer a select handful of locally owned and managed smaller hotels that provide good facilities and service at reasonable cost. Other similar hotels may be substituted.
HANOI
5* Sofitel Metropole Hotel
15 Ngo Quyen Street, Hanoi; tel: 04-8266919 www.sofitel.com
Our opinion: Famous colonial-style hotel which purveys the lingering atmosphere of French 'Indochine'.
5* Melia Hotel
44B Ly Thuong Kiet Street, Hanoi; tel: 04-09343343 www.meliahanoi.com
Our opinion: Modern, well-run hotel in convenient position near to Hoan Kiem Lake.
HO CHI MINH CITY
5* Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel
2 Lam Son Square, District 1
Ho Chi Minh City; tel: 08-824 1234 www.saigon.park.hyatt.com
Our opinion: Excellent deluxe hotel, offering high standards of service, in central location.
5* Caravelle Hotel
19 Lam Son Square, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City; tel: 08-823 4999 www.caravellehotel.com
Our opinion: Modern, well-located 5-star hotel
Majestic Hotel
1 Dong Khoi Street, District 1,
Ho Chi Minh City; tel: 08-829 5517 www.majesticsaigon.com.vn
Our opinion: Colonial style hotel in good location overlooking the Saigon River. Recently upgraded to 5-star standard.
4* Duxton Hotel
63 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City; tel: 08-822 2999 www.duxton.com/saigon
Our opinion: Good 4-star choice from Australian-owned chain.
HUE
4* Saigon Morin Hotel
30 Le Loi Street, Hue; tel: 054-823546 www.morinhotel.com.vn
Our opinion: Reliable colonial-style hotel in city centre.
4* La Residence
5 Le Loi Street, Hue City; tel: 054-837 475
www.la-residence-hue.com
Our opinion: Former French governor's residence recently transformed into stylish Art Deco boutique hotel on banks of Perfume River.
HOI AN
5* Nam Hai
Dien Duong Village, Nr Hoi An; tel: 0510-940 000
www.ghmhotels.com/
Our opinion: Deluxe villa-style beachfront hotel for sheer relaxation and pampering.
5* Life Resort
1 Pham Hong Thai Street, Hoi An; tel: 0510-914-555 www.liferesorts.com
Our opinion: Good locally owned riverside resort.
4* Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa
Cu Dai Road, Hoi An; tel: www.victoriahotels-asia.com
Our opinion: Comfortable beachfront hotel a couple of miles from Hoi An town.
LUANG PRABANG
5* Maison Souvannaphoum
Rue Chao Fa Ngum,
Banthatluang, Luang Prabang; tel: 071-254 609
www.coloursofangsana.com/souvannaphoum/
Our opinion: Former childhood home of Prince Souvannaphouma transformed into elegant boutique hotel.
5* La Residence Phou Vao
88 Shuncheng Street, Chengdu; tel: 028-86618888
www.residencephouvao.com
Our opinion: Luxury retreat with splendid views over Luang Prabang, though a little out of town.
4* Grand Luang Prabang Hotel
Ban Xiengkeo, Khet Sangkalok, Luang Prabang; tel: 071-253 851-7 www.grandluangprabang.com
Our opinion:Good resort in spacious grounds overlooking the Mekong, though a little way out of town.
SIEM REAP
5* La Residence d'Angkor
River Road,
Siem Reap; tel: 063-963 390 www.residencedangkor.com Our opinion: Pleasant, intimate luxury hotel in the heart of Siem Reap.
5* Hotel de la Paix
Sivutha Boulevard,
Siem Reap; tel: 063 966 000 www.hoteldelapaixangkor.com/ Our opinion:Very stylish and modern designed boutique hotel.
5* FCC Angkor Hotel
Pokambor Avenue, Siem Reap; tel: 063 760 280 www.fcccambodia.com/angkor Our opinion: Former French Governor's residence converted into chic hotel.
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