Anantara Hoi An Resort
Suite Dreams in a colonial ambience
08/08/2024 Reading time: 2 Minutes
Spoiled travelers who value a relaxed atmosphere and are looking for some distance from the hustle and bustle of Hoi An.
Once a Chinese-Japanese trading metropolis, Hoi An has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. But in recent years, the picturesque little town has undergone a metamorphosis. Although the old town with its lantern-decorated alleyways is still a charming highlight, Hoi An has also developed into a party stronghold. Beyond the night market and the Huang-Dieu Bridge over the Thu Bon River, life in the evening rages in a neon glow. On the edge of the old town is the Anantara, a charming hotel with a red tiled roof that could have been built in the French era. However, it is newly built and was opened in 2013.
You feel a bit like you're in the movie set of "Indochine", especially as it deserves a refresh by now. Stairs, furniture and doors are made of dark solid wood. Facades, verandas and walls shimmer in a soft vanilla shade. Palm trees and old deciduous trees provide shade in the two inner courtyards. Overlooking the Thu Bon, the Junior and River View suites are particularly attractive. I let my imagination run wild and picture
and imagine splendid junks sailing across the river. 2,000 years ago, Hoi An was considered an important base on the Silk Road of the Sea. Today, however, it is crowded tourist boats that clatter past ...
Decorative elements such as Chinese silk cushions, Dutch display cabinets and Japanese lamps are reminiscent of the old days - charming eye-catchers in an otherwise sleekly modern Far East flair. The spa is simple but elegant. After a wonderful four-hand massage, I feel ready from head to toe to delve into the secrets of the local cuisine. Hoi An is famous for its street food! The ladies at reception organized Mister Happy for my tasting tour. Without him, I would never have found the cookshops in the labyrinth of towel-lined alleyways in districts far from the tourist trail.
You feel a bit like you're in the movie set of "Indochine", especially as it deserves a refresh by now. Stairs, furniture and doors are made of dark solid wood. Facades, verandas and walls shimmer in a soft vanilla shade. Palm trees and old deciduous trees provide shade in the two inner courtyards. Overlooking the Thu Bon, the Junior and River View suites are particularly attractive. I let my imagination run wild and picture
and imagine splendid junks sailing across the river. 2,000 years ago, Hoi An was considered an important base on the Silk Road of the Sea. Today, however, it is crowded tourist boats that clatter past ...
Decorative elements such as Chinese silk cushions, Dutch display cabinets and Japanese lamps are reminiscent of the old days - charming eye-catchers in an otherwise sleekly modern Far East flair. The spa is simple but elegant. After a wonderful four-hand massage, I feel ready from head to toe to delve into the secrets of the local cuisine. Hoi An is famous for its street food! The ladies at reception organized Mister Happy for my tasting tour. Without him, I would never have found the cookshops in the labyrinth of towel-lined alleyways in districts far from the tourist trail.
