When luxury honors heritage

A proud touch in the land of poetry

Unlike the hotels I have stayed at, Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa is more like an art exhibition space. According to the Singaporean manager, Silk Path Grand Hue was built based on the owner's passion for Indochinese architecture, with the philosophy of high-class eclecticism as the main theme. Right in the hotel lobby is a collection of lacquer paintings by the famous painter Bui Huu Hung, one of the masters of the Vietnamese fine arts scene. The space here evokes an indescribable feeling of charm, like a proud, gorgeous muse with untold stories that captivate people, making them curious and wanting to stay for a long time.

Every detail in the hotel space evokes the luxury of Hue Royal Court and nostalgic European style: high ceilings, wide corridors, majestic pergola columns, arched windows to welcome light, symmetrical dragon scale tiled walls. The furniture and decorations are harmonious, showing appreciation for Hue and its people: handmade ceramics, porcelain, and porcelain from local craft villages; elegantly colored collectible vases, jars, cups, or cheerful folk statues of the monkey.

A friend of mine once told me about her experience of staying here and shared that she wanted her middle-aged wedding to be in Hue and at Silk Path. Only after arriving here did I understand why she could dream of such a sparkling wedding. The eye-catching interior architecture, exquisite cuisine, and luxurious banquet space combined with a romantic green garden filled with sunlight are what many couples love.

When visiting the rooms, “aesthetics” is the first word that comes to my mind. 198 rooms, 198 meticulously arranged works of art, based on three colors of gold - blue - crimson symbolizing earth - water - sky, private but still extremely relaxing. I like the afternoon the most, after a busy day, when alone in the room, I can truly rest, feel every breath of the gentle ancient capital, with the sunset reflecting from above on the peaceful An Cuu river.

Destination of dreams

Following the flow of the past, present and future, Silk Path Grand Hue brings interesting experiences, leaving an impressive mark on the resort - cuisine - tourism that I and many colleagues often ponder.

Going back in time, our group of 20 tourists seemed to have wandered into a moonlit dinner party. Dressed in elegant Nguyen Dynasty costumes, we were all engrossed in the elegant music, enjoying tea and fragrant cakes made by the chef himself. The magical outdoor space was filled with colorful lanterns, making the meeting and conversation even more enchanting.

Back to the present, Silk Path Grand Hue is where I have wonderful sensory experiences. The two restaurants Nam Phuong and Olivio in the hotel premises pursue the philosophy of quintessence, attracting culinary enthusiasts with creativity through typical Vietnamese and Hue flavors as well as new European and Mediterranean flavors. I spent a whole morning, going from The Gym to Chi Spa to exercise, then relax and recharge. What I like most about Silk Path is the smart and clever arrangement: The utility system here takes advantage of natural light and optimizes harmony with nature when the surrounding view is a four-season garden and a green outdoor swimming pool, creating a resort - entertainment block suitable for diverse needs and ages.

Hopefully, Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel & Spa will always aim for “personalized experiences and professional 5-star services” as the Manager shared, so that every visitor can create their own journey, so that every trip is a dream come true.

Journey of sacred connection

Continuing the untold story, I stopped at De An Hien, just 10 minutes away from the hotel. This is one of the most beautiful ancient garden houses in Hue and is a model work of landscape, feng shui, and architecture preserved and managed by Silk Path Hotels & Resorts.

Built in the late 19th century, the first owner was the 18th princess of King Duc Duc. Through many ups and downs, An Hien still retains its ancient features, with a solemn entrance gate, two rows of pure, shady trees, a traditional three-room, two-wing house, a garden filled with the scent of precious flowers and fruit trees from all three regions of the North - Central - South, as well as a small lake where lotus and water lilies live.

As the years passed, the garden house was still an ideal stop to enjoy tea and recall unforgettable memories of a bygone era. A special thing about An Hien: Although it changed owners many times, the house had always belonged to royals, mandarins, intellectuals and the upper class in Hue. Therefore, still carrying the traditional costume borrowed from the hotel, I took the opportunity to preserve the unique photos taken at De An Hien and Silk Path Grand Hue!

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Phuong Mai is a reporter for Travellive Magazine in Hanoi.

Phuong Mai