Azerai La Residence
The French Resident Superior's 1930s Art Deco villa on Hue's Perfume River
About the Property
Originally built in the 1930s as the residence of the French Resident Superior in central Vietnam, this Art Deco gem sits on the banks of the Perfume River facing the Imperial Citadel. Converted to a luxury hotel under Aman founder Adrian Zecha's Azerai brand, it blends original terrazzo floors and period furnishings with contemporary Vietnamese design. The salt-water pool and river-facing gardens offer views across to the UNESCO-listed Imperial City.
Original Purpose
French Resident Superior's residence
Highlights
History Timeline
Emperor Gia Long founds the Nguyen Dynasty and establishes the Imperial Citadel of Hue on the north bank of the Perfume River.
France imposes a protectorate over Annam; the French Resident Superior's office takes control of administration in Hue.
The Residence of the French Resident Superior is completed on the south bank of the Perfume River, blending Art Deco and colonial styles.
Emperor Bao Dai abdicates; the French protectorate ends and the Residence falls under shifting Vietnamese administrations.
UNESCO designates the Complex of Hue Monuments a World Heritage Site, elevating the city's international profile.
Azerai La Residence opens under Aman founder Adrian Zecha's new brand, restoring the 1930 mansion as a 122-suite luxury hotel.