Hotel Royal Hoi An

You can take a short walk or taxi ride to the nearby historic district. Hotel Royal is close to Hoi An’s most notable landmark, the covered wooden bridge built by the Japanese in the 18th century. Today it houses a small shrine and black-and-white photographs of the bridge. Stroll to nearby pagodas and carefully preserved mansions. Along the way, you’ll pass a good selection of restaurants and cafes serving refreshing cups of strong Vietnamese coffee. Stop by the shops to browse Hoi An’s most sought-after souvenir — brightly colored cloth lanterns. Near the hotel, you can also easily access beautifully landscaped golf courses.

Rooms have dramatic accent walls and stylish furniture. Canopy beds make the accommodations feel especially royal. In the room’s private bathroom, you can luxuriate in a freestanding bathtub. Each room comes stocked with bottled water, as well as a coffee and tea making station. The staff replenishes beverages on a daily basis.

Flip through the channels on the cable TV, or surf the web — guests can access the Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. All of the rooms have individually controlled air conditioning. Guests can store their clothes in the spacious walk-in closets.

The elegant rooftop pool and bar overlook the river and offer a panoramic view of the city. At the spa, you can choose from hot rock treatments, seaweed body wraps, and a variety of massage styles. Hotel Royal also provides a nicely appointed gym. Travelers can look into the event spaces if you’re looking to throw a large party or host a meeting.

Visit the hotel cafe in the morning, which has an open kitchen where you can watch as chefs prepare made-to-order breakfasts. You can head to the on-site Japanese restaurant for sushi and other Japanese options. There’s also a sleek lounge where you can sample French-inspired cocktails and tapas.