Azerai La Residence, Hue, an elegant 122-room heritage hotel overlooking the fabled Perfume River in central Vietnam, has introduced new spa and dining menus and specially tailored culinary experiences.
Le Spa
The hotel’s award-winning Le Spa has unveiled a range of distinctive new treatments, including Tibetan singing bowls, Reiki healing and moxibustion therapy. The Tibetan bowls, which combine the seven metal elements (gold, silver, iron, mercury, zinc, copper and lead), produce sound waves that promote harmony between the universe, objects and humans, helping to lighten body and mind, and return one’s soul to a more pristine state.
Moxibustion is a traditional therapy that involves burning a dried herb called “moxa” on or near the skin to stimulate acupuncture points. This is believed to stimulate blood flow, boost the immune system and help treat various conditions, including arthritis, digestive issues and more. Reiki healing originated in Japan and seeks to channel energy to recipients by means of touch, in order to activate natural healing processes and restore physical and emotional well-being.
“Tibetan Singing Bowl, Reiki Healing and Moxibustion” is a 60-minute treatment package that combines all three aspects to shift energy, clear blockages and restore one to a more balanced state, with healing frequencies that can have a long-lasting relaxing and restorative effect.
Other rejuvenating treatments at Le Spa combine gentle movements and distinctive wellness techniques with massage, seeking to soothe the mind, body and soul.
Le Spa features six elegant and comfortable treatment rooms and also introduced an updated set of traditional Vietnamese therapies, along with natural and herbal remedies. Unique local treatments include cupping, bamboo leg therapy and a traditional hair wash that includes a natural solution for hair made from locust, lemongrass and pandan leaf that’s believed to cure dandruff, prevent hair loss, stimulate hair growth, and make hair silky, black and shiny.
Le Parfum
At Le Parfum, Azerai La Residence, Hue’s award-winning restaurant, the menu has been thoroughly updated with 30 new dishes. The menu showcases a fine-dining fusion menu of Western, Asian, Vietnamese and Hue cuisines. Authentic local dishes include Hue Pancake, Banh Beo, Bun Bo Hue, while Asian favorites include Pad Thai, Soba Noodles and Thyme Semi-Smoked Japanese Wagyu Striploin A5.
Le Parfum has also elevated the “Healthy and Vegetarian Corner” of its menu, with carefully selected dishes created by Chef Hai featuring an optimal balance of around 450-500 calories for a three-course meal. Banana Flower Salad, Creamy Pumpkin Soup and Da Lat Artichoke & Tubers Curry with sautéed bok choy are among the standout dishes on the new menu.
Azerai La Residence, Hue’s tailored dining experiences, part of “The Colonial Life” program, spotlight Hue as one of the world’s most culturally significant travel destinations and as a hub of culinary art and gastronomy. During the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), 13 Emperors summoned the finest chefs to the Citadel in Hue, creating a legacy of culinary excellence. As a result, Hue is home to roughly 2,000 of Vietnam’s approximately 3,000 national dishes.
The Imperial Feast, part of “The Colonial Life,” invites diners to a night of wonder as they are transported back in time to the Nguyen dynasty to behold firsthand an Imperial Dinner Feast featuring royal cuisine, including newly added and enhanced dishes. The head table is set for the king and queen, with Hue royal music playing in the background.
“The Colonial Life” also includes the hotel’s perennially popular Majestic Menu, which honors the Imperial Emperor and Empress of Japan’s visit to Hue and Azerai La Residence, Hue. Lastly, The “Taste of Hue Cooking Class” includes new dishes along with Vietnamese favorites.
