Anantara Hoi An, Vietnam

This spacious and relaxing resort was built in classic colonial style around a courtyard very much in keeping with the historic flavour of Hoi An. Recently refurbished the rooms are simple, minimalist and chic, with a contemporary blend of wood furnishings and natural colours. All rooms also feature private porches.

The lovely restaurant serves one of Vietnam’s best breakfasts as well as delightful Asian fusion cuisine, while the riverside bar is a fabulous place for a sundowner after a day’s explorations.

The hotel boat regularly takes guests along the Thu Bon River to the beach as well as offers sunrise breakfast cruises and sunset cocktail cruises - wonderful opportunities to see men fishing with huge nets and ladies in conical hats doing their laundry in the river.　This is a truly magical way to see the real Hoi An. The more energetic can take the hotel bicycles with a picnic and enjoy the bustling town or the peaceful paddy fields of the surrounding countryside.

Wellness is part of Anantara's philosophy and so it is no surprise that the resort’s Spa is wonderful, offering a menu of therapies, massages and facials, as well as Tai Chi and Chinese herbal medicine.