The original Vinh Hung hotel is a 125-year-old Chinese traders home a block from Hoi Ans Japanese covered bridge on Tran Phu Street. For those who really want to soak in Hoi Ans architectural flavor, stay in one of the two second story rooms in the original wooden house. Furnished with antique furniture and oriental rugs, but a bit dark and threadbare, these rooms are the real thing. One has a small balcony overlooking Tran Phu Street. This room recently served as Michael Caines dressing room during the filming of The Quiet American. (No word yet from Michael on what he thought of it!) Avoid the handfull of cramped, dirty rooms on the main floor.
Beware confusion! There are actually 3 Vinh Hung hotels - all owned by the same folks.
The new Vinh Hung II and Vinh Hung III (yes, they are actually called that!) opened recently and offer basic,
modern rooms. |
