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HUE MORIN HOTEL

DESCRIPTION

Built in 1901 by the French businessman, Mr. Morin, this architecture of colonial style lived up to its former reputation as the choice of celebrities, intrepid adventurers and discriminating businessmen. Hue Morin Hotel offered everything a discerning travelers would expect from a world class hotel. The big renovation in 1998 restored the hotel to its former glory without sacrificing the old world charm and Vietnamese traditional hospitality that has made the Saigon-Morin Hotel legendary. Guests staying at Hue Morin Hotel enjoy the convenience of strolling on the leafy streets around the hotel, on the breezy Perfume River bank, of walking to Hue Imperial Citadel, the Truong Tien Bridge, and most of Hue restaurants as well as bars.

Hotel Chronology       

• 1901: It comes into being under the name "Grand Hotel Bogaert ".

• 1904: Heavily damaged by the century typhoon.

• 1907: The Morins possesses the property, enlarges and upgrades it to be the leading hotel in central Vietnam.

• 1907 - 1945: The Hotel reaches its own peak of glory. Besides the business purpose, the hotel plays the role as a "minimized French cultural area" inside the capital city of Vietnam feudalism. It is in this place where Charlie Chaplin spends his honeymoon after marrying Paullette Goddaord in Shanghai.

• Winter of 1946: The French army and civilian take shelter in the hotel when the French resistance movement develops strongly in Hue. On the night of 20 Dec., 1946 the Vietnam revolutionary forces attack the hotel and the battle lasts until 12 Feb., 1947. 

• After French forces and civilian have drawn back to France under the light of Geneva agreement in 1954, the Morins transfer the hotel ownership to Mr. Nguyen Van Yen, the fist Vietnamese hotelier.

• Autumn of 1957: the hotel is confiscated by the Diem government and used as Hue University.       

• From 1957 to the Reunification Day (30/04/1975): a lot of students from the Hue University take part in the Anti-South Vietnam government movement. It is in this place where many important meetings are held. Especially, in Tet offensive in 1968: this site is the place which is first recaptured by the US army after one-month control of  Vietnam Liberation Front Army.

• From 1975-1988: Continues to be  served as Science College.

• From 1989-1990: Closed.

• From 1990 to 1994: under the management of Thua Thien Hue Tourism Company, used as the hotel for pack backer tourists.

• 1994: Negotiations between Saigon Tourist Company (Now Saigon Tourist Holding Company) and Thua Thien Hue people's Committee to form a join venture company for the renovation .

• November 1997: Reopens under the name Saigon Morin Hotel.

• 2003: Added one more floor with 53 rooms on the top.

ROOM CATEGORIES

The Hue Morin Hotel has 180 rooms including 18 Suites with different categories as follows:

• Superior: 32 with twin beds or double Bed, 45 m².

• Deluxe:  82 with twin beds or double Bed, 50 m².

• Junior Deluxe: 48 with twin beds or double Bed, 50 m²

• Junior Suite: 5 Suites with King bed (a living and a bed room), 60 m²

• Morin Suite: 8 Suites with King bed, 100 m²

• Executive Suite: 5 Suites with King bed, 120 m²

ROOM FITTINGS

• Air conditioning with independent temperature control          

• IDD telephone

• Free local calls                                                           

• Satellite Television                                                                  

• Lighting Control Panel                                               

• Hi-speed Internet access (with your own laptop, you can surf the Internet free of charge)

• Working desk with lamp

• Welcome fruit basket                                                

• Tea, Coffee  making facilities                                     

• Minibar & fridge

• Complimentary daily bottle of water (330ml / pax)   

• In-room safe                                                             

• Private bathroom with tub 

• Standard Amenities in Bathroom                               

• Hairdryer                                                                   

• Bath/Jacuzzi (Executive suite only)                           

HOTEL AMENITIES

• Broadband internet/Wifi spot

• Restaurant/Bar/Cocktail lounge

• Business centre

• Conference facilities

• Car Park

• Arts & Crafts Shop

• News-stand

• Art Gallery

• Beauty Salon

• Fitness Center

• Swimming pool

• Billiards & Pool

• ATM Service

• Currency exchange

• Laundry facilities

• Post & Courier Service

• Baby Sitting

• 24 hour Room Service

• Concierge Service

• Express Check In/Check Out

• 24h Doctor on call 

• Handicapped Access

• Same Day Laundry Service

• Massage, Foot Massage & Sauna

RESTAURANTS AND BARS

• Morin Restaurant

Featuring a wide range of European, Asian and Vietnamese specialties.

Open daily from 6.00am to 10.00pm

• 1 USD Restaurant

A unique restaurant with the best selection of Hue specialties. 

Open daily from 10.00am to 10.00pm

• Garden Bar

The ideal place to have a rendezvous with friends or enjoy a quiet drink. A wide range of beverages and snacks available.

BBQ served nightly from 6.00pm to 11.00pm

 

• Panorama Club

Located on the top floor, looking over the Perfume river and Trang Tien bridge.

Open daily from 6.00pm to 11.00pm

• Royal Cuisine Restaurant

Typically decorated in traditional royal style, specializing in the Royal Feast banquet with traditional music if required

 CONFERENCE AND EVENT FACILITIES

Meeting & Banquet Facilities

Banquet: 500-people banquet or cocktail reception available.

 

All of the meeting rooms are fully equipped with Audio-Visual equipment (LCD, Overhead Projector ...).

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