Little Riverside Hoi An

A small boutique hotel sitting right on the Thu Bon River, close enough to the Ancient Town to walk everything in under 15 minutes but far enough from the main tourist drag that you can actually sleep. The rooftop pool has river views, and the river walkway outside puts you steps from lantern boats if that’s on your list.

The staff here are the main reason people come back. Multiple guests single out Aimee at reception by name – she remembers your family members, notices when you skip breakfast, and generally treats you like a person rather than a room number. Jenny the General Manager runs a tight ship (the attentiveness is consistent across the whole team, not just one person).

The in-house spa gets solid marks, with therapists like Leanne, Sunny, Cherry, and Carol mentioned repeatedly for actual skill rather than just being pleasant. Breakfast is worth eating at the hotel.