Soleil by Soluna

A riverside heritage property that takes the old-town aesthetic seriously – think lanterns, wooden details, and that particular Hoi An atmosphere without feeling like a theme park. The recent rebrand from Babylon to Soleil by Soluna hasn’t changed what actually matters: the staff here are genuinely attentive in a way that bigger hotels fake and smaller guesthouses can’t quite manage.

Kylie and Trixie get name-checked repeatedly in reviews, which tells you something about how this place operates. Individual staff members becoming memorable to guests is either great hiring or great training (probably both).

Sits along the riverside, which means you get the classic Hoi An view without trekking to find it. Good fit if you want hotel-level comfort paired with old-town character rather than a sterile business property.