Italian opulence

Is your motto “more is more”? Do you believe the most luxurious designs should be exercises in excess? Well, then, this is just the Vietnamese venue for you. The hotel, which opened late last year, takes a maximalist approach to decor, with an abundance of Italian silk-clad walls, gilt, mosaic tiles and chandeliers of mirrored medallions. Located in the central District 1, the hotel occupies the top floors of Ho Chi Minh City’s Times Square building, giving all rooms panoramic views over the winding Saigon River out to the Mekong Delta. Furniture from Italy’s leading maisons is accented with works by budding Vietnamese artists, while lavish marble bathrooms come with amenities by Chopard in the rooms and Hermès in the suites. A vast spa, clad in marble and rose gold, is the perfect place to unwind before taking a dip in the open-air pool or indulging in some Cantonese fine dining at the Royal Pavilion. This is the spot for a thoroughly indulgent break. thereveriesaigon.com