Located in the ancient capital of Vietnam (Hue), Pilgrimage Village is a place where you simply come and relax. The gorgeous green surroundings of this resort immediately takes you closer to nature. It’s also the kind of resort where I use my indoor voice a lot. Everyone looks calm, at peace and mellow so indoor voice is an automatic self-imposed call.
The rooms are generously spaced and the bathrooms are created with the desire to bring you as close to the outdoors as possible. The shower area is covered with smooth pebbles and you stand on two strategically placed steps as you shower. That’s something new. But so is the fact that they didn’t have any towel hooks so after every shower I am faced with the conundrum – where do I hang my wet towel? The beds are nothing to write home about but the overall feel of the resort makes up for it.
Food at the resort’s restaurant is, on the other hand, delicious. Service is prompt and quaint and the local dishes are a must try. The open-air concept of the restaurant is a wonderful outlet for the cool December breeze – a perfect accompaniment to the sumptuous food.
The resort’s spa (Vedana Spa) is a place where I hung out everyday. The jacuzzi area is a pre-treatment hangout joint that you just have to indulge an hour or two in. The massages were a god-send to my stress knots and I am not a massage person but this was something I would go back and back for. The facials were relaxing but didn’t give the effect I was looking for – I was expecting more. A lot more.
Service here is non-intrusive and very helpful. Things get done and the staff give you the feeling that they are going out of their way – which is a good feeling. All in all, this place is one that I would recommend and definitely go back to.
