Jade Hotel Hue
by the TopOfHotel team
Jade Hotel is a budget 2-star that scores a 9.0 on Hung Vuong Street, with one feature you rarely see this cheap — free EV charging in the lot.
Jade Hotel is a budget 2-star that scores a 9.0 on Hung Vuong Street, with one feature you rarely see this cheap — free EV charging in the lot.
In-Depth Review
Rooms and decor
Jade Hotel runs about 25-30 air-conditioned rooms. The Standard books at roughly 20 sq m, simply furnished and easy on the eye — white walls, pale bedding, a king bed, a fridge, a flat-screen TV, a hair dryer, and a clean bathroom with a shower. Nothing luxurious, but it covers everything you need at this price. The real-guest score climbs to about 9.0, with value at 9.2 and service at 9.1 — numbers that catch guests off guard, since they are hard to find in a 2-star. Rooms start at about $26 a night.
Food and amenities
What wins guests over is the run of amenities you would not expect at the 2-star tier. There is an in-house restaurant serving breakfast and made-to-order dishes, room service, and a 24-hour front desk where the staff speak good English. They will hold your luggage if you fly out in the evening, and the car-rental service comes with a driver for a full-day loop of the royal tombs — Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, and Minh Mang. Wi-Fi is free throughout, and the free private parking includes EV chargers — a feature you rarely see even at a 4-star. The room range runs $26 to about $46 a night.
Location and getting there
The hotel sits on Hung Vuong Street, the main commercial street on the south side of Hue, with shophouses on both sides packed with local restaurants, souvenir shops, and Vietnamese cafes. It is about 0.7 km to the Perfume River, and another 4-5 minutes on foot to the Pham Ngu Lao walking street. Walk 1 km and you reach the foot of Truong Tien Bridge; cross it and continue 1.5 km to the Imperial City. The train station is about 1 km away, and Phu Bai airport is 14 km out — a setup that suits anyone who likes to explore a city on foot.
Things to know before booking
This is a 2-star, so the facilities are basic — fine for the money, but not a full-service property. The room design is plain and functional rather than plush, with white walls and simple bedding, so set expectations to match the price. There is no swimming pool or spa, which is the trade-off for the low rate; if you want to lounge by the water, you will be heading out. Because the score is high for the price, rooms can go quickly, so book ahead when you find availability.
Our take
Jade Hotel Hue is a first pick for budget travelers, backpackers who want a clean hotel with good service, and self-drivers — the lot has EV charging. At about $26 a night, it pulls guest scores on par with some 4-star hotels, which is the whole story in one line. It is the kind of place guests come back to every time the trip is on a tight budget.
Score Breakdown
Assessed by our editorial team from data and real guest reviews
The Honest Verdict — pros & what to know
- A 2-star budget hotel pulling real-guest scores as high as about 9.0 — the value category alone hits 9.2.
- About 25-30 air-conditioned rooms, each with a fridge and flat-screen TV; the Standard runs roughly 20 sq m.
- Sits right on Hung Vuong Street, the main commercial street on the south side of Hue, lined with local restaurants and cafes.
- About 0.7 km on foot to the Perfume River, with the restaurant district and Pham Ngu Lao walking street close by.
- Free private parking with EV chargers — rare even at the 4-star level — plus a car-rental service for day trips.
- It is a 2-star, so the facilities are basic — fine for the price, but not a full-service hotel.
- Room design is plain and functional rather than luxurious, with white walls and simple bedding.
- There is no swimming pool or spa, so if you want to lounge by the water you will look elsewhere.
Who It’s For
Match Score by travel style
Amenities
Location & Nearby Spots
Insider Tips
- Walk Hung Vuong Street in the evening for street food and local restaurants.
- It is about 0.7 km to the Perfume River — stroll over for the riverside views.
- Book the hotel's car with a driver for a full-day loop of the royal tombs (Tu Duc, Khai Dinh, Minh Mang).