Moments by the Thu Bồn

The Nghê Prana Gallery

A riverside hotel and Vietnamese herbal spa in Hội An — the rooms, the spa, the garden, and the quiet light on the river.

Riverside hotel in Hội An on the Thu Bồn River — Nghê Prana
Nghê Prana — Riverside Hotel & Spa on the Thu Bồn River, Hội An
Riverside hotel in Hội An on the Thu Bồn River — Nghê Prana
Nghê Prana — Riverside Hotel & Spa on the Thu Bồn River, Hội An
Carved sandstone face of the Nghê, the Vietnamese mythical guardian the hotel is named for
The Nghê
The gilded Nghê mask with its fibre beard on the brick wall above the pool bar at Nghê Prana
Guardian at the pool
A red lacquer Nghê plaque set into the stairwell wall at Nghê Prana, Hội An
Lacquer plaque
The gold Nghê Prana emblem on the stone entrance wall in Hội An
The sign
Embossed ceramic oil bottles on a brass tray in the treatment room at Nghê Prana spa
Oils
Frangipani flowers in a brass bowl beside the treatment bed at Nghê Prana spa, Hội An
Frangipani
The open-air soaking pool and rain showers in the stone courtyard at Nghê Prana spa
The soaking courtyard
Two red armchairs and a low table in the quiet lounge at Nghê Prana spa, Hội An
The spa lounge
A Vietnamese square dip net raised over the Thu Bồn River at sunset near Hội An
Dip nets at sunset
Fishermen poling a wooden boat along the Thu Bồn River at Hội An
The morning catch
Nghê Prana seen from the Thu Bồn River at sunset, Hội An
From the water
The infinity pool at Nghê Prana at sunset, its edge level with the Thu Bồn River
Where the pool meets the river
Warrior pose on the pool deck at Nghê Prana, reflected in the still water of the infinity pool
Morning on the pool deck
Paper lanterns hanging under the vaulted timber roof of the restaurant at Nghê Prana
The dining room
Fish grilled in banana leaf with rice and herbs at Nghê Prana, Hội An
Fish in banana leaf
The gold-stamped Nghê tea service, water flasks and a red rose in a guest room at Nghê Prana
In-room tea
Two conical hats waiting in the wardrobe of a suite at Nghê Prana, Hội An
Nón lá
The Junior Suite's open-air rain shower against a stone wall at Nghê Prana
The outdoor shower
Housekeeping in áo dài turning down a bed at Nghê Prana, Hội An
Turndown
Guests at a long table on the riverside terrace at Nghê Prana, Hội An
Lunch by the river