Built in 1901 by the French businessmen, Mr. Bogaert, the hotel was the first one in Central Vietnam. Throughout the years, the hotel also served as a “Center for the French community” in Hue, a shelter for the French army during the Anti- French colonialist movement rising, and the main building of Hue University. After massive renovation, the hotel reopened in 1997 and today has 183 guest’s rooms, 4 restaurants and many other souvenir stores. Since its reopening, the Saigon Morin has been widely acknowledged as the most luxurious hotel in Hue. The hotel has welcomed many celebrities and distinguished travelers.