{"id":2210,"date":"2026-06-03T15:39:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T15:39:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toam.info\/?p=2210"},"modified":"2026-06-03T16:58:13","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T16:58:13","slug":"xay-can-ho-dich-vu-kieu-gi-se-hut-khach-tay-o-hoi-an-en","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/xay-can-ho-dich-vu-kieu-gi-se-hut-khach-tay-o-hoi-an-en\/","title":{"rendered":"Building SERVICE APARTMENTS That Attract Expat Tenants in Hoi An"},"content":{"rendered":"
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You’re about to build or renovate your home in H\u1ed9i An<\/a> into a serviced apartment, targeting Western guests.<\/div>\n
You’re wondering how many floors to build given your plot size, how many bedrooms you need, whether modern or minimalist style would work better?<\/div>\n
If that’s the case, you may have overlooked a much more “long-term” Western clientele\u2014the expat community living and working in H\u1ed9i An.<\/div>\n
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A key advantage of expat tenants is their willingness to adapt to local climate and embrace much of the local culture. They genuinely want to settle into the community rather than hitting you with a “1-star review” on your booking app. When designing for this group, architecture that truly resonates with them isn’t about style\u2014it’s about creating genuinely comfortable living spaces.<\/div>\n
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Let ToAM walk you through the essential design elements that will turn Western expats into loyal, long-term tenants.<\/div>\n

Open, intelligent floor plans<\/h1>\n

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Western guests are highly logical. A well-organized floor plan that feels spacious, airy, intuitive, and easy to navigate will instantly score points. To achieve this, living and kitchen areas should flow into each other to create a larger sense of space and enhance connection during daily activities. Avoid long, dead-end corridors and rigid partition walls. Instead, use lightweight screens, glass, or curtains to divide spaces softly.<\/div>\n

Natural ventilation & lighting<\/h1>\n
Vietnam’s tropical climate is highly valued by international guests. H\u1ed9i An’s advantages\u2014open rice fields and sea breezes\u2014are enhanced when apartments thoughtfully integrate traditional architectural elements like tiled roofs, wide verandas, skylights, and balconies to maximize airflow and prioritize natural light. This not only appeals visually to foreign guests but also reduces air conditioning dependency and delivers an authentic living experience.<\/div>\n
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Dimensions & spatial proportions<\/h1>\n
Western guests are accustomed to more generous spatial standards than typical Asian norms\u2014this stems from their body size, lifestyle habits, and architectural heritage. To ensure comfortable use, keep these dimensions in mind:<\/div>\n
Ceiling height \u2265 2.7m (ideal: 2.8\u20133.0m)<\/div>\n
Door width \u2265 800\u2013900mm<\/div>\n
Circulation paths \u2265 900mm (no tight squeezes)<\/div>\n
Bathrooms with adequate room to move (no “squeeze-through” layouts)<\/div>\n
They may not say anything, but they’ll immediately sense feeling “cramped” if these standards aren’t met.<\/div>\n
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Bathroom design<\/h1>\n
This is the easiest place to lose points. As ToAM mentioned above, bathrooms without adequate space and “Western-standard” dimensions can feel cramped and damp. Wet and dry zones should be clearly separated. If space is limited, prioritize a standing shower over a trendy bathtub. Position the toilet away from walls to avoid the impression of hard-to-clean corners.<\/div>\n
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Beyond wet\/dry separation, ensure excellent drainage and fast moisture and odor extraction in wet zones.<\/div>\n

Soundproofing & privacy<\/h1>\n
With Vietnam’s bustling rhythm of daily life, few locals realize how overlooked noise issues have become. While expats accept local culture, they remain sensitive to noise\u2014especially at night. Ensure bedrooms aren’t too close to streets, corridors, or stairways. Bedroom walls should be adequately thick with proper acoustic treatment between adjacent units. Door seals shouldn’t gap, and doors should be solid and operate smoothly (no rattling or squeaking).<\/div>\n
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Technical infrastructure & furnishings<\/h1>\n
Technical infrastructure and thoughtful furniture selection\/placement also influence the user’s experience in subtle but significant ways. If you’re truly detail-oriented, don’t overlook these considerations\u2014your apartment will deliver an exceptional experience:<\/div>\n
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  • Power outlets logically placed (bedside, desk, kitchen)<\/li>\n
  • Layered lighting (ambient + task) that can be adjusted for different times and purposes<\/li>\n
  • Excellent drainage and odor prevention<\/li>\n
  • Air conditioning that doesn’t blow directly onto the bed<\/li>\n
  • Dedicated laundry\/drying area with concealed mechanical systems<\/li>\n
  • Floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry with cohesive design, minimizing scattered freestanding furniture => all to create a clean, airy feel and avoid visual clutter from too many objects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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    You’re planning to renovate your H\u1ed9i An house into a serviced apartment, targeting Western guests. You’re wondering how many floors to build given your land area, how many bedrooms would be enough, and whether modern or minimalist style would work better? If that sounds like you, perhaps you’ve been missing […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1073,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2210","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-chua-phan-loai"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2210","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2210"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2210\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2226,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2210\/revisions\/2226"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1073"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2210"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2210"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/toam.info\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2210"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}