We stayed in Hue for two nights at Orchid Hotel. After our flight from Ho Chi Minh to Hue was delayed by about two hours, it was a relief that we had already organised by email for a car pick-up from the hotel ($13 USD). We were greeted with welcome drinks before being shown our room, which also had welcome fruits on the table.
The room itself was decent, especially considering how inexpensive the rate was. All the furniture and decor were made of wood, and they did look a bit worn out, especially the window ledges in the bathroom. The room was spacious enough, beds were comfortable, and we also had a small balcony. Our room had a desktop computer, but of course there is also free wifi anyway for your own devices. Breakfast is in their dining room - small selection but reasonable quality and personal service.
The best part for us was actually the tour we booked through the hotel. We only really had one proper day in Hue, and booked a group tour to visit the imperial tombs (~15km out of town, too deserted for taxis), as well as the imperial citadel, the Thien Mu Pagoda, and lastly a boat ride down the Perfume River. Having been on a few tours throughout our time in Vietnam with various companies, this was definitely our best one. For only $15 USD per person, we got to see all the sights in Hue. Our guide was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and we never felt rushed. It was very good use of our day, and I highly recommend it.