Belmond La Residence Phou Vao in Luang Prabang, was the former guest house of the king. The four, two-story white stucco buildings are surrounded by gardens and pathways strewn with frangipani and bougainvillea blossoms. Set on top of the hill, it commands a widescreen view of Mount Phousi and the surging mountains beyond. Guests are met on arrival with cold lemongrass-scented towels and water by a discreetly attentive staff; the result is a hotel that feels more like a home.
The Green Boutique Park hotel is located in Vientiane’s green area, just outside the city. Located in one of the most sought-after areas of Vientiane, Green Park hotel is set in a uniquely designed building; combining traditional Lao elements with the finest contemporary architecture. Though slightly removed from Vientiane's city centre, the Green Park Boutique Hotel makes the most of its secluded location with its luxurious accommodation, fine cuisine and authentic Lao hospitality.
Nestled within the lush landscapes of the Cambodian countryside, La Folie Lodge is a sanctuary of tranquility where architecture harmonizes with nature. Designed to blend seamlessly with its surroundings, the lodge features traditional Khmer-inspired architecture crafted from locally sourced materials, evoking a sense of cultural authenticity and sustainability. With its thatched roofs, wooden beams, and open-air spaces, the lodge offers a serene retreat where guests can immerse themselves in the beauty of their surroundings.
Nestled in the lush greenery of the Laotian jungle, Rosewood Luang Prabang showcases an architectural design that harmoniously blends French colonial elegance with traditional Laotian elements. The hotel's structures, featuring stilted villas and tents, are thoughtfully positioned to maximise privacy and scenic views. The intricate woodwork, steep roofs, and expansive verandas offer a nostalgic yet sophisticated aesthetic, enhancing the sense of a tranquil retreat.
The 3 Nagas is a charming boutique hotel located in the heart of the World Heritage zone of Luang Prabang. It’s centrally located amongst the Buddhist temples, major tourist attractions, the Night Market and close to the best restaurants in town. The hotel comprises of three century-old buildings, built during the heyday of French colonial rule, now protected by UNESCO. No two rooms are the same but that is precisely, the beauty of this heritage hotel.
Amantaka is an elegant luxury resort, located at the edge of Luang Prabang. Housed in a set of French colonial buildings, once a former provincial hospital, it’s now cleverly renovated with wide open spaces, high ceiling hallways and surrounded with mango and palm-studded gardens. In not so distance, the glittering temple of Mount Phousi, illuminated like a jewel by night, hovers overhead. To the east, Mekong River is a short walk from the hotel.
The Ansara Hotel is Vientiane’s boutique destination that will delight the visitor at first sight. The property is made up of a cluster of colonial-style low buildings around a beautifully landscaped courtyard. The mood here is one of understated elegance, the same kind of gracious, professional hospitality one finds at a high-end country hotel in France. A sense of quiet and privacy pervades.
Avani Luang Prabang is a boutique, affordable luxe hotel, set in the charming town of Luang Prabang in Laos. Set in an early 20th-century colonial bungalow and designed by the Thailand-based architect Pascal Trahan, it started as Azerai – a new project by Aman founder Adrian Zecha. Now operated by Thailand based Minor Hotels Group, it continues with Zecha’s concept of ‘affordable luxury’. Situated in the heart of the old town, Avani is ideally placed to explore the city.
The Burasari Heritage is a colonial style hotel, located in a quiet part of Luang Prabang on the Nam Khan River. Set in a carefully restored, 19th-century French colonial house, this charming boutique property offers 4-star accommodation with air-conditioned rooms. The hotel is conveniently located within easy walking distance of Luang Prabang's important historical sites; the Royal Palace, the Night Market and the Wat Xieng Thong temple.
Kiridara is a boutique hotel, located just outside the historic Luang Prabang City Centre. Set high on a hillside, this white and brown Swiss chalet-style hotel with terra cotta roofs, displays old-world charm and elegance. Being removed from the action, it has its distinct advantages. You are still within walking distance to the towns historical temples, markets and restaurants. And, yet in a peaceful place where you can take things slowly, even slower than in the town where life seems to stop.
