Luxury Travel to Luang Prabang made for you

A short walk from the centre of Luang Prabang and its temples, the arrival of Amantaka has redrawn the levels of luxury here in this quiet part of Laos and where you can expect simply exceptional service. The hotel is housed in a collection of fifteen elegant French colonial buildings all being considered for UNESCO status and redesigned by the renowned architect Pascal Trahan. The result is 24 luxury suites with high ceilings and private terraces; eight of which come with their own private pool and all have king size beds and romantic roll top baths. The atmosphere is one of understated elegance and grace, never better demonstrated by its peaceful gardens, tranquil pool area in a spacious courtyard, and a fragrant frangipani grove. The Dining Room offers French and Laos influence cuisine and offers a fine dining and a relaxed ambience.

With pool, garden or mountain views, La Residence Phou Vao’s 34 spacious, zen-style suites are elegantly but simply furnished with polished rosewood and fresh linens. All suites offer a double bedroom, separate living area and a very high and attentive level of service throughout. The freshwater infinity swimming pool drops dramatically over a cliff edge overlooking the valley below with gold pagodas and shrines scattered across the hillside and views across to Luang Prabang (the hotel is 2 kilometres from the city centre). Set in lush gardens guests will enjoy the fragrance of flourishing bougainvillea, papyrus and frangipani trees. Meals can be taken al fresco in the gardens lit by the glow of lanterns and candles in the evening, or dine inside in sophisticated comfort on a blend of inventive Lao and French cuisine.

In the heart of Luang Prabang’s old city, just next to its famous night market, AVANI+ Luang Prabang takes residence in renovated 20th-century bungalows that formerly housed both French and Laotian governments and later the acclaimed Phousi Hotel. An elegant, airy and modern take on colonial architectural style with locally made artwork, crafts and fabric, 53 rooms are centred around a swimming pool shaded by an old banyan tree. All are designed in open-plan style, many facing the pool and the largest featuring either a spacious terrace or courtyard. The pool courtyard has its own relaxed bar, as does the main restaurant, The Bistro, where you’ll find buffet and a-la-carte breakfasts, classic bistro and Lao dishes at lunch and French-influenced cuisine and local dishes for dinner. An indoor lounge is located above the Bistro and offers a terrace overlooking the lively main street below. There’s also a Massage Retreat which offers foot and body massage therapies with a choice of private treatment rooms, a pavilion area used for yoga and a fully-equipped gymnasium.

Set amid a scene of lush green jungle that surrounds the historical and captivating city of Luang Prabang is the Rosewood hotel. Throughout, you will detect a combination of blissful natural characteristics with charming and authentic features. An exotic retreat that celebrates the essence of experiential travel, guests will also be treated to a touch of local tradition, with architectural themes and décor reflecting that of colonial and Laotian style. Dotted throughout the verdant grounds are 23 spacious accommodations, consisting of four deluxe rooms, four speciality suites, three riverside villas, six pool villas and six luxury tents. All exemplifying Lao tradition and French colonial style, each accommodation features stunning furnishings with use of indigenous materials and local artwork. The rooms and suites are located on the riverside and benefit from wonderful views of the mountainous setting, while the riverside villas are calmed by the soundtrack of the gentle flow of water. The pool villas are immersed in nature, boasting their own private pool, outdoor wooden bathtubs and private bar, while the hilltop tents are hidden away, affording amazing views that are best enjoyed from the sofas that sit on the private balcony. The Great House restaurant serves up delicious Laotian regional specialities, and has a farm-to-the-table philosophy in order to support the local community. The Elephant Bridge Bar promises relaxation and refreshments with its cocktail list and Laotian bar snacks, while for an extra sense of rejuvenation, the Sense spa presents a range of luxury treatments and signature holistic offerings. If you need to cool down, the retreat’s inviting swimming pool, set next to a natural waterfall, is the perfect antidote to a busy day exploring Luang Prabang.

The main residence and five white colonial pavilions house twenty luxury pioneer suites and four explorer suites. Gracefully furnished with polished wood floors, four poster beds and open terraces make the Luang Say Residence a relaxing and homely choice for your time in Luang Prabang. The library and lounge exhibit a selection of antique literature and original artefacts offering insight into Laotian and European history. From the lounge enjoy a stroll through a grapevine covered pergola to the tranquil pool and tropical gardens. The dining room and airy veranda of La Belle Epoque overlook the gardens where white bougainvillea, hibiscus and lantanas mingle with soaring palms. Much of the menu features produce from Luang Say Residence’s own organic garden. The hotel is a 10-minute drive away from downtown Luang Prabang.

Together with its great location in a peaceful corner on a confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, set beside the Wat Xiengthong Temple, in the heart of Luang Prabang’s historic centre, the boutique hotel Victoria Xiengthong Palace is both ideally located and a stylish base to explore this city. Converted from one of the last residences of the Royalty of Laos, the 26 rooms and suites are steeped with history and grandeur without compromising on modern comforts. Most of them have balconies or terraces too. ‘Kitchen by the Mekong’ offers a fusion of carefully crafted Laotian and European cuisine, and meals can be taken in the gardens with atmospheric views overlooking the nearby Wat and the Mekong. Sink into the relaxing spirit of the locale with a whole menu of treatments at the hotel’s Ayu Spa.