La Residence Phou Vao

Positioned atop a hill, with stunning mountain views, La Residence Phou Vao is an unforgettable place to stay. Its calm, tranquil ambience echoes that of the sleepy World Heritage town of Luang Prabang-former royal capital of Laos-spread out below. This Orient-Express hotel is known for its wonderful French-influenced local cuisine and an open-air spa beside a water lily pool. Relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy stepping back into a more gracious era. La Residence Phou Vao is set within three hectares of lush gardens, rich with bougainvillea, palms and frangipani shrubs. Perched on the small hill of Phou Vao (the Hill of Kites), the hotel offers beautiful views overlooking Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang s sacred mountain, and the golden dome of the wat Chomsi. ... [+] More The rooms are furnished simply and elegantly, with emphasis on local styles and materials. The shimmering rosewood of the furniture contrasts beautifully with the rich, natural cotton fabrics. The large bathrooms have roomy freeform marble baths.