La Residence Phou Vao is situated just south of Luang Prabang on
the Hill of Kites, overlooking the confluence of the Mekong and Nam
Khan rivers. The hotel is set within three hectares of lush
gardens, rich with bougainvillea, palms and frangipani shrubs.
Perched on the small hill of Phou Vao, the hotel offers beautiful
views overlooking Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang's sacred mountain,
and the golden dome of the Wat Chomsi. Only two kilometers away is
the town of Luang Prabang, a beautifully-preserved UNESCO World
Heritage site, featuring traditional Laotian architecture and
European colonial buildings. La Residence Phou Vao is located 5
kilometers southwest of Luang Prabang International Airport. Luang
Prabang's finest hotel offers luxurious accommodations, excellent
service and a lofty perch away from the fray of the busy town
center. Facilities include a stunning infinity-edge swimming pool
offering uninterrupted views of the sacred mountains, verdant
valley and glimmering gold pagodas scattered across the hillsides.
The hotel also features Phou Savanh restaurant, the very best in
Luang Prabang, offering a fusion of new flavours with inventive
French cuisine meeting traditional Laotian touches. Additional
facilities include a full service spa with a wide range of
treatments delivered in contemporary Laotian spa pavilions, a
business center, meeting room and library. A unique feature is the
hotel's cooking school where guests can learn the fine art of
preparing Lao cuisine. For those looking to venture into the nearby
town center, the hotel offers a complimentary daily scheduled
shuttle service. Accommodations are like small suites, decorated
with a bamboo and wood inlaid headboards, fine rosewood furniture,
and colonial fixtures like fans and mosquito netting. The large
marble bathrooms feature oversize tubs, dark-teak sink stands, and
wooden slat blinds that open to reveal private balconies with low,
Lao-style divans. The hotel combines the amenities of a city hotel
with a boutique upscale rustic charm. All rooms and suites include
full American breakfast in the hotel's restaurant, complimentary
high-speed wireless Internet access, IDD phones, climate control,
mini-bar and all modern amenities one would expect in a luxury
hotel.
Rooms
PHOU VAO GARDEN SUITESShimmering rosewood and rich, natural cotton
fabrics make these spacious suites even more luxurious. Located on
the first floor, the Phou Vao Garden Suites overlook the tropical
garden. They feature a double bedroom as well as a separate living
room with a plush cotton sofa.A spacious bathroom offers
first-class amenities and a separate water closet. The suites are
serene and spacious, ideal for those who wish to indulge in a
longer break.Fresh flowers, Espresso coffee machine, iHome docking
system, Satellite television, Hair dryer, Complimentary bottled
water.The hotel's suites are elegantly furnished with emphasis on
local styles and materials.The combination of parquet and
traditional Lao textiles creates an immediate sense of peace and
space in our Junior Suites. Large windows provide plenty of natural
light and open onto the exotic gardens. A conveniently arranged
terrace offers privacy, comfort and tranquillity.Garden View Junior
SuitesLocated on the ground floor of the hotel, these
easily-accessed suites are surrounded by flourishing bougainvillea,
papyrus and frangipani trees. They enjoy views overlooking the
tropical gardens, or offer a private terrace shaded by tall
trees.Mountain View Junior SuitesThese suites offer dramatic views
of the old city of Luang Prabang and swaying palm and coconut
trees. Further away, the magnificent Phousy Temple rises over the
town. Your window offers the best view of this monument.Mountain &
Pool View Junior SuitesThe Mountain & Pool View Junior Suites
overlook our infinity pool and the magnificent Phousy Temple, which
hovers over the town on a steep hill. Views at night, across the
illuminated pool and the glittering temple opposite, are beyond
compare.
Restaurant & Food
Phou Savanh Phou Savanh is renowned as one of the best restaurants
in Luang Prabang. Our culinary team awakens your palate to a fusion
of new flavours. Inventive French cuisine is delicately enhanced
with traditional Laotian touches.Choose to sit indoors, in
sophisticated comfort, or venture outside and enjoy the captivating
view of Mount Phousi. In the evening, experience the romantic glow
of candles and lanterns hung among the shrubs and trees of the
hotel's lush gardens.Lunch: 11:30 to 3pm Dinner: 6 to 10pmDoc
Champa BarWith large comfortable armchairs and a laid-back,
open-air lounge, the Doc Champa bar is a great place to meet for
pre- or post-dinner drinks. Stay indoors for a sophisticated
evening with friends or choose to sit outside and enjoy the
breathtaking sunset.The Doc Champa Bar is open daily from 1 to
11pm.