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La Résidence Phou VaovsAmantaka
Both properties are endorsed by travel writers. On balance, Belmond La Residence Phou Vao ranks slightly higher than Amantaka. Belmond La Residence Phou Vao has a TripExpert Score of 94 with accolades from 13 publications including Hideaway Report, Travel + Leisure and Rough Guide.
La Résidence Phou Vao
Concierge
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Condé Nast Traveler
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Star Service
Fodor's
Hideaway Report Show All Reviews
3 PO Box 50, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $121/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge "After watching the sun set over Mount Phousi from the plush daybeds on your private verandah, you may never want to go inside."
Frommer's "Luang Prabang's finest hotel offers deluxe accommodations, excellent service, and a lofty perch away from the fray of the busy town center." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Dominating a hilltop on the south edge of the city, this hotel is an oasis of calm, with a great ambience, refreshing infinity pools, efficient service, and mouth-watering food."
Rough Guide "A beautiful, sophisticated hotel that lives up to its expensive price tag."
Condé Nast Traveler86.2
""The place has charm." Surrounded by gardens and spread across four two-story buildings, the hotel is "slightly removed from the action—just perfect."" Full review
Travel + Leisure "Mountain & Pool View Junior suites overlook the shimmering Phousy Temple, particularly stunning when night falls. " Full review
OysterUpscale
"The 34-room Belmond La Residence Phou Vao is an upscale hotel located on top of a hill overlooking Luang Prabang, providing the best views of the countryside." Full review
Star Service "Intimate La Residence, still called Pansea by locals, perches atop the Hill of Kites (Phou Vao) 3 kilometers from the center of Luang Prabang." Full review
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The restaurant can arrange private banquets or cocktail receptions for 200-300 by advance request, and a private garden holds 30 for cocktails.
Fodor's "Its prime position on Kite Hill gives this sumptuous hotel the best views in town." Full review
Hideaway Report91.0
"Tranquil hillside resort overlooking the ancient capital of Laos, now a UNESCO World Heritage site." Full review
Amantaka Concierge Fodor's Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure DK Eyewitness Star Service Rough Guide
Mr & Mrs Smith Hideaway Report
The Telegraph Show All Reviews
55/3 Kingkitsarath Road, Luang Prabang 1090, Laos
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Concierge "A clever conversion of Luang Prabang's old provincial hospital has created the most luxurious property in the country."
Fodor's "The queen of resorts in Luang Prabang, this gorgeous and tranquil oasis is housed in an old French-colonial building surrounded by leafy gardens and shady verandas." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "A clever conversion of Luang Prabang’s old provincial hospital has created the most luxurious property in the country." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Built on the grounds of a former French hospital at the edge of town, many of the 24 suites have private plunge pools and outdoor seating." Full review
DK Eyewitness "This former French hospital has been converted into the epitome of understated luxury. Many of the rooms have attached pools and the spa is world-class."
Star Service "The Aman name brings with it a stellar reputation that guests travel the world over for, and this new offshoot does not disappoint." Full review
Rough Guide "The huge, high-ceilinged suites – many of which have private pools – provide a cool retreat from the city and have been elegantly furnished."
Mr & Mrs Smith "A graceful colonial outpost turned charming retreat, Luang Prabang's Amantaka hotel has shady terraces surrounding private pools along with hi-tech trim." Full review
Hideaway Report94.0
"Spacious suites occupy graceful colonial buildings a short walk from the ancient royal capital in Luang Prabang." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"This handsome, low-slung, red-roofed former French administration building, managed by the Aman Group, is the city’s premier resort hotel." Full review
