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La Résidence Phou VaovsThe Belle Rive Boutique Hotel
Both hotels are highly recommended by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Belmond La Residence Phou Vao is the choice of most writers compared to The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel. Belmond La Residence Phou Vao ranks #1 in Luang Prabang with praise from 13 reviewers including Oyster, Star Service and Lonely Planet.
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
The Belle Rive Boutique Hotel Oyster
The Telegraph
99 Baan Phonhueang, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $66/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
OysterMid-Range
"The Belle Rive is a small boutique hotel with only 13 rooms that sits right across the street from the Mekong River in the old heritage area of Luang Prabang." Full review
i
The standard rooms here are small, but have fine wooden floors and desks, poster beds in most, and rattan chairs, and come with free Wi-Fi, safes, and televisions upon request.
The Telegraph8.0
"This white villa with cobalt trim, and sister building next door with custard façade and teal shutters, are enticing and distinctly French as a couple of lemon cakes in a Left Bank patisserie." Full review
