Luxury Virtuoso Resort
It has been selected by VIRTUOSO Network for its service excellence
Positioned atop a hill, with stunning mountain views, La Rà©sidence 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 Belmond 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.
Rooms & suites
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.
Restaurants & bar
Our experienced and talented team of chefs, create delectable dishes that perfectly blend Laotian and continental European cookery traditions.
The Mekong Spa
The Mekong Spa at La Rà©sidence Phou Vao is the first luxury spa in Luang Prabang, Laos. Built in traditional local materials, the spa pavilions are decorated in an inviting mix of ethnic craftsmanship and modern comfort. Each is decorated in a contemporary style with Laotian accents using wooden furniture and elegant wall panelling made of hand woven local silk. The Mekong Spa offers a full range of face and body treatments including facials, massages, body scrubs, body wraps and packages for individuals and couples. The custom-designed spa treatments are based on traditional Laotian herbal remedies aimed at healing and nurturing, and use only pure botanical ingredients from local organic gardens and farms.
Steam Room
All guests are encouraged to participate in traditional herbal steam baths along with their other spa treatments. The steam room is made of limestone in contemporary style, with a pebbled stone path leading to the rinsing area where guests can rinse off by splashing water from traditional earthenware urns.
Infinity Pool
To finish, guests can then proceed to the infinity plunge pool and relaxation area overlooking the water lily pond and the historic Laotian royal town of Luang Prabang.
Cookery Classes
Come and join the fun at our restaurant's outdoor terrace and learn the secret techniques of preparing exotic Laotian food with our experienced chefs. They will guide you through a step by step process of cooking a delicious traditional three course meal. You will first be presented with the different ingredients and seasonings. Then, because it is a hands on affair, you will cook the dish alongside the chef learning how to work with ladles, pans and woks. Finally, you will have the chance to enjoy the freshly prepared food in our restaurant.