Hotels in Luang Prabang » La Residence Phou Vao Signature™ recommends the best hotels with best values HOTEL OVERVIEW City: Luang Prabang, Laos PDR Location: City Center Hotel Category: 5 star luxury inn Room Rates: Upon request Book this hotel: Email us   In Luang Prabang, where legends are told in gold relief on temple doors, stay at La Résidence Phou Vao and enjoy the unique and peaceful atmosphere of this resort. La Résidence Phou Vao boasts breathtaking views of the mountains and this sedate World Heritage town. La Résidence Phou Vao boasts 3 hectares of lush gardens, rich with bougainvillea, palms and frangipani, which fringe the breathtaking negative-edge swimming pool. Featuring 32 spacious rooms and 2 suites which are a harmony of wood, cotton and silks and enjoy private balconies with extraordinary views. A passage, with doors painted with guardian divinities, leads to the restaurant, where French cuisine is served with exotic touches, as are very subtle traditional Lao dishes, all with impeccable service. Visit the former Royal Palace, the caves of Pak Ou, the shimmering Wat Xieng Thong and Wat Sen temples, the fascinating local markets or the 300 year old weaving village of Ban Phanom, and the mighty Mekong river as it snakes through the verdant jungle.... Mouse over photos to enlarge GUEST ROOMS & SUITES The spacious guest rooms and suites provide breathtaking views of the forest canopy and distant mountains dotted with pagodas and stupas from the comfort of your private terrace or balcony. 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. All rooms have a hair dryer, satellite television, mini-bar, personal safe, air conditioning and international direct dial telephone. We are also pleased to be able to provide fresh flowers in your room on arrival and bottled drinking water is replenished daily. Garden View Room Located on the ground floor of the hotel, these easily-accessed rooms are surrounded by frangipani trees. The view over our tropical gardens create a sense of tranquility. With either twin beds or a double king bed, each room is over 60 square metres. Each room has a spacious bathroom with terrazzo bath and a double sink counter. Mountain View Room These rooms offer dramatic views of the Old City of Luang Prabang and of the occasional rooftop amongst palm and coconut trees. Further away the magnificent Phousy Temple rises over the town, set on a steep hill. The best view of this monument is from your window. With either twin beds or a double king bed, each room is over 60 square metres. Each Mountain View room has a spacious bathroom featuring an elegant terrazzo bath, a double sink-counter and first class amenities. Mountain Pool View Room The most prized rooms of the property, the Mountain Pool View rooms overlook both our dramatic infinity pool and the magnificent Phousy Temple, which hovers over the town on a steep hill. With double king beds, each room is over 60 square metres. The spacious bathroom features an elegant terrazzo bath, a double sink-counter and first class amenities. Phou Vao Suite Located on the first floor, the Phou Vao Suites are over 70 square metres. The ultimate in comfort, they feature a double bedroom as well as a separate living room with a large cotton sofa. A spacious bathroom offers first-class amenities. Overlooking our spiritual garden, the suites are serene and spacious, ideal for long breaks or where space is a prime concern. With a double King bed and an additional single bed in the well-equipped living room, the Suites are finished in cottons, wood and local textiles. Guest Services Here at La Résidence Phou Vao, we strive to make your stay as comfortable and as enjoyable as possible.  We offer private tours, a free shuttle service to the centre of Luang Prabang and we are happy to arrange airport transfers for you upon request. During your stay, please ask a member of our friendly and helpful staff for anything you require, or if you have any special requests or requirements please do not hesitate to contact us before your visit. Airport transfers arranged on request Free shuttle into Luang Prabang centre Customized tours and excursions with private guide Same day laundry service Mail and postage services Complimentary overnight shoe cleaning  Boutique selling gifts and necessities Business centre with fax, photocopier, postal services Meeting and conference arrangements Catering services, including off property Babysitting  service Doctor on call Bicycles for hire      RESTAURANTS & BAR At La Résidence Phou Vao we are pleased to be able to offer the best in Laotian dining within the grounds of our hotel at the renowned Phou Vao restaurant. Offering a choice of indoor and outdoor seating we serve traditional Laotian cuisine alongside European dishes with local influences. The hotel's cocktail bar, too, offers a comfortable indoor lounge and outdoor seating, with fabulous views over the swimming pool and beyond to the mountains;  the perfect place for enjoying an aperitif while the sun sets. SPA The Spa: The Spa at La Résidence Phou Vao Hotel 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 paneling made of hand woven local silk. The 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 Lao herbal remedies aimed at healing and nurturing, and use only pure botanical ingredients from organic Lao gardens and local farms. Steam Room: All guests are encouraged to participate in traditional herbal steam 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 guest can rinse off by splashing water from traditional earthenware urns. Infinity Pool: To finish, guests can then proceed to the infinity plung pool and relaxation area overlooking the water lily pond and the historic Laotian royal retreat town of Luang Prabang. MORE RECOMMENDED HOTELS IN LUANG PRABANG Deluxe & Luxury Category Amantaka Resort **** RS La Residence Phou Vao *** RS Maison Souvannaphoum *** RS Villa Maly Hotel *** RS *** RS™: Recommended by Signature™