Accommodation in Luang Prabang

Pullmann Hotel Luang Prabang
The Pullmann Hotel - Luang Prabang *****
The newly opened 5-star resort, Pullman Luang Prabang, stretches across 16 hectares of beautiful countryside, surrounded by lush paddy fields, rivers and mountains. A great base to explore the beautiful town of Luang Prabang, the property is fitting for both business and leisure travellers. Situated 10 minutes from downtown, guests can explore the ancient city of Luang Prabang. Considered to be the cradle of Lao culture and nestled in jungle-clad hills at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, this enchanting destination is the former royal capital of Laos and a beautiful UNESCO City.
Pullman Luang Prabang features three swimming pools, a secluded spa and lakefront restaurant. Business travellers can utilise Luang Prabang’s largest conference centre with state-of-the-art facilities. It is the largest hotel in Luang Prabang with 123 spacious guest rooms and caters for all types of travellers, including families with its dedicated Kids Club. With rooms being spaced out around the grounds, there is an intimacy to the property even though it is one of the largest in the region. It’s setting amongst the rice paddy fields makes you feel like you are living more local during your stay.
You can expect the level of modernity and comfort that Pullman is famous for. All rooms and suites feature a large terrace, connectivity panel, free WiFi, workspace and areas to relax. This has been fused with a local Laotian feel with tastefully decorated rooms. Room types include the Deluxe Room, Premium Deluxe Room, Deluxe Suite, Premium Deluxe Suite and Villa. Although varying in size, the difference in room types also offer different views – Mountain View, Garden View or Poolside. The massive bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and a separate bathtub. A private balcony offers a space to sit outside and relax while taking in the gorgeous surroundings.
At the Pullman Luang Prabang you can enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights offered by the all-day dining restaurant, L’Atelier. The international executive chef combines ingredients from the organic garden and the local communities. The restaurant overlooks the lake and offers dining inside and outside. For a morning coffee or scenic sundowner, try The Junction, the Pullman lobby bar concept: when barista meets bartenders and when morning pastries meet tapestries. The Junction looks over the paddy fields and exotic gardens from an extended outdoor deck.
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Avani Hotel
The Avani Hotel - Luang Prabang ****
The Avani+ is a gorgeous little garrison perfectly positioned in the centre of town, opposite the night market and a five-minute stroll to the banks of the Mekong River. It's also one of only a handful of hotels in the city with a swimming pool.
First time visitors to Luang Prabang could not be better placed at this intimate hotel. There are a dozen beautiful temples and historic sites within easy walking distance, including the gold-walled Wat Mai, the Royal Palace and Mount Phousi viewpoint. Across the road is the night market, where you can shop for wooden handicrafts, locally woven fabrics, paper lanterns and paintings. The airport is 15 minutes away by car.
In keeping with the city's Unesco status, this new hotel has been built in the style of a French colonial-era barracks; low rise with crisp white walls and louvre windows, squarely positioned around a sunny courtyard and swimming pool. The billet-style layout combined with pretty gardens of towering palms, jasmine blossoms and banyan trees makes the Avani+ the perfect spot for unwinding. Not suitable for families.
From the reception staff to the cheerful housekeepers and soothing spa therapists, the service couldn't have been warmer. Complimentary bicycles are available from reception and are a great way to explore Luang Prabang's higgledy-piggledy streets and tree-lined avenues. On your return, throw yourself into the 25-metre swimming pool, flop on a sun-lounger or visit the impressive little spa for a traditional deep tissue massage.
The 53 rooms are clean-lined cocoons of golden woods, creamy soft furnishings and simple Hmong artworks, with up-to-the-minute tech and verandahs overlooking the pool or surrounding neighbourhood. Bathrooms are positioned across the rear of the room and have strong showers but no bathtubs and limited amenities (pack your own body lotion). Light sleepers may also want to pack earplugs to drown out noise drift from the corridor and swimming pool.
Main Street Bar and Grill, which serves Asian and European fare – chicken wings, salads, soups, stir-fries, steaks – was low on guests and atmosphere during my stay, most likely because of the inconsistent quality of the dishes; overcooked vegetables, wet and lumpy mash potatoes, too-salty sauces. Thankfully, there's no shortage of exciting little stalls, cafés and restaurants nearby. Breakfast was more appealing, a pleasant buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, cold cuts, and hot dishes to order.
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Pullmann Hotel Luang Prabang
The Pullmann Hotel - Luang Prabang *****
The newly opened 5-star resort, Pullman Luang Prabang, stretches across 16 hectares of beautiful countryside, surrounded by lush paddy fields, rivers and mountains. A great base to explore the beautiful town of Luang Prabang, the property is fitting for both business and leisure travellers. Situated 10 minutes from downtown, guests can explore the ancient city of Luang Prabang. Considered to be the cradle of Lao culture and nestled in jungle-clad hills at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, this enchanting destination is the former royal capital of Laos and a beautiful UNESCO City.
Pullman Luang Prabang features three swimming pools, a secluded spa and lakefront restaurant. Business travellers can utilise Luang Prabang’s largest conference centre with state-of-the-art facilities. It is the largest hotel in Luang Prabang with 123 spacious guest rooms and caters for all types of travellers, including families with its dedicated Kids Club. With rooms being spaced out around the grounds, there is an intimacy to the property even though it is one of the largest in the region. It’s setting amongst the rice paddy fields makes you feel like you are living more local during your stay.
You can expect the level of modernity and comfort that Pullman is famous for. All rooms and suites feature a large terrace, connectivity panel, free WiFi, workspace and areas to relax. This has been fused with a local Laotian feel with tastefully decorated rooms. Room types include the Deluxe Room, Premium Deluxe Room, Deluxe Suite, Premium Deluxe Suite and Villa. Although varying in size, the difference in room types also offer different views – Mountain View, Garden View or Poolside. The massive bathroom has a walk-in rain shower and a separate bathtub. A private balcony offers a space to sit outside and relax while taking in the gorgeous surroundings.
At the Pullman Luang Prabang you can enjoy a wide variety of culinary delights offered by the all-day dining restaurant, L’Atelier. The international executive chef combines ingredients from the organic garden and the local communities. The restaurant overlooks the lake and offers dining inside and outside. For a morning coffee or scenic sundowner, try The Junction, the Pullman lobby bar concept: when barista meets bartenders and when morning pastries meet tapestries. The Junction looks over the paddy fields and exotic gardens from an extended outdoor deck.
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Avani Hotel
The Avani Hotel - Luang Prabang ****
The Avani+ is a gorgeous little garrison perfectly positioned in the centre of town, opposite the night market and a five-minute stroll to the banks of the Mekong River. It's also one of only a handful of hotels in the city with a swimming pool.
First time visitors to Luang Prabang could not be better placed at this intimate hotel. There are a dozen beautiful temples and historic sites within easy walking distance, including the gold-walled Wat Mai, the Royal Palace and Mount Phousi viewpoint. Across the road is the night market, where you can shop for wooden handicrafts, locally woven fabrics, paper lanterns and paintings. The airport is 15 minutes away by car.
In keeping with the city's Unesco status, this new hotel has been built in the style of a French colonial-era barracks; low rise with crisp white walls and louvre windows, squarely positioned around a sunny courtyard and swimming pool. The billet-style layout combined with pretty gardens of towering palms, jasmine blossoms and banyan trees makes the Avani+ the perfect spot for unwinding. Not suitable for families.
From the reception staff to the cheerful housekeepers and soothing spa therapists, the service couldn't have been warmer. Complimentary bicycles are available from reception and are a great way to explore Luang Prabang's higgledy-piggledy streets and tree-lined avenues. On your return, throw yourself into the 25-metre swimming pool, flop on a sun-lounger or visit the impressive little spa for a traditional deep tissue massage.
The 53 rooms are clean-lined cocoons of golden woods, creamy soft furnishings and simple Hmong artworks, with up-to-the-minute tech and verandahs overlooking the pool or surrounding neighbourhood. Bathrooms are positioned across the rear of the room and have strong showers but no bathtubs and limited amenities (pack your own body lotion). Light sleepers may also want to pack earplugs to drown out noise drift from the corridor and swimming pool.
Main Street Bar and Grill, which serves Asian and European fare – chicken wings, salads, soups, stir-fries, steaks – was low on guests and atmosphere during my stay, most likely because of the inconsistent quality of the dishes; overcooked vegetables, wet and lumpy mash potatoes, too-salty sauces. Thankfully, there's no shortage of exciting little stalls, cafés and restaurants nearby. Breakfast was more appealing, a pleasant buffet of tropical fruit, pastries, cold cuts, and hot dishes to order.
Website
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