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- Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
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The hotel is located atop the Phou Vao hill, 4 km east of Luang Prabang International Airport and only 2 km from the Old Town of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Positioned atop a hill, with stunning mountain views, the hotel is an unforgettable place to stay. Its calm, tranquil ambience echoes that of the sleepy world heritage town of Luang Prabang, the former royal capital of Laos. The hotel's facilities also include a boutique, a library and a business centre with Internet access. 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 big freeform marble baths. Guests can enjoy the view of the valley and neighbouring sacred mountain while swimming across the hotel's 13 m freshwater infinity pool. The Ytsara Spa offers a full range of treatments that will leave guests rejuvenated. The Phou Savanh restaurant offers European and Laotian cuisine in elegant and relaxed surroundings. Diners are able to sit indoors, in sophisticated comfort, or outdoors with candlelit mountain views. They may also enjoy a cold beverage at the Dok Champa cocktail bar, which also offers a choice of indoor or outdoor seating. Exit east from the airport, go straight for 300 metres. Turn left at the first intersection into the Old Town. Go straight for 4 km, then turn left at the T-junction. After turning left drive for 50 metres, follow the signs for the hotel.