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Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

Luang Prabang, Laos

Belmond La Residence Phou Vao

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Located on a hill within the heritage zone of Luang Prabang, Belmond La Residence Phou Vao is one of the most established and comfortable hotels in Laos.

All 34 suites at this Belmond (formerly Orient Express) property have huge corner bathtubs and balconies with wonderful views over the surrounding rural countryside. Belmond La Residence Phou Vao has a large, infinity edge swimming pool and the restaurant offers excellent Laotian and international cuisine. The adjacent terrace has spectacular views over rice paddies and the mountains and the spa pavilions set in tranquil gardens are hard to resist.

As well as being environmentally conscious, the hotel is also a strong supporter of local charities and has a number of initiatives in place to help the local community.

OUR RATING: Deluxe

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    La Residence Phou Vao Hotel, Luang Prabang
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    Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
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    Pool, La Residence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang
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    La Residence Phou Vao Hotel, Luang Prabang
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    Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
  • Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
    Belmond La Residence Phou Vao
  • La Residence Phou Vao Hotel, Luang Prabang
    La Residence Phou Vao Hotel, Luang Prabang

Tour ideas in Luang Prabang

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    Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can't be bettered.

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    Experiences while staying here

    The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you're staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident's eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area's inhabitants.

    • Alms Giving
      Alms Giving Luang Prabang

      Alms Giving

      Alms Giving

      Each morning at dawn in Luang Prabang the local Buddhist monks form a procession around the streets of this charming town, collecting alms of rice and vegetables from the local population.

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    • Evening Baci Ceremony
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      Evening Baci Ceremony

      Evening Baci Ceremony

      The Baci ceremony is a mix of Animism and Buddhism. These ceremonies are common to Laos. Their purpose is to call back your own spirits to your body because they sometimes escape.

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    • Kuang Si Waterfalls
      Kuang Si Waterfall, Luang Prabang

      Kuang Si Waterfalls

      Kuang Si Waterfalls

      Kuang Si Falls are 30 kilometers from town. The excursion leaves Luang Prabang in the morning and heads toward Ban Ou by boat.

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