The Victoria Xiengthong Palace is a boutique heritage hotel set in the old town of Luang Prabang. The resort is small, with only 26 rooms located by the Mekong River and Wat Xiengthong temple, and is the former residence of the Lao royal family; in fact, it used to be the Royal Palace, and has lovely teak floored rooms in traditional buildings. Rooms have plenty of old charm, as well as modern conveniences like iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. There is no pool or fitness center, but there is a spa, and the excellent Kitchen by the Mekong restaurant which serves fine Lao and European cuisine. It's one of the quietest areas of Luang Prabang, and perfect for those who like walking and enjoying the riverside haunts. It is, however, one of Luang Prabang's most expensive properties -- and some find it doesn't give the views or overall luxuries to merit the price tag.
The Victoria Xiengthong Palace is a boutique heritage hotel set in the old town of Luang Prabang. The resort is small, with only 26 rooms located by the Mekong River and Wat Xiengthong temple, and is the former residence of the Lao royal family; in fact, it used to be the Royal Palace, and has lovely teak floored rooms in traditional buildings. Rooms have plenty of old charm, as well as modern conveniences like iPod docks, flat-screen TVs, and Wi-Fi. There is no pool or fitness center, but there is a spa, and the excellent Kitchen by the Mekong restaurant which serves fine Lao and European cuisine. It's one of the quietest areas of Luang Prabang, and perfect for those who like walking and enjoying the riverside haunts. It is, however, one of Luang Prabang's most expensive properties -- and some find it doesn't give the views or overall luxuries to merit the price tag.
The Mekong Riverview Hotel is a lovely riverside property set in the quietest corner of the old town UNESCO Heritage Luang Prabang. There are only 22 rooms here, ranging from modern Deluxe ones houses in a separate building, to luxurious rooms and suites that sit just across the street from the Mekong River. Rooms have polished wood floors and are adorned with gorgeous photographs, as well as having contemporary amenities like free Wi-Fi, free minibars, and safes. While the resort does not have a pool or fitness center (UNESCO rules prohibit pools and external structures in the heritage area), it does have a restaurant with the best river view in town. The foreign owner is a lover of Luang Prabang, evidenced in the art photos adorning the lobby and in the local help initiatives taken by the hotel, and there are free bicycles and electric tuk tuk shuttles for guests. The rooms are very well taken care of and compare to any of the high end properties around, and while costly, are actually less expensive than those in comparable neighbors such as the Victoria Xiengthong Palace.
The Mekong Riverview Hotel is a lovely riverside property set in the quietest corner of the old town UNESCO Heritage Luang Prabang. There are only 22 rooms here, ranging from modern Deluxe ones houses in a separate building, to luxurious rooms and suites that sit just across the street from the Mekong River. Rooms have polished wood floors and are adorned with gorgeous photographs, as well as having contemporary amenities like free Wi-Fi, free minibars, and safes. While the resort does not have a pool or fitness center (UNESCO rules prohibit pools and external structures in the heritage area), it does have a restaurant with the best river view in town. The foreign owner is a lover of Luang Prabang, evidenced in the art photos adorning the lobby and in the local help initiatives taken by the hotel, and there are free bicycles and electric tuk tuk shuttles for guests. The rooms are very well taken care of and compare to any of the high end properties around, and while costly, are actually less expensive than those in comparable neighbors such as the Victoria Xiengthong Palace.
The Lotus Villa is a small hotel with just 17 rooms, set in an old teak wood building in the heritage area of historic Luang Prabang. The resort is on a quiet, tree-lined street, close to Wat Xiengthong temple and a block from the Mekong River. Rooms here are small, but do have large beds and free Wi-Fi, although they don't come with televisions, and only the upper category ones have bathtubs or a bit of space. The hotel has no facilities like a pool or gym, and there is just a small area with tables in the courtyard where they serve breakfast. The rooms are somewhat more expensive than those at nearby properties, like Sayo or Calao, but the hotel is known for its attentive service and quiet atmosphere, so it can be a good base for old town Luang Prabang stays.
The Lotus Villa is a small hotel with just 17 rooms, set in an old teak wood building in the heritage area of historic Luang Prabang. The resort is on a quiet, tree-lined street, close to Wat Xiengthong temple and a block from the Mekong River. Rooms here are small, but do have large beds and free Wi-Fi, although they don't come with televisions, and only the upper category ones have bathtubs or a bit of space. The hotel has no facilities like a pool or gym, and there is just a small area with tables in the courtyard where they serve breakfast. The rooms are somewhat more expensive than those at nearby properties, like Sayo or Calao, but the hotel is known for its attentive service and quiet atmosphere, so it can be a good base for old town Luang Prabang stays.
Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town. There are only 16 bungalows here, nine of them that look at the river, seven set in a garden. While they have well-finished wood floors, they are pretty threadbare, with just a bed, a minibar, and some slippers for guests in each. The resort does provide free Wi-Fi throughout, plus free breakfast (served in rooms or garden), free bicycles, and free shuttles to town throughout the day. It's a great place for relaxing in the garden or looking out at the river, but its a ways from the heritage area, and getting here on foot or bike requires navigating a torn-up dirt road. It's worth comparing rates with nearby properties like Bel Air or My Dream Boutique, because they generally charge just a few dollars more and are a bit more modern.
Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town. There are only 16 bungalows here, nine of them that look at the river, seven set in a garden. While they have well-finished wood floors, they are pretty threadbare, with just a bed, a minibar, and some slippers for guests in each. The resort does provide free Wi-Fi throughout, plus free breakfast (served in rooms or garden), free bicycles, and free shuttles to town throughout the day. It's a great place for relaxing in the garden or looking out at the river, but its a ways from the heritage area, and getting here on foot or bike requires navigating a torn-up dirt road. It's worth comparing rates with nearby properties like Bel Air or My Dream Boutique, because they generally charge just a few dollars more and are a bit more modern.
Le Bel Air Boutique Resort is a small and stylish resort with just 21 rooms located on the opposite side of the Nam Khan River from the heritage area of Luang Prabang. Rooms here are in old wood houses looking out at a large garden and the river, or else in private bungalows in the garden, and they have fine wood floors, nice terraces, and plenty of modern amenities. The Deluxe rooms have bathtubs to go with separate showers, and there is free WiFi and breakfast. The scenic Old Bridge Bar and Grill serves Lao and western food overlooking the bridge and river, and the spacious garden area has sun loungers and swing seats to relax in. It's a long walk to the temples and main sights of town, but the riverside location is a pleasant escape. The resort is more expensive than some of the nearby properties like My Dream Boutique, but it also has a prime location on the river and the rooms are more elegant. It's a good choice if you don't want to stay right in town.
Le Bel Air Boutique Resort is a small and stylish resort with just 21 rooms located on the opposite side of the Nam Khan River from the heritage area of Luang Prabang. Rooms here are in old wood houses looking out at a large garden and the river, or else in private bungalows in the garden, and they have fine wood floors, nice terraces, and plenty of modern amenities. The Deluxe rooms have bathtubs to go with separate showers, and there is free WiFi and breakfast. The scenic Old Bridge Bar and Grill serves Lao and western food overlooking the bridge and river, and the spacious garden area has sun loungers and swing seats to relax in. It's a long walk to the temples and main sights of town, but the riverside location is a pleasant escape. The resort is more expensive than some of the nearby properties like My Dream Boutique, but it also has a prime location on the river and the rooms are more elegant. It's a good choice if you don't want to stay right in town.
