Best Historical Hotels in Laos
As a long-established luxury travel publication, The Luxury Editor is known for showcasing hotels that go beyond star ratings alone and focus on what really matters to discerning travellers seeking a memorable stay in a historical in Laos. Service, design, atmosphere, sense of place and the overall quality of the guest experience all play a part in whether a property earns its place in our curated list.
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Laos, Luang Prabang
Amantaka
(5 stars)Located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang in Laos, this hotel is part of a collection of restored French colonial buildings. The architecture also influences the decor, along with a local traditional Laotian style. Its 24 bedrooms have high wooden ceilings and four-poster beds with crisp white drapes for an extra romantic feel — and 16 have their own pools. A comprehensive spa provides signature wellness journeys with oil-free Lao massage and personalised baths with fresh herbs. There’s also a shared pool, a restaurant and a bar. Don’t be surprised if you spot a few celebs while at Amantaka
Laos, Luang Prabang
Sofitel Luang Prabang
(5 stars)A UNESCO-protected building, the Sofitel Luang Prabang in Ban Mano, served as the French Governor’s residence in the 1900s. As such, it’s in a residential area yet minutes from the airport and city centre and boasts heritage design. Stay in one of 26 suites here and you’ll benefit from your own private garden with gazebo and outdoor bathtub or a private pool. Take a seat in a wicker chair for drinks and dinner at the Governor’s Grill; swim in the Olympic-size pool with its pretty blue mosaic tiles; have a wander through the landscaped gardens and book some ancient Lao rituals at Le Spa.
Laos, Luang Prabang
Avani+ Luang Prabang Hotel
(5 stars)This contemporary-classic hotel was built on the site of French officer quarters, in the centre of the city (which you can explore on bicycles loaned free from the concierge), namely the Sethathirath Road District. Low rise and balconied, the 53-bedroom building overlooking Mount Phousi, is flanked by blossom and banyan trees. There’s a 25-metre pool, a spa and a grill restaurant on its grounds. But with the night market right across the street and the river five minutes’ walk away, you’ll probably want to explore the neighbourhood of this UNESCO-listed city.