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La Residence Phou Vao by Orient-Express

4.0 of 5
3 PO Box 50, Luang Prabang, Laos
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Ranked #3 of 59 hotels in Luang Prabang
5.0 of 5 stars 277 Reviews
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What travelers say about this hotel
  • Very good(9)
  • Infinity pool(9)
  • Hotel staff(8)
  • Mountain view room(7)
  • Breakfast buffet(5)
  • Orient Express(4)
  • Mekong river(4)
  • Mosquito nets(4)
  • Pak Ou caves(3)
  • High standard(3)
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402ForeverSunshine
Los Angeles, California
Reviewer
3 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 5, 2012 NEW
1
person found this review helpful

What a pleasure to leave busy and dusty Luang Prabang to relax in the pool of La Residence Phou Vao! We stayed with Orient Express in South America, so it was a natural choice to book their hotels in Laos and Cambodia as well. We were not disappointed. From the moment we stepped out of the lobby and saw the... More

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Vivian T
Taipei, Taiwan
Reviewer
4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Excellent service and friendly staff throughout our stay in this beautiful hotel. The rooms are very comfortable and clean. Beautiful spa rooms and their herbal steam bath is an experience one should not miss! The attention to details in this hotel is just remarkable. Breakfast settings is like a picture from a magazine. When you visit Luang Prabang, a stay... More

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MMoezinia
London, United Kingdom
1 review
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Luang Prabang is a relatively clean and orderly town in the midst of many South East Asian towns which are not. It was with great relish that my (grown-up) daughters and I checked into La Residence, a respite from the constant moving we had been subject to until this point in our trip. We were very pleased with the spacious... More

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peterhall
london
Reviewer
3 reviews
7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

This hotel was exquisite and really made our stay in luang parang magical. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful without being obtrusive. The chef who I believe is Tunisian is a genius and the food superb. We enjoyed the evening dinner dance show which was candle-lit, fun and beautiful. Rooms were spotless and elegant and views magnificent. More

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Charlie H
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

Luang Prabang essentially still is a backpacker location, but the Orient Express Résidence Phou Vao succeeds to create a peaceful, tasteful and high quality recluse, a retreat away from the tourist noise. Situated on a wonderful quiet location with a gorgeous vista towards Phou Si hill with its golden pagoda the hotel sits amid beautifully landscaped gardens. Decorated with nice... More

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straussgould
New York City, New York
1 review
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 27, 2012
3
people found this review helpful

thrilled and stunned by the quiet beauty of this boutique hotel. we loved everything about it. our room...lovely. the food...wonderful...especially the breakfasts...my favorite meal. everything homemade. the spa jumped out of a picture postcard. the view of the beautiful golden temple on a nearby mountain enthralled us. but most of all...it was the kindness and the welcoming attitude of the... More

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Dreun
vlaanderen
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

First of all Laos is a beautiful and safe place, the Lao people are proud and very, very friendly and hospitable. Luang Prabang and the surrounding countryside is lovely and has a lot to offer, it reminds me of Thailand 30 years ago, yet it offers everything to enjoy contemporary travel; gorgeous food at nice restaurants and sidewalk cafes, cozy... More

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LRPV, Manager at La Residence Phou Vao by Orient-Express, responded to this review
January 26, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for your wonderful remarks, which we have shared with our staff. We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay at La Résidence Phou Vao. We do hope you will have the opportunity to visit Luang Prabang again soon. Should you do so, please do not hesitate to contact us directly, so we can personally... More

BeachSwaggie
Sydney
Top Contributor
86 reviews
54 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
4
people found this review helpful

I have stayed on many Orient Express hotels in Asia and Latin America and was quite looking forward to this stay.  More the fool me. This hotel is outrageously expensive and, when you are paying that sort of money, you expect something special, maybe close to perfection.  We got nowhere near it. Starting with our room, beautiful views but the... More

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LRPV, Manager at La Residence Phou Vao by Orient-Express, responded to this review
January 26, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to comment about your experience at our property on the Tripadvisor website. Guests' feedback is always highly valued as it helps us to evaluate the level of service that is being provided as well as to identify specific areas that need to be addressed. We fully understand and respect your point of... More

CapandKim
Singapore, Singapore
Contributor
18 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 24, 2012
2
people found this review helpful

Our family stayed at La Residence with another family who had smaller children. The staff were warm, friendly and very helpful. The view on the hillside is lovely and the rooms are quiet and beautifully furnished. The hotel arranged a lovely riverboat tour for us and our guide was very knowledgeable and kind. This was certainly a fantastic first visit... More

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LRPV, Manager at La Residence Phou Vao by Orient-Express, responded to this review
January 26, 2012

Dear Guest, Thank you for taking the time to share your personal observations regarding your recent stay at La Résidence Phou Vao. We are most delighted to hear that you enjoyed the facilities and the friendliness of our staff as well the helpful services. We certainly hope that your future plans to visit Laos include La Résidence Phou Vao, because... More

kbuxtonok
Lawton, Oklahoma
Reviewer
3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 21, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

The Residence has beautiful grounds and friendly, helpful service. We dined there for breakfast daily and found the food diverse, fresh and delicious. We missed the shuttle one evening and they immediately provided alternate transportation, getting us to our reservation on time. More

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