Luang Prabang sits on the northeast of the mighty Mekong River and offers a delightful combination of tradition and modernity. This antique city in the north of Laos represents a delightful mix of exquisite temples and French colonial buildings, and also it is home to many chic cafes, restaurants, bars, and shops. The Sofitel Luang Prabang is the ideal place to discover the vibrant culture and beauty of Laos. The luxurious hotel invites you to experience timeless elegance in a sophisticated setting, where local heritage and French "art de vivre" unite to give travelers the quintessential Sofitel experience. Located on the Old Town peninsula, bordered to the north by the mighty Mekong River, the Sofitel Luang Prabang offers excursions to magnificent waterfalls, the ancient Pak Ou Caves, and ethnic country villages. On top of that, the town has a lot to traverse, all within walking distance such as a myriad of exquisite temples, numerous fascinating museums, and the famous Night Market.

A quick drive away from the international airport, the elegance and spaciousness that Sofitel embodies simply makes it the best luxury hotel in Luang Prabang. Immaculately decorated suites and villas are perfectly suited to business and leisure travelers. Splendid culinary traditions of Laos allow the guests to experience authentic dining while unique spa treatments developed through generations of healing techniques exist purely to revive your body and soul. Guests at the exclusive Sofitel Luang Prabang are promised first-rate modern comforts while appreciating the magnificent architecture. The state-of-the-art swimming pool featuring azure water, fitness center, and lounge are at your disposal to relax and enjoy the slow pace of life at this luxury 5-star hotel. Encompassed by a lush tropical garden, Sofitel Luang Prabang has 25 clay-roofed suites, ranging in size from 46 to 120 square meters, each with its private garden, oversized bathtub, or private pool. Splendid shuttered windows, hand-carved poster bed frames, and beautiful national artifacts give off old-world vibes. In contrast, all the rooms come with flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi, and the signature plush cocoon mattress. All villas are exquisitely decorated with silk and artifacts, and open into a garden with an outdoor romantic gazebo and bathtub.

With sustainability in mind, Governor’s Grill at Sofitel Luang Prabang allows the guests to enjoy “Farm-To-Table” dining experiences. All ingredients used when making foods are locally made such as the feta from the Buffalo Dairy farm, vegetables from nearby organic farms, or sausages from a local German Butcher. Local flavors are present in the cold Watercress soup or the Chicken liver terrine with Lao rum. Also, Governor’s Grill features chef grilling and sizzling right in front of you. The baby pork ribs with pickled garlic, free-range pork chop or whole Mekong river fish wrapped in a banana leaf are among many specialties to discover. On top of that, this amazing restaurant at Sofitel stands out among the others by catering vegetarian and vegan dinners. Intriguing four-course cooking classes for food enthusiasts, which will take you on an exciting and inspiring journey into the heart of local culinary traditions, are offered by talented chefs. Discover a national park that is one of Luang Prabang’s most stunning landscapes less than an hour's drive from Sofitel Luang Prabang. Not far from the hotel, you will find some of the nicest natural pools with pure water surrounded by lush tropical jungle. The Green grassy forest surrounding the aquamarine pools is blessed with plenty of cool shade making it a perfect picnic spot. All in all gorgeous cascades and emerald green waters rushing through stepped falls guarantee that you have the best travel experience.

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