A Serene Return: La Résidence Phou Vao Reopens in Luang Prabang
06-Nov-2025
Category: News Stories
There’s a renewed sense of calm on the horizon in Luang Prabang. Perched high on Phou Vao Hill, overlooking the emerald landscapes and saffron rooftops of the UNESCO World Heritage town, La Résidence Phou Vao will reopen on 15 November 2025 following a complete transformation.
Once a royal guesthouse, this intimate 34-suite sanctuary blends colonial elegance, French sophistication, and Laotian soul. Surrounded by three acres of tropical gardens, it offers a serene base just minutes from the old town - where life still moves at a gentle rhythm.
Wellbeing lies at the heart of the experience. The open-air Mekong Spa, famed for traditional Laotian therapies once reserved for royalty, takes centre stage, complemented by meditative garden spaces, an infinity pool with sweeping mountain views, and tranquil private dining under starlit skies. Guests can also immerse themselves in authentic cultural rituals - from Baci blessings and alms-giving ceremonies to cooking classes and private Mekong River excursions aboard the hotel’s luxury boat.
With its renewed sense of place and deep connection to local heritage, La Résidence Phou Vao invites travellers to rediscover the art of slow living - where wellness is not a momentary escape, but a way of being in harmony with Laos’s timeless spirit.
