From US$99+ per night
– Free mini-van service “downtown” (or you can borrow a bike, or walk in about ten minutes).
– The lovely sound-muffling fountain could be kept on all night to cover the voices of guests waking early to witness the sunrise tak bat ceremony (and the neighbours’ roosters!).
The afternoons in Luang Prabang can get hot – even in the winter. What better way to cool off than a dip in the pool?
Le Sen Boutique Hotel, because it is located outside of “downtown” Luang Prabang, has such a pool. It is the centrepiece of this zen-like hotel with 19 rooms, including two suites and one villa.
This Lao-owned and -managed hotel is barely one year old. The decor is minimalist chic, and it has the full range of amenities, plus a large fitness centre. Many staff are university students studying nearby; they’re charming and efficient.
Le Sen’s restaurant (with room service) serves both western and Lao fare, including a must-try traditional buffalo laab, luxuriant with local aromatics and herbs. A new lounge, ideal for chilling and sipping a cocktail, will soon open.
