Lots of the extra upscale motels in Luang Prabang promote their views. So when a resort calls itself the Luang Prabang View Lodge, it’s promising quite a bit. Does it ship?
We spent two days at this resort in Luang Prabang this March to reply that query.
The drive there was a sign of what was to come back: the street as much as the resort is steep. So that you’ll be happy to know they provide a free shuttle service into city and again all day lengthy!
Examine-in was simple, we had been welcomed of their fashionable open air foyer by a complete crew of individuals – one individual finishing check-in formalities, whereas a second individual was serving us a welcome drink and another person was loading our baggage onto one in all their golf carts. All the pieces was sorted earlier than we may even end our drink. As soon as we had been completed with our drinks, we had been whisked away to our room on the opposite aspect of the property.
Our welcome drink on the Luang Prabang View Lodge
Our Room
The resort is ready on high of a hill and constructed on a number of ranges. Rooms are set in small one or two storey buildings, so it feels extra like a village than a giant resort. And due to the best way they positioned buildings across the high of the hill on a number of ranges, each room has a view of the encompassing space.
Our room was a Terrace King Room. Set in a small one storey bungalow housing only one different room, it was a quiet haven away from the hustle and bustle of Luang Prabang. We had over 70sqm to ourselves, with our room that includes a king measurement mattress, a Lao model day mattress, a working desk (which undoubtedly got here in useful for my work on the street!) and a big toilet with a tub.
However the spotlight was little doubt our massive non-public terrace with views of the town and the mountains within the background, and an enormous day mattress to benefit from the view from. A eating desk for 2 and a few vegetation accomplished the arrange.
Can’t beat that view. Sure, that terrace was only for us.
View from our room with its huge ground to ceiling home windows: it’s type of onerous to concentrate on something on TV with that view within the background.
Mattress with a view, minibar with a view: wherever you had been within the room, you would see Luang Prabang…
…and I imply wherever! Even the tub had views. Good little element: Take a look at the padded head relaxation on the correct aspect of the bathtub! I additionally liked the hampers that held the towels, bringing Lao model into the toilet.
Night turndown treats! Some mandarines and poppyseed-banana cake wrapped in banana leaves. A pleasant concept and completely different from the same old sweets, with the added bonus that each one of this may very well be packed up simply to eat on the go. We took our turndown treats on a ship journey the following day.
The Restaurant
If the whole lot within the resort has a view, then the restaurant must have a killer view too. And Somview Restaurant, Luang Prabang View’s essential restaurant, didn’t disappoint. The restaurant itself had a big eating room that might simply accommodate teams with a balcony surrounding it, offering coated outside eating area with wonderful views. As a bonus, there was additionally a dinner set-up by the pool, on the very high of the resort, with unbeatable sundown views.
Within the morning, Somview Restaurant serves as a buffet breakfast restaurant for all friends with a big choice of each cold and hot dishes and a spread of various cuisines, together with Asian and Western model breakfast choices. Standouts for me had been the good choice of cheeses and the French toast with recent fruit salad. It’s the one time I noticed French toast on a breakfast buffet in three months of touring round Asia so it was a welcome change to the same old eggs & toast.
Within the night, Somview Restaurant’s specialty are prime quality imported steaks and there’s a huge choice of wines to go along with it.
Loads of area to accommodate bigger eating events, and ground to ceiling home windows to point out off the view
The restaurant balcony with a view of misty mountain tops
Dinner setup contained in the restaurant, in traditional white with conventional lao textiles offering colourful accents
Mountain views so far as the attention can see
Nice method to begin the day. Espresso with a view!
The traditional resort buffet breakfast, however a bit extra dressed up
My go-to dish on the Luang Prabang View Lodge: French toast drizzled with syrup and recent fruit salad… and a mini donut for dessert.
The Pool
By now you’re in all probability sick of listening to concerning the views, however so far as the views go, I’ve left one of the best for final! The resort’s pool is on the very high of the hill above the remainder of the resort, and subsequently boasts 360° views.
The pool itself is fairly huge for a resort pool, and is surrounded by solar loungers and lao model day beds. Fortunately, there are additionally loads of umbrellas. In Lao temperatures, shade is important.
The pool space was most beautiful at sundown, and if you happen to time your arrival proper, you’ll be able to even sip on a cheerful hour cocktail whilst you watch the solar set over the mountains.
Good day, sundown dinner by the pool!
Loads of solar loungers, loads of shade: the whole lot it’s worthwhile to recuperate from a day of sight seeing in Luang Prabang
Easy solar beds with the long-lasting triangle pillows: in your afternoon nap, or your morning yoga session.
Loads of alternative: select a lounger with the right angle to look at dawn or sundown.
Make the leap! Since most friends are out for sight seeing, think about coming again for a refreshing lunch time swim and have the pool to your self.
Guess what? It’s an infinity pool!
Luang Prabang View Lodge’s Different Companies
Apart from the views, there are a couple of different factors you could be all in favour of:
The resort additionally homes a spa, providing each “commonplace” and a few native Laotian remedy choices. They’ve a alternative of personal rooms and a bigger room with numerous comfy chairs the place you’ll be able to take pleasure in foot massages, pedicures and the like as a gaggle or couple.
And if strolling round Luang Prabang all day hasn’t drained you out, you’ll be able to hit the resort health club which – no shock right here! – has all its machines dealing with a big window so you’ll be able to proceed having fun with the view whilst you work off that French toast (confession: I didn’t. I simply ate after which sat by the pool.)
Lastly, we discovered the workers to be actually useful with making preparations and planning our day. There was a resort shuttle on a kind of hourly schedule all through the day to take friends into city and choose them up once more, proper by the night time market. We additionally requested for assist with reserving a lunch cruise and the type girl on the tour desk made a reserving for us with out charging any fee (which is usually the case elsewhere in Laos).
Darkish wooden, pure supplies: a calming spa room
Burn your further vitality from the French toast and donuts
The decision on Luang Prabang View Lodge
We liked the views. The resort delivers 100% on that promise, and it’s a pleasant place to relaxation after a protracted day of sightseeing. My favourite place was the pool space, which was surprisingly quiet contemplating the restaurant was packed within the morning.
Our room was very spacious and taking a shower with a view was superior as properly. There are motels in Luang Prabang that present a better degree of service, extra personalised maybe, however there may be additionally a big distinction in value. So if you happen to’re searching for a pleasant room and good pool space at mid-range costs, the Luang Prabang View Lodge is a good choice!
We loved our keep as friends of the Luang Prabang View Lodge. All opinions are my very own and I’ll solely advocate motels and actions I really take pleasure in.
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