Rosewood Opens Luxury Resort in Luang Prabang, Laos

Rosewood has expanded its portfolio of luxury hotels to Laos with the opening of the Rosewood Luang Prabang, a luxury escape within an idyllic hilltop forest.

The resort is the first tented villa concept and the second Southeast Asia resort for Rosewood Hotels & Resorts.

The enclave features 23 guestrooms, villas, suites and tented villas surrounding the site’s natural waterfall, only a 10-minute drive from Luang Prabang, the 14th-century capital of ancient Laos and an UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at the confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers, Luang Prabang is known for its well-preserved French colonial architecture and IndoChinese villas, monk communities and gilded temples, rich historical significance, French and Laotian cuisines, and mesmerizingly serene pace of life.

Bill Bensley and BENSLEY design studio modelled the property on the concept of a Laotian hill station from the turn of the 20th century, in which a grand and gracious home of a French host would be opened to intrepid adventurers and curious travellers from diverse walks of life who managed to make their way to this magical corner of the world.

“Rosewood Luang Prabang is exotic, intimate and deeply respectful of the destination’s culture, history and natural setting,” said Sonia Cheng, chief executive officer of Rosewood Hotel Group. “This unique property is not only a wondrous expression of our brand’s A Sense of Place philosophy, but also marks a key milestone for our group and its Southeast Asia expansion.”

Accommodation at the resort is situated adjacent to a river or waterfall or floating above the ground amongst the treetop foliage. They variously include their own private swimming pools, oversized balconies, outdoor wooden bathtubs and other features special to each, yet all provide the experience of immersion in a dense tropical forest.

Accommodation ranges from Riverside Rooms, and Riverside Suites that are more than 90 square meters in size, to secluded Riverside Villas, Waterfall Pool Villas and luxury Hilltop Tents.

Dining at Rosewood Luang Prabang delves deep into the rich Laotian food culture and chefs place utmost importance on locally sourced and seasonal foods.

The Great House offers indoor seating and an open-air terrace with large daybeds and sofas overlooking lush gardens and a waterfall. There guests can experience Laotian farm-to-table dining, authentic local specialties and dishes influenced by the cuisine of historic royal courts.

The Elephant Bridge Bar overlooks a picturesque river and is perfect for a relaxing evening drink or whiling the afternoon away. It offers light snacks, simple and healthy fare, and refreshing hand-crafted cocktails and beverages. The bar specializes in cocktail classics with a tropical twist, using local herbs and spices that echo Laos’ rich and diverse harvests to reflect a true sense of place.

Guests have the option of poolside dining, from sunbeds, cozy cabanas or thoughtfully placed tables that dot the terrace, choosing from an array of comfort food, haute Laotian classics, as well as fresh cocktails, wines and refreshments, all served amidst the verdant forest surroundings.

“Our property sets a new dimension for guests to discover the poetry of Luang Prabang -- its natural beauty, spirituality and way of life,” said Elias Pertoft, managing director of Rosewood Luang Prabang. “We are dedicated to hosting our guests in highly personalized fashion, to help them experience all Luang Prabang has to offer, both on and off-property.”

Introductory "Ancient Wonders of Laos" rates start from USD780 per room per night for a minimum three-night stay in a Riverside Room for two persons, excluding tax and service charge. The offer is valid through 31 December 2018 and is subject to availability.

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