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Marcus L.
Couples
Ireland,
December 30, 2012
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lovely hotel...will definitely go back again
excellent service, great location, beautiful colonial building and fantastic food
9.7
loved this hotel. everybody was so friendly and helpful. service was excellent. location, while good, isn't really an issue in luang prabang, as everywhere is close in this town and definitely within a 10min bike ride away.
the rooms are a touch on the small side but we didn't think it was a real issue. i noticed on another review someone complaining about the ants. there were a few but really not an issue at all. i think you'd find them anywhere you stayed in lp.
overall, really enjoyed my stay. though i don't really have anything to compare it to, as it was my only time in lp, i think it is one of the better hotels in lp and would definitely go back.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip:
definitely do kuang si waterfall. we didn't have time for tad sae waterfall but i've heard from some that it's even better. will definitely check it out next time.
i would give pak ou caves a miss, unless you had loads of time and were bored. i wasn't hugely impressed with them.
definitely borrow the hotel bikes and just roam around this gorgeous town.
sunset on mount phousi is beautiful too. afterwards, head down to the night market, which is one of the best and most pleasant night markets i've been to in asia (and i've seen a lot!)
as for food, the food in the hotel was great but there is l'elephant and tamarind too that were excellent. book in advance.
if you like your coffee, saffron is excellent and a 2min walk from the hotel.
as for massages, we couldn't book into garden spa, as it was fully booked for our remaining two days by the time we got round to going. but we heard from others it is amazing. the fact that it was booked for two full days says it all. again, something that i'll do for sure next time i'm there. so, advice here would be to book as soon as you get there. it is a 2min walk from the hotel on the road behind the hotel, away from the river.
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Tessa V.
Couples
Belgium,
December 7, 2012
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Great location and lovely hotal
The location and the peace and quiet.
10
We stayed for 2 night and wished I stayed longer. The loction is perfect right by the river, close to the night market and main temples but still very quiet. The service was very good and the food excelent. The musli for breakfast is the best. To wake up and be able to have your breakfast by the river is just what holiday is all about. Also dinner menu is great.
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Stefano R.
Couples
Switzerland,
December 3, 2012
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Romantic and colonial hotel
On the Mekong and in the middle of the old town
8.7
Wonderful stay. Stayed in the Balcony suite. A little pricey, but then again most top-end hotels in Luang Prabang are. Nice colonial architecture and helpful staff. Only a few rooms which gives it an intimate feel.
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Pascal F.
Couples
Switzerland,
December 2, 2012
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The best hotel in Luang Prabang
Perfect location, beautiful rooms, excellent service and very friendly staff, very well managed hotel
10
my wife, my parents and myself from switzerland enjoyed last week our stay in the bellerive hotel. it was just perfect! after we got an upgrade to the suite in the hotel, we felt like in paradise. definitively the best location in luang prabang to stay and strongly recommended!!!
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Anees B.
Families with young children
India,
November 17, 2012
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Great location and service with a smile
Friendly and very helpful staff
9
Good location , very close to the night market,
you can get cycles from the hotel and cycle
around town to enjoy the easy going pace . It's
a great place to go as a couple , not with children .
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Frank Y.
Couples
Australia,
November 15, 2012
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Clean and good location but tiny, tiny ants in the room which was disturbing. Agoda lists this room as 37sq m but hotel brochure indicates it is 32sq m. Why the discrepancy? We booked based on the size so it was disappointing.
Restaurant Tip:
Better value food and drinks elsewhere.
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Frederik H.
Couples
Switzerland,
November 12, 2012
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Charming and perfectly situated
Service, rooms, situation , terrace on Mekong river
8.7
Very charming old hotel perfectly situated between Mekong and center. Very nice rooms. They also provide bicycles...
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Alessandra C.
Couples
United Kingdom,
November 5, 2012
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Lovely hotel, beautiful room
8
The location is great and staff helpful, the room is split in 2 floors and is very nice. The hotel was clean and b/fast selection good.
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Alexandra R.
Couples
Canada,
November 3, 2012
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Stunning French Style hotel with Outstanding view
Large rooms and perfect location along the Mekong
9.3
Though the staff spoke little English, they were helpful when needed. The hotel room was spectacular. The bathrooms weren't large but the room overall was spacious, beautifully decorated and very clean. The restaurant is more expensive than most others lining the river but the atmosphere is calm and romantic and well worth it.
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James V.
Solo travelers
United States of America,
November 1, 2012
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Classic relaxed boutique hotel with a lovely view
Next to Mekong, lovely staff, unhurried, peaceful, nice rooms
8.7
Liked it so much in 2011 came back again this year. 3 distinct buildings side by side. Stayed in Frangipanni 2011, sweet classic room old style dark wood with 4 bed poster,shuttered windows open to the Mekong. This year main building,4 rooms, all/2 level with bed in loft, small main floor except Tamarind #1 which I took a peak at and was on the corner and larger. Bath on main floor and a bit "hairy" making the journey down the steps in the nightime. Rooms do have a balcony which is tight to the knees and not that wide. Was going to ask to change to the Frangipanni, (which is less expensive) but decided to work with th room. It was workable but I would not stay there again and opt for my first stay. The newest building I did not get a chance to check out. Turned in my shoes for some needed repairs on arrival, prior year had a nice man there have my sandals fixed. Back in one day. Five days into my stay no shoes, last day before leaving was festival so closed, morning of my departure hotel had checked but still not open. Decision was to stop on the way to the airport, we did and it was a roadside repair, lots of Lao talk between my driver and the shoe lady. Final to me, "shoes not here" so off to the airport. They have a few miles on them but 9 1/2 black leather Cole Hahn shoes if you're looking for a pair. Will owe a few kip on them. Anyway I love the place and the staff and would stay there again if I'm in town and highly recommend the place.
Nightlife Tip:
Go to the Icon Club which is a very international,relaxed connivial watering hole. The place works because of the owner, Lisa who came to Lao from Hungary. Everynight was a collection of great people from all over the world. Good music, good drinks, had several excellent martini's/
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