Luxury Hotels Atlas / Places / Laos / Luang Prabang / Sofitel Luang Prabang
Sofitel Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang, Laos · Sofitel · Grand Luxury
A century-old French governor's mansion on Ban Mano Road, formerly also a colonial prison, Sofitel Luang Prabang was restored by Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag, who fused the original colonial structures with new buildings drawn from traditional Lao forms to create 25 clay-roofed garden suites. It is among the most intimate properties in the global Sofitel portfolio.
- 25 rooms
- Opened 2009
- Architect: Duangrit Bunnag
About Sofitel Luang Prabang
- The architect is Duangrit Bunnag, one of Thailand's leading modernists, whose portfolio includes Alila Cha-Am; his work here welded original French Colonial structures, including the governor's fort and former prison, to new Lao-influenced buildings in a way the MICHELIN Guide described as 'strangely timeless.'
- The property operated as Hotel de la Paix before its conversion to Sofitel in 2016, and the Michelin Guide notes the original colonial buildings include what was once a prison, a layer of history the hotel does not advertise.
- With only 25 suites, it is one of the smallest hotels in the Sofitel global portfolio, and each suite includes a private garden with a gazebo and an outdoor bathtub.
History
Sofitel Luang Prabang occupies a former colonial governor's residence in the heart of Luang Prabang — a UNESCO World Heritage city in northern Laos and one of Southeast Asia's most atmospherically preserved historic towns. With only 25 rooms and suites set in colonial villas amid garden grounds, it is among the most intimate Sofitel properties in the world. Laos's French colonial heritage (as part of French Indochina) gives the property a deeply appropriate historical context. The hotel's small scale and heritage architecture offer a boutique alternative in the Sofitel portfolio.
The setting
Sofitel Luang Prabang occupies a century-old French governor's mansion on Ban Mano Road, five minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage core of Luang Prabang. Formerly known as Hôtel de la Paix, the residence is among the oldest in the Sofitel portfolio and retains its shuttered colonial façade, hand-carved interiors, and lush tropical gardens. Wat Wisunarat is a fifteen-minute walk, the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre seventeen minutes on foot, and the Night Market eighteen minutes away. Two other acclaimed luxury properties anchor the immediate vicinity, underscoring this serene Ban Mano quarter as one of the city's most refined addresses. 2 km from Royal Palace. 3 km from Wat Xieng Thong.
Restaurants and bars
- Governor's Grill — Restaurant · Farm-to-table
- PING — Restaurant · International grill dining over live fire
- The Library — Restaurant
Experiences
- Le SPA — Luxury massages combining tradition and expertise, with natural, organic products.
- Swimming pool — Award-winning pool with rejuvenating wellness offerings; firepit beside it for local snacks and signature drinks.
- Wat Xieng Thong — Nearby site the hotel invites guests to explore.
- Yoga and Pilates — Taught by qualified instructors upon request in the fitness centre.
Amenities
- Spa
- Pool
- Private pool
- Hot tub
- Fitness center
Open Sofitel Luang Prabang in the atlas for live weekend rates, photos, and the full folio.
More Sofitel hotels
- Sofitel Barú Calablanca — Barú, Colombia · Grand Luxury
- SO/ Berlin Das Stue — Berlin, Germany · High Luxury
- SO/ Maldives — Emboodhoo Lagoon, Maldives · High Luxury
- SO/ Paris — Paris, France · High Luxury
- SO/ Sofitel Hua Hin — Hua Hin, Thailand · High Luxury
- Sofitel Al Hamra Beach Resort — Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates · High Luxury
More hotels in Luang Prabang
- Amantaka — Aman · Grand Luxury
- La Résidence Phou Vao, A Belmond Hotel, Luang Prabang — Belmond · Grand Luxury
- Rosewood Luang Prabang — Rosewood · Apex Luxury
- 3 Nagas Luang Prabang – MGallery Collection — MGallery · Core Luxury
- Avani+ Luang Prabang — Avani · Core Luxury
- Pullman Luang Prabang — Pullman · Accessible Luxury
Sofitel in The Maison: the brand's idea, history and every house on the atlas.