The view of the lush jungle from one of the suites.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Rosewood Luang Prabang Debuts in Laos
Designer Bill Bensley captures the essence of the former French colony with a superchic boutique hotel
A suite at the Rosewood Luang Prabang hotel in Laos. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Should you wish to watch the world slow down in transporting surroundings, the new Rosewood Luang Prabang ought to be on your shortlist. The recently opened property is nestled in a lush jungle of Laos, the former French colony that is one of Southeast Asia’s most captivating destinations. Blending French-Lao architecture and contemporary style, it features 23 riverside villas and glamorous hilltop tents decorated by designer Bill Bensley in romantic colonial style—think rich rosewood finishes, colorful local textiles, and plush silk daybeds. Guests can enjoy the wondrous flora and fauna, explore the nearby UNESCO-protected old town of Luang Prabang, witness saffron-robed monks collecting alms, or simply sit back with a French coffee and lose themselves in reverie. rosewoodhotels.com
View of the Hilltop Tent residences within the jungles of Laos. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Riverside Villa suite with a porch right off the bedroom. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Hilltop Tent balcony with gorgeous views of the jungle. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Riverside Villa seen from the river. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Hilltop Tent at the Rosewood Luang Prabang. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Bathroom in the Riverside Villas at the Rosewood Luang Prabang. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
Cover: The view of the lush jungle from one of the suites.
Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang
