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Rosewood Luang Prabang Debuts in Laos

Designer Bill Bensley captures the essence of the former French colony with a superchic boutique hotel

By Lucy Rees
Spring 2018
Mountain view from a cozy room's balcony with seating area, surrounded by lush greenery and afternoon sunlight.
The view of the lush jungle from one of the suites. Photo: Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang

Luxurious bedroom with a wooden canopy bed, elegant decor, armchair, and a round marble table under large hanging lights.
A suite at the Rosewood Luang Prabang hotel in Laos. 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

Tents nestled among lush green hills with a mountain in the background during sunrise.
View of the Hilltop Tent residences within the jungles of Laos. Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang

 

Luxurious bedroom suite with elegant decor, white bed, wooden accents, cozy seating area, and soft ambient lighting.
Riverside Villa suite with a porch right off the bedroom. Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang

 

Luxury outdoor terrace with seating area, marble table, candles, and forest view at sunset.
Hilltop Tent balcony with gorgeous views of the jungle. Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang

House with warm lights by a river surrounded by trees at dusk.
Riverside Villa seen from the river. Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang

Luxury tented villa overlooking lush green landscape with distant mountains at dusk.
Hilltop Tent at the Rosewood Luang Prabang. Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang

 

Luxurious bathroom showcasing a freestanding bathtub, patterned floor tiles, and elegant decor with framed art.
Bathroom in the Riverside Villas at the Rosewood Luang Prabang. Courtesy of Rosewood Luang Prabang