Every year, the forces of the universe align and some
wonderful character actor who has spent years honing his or her craft in
small roles gets to
step out of the ensemble and shine, shine, shine.
Positioned atop a hill, with stunning mountain views, La Residence Phou Vao is an unforgettable place to stay.Its calm, tranquil ambience echoes that of the sleepy World Heritage town of Luang Prabang - former royal capital of Laos - spread out below.This Orient - Express hotel is known for its
wonderful French - influenced local cuisine and an open - air spa beside a water lily pool.Relax, soak up the atmosphere and enjoy
stepping back into a more gracious era.La Residence Phou Vao is set within three hectares of lush gardens, rich with bougainvillea, palms and frangipani shrubs.Perched on the
small hill of Phou Vao (the Hill of Kites), the hotel offers beautiful views overlooking Mount Phousi, Luang Prabang s sacred mountain, and the golden dome of the wat Chomsi.