SATRI HOUSE

Rooms are a masterful blend of the grand (think polished-wood floors and four-poster beds) and the homely (well-thumbed books and sepia photographs are dotted liberally throughout). Acclimatise your palate to Laotian spices at the restaurant - Mok Paa, steamed Mekong river fish wrapped in a banana leaf, is a speciality - or dial up the romance and dine in a private pavilion overlooking a lotus pond.

When you feel ready to venture out, take one of the hotel's neatly stacked bicycles for a spin around town or charter the Satri Boat for a sunset meander down the Mekong River. Those with even a passing interest in history will delight in a visit to the Royal Palace, with its grandiose golden exterior making it one of the highlights of any visit to Luang Prabang. Nature lovers, meanwhile, should venture out to the Kuang Si falls, an impressive three-tiered cascade surrounded by tropical forests.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Couples and romantics
• Lovers of culture and history
• Those seeking authentic local charm

THINGS TO DO AT THE HOTEL:

• Retreat to the hotel's peaceful gardens, blessed with two inviting swimming pools
• Indulge in a soothing treatment from the hotel’s spa
• Dine on beauitfully executed Laotian cuisine overlooking the gardens

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Explore the atmospheric streets of Luang Prabang at your own pace by bicycle, or in the fast lane by tuk tuk
• Marvel at the Royal Palace’s gleaming golden façade
• Discover northern Laos’ natural beauty with a trip to the impressive Kuang Si falls
• Take to the Mekong in style with a sunset cruise on the Satri Boat