A chic family escape at Sofitel Luang Prabang

Embark on a journey of discovery with a generous accommodation package that includes airport transfers and activities for parents and children to reconnect while learning something new.

The UNESCO-protected Sofitel Luang Prabang is a haven for families seeking privacy with their loved ones, with just 25 suites situated around spacious gardens. Hotel facilities include a 25-meter swimming pool, kids’ area and sunbeds.

This luxury hotel in Laos also offers a wellness spa, fitness center, and indulgent dining offerings at Governor’s Grill farm-to-table restaurant.

A chic family escape

The Lao Tiew Laos Family Package is available from 150USD net per night and includes an experience at a pottery village or a cooking class at the hotel. The package also includes complimentary transfers from the airport, ensuring an easy weekend escape for those visiting from around Laos.

Families embarking on the pottery village experience will enjoy magnificent views of the surrounding mountains from the comfort of a boat as they set off to discover the hidden village to which few tourists venture.

At the village, families will discover how pottery is crafted using Laotian techniques and have the opportunity to make their own earthenware design under the guidance of locals.

Guests will also be able to enjoy local cuisine made from the freshest ingredients and have an insight into the lifestyle of villagers.

Families who opt for the cooking experience will have the opportunity to step behind the scenes of local gastronomic culture.

The richly interactive experience begins with a private tour of a local department store where a guide will introduce guests to indigenous ingredients and their unique health properties.

Upon returning to the hotel, families will enjoy a French breakfast before donning their aprons for a step-by-step cooking class. The expert chef of Sofitel will also guide families through some secret recipes to produce a lovely lunch.

Hotel location

Sofitel Luang Prabang is centrally located on the Old Town peninsula, bordered to the north by the mighty Mekong River, on which riverboats offer full-day and half-day cruises through the beautiful countryside.

Also within easy reach from the hotel are magnificent waterfalls, the ancient Pak Ou Caves and ethnic country villages. 

There is so much for families to explore, all within walking distance: myriad exquisite temples, many fascinating museums, the famous Night Market, and a variety of restaurants and cafes offering local and international menus.

About Sofitel Luang Prabang

A lush tropical garden surrounds Sofitel Luang Prabang. The hotel boasts 25 clay-roofed suites, ranging from 46 to 120 square meters. Each unit has its own private garden and an oversized bathtub or private pool. Shuttered windows, hand-carved poster bed frames and exquisite Lao artefacts nurture a sense of old-world nostalgia, enhanced by 21st-century amenities such as flat-screen televisions, Wi-Fi and the signature plush Sofitel MyBed.

LE SPA offers treatments and therapies that combine ancient Lao healing techniques with local organic products and the latest advances in skincare. Guests can also choose ‘Blind Massages’ provided by local community members with disabilities as part of the hotel’s sustainable development initiatives.

The area surrounding the 25-meter mosaic-tiled pool is perfect for lounging under the sun while the Fitness Centre, equipped with the latest TechnoGym equipment, offers both yoga and pilates classes on request.

The hotel restaurant, Governor’s Grill, offers a delectable blend of fine western gastronomy and traditional Lao cuisine with its distinctive spices and flavors. Guests enjoying the restaurant can choose cozy indoor seating or alfresco dining in a colonial-style tent overlooking the garden, both of which offer unforgettable ambience.

The restaurant sources all its ingredients locally, such as feta from the Buffalo Dairy farm, vegetables from nearby organic farms, and sausages from a local German Butcher.

All images: credit to Sofitel Luang Prabang

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