Chanthavinh Resort
Luang Prabang, Laos
One of Luang Prabang's newest hotels, Chanthavinh has more than just the standard “Mekong view.” It's about as close as you can get to the river without falling in. It has a charming collection of stilted teak bungalows set on the right bank of the Mekong, across and downriver from town. The management is very attentive and a pier is being built to make the boat ride to town more convenient for guests. The riverside restaurant and swimming pool have gorgeous views, but the gardens and surrounding jungle are definitely the highlights.
A secluded escape from city life and complete immersion in the sounds and sights of nature
Town is a boat ride away.
The pottery village, Ban Chan, is a short walk from the resort.
Reviewed 2009