The Sanctuary Hotel Luang Prabang

The Sanctuary Luang Prabang Hotel, located between the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers in Luang Prabang's historic centre, offers tranquillity close to key sights, including the night market and temples. This boutique hotel, set around three heritage buildings and lush gardens, provides calm and convenience. Its Maitoo restaurant, named after the Lao word for "chopsticks," serves a variety of Lao and Western dishes on a terrace overlooking a pond. The hotel also offers wellness treatments, with massages and Asian-inspired therapies.

Sanctuary Luang Prabang is certified by Travelife for its sustainability efforts, meeting over 140 criteria. These include unplugging appliances in vacant rooms, setting eco-friendly room temperatures, monitoring energy and water usage, and using LED lighting. The hotel has replaced plastic items with bamboo and biodegradable alternatives and prioritises staff safety and fair wages, including thorough training and protective equipment for handling chemicals.