With sacred Mount Phousi as its backdrop, Amantaka lies in the centre of Luang Prabang – Laos’s spiritual capital. White-walled and green-shuttered, the period building retains all the genteel tranquility of its French-Colonial past, with private pools and an expansive spa meeting the needs of contemporary travellers. Taking its name from tipitaka, meaning “the teaching of the Buddha”, Amantaka supplies guests with myriad suggestions for cultural and spiritual immersion in Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site – from giving alms to monks at dawn to navigating the fabled Mekong.

 

Drawing on the town’s Buddhist heritage, Amantaka features 24 suites being peaceful sanctuaries that feel close to nature. Entered via a courtyard through louvered doors, suites have high wooden ceilings, large windows, freestanding bathtubs, kingsize 4-posters and private outdoor areas. It is a chance to be into heritage experiences and fall under Luang Prabang’s timeless, whether joining the morning alms-giving tradition, strolling through the Unesco-protected Old Town, cruising the Mekong River to sacred caves, or exploring the natural wonders of the surrounding countryside.