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Fast facts
Check in from | 12:00 |
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Check out by | 12:00 |
Breakfast | Breakfast available. |
Pets | Pets are not allowed. |
Children | Children are welcome at this hotel. |
Amenities
Wi-Fi
Parking
Air conditioning
Airport shuttle
Spa
Front desk 24 hour
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The Apsara
The luxurious Apsara is located in Luang Prabang, a 5-minute walk from Wat Xieng Thong Temple. It features a restaurant and elegant non-smoking rooms with modern oriental interiors. Wi-Fi and parking are free.
Ratings and reviews
Cleanliness4.5
Location4.5
Service4.5
Rooms4.5
Value4.0
Sleep quality4.5
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Comment: 14 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Perfect stay in Luang Prabang
I want to extend my thanks to the wonderful staff at The Apsara hotel, we had a fantastic time in Luang Prabang. The hotel was great for us - ideal location opposite the river, great view to wake up to and we we able to sit out on our terrace in the evening. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable - also very good pressure for the shower which was very welcome after the hotel we had just come from!
Breakfast is simple but good quality - very good strong coffee, fresh fruit, bread and jams, and a choice of cooked options on the menu all included. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, very plesant to chat with.
The location couldn't be better if you want to get up very early to witness the Alms-giving ceremony, the best spot was literally one minute's walk from our bed. (I really don't recomend you try to participate in this, much better just to stand across the road and watch.) We also really enjoyed eating at the big Night Food Court (at the end of the Night Market street, opposite the Royal Palace), had a great trip out to the Waterfalls, and a very memorable sunset cruise on the Mekong River (I really recomend you go with Khopfa River Criuse, we loved it and could see we had a much better experience than most of the other boats we saw out on the river). Also if you have time, take the local ferry across the river during the day (cost about 10 pence) for a walk in the village on the opposite side.
In particular, I want to thank the manager Mr Lim for helping us sort out a really horrible issue we had with Expedia... two days before we were due to arrive, I logged into my booking and don't know what happened but was greeted with a message telling me I had just somehow "sucessfully cancelled my booking"! I contacted Expedia straight away to say I hadn't cancelled but they told me I had, and that as it was within 48 hours of check-in I had also just lost all my money! After numerous chats and calls with Expedia, they we no help whatsoever. I contacted the Apsara to say I hadn't intended to cancel and still wanted to come - Mr Lim told me not to worry, he held the room for me. When we arrived at the hotel, and in fact even by the end of the stay, it became apparrent that Expedia had kept my money but hadn't paid the hotel for my supposedly-cancelled stay either.
I therefore had to pay again for my stay... but Mr Lim assured me he would keep trying to assist with me getting my money back. True to his word, a week after I had checked out and got back to the UK, he persisted with Expedia and I've received an apology and a refund from them. I'm so grateful to Mr Lim for helping me with this as it really was pretty stressful at the time. He didn't need to help as it was my problem, but it was very very kind of him to do so, and goes to show the ethos of the hotel and it's staff. (I'll seriously consider booking directly with my hotels in future as the Expedia problem has really rattled me!)
Thanks again - definitely recomend The Apsara!
Breakfast is simple but good quality - very good strong coffee, fresh fruit, bread and jams, and a choice of cooked options on the menu all included. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, very plesant to chat with.
The location couldn't be better if you want to get up very early to witness the Alms-giving ceremony, the best spot was literally one minute's walk from our bed. (I really don't recomend you try to participate in this, much better just to stand across the road and watch.) We also really enjoyed eating at the big Night Food Court (at the end of the Night Market street, opposite the Royal Palace), had a great trip out to the Waterfalls, and a very memorable sunset cruise on the Mekong River (I really recomend you go with Khopfa River Criuse, we loved it and could see we had a much better experience than most of the other boats we saw out on the river). Also if you have time, take the local ferry across the river during the day (cost about 10 pence) for a walk in the village on the opposite side.
In particular, I want to thank the manager Mr Lim for helping us sort out a really horrible issue we had with Expedia... two days before we were due to arrive, I logged into my booking and don't know what happened but was greeted with a message telling me I had just somehow "sucessfully cancelled my booking"! I contacted Expedia straight away to say I hadn't cancelled but they told me I had, and that as it was within 48 hours of check-in I had also just lost all my money! After numerous chats and calls with Expedia, they we no help whatsoever. I contacted the Apsara to say I hadn't intended to cancel and still wanted to come - Mr Lim told me not to worry, he held the room for me. When we arrived at the hotel, and in fact even by the end of the stay, it became apparrent that Expedia had kept my money but hadn't paid the hotel for my supposedly-cancelled stay either.
I therefore had to pay again for my stay... but Mr Lim assured me he would keep trying to assist with me getting my money back. True to his word, a week after I had checked out and got back to the UK, he persisted with Expedia and I've received an apology and a refund from them. I'm so grateful to Mr Lim for helping me with this as it really was pretty stressful at the time. He didn't need to help as it was my problem, but it was very very kind of him to do so, and goes to show the ethos of the hotel and it's staff. (I'll seriously consider booking directly with my hotels in future as the Expedia problem has really rattled me!)
Thanks again - definitely recomend The Apsara!
Hotel response
Comment: 30 January
Dear Richard,
Many thanks for your kind reviews. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope to see you again in Luang Prabang.
Best,
Christopher
Many thanks for your kind reviews. I am delighted you enjoyed your stay with us. I hope to see you again in Luang Prabang.
Best,
Christopher
Group traveller
Comment: 13 Feb 2025
Great staff, everything was immaculate, perfect location
The Apsara is a charming hotel in a great location with fantastic staff.
It seems like every structure in the center of Luang Prabang is a hotel or restaurant. On one side of the central area is the Mekong River and on the other is the Nam Khan River. The Name Kahn, where the Apsara is located, is the quieter and prettier side.
In early February 2025 I stayed in a second floor room, which is well worth paying for, as opposed to one on the ground level. But a friend stayed in a ground floor room and liked it immensely.
Next to the Apsara is the Tamarind, one of the best restaurants in Luang Prabang.
The manager, Mr Room, helped us with everything we needed. He's great.
It seems like every structure in the center of Luang Prabang is a hotel or restaurant. On one side of the central area is the Mekong River and on the other is the Nam Khan River. The Name Kahn, where the Apsara is located, is the quieter and prettier side.
In early February 2025 I stayed in a second floor room, which is well worth paying for, as opposed to one on the ground level. But a friend stayed in a ground floor room and liked it immensely.
Next to the Apsara is the Tamarind, one of the best restaurants in Luang Prabang.
The manager, Mr Room, helped us with everything we needed. He's great.
Comment: 20 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
I wish i had of been able to spend more time in such a lovely bedroom space. Was not in the main building but not a problem as i had everything I needed. Stylishly kitted out and such a divinely comfy bed! Lush shower space with cute colour co-ord bags for all the courtesy disposables. Plants in your room, plants on the balcony! Went to Tamarind Lao cuisine for dinner...which was amazing! Lovely 1 night stay...my only negative is that there was a lot of voices/tours etc leaving outside at 6/6.30am...bring ear plugs!
Comment: 5 Dec 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2024
Loom the manager is awesome. He’ll take great care of your every whim.
Only warning is that hundreds of people show up at 5:30 am for the monk procession so if you’re a light sleeper you will be woken. They all move on by 7am . At 8 am the construction workers start on the new river wall. I am sure all the hotels along the river have the same noise.
Other than the commotion everything excellent.
Only warning is that hundreds of people show up at 5:30 am for the monk procession so if you’re a light sleeper you will be woken. They all move on by 7am . At 8 am the construction workers start on the new river wall. I am sure all the hotels along the river have the same noise.
Other than the commotion everything excellent.
Family traveller
Comment: 3 Nov 2024
Stayed in: Dec 2023
Magical base in Luang Prabang
The Apsara is absolutely charming on all fronts. The staff are delightful and the manager Christopher was incredibly helpful, offering great tips. The rooms are stunningly decorated with gorgeous artefacts and incredibly comfortable. Really very special. The breakfast was scrumptious and the cocktails delicious. The location is also great - close to the main areas of interest but quiet. The whole experience is very special and amazingly good value for the fabulous quality. We very much look forward to returning.
Hotel response
Comment: 30 January
Many thanks for your kind reviews. I am delighted you enjoyed your second stay with us. I hope to see you again in Luang Prabang very soon perhaps next year.
Best,
Christopher
Best,
Christopher
Excellent location
Kingkitsarath Street, Ban Wat Sene, Luang Prabang, 06000, Laos|2.22 km from Luang Prabang
10 things to dowithin 1.00 km
1.40 km
0.80 km
0.82 km
Transportationwithin 1.30 km
0.96 km
1.30 km
Airportwithin 2.22 km
2.22 km
Check in and check out
Check in from:
12:00
Check out before:
12:00
Good to know
Children are welcome at this hotel.
From 1 to 1 year old
Children can use extra beds for free.
From 1 to 2 years old
Children can use extra beds for free.
From 3 to 17 years old
Children can use extra beds for an additional charge of USD 30.0.
Pets are not allowed.
Breakfast available.
Breakfast menu
From menu.
Breakfast options
Western breakfast.
Breakfast price
Please contact hotel for price information.
The hotel accepts the following payment methods:
Cash
Transfer from/to airport available. Cost: 10.00 USD one way.
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