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Apsara Hotel and Restaurant

Simple and stately

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The Apsara overlays a funky contemporary vibe to stately old-style rooms with all the amenities of a more expensive hotel (but no TV). Decor is simple but bold with an aesthetically pleasing combination of dark wood, whites and well-executed splashes of colour. An information book provides plentiful local information and an entertaining read. It's definitely worth splurging on the slightly more expensive rooms above the restaurant. These are larger and airier with small balconies overlooking the street and nearby Nam Khan. The in-house restaurant is arguably the best in Luang Prabang, serving delicious fusion Asian cuisine in a stylish open setting -- lunch is a particularly good deal with plenty of delectable choices and large portions.

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Ban Wat Sene, Kingkitsarath Rd, Luang Prabang. T: 071 254 670 F: 071 254 252
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US$70.00

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Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Standard - Double	60 USD	60 USD	$70 upstairs with a balcony
Deluxe- Double	70 USD	70 USD	$95 upstairs with a balcony

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Added to Travelfish on: 7th May, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 20th January, 2009

Apsara Hotel and Restaurant reviews

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Excellent - 30th May, 2007
This has to be one of the best hotels I have stayed in! They have the balance of style and substance just right. The décor is beautiful in every detail, comfortable beds, good air-con, fantastic food, quiet location that is minutes from all the action. Genuine and friendly staff who are well trained (unlike the teenagers that seem to be left in charge of many of the places we have stayed in Southeast Asia). 55 US for the downstairs rooms in the new wing is very reasonable. Would love to come and stay here again.

Apsara Hotel and Restaurant reviewed by MelissaDC on 30th May, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 5/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
MelissaDC also reviewed: Sala Luang Prabang.

splendid - 6th March, 2007
I picked this place for a splashout after reading this review, and it was perfect. Gorgeous design, unfussy, great use of wood, still retains the old character of the place. Noise travels from the restaurant, but the spacious rooms upstairs are a delight. They're now $85. There had been a miscommunication with my bill, and staff corrected it immediately with absolutely no fuss.

Apsara Hotel and Restaurant reviewed by jenae on 6th March, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
jenae also reviewed: Auberge Sala Hin Boun, Bamboo Huts, Sarah Guest House, Thakhaek Travel Lodge.

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