Hôtel Sofitel Luang Prabang in Louang Namtha

Set in the former French Governor's residence, this upscale all-suite hotel is 2 km from the Royal Palace and 3 km from Wat Xieng Thong.The sophisticated rooms come with flat-screen TVs, rainfall showers and free Wi-Fi. All open into a garden and have gazebos and outdoor whirlpool tubs; 1 has a private plunge pool. Individual features include 4-poster beds and Lao silk furnishings. There's room service.Parking is free. Other amenities include a garden, an outdoor pool and a fitness center, plus a bar and an open-air restaurant set under a tent. Breakfast, cooking classes and massage services are available. Meeting rooms are also provided.