Amantaka

Stay during 5-7 Dec 2025. I considered this Aman in a heritage category, not a resort or urban locations. Amantaka did tick every box for Aman standard. It is small when compared to other Aman, but still one of the biggest hotels in this heritage town. We arrived at high-speed train station and the pick-up was seamless. The hotel is renovated from original buildings those still have it charm of Luang Prabang old days. The entrance hall is minimal and cozy with jasmine scent from oil burner floating in the air. The pool suite is spacious and beautiful. It was glimmering with afternoon sun shined through windows. The Laos traditional music played in the room made it even more impressive. Amantaka is in walking distance to attractions and free shuttle service was very convenience. After wandering around Luang Prabang, this is a peaceful sanctuary to relax. Coming back to lay by the main pool was chilled. At 3-5 pm, complimentary afternoon tea was arranged in the library. There were variety of Laos desserts to try, fruits and cookies too. For breakfast, I always order local specialties. Amantaka put most of the traditional Laos breakfast in the menu. I had to order 1 each and they were great, especially Khao Jee. Dinner by the pool was perfect. I ordered western menu which was good. For Laos menu, chef intentionally milden it for western taste. So if you love strong and spicy flavor, you can request the chef for the Laos flavor. Spa treatment was calm but the complimentary hydrotherapy facility was even better. I enjoyed the quiet moment in the heated jacuzzi privately. The staffs were helpful. Many thanks to Elodie one of the managers who lived in Laos for nearly 10 years. She surprised me with the elements of South East Asia gesture. If you ever come to Thailand, Vietnam and Laos, you know how nice, friendly, helpful and humble the people can be. Great holiday, recharged, beautiful memory.

Just a wonderful place . Felt so much at home with great and friendly people, not formal at all , great hospitality and great food and service. Haven’t been in Such an amazing and relaxing hotel in such a long time . Unique characters to the property as I understand originally it was a French compound. The spa also was wonderful with fantastic therapists. What really blew my mind was that I was surprised with a birthday cake and candles from the whole staff at dinner. We didn’t mention anything beforehand and it seems they just noticed it on my passport info . What a surprise and attention to detail. Highly recommended

Splendid. Unforgettable. Profoundly serene. The hotel feels like a temple itself – peaceful to the core. You can’t help but notice the quiet inner calm radiating from the staff. Every element, from the place and its people to the cuisine and experiences, felt harmoniously whole – a true expression of silent luxury. After visiting more than a hundred countries, this stay remains among the most memorable.

There is nothing like an Aman experience. Amantaka is the 8th Aman property that we've stayed at and we couldn't recommend it enough. Luang Prabang is not easy to get to as flights are limited and required we spend a night in Bangkok on our way there, and a night in Singapore on our way home. Still, it is entirely worth the effort. We spent one week at the property which is more than enough time to see the requisite sights. This also afforded us the opportunity to enjoy the luxury of such gorgeous accommodations. Elodie welcomed us and took great care to see that our stay was special. We were celebrating our 30th anniversary; there were thoughtful gestures, acknowledgements and surprises arranged by her throughout the week. Her connection to Laos is deep. Elodie is a consummate professional, as well as a personable and generous host. In her learning about how she has made her life there we were afforded insights about the country and people. Laos, Luang Prabang and Amantaka are not to be missed if you can be so fortunate.

The hotel is in a wonderful location close to the Unesco protected old town of Luang Prabang that is great for seeing all the sites including the temples, shopping, cafes, restaurants, night market and day market. We stayed 5 nights which I thought was perfect for seeing all that Luang Prabang offers. The town reminds me how so many Asian cities were 50 years ago. It is truly special! The French colonial architecture of the hotel is stunning on beautiful estate grounds and gardens with a amazing atmosphere. I recommend to do the package the hotel offers that includes a city tour, breakfast and dinner, sunset cruise, baci ceremony, Alms offering with the monks, massage, airport transfers etc. The hotel provides complimentary bicycles but we used their Tuk- tuk and car that will take you to the town, for the markets , cafes and shopping anytime you want. The chef- JS, prepared delicious meals with lots of choices at breakfast and dinner. He was also very engaging with the guests as he wanted to explain all the food prepartions and he wanted to make sure you were happy with the selection. He even made us a special Italian dinner one evening. Dinner was at the lovely pool by candlelight every evening in a beautiful setting. Desserts were delicious too! The waiters were so attentive and provided great service. They even had a performance with dancers and masked performers by the pool one night that was very entertaining. There are also musicians playing music every day at the hotel. Amantaka is a class act in everything they do! Don’t miss the complimentary tea time with desserts and treats in the afternoon. We loved walking through the town seeing the lovely architecture of all the buildings, shopping and stopping at French Bakeries. I wrote the hotel months in advance and communicated with Elodie who is the Guest Relations Manager. Her emails to me were very detailed and she arranged our city tour which included the Royal Palace Museum and Temples and she provided a very knowledgeable guide. Also a trip to Kuang Si Waterfalls , the Lao Bear Sanctuary and neighboring tribal villages was a great tour she organized for us. We had the pleasure of meeting her at the hotel. She is an amazing person and we adored her! Amantaka is lucky to have such a dedicated and passionate person working for them. She was a true highlight of our stay at Amantaka. Elodie even accompanied us to the Deaf and Mute Center that gives deaf children an education and opportunity to learn a job including dressmaking, weaving, carpentry etc in order to have a professional integration into society when they graduate. It was an incredible experience to see the children’s classrooms, living quarters, cafeteria and how they prepare their meals . The children come from villages in Laos and are so happy there. We donated money to provide fresh water for the children for one month. They were so appreciative. We enjoyed the hotel’s luxurious boat for a 2 hour sunset cruise on the Mekong River and the food and drinks were great! Must see and do when in Luang Prabang: Mandalao Elephant Experience, Big Brother Mouse Center (Drop in to help young Laotians improve their skills, at their English conversation practice), Waterfalls and Bear Sanctuary, Night Market (reasonably priced local handicrafts), Day Market (incudes fruits, vegetables ) UXO Lao Visitors Centre , The Deaf and Mute Center, and city tour of the Palace and temples. The hotel spa was fantastic and we loved our massages and the hot pool we used before our treatments. There were complimentary drinks in the mini fridge in the Villas and also wonderful complimentary laundry. Our suite accommodations was gorgeous with a lovely décor and furnishings that included a separate sitting area, bedroom, beautiful bathroom and outdoor pool and lounging area. Housekeeping cleaned our room to perfection! Thank you for the great service. Norbu the General Manager was lovely and he knows how to run a great hotel and under his leadership provides guests with a memorable experience. Amantaka has won many accolades including: Laos Leading Hotel by World Travel Awards, and Travel and Leisure magazine luxury award for Laos’ best hotel. Luang Prabang and Amantaka was a highlight on our 5 country trip. It was a short flight from Bangkok. I would like to thank the staff that made our stay at Amantaka so exceptional! General Manager- Norbu Guest Relation Manager- Elodie Chef: JS Front Office Manager: Bounchu and team Housekeeping Manager: Phimpa and team Restaurant Managers : Kamtai, Souk and team Guest Assistant: Seng Spa: Chanti and Sengmany/Therapists Waiter on Sunset Cruise: Somchit Driver: Kark Guide: Sith