Laos continues to attract hotel development with Melia and Centara hotel groups opening new properties.
The onetime palace of a Lao prince is moving into the portfolio of
hotels managed by the Spanish hotel group, Meliá Hotels International.
The Grand Luang Prabang will be the first hotel in Laos to join Melia’s
growing presence in the region.
The Luang Prabang property will undergo a 12-month rebranding process
to become the first member of the Melia Collection’s distinctive hotels
in South-east Asia. Meliá plans to add Spanish hospitality to the mix,
while ensuring the hotel retains its distinct character.
Situated riverside in Luang Prabang, The Grand Luang Prabang is a
75-key property spread over eight buildings, comprising a 1920-built
palace and a collection of annexes. The property commands the high
ground of a six-hectare bluff on a bend of the Mekong.
Prince Petcharath, the aristocrat who once lived on the property when
it was known as Xiengkeo Palace had a spell as prime minister during
World War II.
Balconies from guest rooms overlook manicured gardens and lotus ponds, and the environs beyond.
“Luang Prabang is a hidden gem in Asia, steeped in so much history
and culture with a myriad of ancient temples and monasteries," said
Ignacio Martin, managing director Asia Pacific at Meliá Hotels
International.
“We want to immerse guests in the story here through a hotel that is
truly part of the beautiful essence of this destination."
Under Meliá's umbrella the hotel will undergo a renovation and
refurbishment over the next year, remaining operational throughout.
The first Lao property expands on a partnership with Thailand-based
TCC Group that began with the opening of Meliá's first hotel in Vietnam
more than two decades ago.
Get COSI in Vientiane
COSI Vientiane Nam Phu is the lifestyle brand’s first overseas venture.
Still in Laos, Thailand’s Centara Hotels and Resorts has opened the
95-key COSI Vientiane Nam Phu, the lifestyle brand’s first overseas
venture.
The property offers three room types – COSI Room, Plus, and Family – ranging from 18 to 39 sqm.
COSI Vientiane is located within walking distance of shopping, cafés,
street vendors, entertainment and nearby landmarks, including Patuxay -
Victory Monument, Pha That Luang Vientiane, and the Vientiane night
market.
To celebrate its opening, COSI Vientiane is offering discounts for up
to two guests when booking and staying from now until 31 July 2024.