A ten-minute drive from the city’s historic centre, tucked into a jungle-clad valley where a river tumbles past waterfalls, sits newly opened Rosewood Luang Prabang. At the heart of this luxurious resort is The Great House. Experience dining as destination here, set within a breathtaking property designed by Bill Bensley where French-Indochine architecture meets hill tribe inspiration. The restaurant, in a heritage-style building, serves French and local dishes with an emphasis on seasonal, foraged ingredients. By night, lantern light casts a warm glow as chefs prepare dishes that draw from both the jungle and the river – vegetarian and gluten-free options are available.
The menu is sophisticated, befitting of a hotel of this calibre. The real draw is the setting, a sense of being cradled by nature while eating at a level of refinement that rivals Asia’s best. It’s pricey for Laos, no doubt, but for a special evening in an unforgettable environment, The Great House delivers.
