Villa Maydou Boutique Hotel Sleep in a UNESCO-Classified Home in the Heart of Luang Prabang Tucked away in the peaceful, historical center of Luang Prabang, Villa Maydou invites guests to experience something truly unique: a stay in one of the city's rare UNESCO-listed heritage houses. Just a 4-minute walk from Phousi Hill and 10 minutes from the Royal Palace, the hotel offers an authentic blend of Lao tradition and modern comfort. Surrounded by lush tropical gardens and Buddhist temples, this boutique property features restored traditional Lao architecture, a swimming pool, and free bicycles to explore the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage neighborhood. Each room is warmly decorated with handcrafted wooden furniture, offering a minibar, fridge, and spacious en-suite bathrooms with bathrobes, hairdryer, and complimentary toiletries. Select rooms are housed in original wooden buildings protected for their historical significance — allowing guests to literally sleep in history. Guests can relax by the pool, enjoy the peaceful verandas, or discover Luang Prabang’s rich culture on foot. The on-site Villa Maydou Restaurant serves local Laotian specialties alongside Asian and French-inspired dishes, with a curated selection of wine, coffee, and tea. Additional services include: - 24-hour front desk & concierge - Free Wi-Fi throughout - Airport and train station transfers (at additional charge) - Laundry & ironing services - Free on-site parking Distance Highlights: - Phousi Hill – 4-minute walk - Royal Palace – 10-minute walk - Night Market – 12-minute walk - City Center – 10-minute walk - Luang Prabang Airport – 15-minute drive
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Bar
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Room type | Number of guests | |
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2 single beds | ||
1 extra-large double bed | ||
1 large double bed | ||
1 double bed | ||
2 single beds or 1 extra-large double bed | ||
Bedroom 1 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 2 1 extra-large double bed Bedroom 3 1 extra-large double bed Living room 1 sofa bed |
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- CuisineFrench • Local
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner • Cocktail hour
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Traditional • Romantic
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Gluten-free
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Children of any age are welcome.
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The fine print
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.