A SPECIAL | LAOS
t Amantaka, in Luang Prabang, visitors are immediately struck by how well French colonial style is combined with the local spirit. It is an extraordinary example of colonial architecture, and the recent restoration brings the best out of it. It is even clearer in the white rooms, elegantly decorated with furniture in teak and other prized woods. The building, a former hospital, is situated in the city centre, but at the same time keeps its distance from it, thanks to the carefully tended large garden which surrounds it. In the evening, torches light up the paths which lead to the restaurant where dinner is served on the terrace – watching the hustle of city life, without being disturbed by it. The authentic cooking of Laos, with a hint of French influence, is served in a colonial ambiance. Outside, directly in front of the resort, a long, unending procession of monks turns the main street of Luang Prabang, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, orange. The Amantaka offers a complete immersion in the local culture, but without having to forgo the comfort provided by a hotel of very high class, with the levels of service and attention that can be expected in Aman Resorts.
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