The Apsara

“A chill hotel in a very chill city”

This was our second visit to Baan Samsa (previously The Apsara ) and you can tell by the repeat visit how much we liked it. Staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast delicious and just the right amount and they were flexible with how the main course was prepared. The location is wonderful - in the… more

This was our second visit to Baan Samsa (previously The Apsara ) and you can tell by the repeat visit how much we liked it. Staff very friendly and helpful, breakfast delicious and just the right amount and they were flexible with how the main course was prepared. The location is wonderful - in the historic area looking out on the smaller river, very peaceful and an easy walk to the main part of town. Room very comfortable and the whole hotel has a sort of colonial vibe which adds to its atmosphere. The staff can help with transport, advice on what to see and do and where to go so you will have nothing to worry about. Luang Prabang is the most chill and peaceful place I have been to and as I live in Bangkok, a great escape from the noise and bustle of the big city. To add to the casual atmosphere, the cafes scattered liberally around the town are excellent.

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“Great staff, everything was immaculate, perfect location”

The Apsara is a charming hotel in a great location with fantastic staff. It seems like every structure in the center of Luang Prabang is a hotel or restaurant. On one side of the central area is the Mekong River and on the other is the Nam Khan River. The Name Kahn, where the Apsara is located, is… more

The Apsara is a charming hotel in a great location with fantastic staff. It seems like every structure in the center of Luang Prabang is a hotel or restaurant. On one side of the central area is the Mekong River and on the other is the Nam Khan River. The Name Kahn, where the Apsara is located, is the quieter and prettier side. In early February 2025 I stayed in a second floor room, which is well worth paying for, as opposed to one on the ground level. But a friend stayed in a ground floor room and liked it immensely. Next to the Apsara is the Tamarind, one of the best restaurants in Luang Prabang. The manager, Mr Room, helped us with everything we needed. He's great.

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“Perfect stay in Luang Prabang”

I want to extend my thanks to the wonderful staff at The Apsara hotel, we had a fantastic time in Luang Prabang. The hotel was great for us - ideal location opposite the river, great view to wake up to and we we able to sit out on our terrace in the evening. The room was spacious and the bed very c… more

I want to extend my thanks to the wonderful staff at The Apsara hotel, we had a fantastic time in Luang Prabang. The hotel was great for us - ideal location opposite the river, great view to wake up to and we we able to sit out on our terrace in the evening. The room was spacious and the bed very comfortable - also very good pressure for the shower which was very welcome after the hotel we had just come from! Breakfast is simple but good quality - very good strong coffee, fresh fruit, bread and jams, and a choice of cooked options on the menu all included. All the staff were super friendly and helpful, very plesant to chat with. The location couldn't be better if you want to get up very early to witness the Alms-giving ceremony, the best spot was literally one minute's walk from our bed. (I really don't recomend you try to participate in this, much better just to stand across the road and watch.) We also really enjoyed eating at the big Night Food Court (at the end of the Night Market street, opposite the Royal Palace), had a great trip out to the Waterfalls, and a very memorable sunset cruise on the Mekong River (I really recomend you go with Khopfa River Criuse, we loved it and could see we had a much better experience than most of the other boats we saw out on the river). Also if you have time, take the local ferry across the river during the day (cost about 10 pence) for a walk in the village on the opposite side. In particular, I want to thank the manager Mr Lim for helping us sort out a really horrible issue we had with Expedia... two days before we were due to arrive, I logged into my booking and don't know what happened but was greeted with a message telling me I had just somehow "sucessfully cancelled my booking"! I contacted Expedia straight away to say I hadn't cancelled but they told me I had, and that as it was within 48 hours of check-in I had also just lost all my money! After numerous chats and calls with Expedia, they we no help whatsoever. I contacted the Apsara to say I hadn't intended to cancel and still wanted to come - Mr Lim told me not to worry, he held the room for me. When we arrived at the hotel, and in fact even by the end of the stay, it became apparrent that Expedia had kept my money but hadn't paid the hotel for my supposedly-cancelled stay either. I therefore had to pay again for my stay... but Mr Lim assured me he would keep trying to assist with me getting my money back. True to his word, a week after I had checked out and got back to the UK, he persisted with Expedia and I've received an apology and a refund from them. I'm so grateful to Mr Lim for helping me with this as it really was pretty stressful at the time. He didn't need to help as it was my problem, but it was very very kind of him to do so, and goes to show the ethos of the hotel and it's staff. (I'll seriously consider booking directly with my hotels in future as the Expedia problem has really rattled me!) Thanks again - definitely recomend The Apsara!

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“Decent option in LP”

The hotel has been refurbished and has a new name, Baan Samsa. We stayed before they seemed fully open but everything has been done to a high standard and it’s a very comfortable hotel. The staff are lovely, very helpful and got us very good rates on taxis and tours The breakfast was a little disa… more

The hotel has been refurbished and has a new name, Baan Samsa. We stayed before they seemed fully open but everything has been done to a high standard and it’s a very comfortable hotel. The staff are lovely, very helpful and got us very good rates on taxis and tours The breakfast was a little disappointing, we were hoping for croissant and French baked goods but it was only baguettes, eggs, fruit, and a few other items. Bring earplugs as tour buses park outside the hotel at 5:30 am for the tourists going to the allms giving by the temple. So there’s a lot of noise quite early in the morning. After that, it’s quiet.

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