http://www.hotelchatter.com/ Hotel Reviews, Hotel Ratings, Hotel Openings en-us Copyright 2008 - SFO Media 2012-02-14T09:09:09Z HotelChatter HotelChatter http://www.hotelchatter.com/images/hcwhite.jpg http://www.hotelchatter.com/ http://www.hotelchatter.com/story/2006/3/2/05830/19627 <![CDATA[<img align="right" src="http://www.hotelchatter.com/files/2474/pix_pool.jpg"><p> Luang Probang is on the cusp of being the next "it" place. But at the moment, still feels amazingly undiscovered. Think charming French colonial town, with a colorful Laotian flair... er, SE Asian uniqueness.<p> The town is a gem; nestled along the banks of the Mekong, locals and tourists walk or cycle down lanes draped in beauganvillia and past magnificent temples. <p> Where to stay? In town of course, at the former residence of Prince Souvannaphouma. <a href="http://coloursofangsana.com/souvannaphoum/index.htm"><b>The Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel</b></a> is now a resort of enchantment, recognized by Conde Nast's 2005 "Hot List" and is located near JOMA, a great French bakery. <p> So only one room has an en suite bath. You don't go to GEM0330 2006-03-02T09:17:04-05:00 Search HotelChatter string http://www.hotelchatter.com/search/