Amanzoe vs Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
Aman vs Belmond — side-by-side hotel comparison
The Hotel Flock Verdict
Amanzoe scores 9.3 overall; Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao scores 8.8. Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric.
Scores & Facts
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel Flock Score | 9.3 | 8.8 |
| Location | 9.4 | 9.4 |
| Service | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Design | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Dining | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Value | 7.9 | 8.4 |
| Category | Beach | City |
| Tier | Ultra-Luxury | Ultra-Luxury |
| Opened | 2012 | 2006 |
| From | $1,600/night | $400/night |
| Rooms | 53 (38 pavilions, 3 beach pavilions, 12 villas) | 34 rooms and suites |
| Architect | Edward Tuttle with Marios Angelopoulos | Colonial-contemporary hill resort |
Dining
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Dining Venues | 2 | 2 |
Rooms
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Room Categories | 3 | 3 |
| Suite / Villa Types | 3 | 2 |
Spa
| Metric | Amanzoe | Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao |
|---|---|---|
| Spa Programme | Yes | Yes |
| Spa Facilities Listed | 4 | 4 |
Good to Know
Amanzoe
- The beach club and hillside pavilions are a genuine shuttle ride apart — factor that into how you plan your days.
- About 2.5 hours by car from Athens, or a shorter transfer via the resort's private helicopter option.
- Best May through October; many facilities scale back or close over winter.
Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao
- Luang Prabang Airport is about 15–20 minutes away.
- The hill location is quieter than the peninsula hotels — plan tuk-tuks or hotel cars for town.
- Combine with Amantaka if comparing Luang Prabang bases; Phou Vao wins on views, Amantaka on town immersion.
Summary
Amanzoe scores higher on our rubric.