Serene, well-preserved colonial-era architecture greets you in the walled city of sandalwood, Vientiane, Laos.

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Serene, well-preserved colonial-era architecture greets you in the walled city of sandalwood, Vientiane, Laos. On the curved bank of the Mekong River, your adventurous spirit finds a certain comfort in the echoes of the past at The President by Akaryn, including your own butler in residence. The ultra-luxury resort’s inner circle of discerning guests finds a blend of the old and new within the mansion, a gift bestowed to the Laotian people by China.

Indulge in culinary delights, featuring Vientiane’s best Laotian high tea served within the enchanting, expansive gardens. From fine-dining Mediterranean delicacies to the perfect cocktail mixed at the poolside bar, you’ll grow accustomed to exemplary elegance. The gardens beg to set your next lavish event, limited only by your imagination. Bask in timeless stateliness and expert craftsmanship, hallmarks of the suites.

Adventure seekers enjoy excursions like the sandstone plateaus of Phou Khao Khouay National Park where elephants, bears, deer and monkeys roam. Afterwards nourish yourself at Ayurah Wellness Centre, focused on illuminating the wisdom of mind balance, detoxification, anti-aging, and weight optimisation. On staff, holistic healers facilitate emotional balance where the best Ayurvedic, Chinese and Western medicine renews your energy levels. akaryn.com/president/resort

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