Homm Souvannaphoum occupies a restored mansion that was once the residence of Prince Souvanna Phouma, a former prime minister of Laos, and it blends French colonial architecture with traditional Lao design. It has 24 rooms and suites, most with private balconies overlooking the garden or pool, and the 68-square-metre Maison Suite was the prince's former bedroom. The setting is central, a short walk from the Mekong, Mount Phousi and the night market. The hotel's restaurant, Elephant Blanc, serves Lao and Western dishes all day, and a ten-course royal Lao tasting menu is available for special occasions. The 8LEMENTS Spa sits in the garden, and the pool is surrounded by tropical planting. The hotel was formerly known as Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum before Banyan Group rebranded it as Homm.
Location and getting around: this is one of the best-located hotels in town. The Mekong riverfront, Mount Phousi, the Royal Palace Museum and the night market are all within a short walk, and the morning alms route passes through the surrounding streets. Free bicycle rental lets you explore the quieter lanes and nearby villages. The airport is a short drive away, and tuk-tuks are easy to find on the main street. Day trips to Kuang Si Falls and the Pak Ou Caves can be arranged through the hotel.
Rooms and facilities: standard rooms are roomy, from about 29 to 34 square metres, with the Laos Suite at 45 and the Maison Suite at 68. Many have balconies, high ceilings and a mix of heritage and modern fittings. Breakfast includes signature buns, and the restaurant's royal tasting menu offers a chance to try refined Lao cooking. The spa treatments and the pool are good for recovering after a long day on foot.
Who it suits: couples and first-time visitors who want a heritage setting and the old town on their doorstep, as well as travellers who value service and a design that tells the story of the place. Good to know: because it is a historic building with a small number of rooms, book early for peak months, and choose a garden-facing room for the quietest nights. Rates sit in the upper mid to upscale range, below the top-end retreats but above the guesthouses. Check the hotel's current offers for breakfast-inclusive rates.
Why stay here
- ✓24 rooms and suites
- ✓Garden swimming pool
- ✓8LEMENTS Spa
- ✓Elephant Blanc restaurant
- ✓Royal Lao tasting menu
- ✓Free bicycle rental
- ✓Private balconies
- ✓Walk to Mount Phousi and the night market
Good questions
What was the building before it became a hotel?+
It was the residence of Prince Souvanna Phouma, a former prime minister of Laos, and the Maison Suite was his bedroom. The hotel opened as Homm in 2024 and was previously known as Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum.
Is it in a good location for sightseeing?+
Yes, it is in the old town, a short walk from the Mekong, Mount Phousi, the Royal Palace Museum and the night market.
Does it have a pool and a spa?+
Yes, there is a garden pool and the 8LEMENTS Spa, along with the Elephant Blanc restaurant and free bicycle rental.
