Landscaped pathways and meandering streams. Ponds, paddy fields and shimmering pools. The setting is idyllic. The architecture, a contemporary nod to traditional Lao terraced housing. In the midst of all the greenery, semi-detached villas all turn to face the misty mountains. The first Pullman to arrive in Laos looks more like a peaceful village than a 5-star international resort, when in fact it boasts the largest conference centre in Luang Prabang. With two bars and a restaurant, an exclusive private lounge, three pools, a fitness centre and luxury spa, it is a destination in and of itself.