Le Calao Inn, located on the Mekong River front at the tip of the peninsula of old Luang Prabang , 100 metres from the world famous Wat Xieng Thong , is a lovingly restored historic mansion dating back to 1904 . The individual arched balconies are the only ones in Luang Prabang to offer you direct views of the Mekong and its spectacular sunsets from the privacy of your room .