Laos Ski Vacations

Wonderful boutique hotel with the character and charm of the past, combined with the comfort and the service expected nowadays. Nice pool, perfect for laps, small but functional gym, welcoming bar with a solid selection of drinks and convenient restaurant.

Charming property towards the edge of town, designed with rooms around a pretty pool and garden area. Staff were all lovely and very helpful, though only a few spoke much English. Room was comfortable but the furniture was a little shabby. Restaurant was very good. It would help if hotel had a shuttle that could take you to and from the centre of town, but they do have bicycles which we used daily.

Very large hotel, staff are mostly pleasant. Average maintenance. Breakfast has options, although does not change much over the course of a week. The egg stand at the breakfast serves cold, half-cooked, pre-made omelettes, although the chef was very busy on his phone, for both days I waited there, and could not attend to my request to heat one up. Food at bar is pricy and overly sauced and sweetened. The place could be better cleaned, as I spotted a couple of 6-leg critters in my room and the canteen. Pool was closed during my stay. No speed bumps at the car drop-off area in front of the lobby, and cars race through, so mind when you cross that bridge. Rooms are not very well insulated from noise of adjacent rooms. Mosquitos in the room are a problem, and the tiny incense only seems to make them more hungry. The low cost and river view perhaps is a consolation.

Right in the middle of the riverfront, this French colonial–style gem is one of my favorite hotels anywhere. The courtyard and pool are stunning, and most rooms come with big balconies overlooking the peaceful setting. Evenings are a treat too—their drink menu is surprisingly sophisticated for Laos and makes winding down after a day of exploring even better.

Great hotel and the staff were outstanding

Rooms were some of the best we have stayed in while in Laos. Superb value would be a $500 a night hotel minimum back in Canada.

Very large hotel, staff are mostly pleasant. Average maintenance. Breakfast has options, although does not change much over the course of a week. The egg stand at the breakfast serves cold, half-cooked, pre-made omelettes, although the chef was very busy on his phone, for both days I waited there, and could not attend to my request to heat one up. Food at bar is pricy and overly sauced and sweetened. The place could be better cleaned, as I spotted a couple of 6-leg critters in my room and the canteen. Pool was closed during my stay. No speed bumps at the car drop-off area in front of the lobby, and cars race through, so mind when you cross that bridge. Rooms are not very well insulated from noise of adjacent rooms. Mosquitos in the room are a problem, and the tiny incense only seems to make them more hungry. The low cost and river view perhaps is a consolation.

Right in the middle of the riverfront, this French colonial–style gem is one of my favorite hotels anywhere. The courtyard and pool are stunning, and most rooms come with big balconies overlooking the peaceful setting. Evenings are a treat too—their drink menu is surprisingly sophisticated for Laos and makes winding down after a day of exploring even better.

Exactly what you would expect from a cheap hotel.

Room set up is a little weird but good facilities and reception