Quiet and refreshing, Laos offers its visitors a peaceful and tranquil vacation in Southeast Asia. If you are looking for a quiet vacation getaway, Laos is the place to go. With its natural scenic beauty, tropical rain forests, ancient temples and old French colonial buildings, this country can be the perfect place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the world.
There are hotels all over this beautiful country to suit every need, financial and luxury. From five-star hotels and resorts to budget hotels, Laos has accommodations for every kind of traveler. Most of the bigger hotels are located in the big cities of Vientiane and Luang Prabang. In the other parts of the country the accommodations are modest at best.
La Résidence Phou Vao
3 PO Box 50,
Luang Prabang, Laos
One of the best hotels in Luang Prabang, the La Résidence Phou Vao is a 5-star hotel with luxurious accommodations. Set in the middle of 3 hectares of lush greenery, this hotel offers 36 traditionally decorated rooms with amazing views of the mountains nearby. Easily accessible from the airport and close to the towns numerous temples and religious sites, the La Résidence is the ultimate luxury hotel. It has 34 superior rooms and 2 Pansea Suites and each room comes equipped with all the modern amenities such as air conditioning, satellite TV, IDD phones, a mini-bar, a safety deposit box and a hairdryer. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, a cocktail and patio bar, a large infinity swimming pool, massage services, business conference facilities, a business center, a library, baby sitting services, foreign exchange, laundry service, limousine services and a shopping arcade.
Price Valid from May 1, 05 to Sep 30, 05
Room
Price
Breakfast
Pansea Deluxe Room Single
US$139
Yes
Pansea Deluxe Room Double
US$139
Yes
Pansea Suite Single
US$37
Yes
Pansea Suite Double
US$190
Yes
* Price inclusive of taxes
Novotel Vientiane
Unit 9, Samsen Thai Road,
Vientiane, Laos
A 4-star hotel, the Novotel Vientiane is one the best and most affordable hotels in the city with rooms starting from just $84. With superb facilities for both the business and leisure traveler, this hotel is just 3 minutes away from Wattay International Airport by car and is also ideal for in-transit tourists. Close to the major commercial and financial district of the city, this hotel is a 10 minute walk from the beautiful Mekong River. Set in luxurious surroundings, the Novotel Vientienne has 168 guestrooms with Standard, Superior and Executive Suites. The hotel also has an Executive Club which offers first class accommodations, equipped with an in-room safe, a fax machine, a VCR/DVD and an exclusive lounge for complimentary breakfast and evening drinks.
Facilities at the hotel also include: 24 hour coffee shop, pool Terrace Bar, disco, garden restaurant, fully equipped business center, recreation center offering an outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, gymnasium, table tennis, games room, steam bath, sauna and a traditional Lao massage. Other services offered by the hotel are:
Baby sitting
Banquet facilities
Barber and beauty salon
Conference facilities
Foreign exchange
In-house movies
In-room laptop port
Laundry
Limousine
Parking
Room service
Shopping arcade
Tour desk
Price
Valid from Jan 1, 05 to Dec 31, 05
Room
Price
Breakfast
Standard Single
US$84
Yes
Standard Double
US$97
Yes
Superior Single
US$97
Yes
Superior Double
US$106
Yes
* Price inclusive of taxes
Sala Prabang
102/6 Tha non Ounkham Road, Ban Xieng Mouane,
Luang Prabang, Laos
The Sala Prabang is an affordable 3-star hotel located alongside the Mekong river, close to the mystical Phu Thao Phu Nang Mountain and in the middle of the Luang Prabang’s historic district. Close to more than a dozen temples and the ancient Royal Place, this hotel is both convenient and economical for the budget traveler. It was once the family dwelling of an elected prime minister, this boutique-style guesthouse comprises of two Heritage Buildings and a traditional Lao home. The hotel is composed of 22 rooms in 4 individual houses, all of which have the necessary services and amenities of any good quality hotel. All rooms are air conditioned with private bath and a hair dryer. Facilities at the hotel are basic and include a restaurant, a lobby lounge, a library equipped with a TV/VCD/DVD player as well as books and magazines, fax and postal service, foreign exchange, laundry service and a meeting room. Mini-bus, car, motorbike and bicycle rental services can be arranged by the hotel.
Price
Valid from May, 05 to Sep 30, 2005
Room
Price
Breakfast
Garden View
US$78
Yes
* Price inclusive of taxes
Asian Pavilion Hotel
379 Samsenthai Road,
Vientiane, Laos
An affordable hotel for the budget traveler, the Asian Pavilion Hotel is a 3-star hotel that has simple basic accommodations to suit every pocket. Located in the center of Vientiane, just 3 minutes away from the Morning Market and close to the major attractions and shopping centers in the city, this hotel is ideal if you just need a bed for the night. With its central location and low rates, the Asian Pavilion’s rooms come fully equipped with all the amenities such as air-conditioning, a mini bar, satellite TV and a telephone. Facilities at the hotel include a restaurant, a coffee shop, a pub, conference and seminar rooms, banquet facilities, a business center with fax and email service, a gift shop, laundry service, parking, foreign exchange safety deposit boxes and room service.
