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there's a
naga
-guarded fountain, mature trees, plenty of plants and a tennis court. Dis-
counts possible in low season.
Daosavanh Resort & Spa Hotel
( 041-212188; Th Tha He; r US$77-90; )
Grand, relatively new and Mekong-fa-
cing, this hotel is a slice of international comfort and its kidney-shaped pool is a very wel-
come boon on sweltering days (which is most days). Rooms are large and immaculate,
and there's karaoke, free airport transfers, massage, a gym, and breakfast included.
HOTEL
$$$
Eating & Drinking
With sidewalk cafes and a scattering of French restaurants, the cuisine on offer here is
pretty varied. Opposite Wat Sainyaphum the
riverside snack and drink vendors
( 5-10pm)
are great for sundowners and, as evening approaches,
seen dàat
(Korean-style barbecue)
is also available.
Chai Dee
JAPANESE, INTERNATIONAL
$
( 020 5988 6767; Th Ratsavongseuk; mains 20,000K; 8.30am-9pm; )
Run by friendly
Moto, this Japanese cafe is a real traveller magnet. And with good reason: there are rattan
mats to lounge on, books to exchange, cool T-shirts for sale and a wide menu of samosas,
homemade yoghurt, Thai food and tofu, plus healthy shakes.
INTERNATIONAL
$
Lin's Café
(Th Latsaphanith; mains 30,000K; 8am-8pm; )
This chic cafe in a former 1930s Chinese
merchant's house is on a pretty side street radiating off the old square by St Theresa's
Catholic Church. Inside it's a mix of antique and modern furniture, easy tunes, and coffee
with attitude. There are also fruit shakes, stir-fries, vegie dishes, breakfasts, fruit salads
and
làhp,
and they even make bacon sandwiches!
Xokxay Restaurant
LAOTIAN
$
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