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up to the grandeur of the lobby. That said, they're fresh and
com
fortable, and the rate includes
breakfast in the seventh-floor restaurant overlooking town.
$40
with spartan rooms ranging from fan singles to triples rented out bed by bed like dorms, with
either attached bathrooms or shared facilities. The d
ouble ro
oms see
m better
maintained. Two
rooms have balconies overlooking the street. Dorm
35,000K
, double
100,000K
to
Mixay
, with singles, triples and dorms. Air-conditioned doubles are al
so availa
ble. With all
of these rooms, you can expect some noise from the busy road outside.
130,000K
Moonlight Champa
013 Pangkham Rd 021 264114,
moonlight-champa.com
;
map
.
Well-kept double and twin rooms in a neatly restored guesthouse near the centre (it was
formerly called Soukxana)
. Each ro
om has an en-suite bathroom and cable TV. Discounts are
available for longer stays.
220,000K
SalanaBoutiqueHotel
Chao Anou Rd 021 254254,
salanaboutique.com
;
map
.
With an
unbeatable downtown location and rooms decorated with lengths of Lao silk, Salana is one of
Vientiane's classiest hotels. In additi
on to
the on-site spa, Sarila, there's a smart fourth-floor
bar serving cold beers and cocktails.
$110
SetthaPalaceHotel
6 Pangkham Rd 021 217581,
setthapalace.com
;
map
.
This pala-
tial 1932 building close to the centre of town is a carefully restored relic of colonial-era Vien-
tiane. Filled with French period furniture, the hotel's 29 rooms have all the mod cons, includ-
ing mini-bar and safe. Elsewhere, you'll find an outstanding pool, beautiful landscaped gar-
dens and a well-run busines
s cen
tre. The published rate is around $200 for a double, though
discounts may be available.
$207
Syri 2
63/67 Setthathirat Rd 021 241345,
syri2@hotmail.com
;
map
.
Aquariums, sculp-
tures and vases clutter the reception area of this rather odd place with a Chinese-Lao owner.
The rooms are gloomy, but the location is good an
d the ra
tes are low. Choose a/c over a fan
and you'll have to pay an extra 50,000K per night.
60,000K
block near the river, with good-value rooms and decent hot showers
. The ech
oing corridors
tend to amplify even the smallest sounds, so noise can be a problem.
200,000K
Vayakorn Inn
19 Hengbounnoy St 021 215348,
vayakorn.biz
;
map
.
Not to be con-
fused with the
Vayakorn Guesthouse
, which is owned by the same people, this newer hotel is
more luxurious. There are beautiful wooden floors and furnishings throughout, and the rooms
feature a/c, TV
and
big corner showers. The only letdown is the size of the private balconies,
which are tiny.
$35
