Southern Laos
The belle of the river, the Residence has rooms that are a mix of old and new, but all ooze charm and induce relaxation. And all have little touches of…
Southern Laos
The belle of the river, the Residence has rooms that are a mix of old and new, but all ooze charm and induce relaxation. And all have little touches of…
Si Phan Don
This upscale hotel has a great location right on the river and beautifully designed rooms with soft beds, neat wood trim and flat-screen TVs, plus two…
Bolaven Plateau Region
Probably the best value for the price you can get in Attapeu, the Sokpaserd has decent air-con rooms in a couple of buildings with a nice garden, friendly…
Don Det & Don Khon
Run by a Thai-Swiss couple, this rustic and tasteful guesthouse has a stunning location over the river in Ban Hang Khon. There are two spacious rooms in a…
Northern Laos
Nestled on a riverbank, the Lhakham Hotel offers some of the best-value rooms in northern Laos. Furnishings are tasteful, the bathrooms include a rain…
Luang Prabang
You can imagine Graham Greene writing under a wood-blade fan in the wicker-accented restaurant of this beautifully renovated French colonial-era building…
Luang Prabang
Conjuring the colonial-era heyday of Luang Prabang, this sophisticated all-suite hotel consists of six French-accented buildings set amid verdant gardens…
Northern Laos
Setting the standard for luxury accommodation in petite Pak Beng, Le Grand is a big resort located on a strategic hilltop just to the west of town. The…
Luang Prabang
This stylish boutique hotel southwest of town is exceptional value when compared with some of the heritage hotels crammed into the old quarter. Rooms are…
Luang Prabang
This romantic bijou belle is stunningly tasteful with Indochinese style; think pendulums ticking away on walls covered with vintage Lao B&W photography,…
Vientiane
Lovely French-era building lovingly reincarnated as a welcoming boutique hotel; think subtle belle-époque touches like glass-tear lightshades,…
Luang Prabang
This striking old royal building has three very different personalities. The original 19th-century villa, once home to King Sisavang Vong's wife, has just…
Vientiane
A real urban oasis, this charming boutique hotel exudes calm and escapism from the moment you enter its dark-wood lobby and step into its lush garden…
Luang Prabang
This former governor’s residence hides a paradise of mature palms and exotic flowers within its high walls, the highlight of which is a stunning cherry…
Luang Prabang
This impressive little boutique hotel has an eclectic feel of dark woods, paper lanterns, chrome fans and Persian rugs; by night, subtle lighting picks…
Luang Prabang
Bel Air has had a total facelift from the foundations up and now looks more like one of the colonial-era resorts that punctuate the old town. Thanks to…
Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang style was minted at this boutique hotel, bookended by mango trees and a burgundy 1950s Mercedes. The 100-year-old Lao-style building brims…
Luang Prabang
Tucked away near the Nam Khan, this welcoming, family-run guesthouse is a home away from home in Luang Prabang. Rooms are beautifully decorated in tribal…
Luang Prabang
In a peaceful setting at the end of the peninsula facing the Nam Khan, it's so quiet here you can almost hear the breeze. Downstairs rooms are simple wood…
Vientiane
As well as offering long-term apartment stays, this place is one of the smarter midrange biz-boutique hotels in town. The contemporary lobby sets the tone…
Vientiane
The vibe at this new hotel – smooth concrete and lots of glass, potted plants, chunky carpets, patterned wallpaper, vintage and Lao touches – is tough to…
Vang Vieng
A small resort set in a spotless garden on the road to the Blue Lagoon. One half of the ownership team is, unsurprisingly, German. There's meticulous…
Vientiane
Looming large over a small lane in the centre of town, this hotel offers exceptional value. The stylish lobby sets the tone for a well-presented Lao…
Savannakhet
Avalon Residence offers smart midrange rooms at a budget price and is pretty convenient for a stroll to the bus station. The rooms are spacious and have…
Vientiane
From its inviting yellow exterior to its vintage terrazzo floors, this old-timer exudes charm. The 32 spotless rooms boast large beds, rattan furniture…
Central Laos
Spacious, new-feeling rooms in a four-storey building. Perks such as friendly service, free bus station/border pickup and one of the only hotel lifts in…
Central Laos
One of the most popular guesthouses in Ban Khoun Kham, this is a friendly and helpful place to stay. Cheap-as-chips dorms and comfortable rooms with air…
Vientiane
A popular long-term stay, this place also doubles up as a good-value midrange option with spacious wood-clad rooms offering all the trimmings, including…
Bolaven Plateau Region
This lovely resort at Tat Hua Khon is a welcome surprise. For accommodation there are tents, which are pitched on a stilted and thatched-roof platform and…
Pakse
Palace indeed. This vast, wedding-cake-style building was originally built for Chao Boun Oum, the last prince of Champasak and Lao prime minister between…
Bolaven Plateau Region
This jungle lodge has a one-of-a kind location, overlooking Tat Fan and nestled in a cool forest setting. The rustic duplex cottages let you enjoy the…
Northern Laos
Sanctuary Pakbeng Lodge has elegantly presented rooms with attractive interiors, Western-style bathrooms and minibars, all offering panoramic views. The…
Pakse
A riverside spot just 3km southeast of central Pakse that makes for a wonderful escape from the city. Most rooms have unbeatable Mekong sunset views. The…
Bolaven Plateau Region
Set beside a babbling brook on a working coffee plantation 32km northeast of Paksong on the road to Tha Taeng, there's a hill-station feel here. Like its…
Northern Laos
Widescreen views of the river from tastefully finished private-balcony bungalows, with stylish bathrooms, lacquered rattan walls, wood floors, fresh linen…
Vang Vieng
As an antidote to the backpacker scene in Vang Vieng, consider a traditional homestay in Ban Naduang, just 4km northeast of town, but a world away in many…
Vang Vieng
Located over the bridge, Mango is friendly and scrupulously clean, and has seven basic but colourful bungalows (some with bathrooms) with private…
Luang Prabang
Subtle lighting and immaculately managed foliage intersperse the Thongbay's close-packed, wood-and-thatch bungalows, most of which overlook the Nam Khan…
Northern Laos
Not so long ago, this hotel was on its last legs, but with new management helping to run the place, it has really turned itself around and now offers the…
Northern Laos
This spacious resort sits in pretty, flowering gardens, although a swimming pool with waterslides and jungle gyms makes it slightly less serene for…