The Lotus Villa is a small hotel with just 17 rooms, set in an old teak wood building in the heritage area of historic Luang Prabang. The resort is on a quiet, tree-lined street, close to Wat Xiengthong temple and a block from the Mekong River. Rooms here are small, but do have large beds and free Wi-Fi, although they don't come with televisions, and only the upper category ones have bathtubs or a bit of space. The hotel has no facilities like a pool or gym, and there is just a small area with tables in the courtyard where they serve breakfast. The rooms are somewhat more expensive than those at nearby properties, like Sayo or Calao, but the hotel is known for its attentive service and quiet atmosphere, so it can be a good base for old town Luang Prabang stays.
The Lotus Villa is a small hotel with just 17 rooms, set in an old teak wood building in the heritage area of historic Luang Prabang. The resort is on a quiet, tree-lined street, close to Wat Xiengthong temple and a block from the Mekong River. Rooms here are small, but do have large beds and free Wi-Fi, although they don't come with televisions, and only the upper category ones have bathtubs or a bit of space. The hotel has no facilities like a pool or gym, and there is just a small area with tables in the courtyard where they serve breakfast. The rooms are somewhat more expensive than those at nearby properties, like Sayo or Calao, but the hotel is known for its attentive service and quiet atmosphere, so it can be a good base for old town Luang Prabang stays.
Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town. There are only 16 bungalows here, nine of them that look at the river, seven set in a garden. While they have well-finished wood floors, they are pretty threadbare, with just a bed, a minibar, and some slippers for guests in each. The resort does provide free Wi-Fi throughout, plus free breakfast (served in rooms or garden), free bicycles, and free shuttles to town throughout the day. It's a great place for relaxing in the garden or looking out at the river, but its a ways from the heritage area, and getting here on foot or bike requires navigating a torn-up dirt road. It's worth comparing rates with nearby properties like Bel Air or My Dream Boutique, because they generally charge just a few dollars more and are a bit more modern.
Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town. There are only 16 bungalows here, nine of them that look at the river, seven set in a garden. While they have well-finished wood floors, they are pretty threadbare, with just a bed, a minibar, and some slippers for guests in each. The resort does provide free Wi-Fi throughout, plus free breakfast (served in rooms or garden), free bicycles, and free shuttles to town throughout the day. It's a great place for relaxing in the garden or looking out at the river, but its a ways from the heritage area, and getting here on foot or bike requires navigating a torn-up dirt road. It's worth comparing rates with nearby properties like Bel Air or My Dream Boutique, because they generally charge just a few dollars more and are a bit more modern.
The Mekong Riverview Hotel is a lovely riverside property set in the quietest corner of the old town UNESCO Heritage Luang Prabang. There are only 22 rooms here, ranging from modern Deluxe ones houses in a separate building, to luxurious rooms and suites that sit just across the street from the Mekong River. Rooms have polished wood floors and are adorned with gorgeous photographs, as well as having contemporary amenities like free Wi-Fi, free minibars, and safes. While the resort does not have a pool or fitness center (UNESCO rules prohibit pools and external structures in the heritage area), it does have a restaurant with the best river view in town. The foreign owner is a lover of Luang Prabang, evidenced in the art photos adorning the lobby and in the local help initiatives taken by the hotel, and there are free bicycles and electric tuk tuk shuttles for guests. The rooms are very well taken care of and compare to any of the high end properties around, and while costly, are actually less expensive than those in comparable neighbors such as the Victoria Xiengthong Palace.
The Mekong Riverview Hotel is a lovely riverside property set in the quietest corner of the old town UNESCO Heritage Luang Prabang. There are only 22 rooms here, ranging from modern Deluxe ones houses in a separate building, to luxurious rooms and suites that sit just across the street from the Mekong River. Rooms have polished wood floors and are adorned with gorgeous photographs, as well as having contemporary amenities like free Wi-Fi, free minibars, and safes. While the resort does not have a pool or fitness center (UNESCO rules prohibit pools and external structures in the heritage area), it does have a restaurant with the best river view in town. The foreign owner is a lover of Luang Prabang, evidenced in the art photos adorning the lobby and in the local help initiatives taken by the hotel, and there are free bicycles and electric tuk tuk shuttles for guests. The rooms are very well taken care of and compare to any of the high end properties around, and while costly, are actually less expensive than those in comparable neighbors such as the Victoria Xiengthong Palace.