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Laos TRAVEL GUIDE AND DEALS

Mountainous and landlocked, Laos is the quiet backwater of Southeast Asia. For decades, this sparsely populated country between Thailand and Vietnam was hermetically sealed by a communist government. Today, the capital Vientiane (pronounced Vien-chan) bustles with renewed energy, and the splendors of the UNESCO World Heritage town of Luang Prabang attract thousands of visitors.

Why Go

 Beautiful and uncommercialized, Laos is the destination for backpackers and adventure trekkers.

Laos Hotels

From $10 guesthouses to luxurious resorts, Laos offers a wide range of accommodations for all budgets. In Vientiane, several chic and well-priced new hotels have opened, offering Laos style and comforts in the city center. Staying in a restored French colonial building adds to the charm of a visit to Luang Prabang, just as a night in a simple bamboo hut in a mountain-perched eco-lodge brings you closer to nature.

= Smart Splurge = Great Value

Chanthapanya Hotel
Conveniently located amid Vientiane’s shops and cafes, this traditionally styled 31-room hotel features extremely good... great value

Le Calao
A fine example of French-colonial architecture (dating from 1904), this hotel offers six twin rooms with private balconies... historic

Mali Namphu Guesthouse
This charming guesthouse is built around its own garden courtyard. Clean and comfortable, with friendly service, free... gardens

The Novotel Vientiane
The first, and still finest, business-class hotel in Vientiane, with 201 spacious and comfortable rooms, a swimming pool,... spas | business

Villa Santi
This renovated former royal mansion is Luang Prabang’s most famous hotel. With just 25 rooms, it offers style and... historic

Hotel Pakse
This modern six-story hotel in the center of Pakse offers 65 clean, tidy rooms and great value. Makes a good base for a few... family

Sala Phae
These unique floating raft hotels and wooden bungalows make an ideal base for exploring the Si Phan Don region’s islands... eco-friendly

The Boat Landing Eco Lodge
Recognized as the premier ecotourism lodge in Laos, the Boat Landing was nominated for the 2007 Wild Asia Responsible Tourism... budget | eco-friendly

La Résidence Phou Vao
Part of the Orient-Express Group, this luxurious spa and resort on the outskirts of Luang Prabang enjoys superb mountains... spas | smart splurge | expensive

Settha Palace Hotel
Tucked away down a side street in the heart of Vientiane, Settha Palace is the city’s most decadent property. Built in... expensive | gardens

Chanthapanya Hotel
Conveniently located amid Vientiane’s shops and cafes, this traditionally styled 31-room hotel features extremely good... great value

Le Calao
A fine example of French-colonial architecture (dating from 1904), this hotel offers six twin rooms with private balconies... historic

Mali Namphu Guesthouse
This charming guesthouse is built around its own garden courtyard. Clean and comfortable, with friendly service, free... gardens

The Novotel Vientiane
The first, and still finest, business-class hotel in Vientiane, with 201 spacious and comfortable rooms, a swimming pool,... spas | business

Villa Santi
This renovated former royal mansion is Luang Prabang’s most famous hotel. With just 25 rooms, it offers style and... historic

Hotel Pakse
This modern six-story hotel in the center of Pakse offers 65 clean, tidy rooms and great value. Makes a good base for a few... family

Sala Phae
These unique floating raft hotels and wooden bungalows make an ideal base for exploring the Si Phan Don region’s islands... eco-friendly

The Boat Landing Eco Lodge
Recognized as the premier ecotourism lodge in Laos, the Boat Landing was nominated for the 2007 Wild Asia Responsible Tourism... luxury | eco-friendly

La Résidence Phou Vao
Part of the Orient-Express Group, this luxurious spa and resort on the outskirts of Luang Prabang enjoys superb mountains... spas | smart splurge | expensive

Settha Palace Hotel
Tucked away down a side street in the heart of Vientiane, Settha Palace is the city’s most decadent property. Built in... expensive | gardens

The Boat Landing Eco Lodge
Recognized as the premier ecotourism lodge in Laos, the Boat Landing was nominated for the 2007 Wild Asia Responsible Tourism... budget | eco-friendly

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