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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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
This spacious resort sits in pretty, flowering gardens, although a swimming pool with waterslides and jungle gyms makes it slightly less serene for…
Northern Laos
Don't be put off by the hammer-and-sickle flag out front, as this little guesthouse on the main strip has a friendly old owner. Bamboo-walled rooms are…
Vientiane
Highly polished, wood-flavoured Salana fuses Lao and contemporary styles to add a sleek dimension to Vientiane's accommodation scene. Rooms have wood…
Nong Khiaw
Located in a floating barge on the Nam Ou, this place is definitely one of a kind in Nong Khiaw. It offers six simple fan-cooled rooms with attached…
Luang Prabang
Guarded by naga (river serpents), this serene white, green-shuttered house boasts atmospheric rooms with polished wood floors, bathroom, mozzie nets, fine…
Nong Khiaw
About 1km out of town, Pha Xang is hardly a resort, more a collection of comfy A-frame rattan bungalows with wood floors, white walls and en suites dotted…
Luang Prabang
This family-run guesthouse in a homely colonial-era villa has upstairs rooms featuring local fabrics and views across the quiet patch of garden. Newer…
Northern Laos
Run by friendly English-speaking Mrs Changpeng, trusty BAP has 16 rooms, some with fan or air-con and private bathroom. There are four newer ones that…
Northern Laos
Lattanavongsa offers a choice of bungalows at two locations: above the boat landing, and on the main drag in a pretty garden. Powder-blue rooms have…
Luang Prabang
Run by Andy and Venus, Manichan is big on personality and warmth, with air-con rooms and terrific breakfasts, including crêpes, homemade jams and…
Northern Laos
Run by a friendly Lao guy, this lively little guesthouse outstrips the competition with mint-green and orange walls and above-average rooms with nice…
Luang Prabang
Housed in an old French villa and another seven buildings in the immediate neighbourhood, Sala's rooms have lime-washed walls, guacamole-coloured linen…
Northern Laos
Located in a leafy courtyard, Zuela has an old block of spotless if slightly dark rooms with exposed-brick walls and en suites. The newer block has…
Vientiane
A French villa built in the 1960s is the setting here, and flashes of vivid colour and chichi flourishes such as lacquered granite floors and dark-wood…
Northern Laos
The memorable Muang La Resort hides an elegant rustic refinement behind tall, whitewashed walls. It accepts neither walk-in guests nor visitors, so you'll…
Vang Vieng Rock Backpackers Hostel
Vang Vieng
The thumping music and flashing disco lights set the tone when you enter this party hostel, which has an on-site bar with a pool table and table football…
Luang Prabang
Slap-bang in the heart of the old-city's commercial centre, the Phounsab's newer rooms are set back off a narrow courtyard and the great-value front ones…
Northern Laos
Set in a lush little garden, this replica half-timbered mansion looks like it belongs in a colonial-era hill town in Myanmar. Rooms are petite but…
Luang Prabang
Rosewood steps lead across a tiny carp pool on the way up to this hotel, which has superbly finished rooms that combine stylish bathroom fittings with…