Vang Vieng
With serene views of the cliffs, this fine hotel sits in grounds choking on mango, palm, orchid and bougainvillea. The 16 rooms are fragrant and parquet…
Vang Vieng
With serene views of the cliffs, this fine hotel sits in grounds choking on mango, palm, orchid and bougainvillea. The 16 rooms are fragrant and parquet…
Northern Laos
This glass Lego tower has some of the best rooms in town, with wood floors, thick mattresses, white linen, cable TV, fridges, kettles and swish hot-water…
Northern Laos
Opulent by Phonsavan standards, this grand hotel occupies its own small summit above town. Large, comfortable rooms have plush carpeting, chunky TVs,…
Northern Laos
An unexpected treat for Udomxai, this hotel offers tastefully furnished rooms right in the centre of town. Extra touches include flat-screen TVs with…
Northern Laos
Nestled around a peaceful garden, Ning Ning offers 10 wooden bungalows with mosquito nets, verandas, en suites, lily-white bed linen and walls draped in…
Northern Laos
Almost more a homestay than a guesthouse, this pad is run by a friendly Belgian-Lao couple. While the location is a little inconvenient for downtown, it's…
Vang Vieng
This rather wacky place blends disused – but attractive – cargo containers and a light military theme. Rooms are comfortable, if a bit cramped, and…
Northern Laos
Perched on a pine-clad hilltop on the outskirts of town, this atmospheric lodge feels more alpine than Lao and has undergone a much-overdue renovation…
Pakse
This traditional-luxe hotel towering over central Pakse has a welcoming lobby and corridors festooned with indigenous sculptures and textiles. The economy…
Northern Laos
Don't be put off by the surreal sight of the Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs statues in the courtyard car park, as the spacious 42 rooms here are great…
Luang Prabang
Set in spacious grounds that include a vast pond dotted with water lilies and an inviting swimming pool, Maison Dalabua is a real hideaway. The 15 rooms…
Luang Prabang
Draped over the hillside above the main road out to the airport, Kiridara is an impressive boutique resort with spacious rooms kicking off at an ample 36…
Vang Vieng
Elephant Crossing has 36 tight but tasteful rooms with balconies overlooking the river and karst. Hmong bed runners, wood floors, air-con, TV and fridge…
Pakse
This purpose-built hotel, with its opulent timber lobby, is a good choice right by the Dao Heuang market. Rooms are solid and well equipped, the pricier…
Luang Prabang
A contemporary boutique property bookending the old-town peninsula, Indigo House has open-plan staircases leading to well-appointed rooms with a bold…
Luang Prabang
Near the Nam Khan, but a long way out of town over the new bridge, this is a relaxing place to stay for those who want to get away from it all. Sun-filled…
Vientiane
Tucked away just off popular Rue Francois Ngin, this is a charming boutique hotel set around a courtyard swimming pool. Despite its central location in…
Luang Prabang
This shuttered colonial-era corner house has an alluring patio draped in floral vines and punctuated with some old bomb casings. Interiors have clean…
Vientiane
This centrally located hostel offers 11 air-con dorms for two or four travellers (prices are by room, not person). Despite the odd pricing system, it…
Luang Prabang
Sitting imperiously atop the Phou Meo hilltop, there are unsurprisingly commanding views across Luang Prabang. The main draw here is an impressive…
Vientiane
A standard for business travellers, this blandly designed marbled edifice boasts a vast international-style lobby and spacious rooms. Expect desks,…
Vientiane
This beautifully antiquated house, in a garden swimming in mature plants and frangipani flowers, feels like the sort of place John le Carré might ensconce…
Northern Laos
Still the smartest hotel in Sam Neua, the huge lobby-restaurant is woefully underused, but the rooms are very comfortable for such a remote region of Laos…
Luang Prabang
This small guesthouse gets high marks for its amiable English-speaking owners, 24-hour front desk and shaded upstairs balcony where you can meet fellow…
Luang Prabang
The monks' alms procession at dawn passes directly by Villa Chitdara, set amid a verdant garden in the heart of the old town. It's a charming, house-proud…
Vang Vieng
A handsome boutique hotel in a charming garden near the toll bridge. The Lao-influenced bungalows are relatively small but well appointed with tasteful…
Pakse
A very solid city-centre choice, the rooms here are among the best in this price range for quality, maintenance and cleanliness, although not the best for…
Vang Vieng
With its 60 rooms and five storeys, the new Amari literally looms over Vang Vieng. Service is, not surprisingly, at a high standard, but the rooms,…
Vientiane
Your instinct may be to avoid the chains, but this is a solid, if not entirely unique, choice. There's a cool, plush lobby, calm garden with pool, gym and…
Nong Khiaw
Looming large above town, this property offers some of the best panoramic views in Nong Khiaw. The 10 rooms are attractively finished with imported bed…
Vang Vieng
This hostel, with wedding-cake-style architecture, boasts private rooms with fan or air-con and private balcony and TV, and communal balconies to drink in…
Vientiane
The 'Welcome' and 'Bon Voyage' sign at the entrance sets the tone for a friendly stay, and the nine rooms continue this theme, although the furnishings…
Luang Prabang
A real budget crash pad, Aham offers fan-cooled dorm beds in compact rooms at rock-bottom prices. Somehow the rates include breakfast, which makes it an…
Luang Prabang
Twelve kilometres south of Luang Prabang, Hillside Resort has eight bungalows and a family unit, plus plenty of activities on tap, including board games,…
Vientiane
Unlike anything else in the city, this vernal oasis of wood duplex bungalows is set in gardens spilling with tamarind and champa flowers. The grander…
Northern Laos
Towering above the other accommodation options in town, both literally and metaphorically, this guesthouse has the smartest rooms on offer, with inviting…
Luang Prabang
This tastefully renovated traditional house has a prime location between the Mekong River and the old temple district. The nine rooms include air-con, TV…
Northern Laos
Boasting some of the smartest accommodation in Phonsavan, this large pile offers 69 rooms featuring hard-polished floors, smart TVs, minibar and well…
Luang Prabang
Canadian-owned Zen Namkhan, 13km southeast of Luang Prabang, takes the exclusive-boutique-hotel approach. Expansive, stylishly minimalist bungalows enjoy…
Vientiane
An opulent neoclassical hotel, the Dhavara offers some of the handsomest if not greatest-value rooms in the capital. Features include marble-clad…