I am Japanese.
This hotel was the best during my 5-day trip to Laos.
The price and quality are worth it.
I have stayed at various hotels in Southeast Asia, but this hotel is definitely a 4 star.
Unfortunately, there is a difference between this hotel and the 5 star hotels, but I think this hotel is one of the best 4 star hotels.
First of all, the location is good.
Vang Vieng is a small city. The central area is shaped like an oval, and if you stay within that circle, you can't go wrong. This is something I learned after staying there for 3 days.
There is a convenience store that is open 24 hours a day right in front of this hotel. There are almost no convenience stores in the city, and there is only one other convenience store that is open 24 hours a day.
So having a convenience store right in front of you can be a big advantage.
The fruit smoothie shop next to the hotel is very cheap and delicious. I have traveled to various countries in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, and Cambodia, but there is no store that can beat the taste and price of this one. What's more, it is open until midnight. It's only a 5-second walk from the hotel, and it's so cheap that it's practically like a hotel drink bar.
Next is the staff's service.
Basically, everyone can understand English. This is not common in hotels in Laos, so it's a big plus.
And the staff are kind and friendly. For example, when I asked, ”I want to rent an electric bicycle. Do you know a good shop?”, they replied, ”I'll call someone from the shop and have them bring the bicycle to the front of the hotel, of course, there's no extra charge.”
It's common in Japan, but I was surprised to be able to have such an exchange overseas, especially in Southeast Asia.
By the way, for some reason I ended up going directly to the electric bicycle shop later, and the price was exactly the same.
To return the bicycle, I only had to leave the key at the hotel front desk, which was very helpful. When traveling to Vang Vieng, an electric bicycle is definitely a must (of course, a motorbike is fine, but bicycles are not allowed), so this kind of service is very much appreciated.
Also, one day I returned to the hotel in heavy rain, and they brought me a bath towel. I was very grateful because I couldn't go back to my room soaking wet.
When I asked for recommendations on restaurants in the evening, they gave me some recommendations and asked me with a grin, ”Massage? Lao Girl?” (It's great that it ends when you say no, whereas street vendors are persistent even if you say no). In short, the staff were wonderful.
As for the room, there were no problems.
The bed and furniture were clean and beautiful. However, the door was a little old (no problem in use), and there was an inevitable problem with insects. This was the case in all hotels in Laos, so there was probably nothing that could be done about it.
Also, when I returned to the room on the second day, there was a slight sewage smell. This is also common in other countries. I was bothered by this smell in the tower apartment I lived in in Malaysia.
It would be better if they had insect repellent or deodorizing spray.
The breakfast was neither good nor bad.
When I chose the hotel, all the plans included breakfast, so I think of it as a ”free breakfast,” but if it was free, I would be satisfied with it.
In addition, the shared spaces were cool and clean, so there was nothing to complain about at this hotel. I had to choose between staying at a ”hotel with many reviews and average ratings” or a ”hotel with few reviews but high ratings,” so I chose the latter and I'm glad I made the right choice.
Vang Vieng was a wonderful city.
I'll definitely come back, and when I do, I'll stay at this hotel.
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