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Old Bridge Rd, Ban Phanluang, 06000 Luang Prabang, Laos

#128 of 213 hotels in Luang Prabang

Guests' Choice

Review Score

Based on 55 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.9

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    7.9

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.8

  • Free Wifi

    7.0

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  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    9.0
    Fabulous
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Really comfortable bed, very clean, good location. lovely host, very helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: February 7, 2024

    8.0
    Friendly and quiet Guesthouse with some small problems.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    -Bathroom stinked a bit... -Staff couldn't speak much english. It was a bit hard to communicate sometimes. -We tried to book several tours and transfers through reception. we had to remind them severall times about our plans and we soon got the feeling that If we had not reminded them, they would have forgotten...in the end all went well.

    -Mostly Clean (the bath was Not..) -Breakfast was fast and much (Coffee did not taste good. Switched to black tea) -The area is nice and mostly quiet. -Staff is friendly

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: January 27, 2024

    9.0
    Maybe.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Location, far from everything.

    The staff was really nice. Size of the room and bathroom was good.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 12, 2024

    7.0
    ok. quiet location on wrong side of river. room clean cosy comfortable. good value,
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    no kettle. wrong side of river from town. no bridge yet, so used ferry regularly 10000 kip per person. staff not around very much after breakfast.

    breakfast not included. room small for couple plus baby. very clean and comfortable. fridge a bonus.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 1, 2024

    9.0
    Good hotel with lots of amenities and free bike rental, in quiet area
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Nice hotel, well equipped, in a quiet area on the other side of the Nam Khan river. The owner and the other staff were very firendly and helpful, there was free bike rental so it was easier/quicker to get to the historic centre. The area around the guesthouse itself is very quiet, there are common areas in the hotel where you can sit, read/use wifi in the shade and there is one of the best restaurants of the city (Dyen Sabai) just around the corner.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: April 5, 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Down-stair
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room I had was ground floor in the back and between the people walking above me, no open view out the window, and the low dark room I felt very claustrophobic. The internet was terrible and it was much better to rely on my cellular data which was a drag since I had an important business meeting. They require you to leave your key at the desk when you leave and close the gate at 11pm and I found myself rushing back hoping the boat ferry was still operational. I ended up cutting my stay short without a refund to move across the river.

    Nice location outside of the hustle and bustle of town but double check the status of the bamboo bridge. It was out when I arrived and a couple of kids were making good money ferrying passengers across by boat, but occasionally they weren't there or the boat wasn't working and it's a really long walk or tuk tuk around.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 28, 2023

    9.0
    Quiet riverside guesthouse with lovely staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Quiet location in artisan quarter - near jewellery-making, wood-carving shops. Getting back over to central LP involves a boat at 5000 Kip or half hour walk via a steel frame bridge. Kind and courteous staff.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 21, 2023

    9.0
    Such a great place to stay in Luang Prabang.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The bathroom could use a few repairs and a bit of an upgrade.

    Super comfortable place, really good value!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 18, 2023

    8.0
    Nice place
    • Leisure trip
    • Travelers with friends
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The internet didn't work half of the days we stayed there but it was fine for us, just keep that in mind if you are working or need a strong wi-fi connection otherwise.

    It is a nice place to stay. The rooms are big and the bed is comfortable. The location is also really great. You will have to cross the bamboo bridge every day. It's super beautiful. The staff is also very friendly.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: March 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    This isn’t the hotels fault but the bridge has washed away so you have to pay for a boat back and forth (5000) there is a bridge but it doubles the journey into town

    Great staff, very helpful

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: March 8, 2023

    8.0
    Calm and quiet hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    As everyone said before you have to cross and pay for the bamboo bridge! But it was a fun experience tho, and the hotel’s price is still very cheap (including the bridge fee).

    We only spent here one night, which was very calm and quiet! Staff was very kind. We would recommend it!

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: February 26, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    A good location, if you don't mind crossing the bamboo bridge each time you go to town. In a quiet area. The pricess are good.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 13, 2023

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bed was a bit hard, very much like the rest of asia.

    The noodle soup in the breakfast was amazing, full of flavor. Everything was nice, the staff was good, even tho their english wasn’t the best. Location is good, is fun to go through the bamboo bridge.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 11, 2023

    8.0
    Good but definitely not great.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Down-stair
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    WiFi was very spotty. A few staff seemed inexperienced making check in, payment, check out a little challenging. We didn't fully feel welcomed.

    Overall a well kept property.

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: February 5, 2023

    7.0
    comfortable place for a quick overnight before leaving town
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    It's mildly annoying that you have to pay a bridge toll every time you cross into town and come back. The amount of money is negligible, but it feels a little bit like fleecing to have to pay once if you cross the bridge in the morning and then pay again if you cross in the afternoon. Not really the fault of the guest house, though.

    Luang Prabang is a hideously tourist-infested town that travelers looking for a more relaxing experience should leave as soon as possible. Phonepraseuth guest house is well situated to do just that. It's about 20 minutes walk from the northbound bus station, and a bit over 30 minutes walk from the airport. Because it's across the river from the main tourist drag, it is slightly less depressing to walk around in the vicinity of the guest house, although the handful of nearby noodle places aren't open early if you want to get something to eat at the crack of dawn. On the up side, the room is comfortable, and they provide a little sachet of shampoo to wash your hair, which most places outside of the tourist center do not. Also there is a small market nearby where you can buy some supplies in relative peace (compared to other side of the river).

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: February 2, 2023

    8.0
    need all new clean towels otherwise bring your own.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    location and clear .

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 22, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nice location, very friendly and supportive host The city center is very close as the bamboo bridge can be used during the dry season. The location is very calm.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2023

    9.0
    Good Stay !
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Very good stay, comfortable and clean. The staff is very kind, Khamphone, the owner, he is great, helpful and attentive. Good quality price! The bamboo bridge it is very close, wood and jewellery workshops as well!

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 21, 2023

    8.0
    Stayed only one night before a flight, the facilities and location was very fine, the staff super friendly and helpfull.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hard pillows made it hard to sleep, I missed the possibility to cook water for coffee.

    Really good location, close to the bamboo bridge and city, quiet, nice and clean room.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 15, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Standard Double Room Down-stair
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Friendly, inexpensive guesthouse in the centre of Luang Prabang. The rooms were cozy and the staff very helpful in case we had any issues.

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: January 11, 2023

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Confortable and Nice room, the owner is very Nice and helpful

    Stayed in January 2023

  • Reviewed: March 4, 2024

    10
    short and sweet
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double Room Up-stair
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    lack of toilet roll

    the staff were really friendly and helpful. good location and nice hotel in general

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: January 30, 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Nothing

    Very helpful staff, checked if everything was OK and brought us to the airport. Nicely decorated room and bathroom (everything working well, best shower in Thailand so far!) Location quiet, close to the airport and to the old town via a scenic 2 minute boat trip of 20 bath 😀.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: January 17, 2024

    5.0
    On one hand, ok; on the other, MEH!
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Standard Double Room Down-stair
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Issues with the room(s). I stayed only one night. In the first room the AC was not working so after some insisting that I need AC at night, I was switched to another room. In the second room the shower wasn't working. I don't know whether these two incidences just happened or whether nobody else had brought the issues to Mr Kim. (Sometimes I feel that guests don't mention problems, that they can't be bothered to complain). In the morning I went back to the original room to have a shower. In the second room there was no TV reception, not a big deal if you are travelling with your own technology, but if it's advertised it should work!! I asked for a room on the ground level, both rooms were dark, not well lit.

    The owner, Mr Kim, was very helpful; he allowed me to use his printer to print copies of my Cambodian visa, and offered to drive me to the airport, a short drive.

    Stayed in January 2024

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