Too many unnecessary decorations and no light around stairs area that can be dangerous.

Friendly staffs, good wifi

Stayed in October 2024

Maybe the services (e.g. bathroom) can be improved

Breakfast, position, quite surroundings

Stayed in October 2024

A little out of town but not too far to walk - c15 mins.

Beautiful riverside room with balcony overlooking the river. Comfortable with basic but clean bathroom. Amazing breakfast. The staff were so friendly and helpful.

Stayed in August 2024

The bathroom is more like a wet room but it didn't bother us.

Bit outside of the main road but only a 10 minute walk to the markets, night stalls and french influences bars and restaurants. Staff were very friendly and accommodating. We had a room on the second floor with a balcony overlooking the river. Beautiful views. The breakfast was the best I've had in the two months of travelling around Asia so far. They also offer a laundry service which is helpful as there aren't many in the area if you need one. Highly recommend staying here!

Stayed in August 2024

The shower wasn't very comfortable. Low water pressure

Breakfast was definitely amazing. They served a variety of dishes and fruits.

Stayed in July 2024

Comfortable family room and delicious breakfast

Stayed in July 2024

The only thing we didn’t like was there quite a few mosquitoes on arrival, however staff helped us to get rid of them.

The property was quiet, clean, and very good location! The staff were also 10/10, very helpful and accommodating.

Stayed in May 2024

When staying for several days / an alternative to eggs would have been nice.

Breakfast was good quality and plentiful.

Stayed in March 2024

24h reception, excellent breakfast, friendly staff, clean rooms, quality rooms

Stayed in March 2024

The breakfast was amazing!!

Stayed in February 2024

Peaceful place a short walking distance from the city centre. The French breakfast was really good and the staff really friendly and helpful.

Stayed in February 2024

WiFi is spotty, not good enough if you need to work, need to buy data as well. Shower, bathroom and toilet is combined so floor is always wet (very common in Laos for cheaper guesthouses). To increase comfort really need a shower that is contained.

Great breakfast, lovely couple who own it. Had balcony room with view of river, so this and breakfast main reason we stayed an extra 5 nights.

Stayed in January 2024

A fantastic breakfast in the morning! The room was clean, well appointed with a hot water from the shower. It's in easy walking distance to town centre but also in a quite part of town so I slept well.

Stayed in January 2024

The shower in the bathroom was in the beginning a little bit awkward. But showered the toilet at the same time.

The view from our room was fantastic. We saw the river Nam Khan and the mountains in the distance. It was a dream. The breakfast was very good and served by the table. The staff was very helpful and the owners was very friendly.

Stayed in January 2024

The pillow was a little too firm/large for my preference.

An excellent stay at Cold River! I was a little nervous about my room as it is listed as having no window (I was worried that it would feel claustrophobic). But my room was great! There is an internal window that, so you do get a little natural light (but you'll still need the lights on when in the room). But I certainly didn't feel too trapped by it! The decor is lovely and everything is clean. There is a kettle in the room and tea and coffee provided. And a water dispenser in the hall (always appreciate this to avoid plastic bottles!). The breakfast was excellent and plenty of it (your choice of eggs, a plate of fruit, a small bowl of yogurt and muesli, crepe/pancake, baguette). The location is nice too and only a short walk to the main tourist drag. The laundry service they offer is great (line dry rather than tumble dry, so your clothes are treated with better care). And I made friends with the sweetest cat. I can definitely recommend staying here.

Stayed in January 2024

Property needs some maintenance and updating. Better showers in particular.

Good location, very friendly and helpful staff, offered a choice of rooms on arrival. Breakfast was good although limited options.

Stayed in December 2023

Very bad insonorisation, so you can hear everything from other rooms and outside. Luckily no dogs or temples nearby. So the ability to sleep without earplugs only depends on the other travelers in the hotel. To be fair though all Lao hotels are like that.

Rooms were clean and comfortable ( especially the bed). The breakfast was really good

Stayed in December 2023

Great location, within walking distance of the old town, and with wonderful views of the river. Balconies were great place to relax.

Stayed in October 2023

Room is basic but maybe that’s the appeal

Healthy and generous breakfast Helpful and accommodating staff Prompt laundry service

Stayed in December 2023

Really enjoyed our stay here. We had an upstairs room and it was worth the extra money (we were initially shown to a cheaper room which was intended for someone with a similar name and we’re pleased we had paid the extra for the view). The breakfast was the best we had in Laos. The place nearly next door provided an hour Thai massage for about $6. It’s a bit of a walk into town but tuk tuk drivers were always available. They were friendly and no real bartering was required to get a price of around 40k Kip into town.

Stayed in December 2023

The bathroom is very very small and the ventilation in it is not great.

Staff and owners are very helpful and friendly. They gave me without a problem a different room after I let them know the one I booked was too stuffy and damp, very generous and kind of them. Very quiet place with a beautiful area to sit in front. Exceptional breakfast!

Stayed in December 2023

Nothing

Everything...but breakfast was wonderful!

Stayed in December 2023

Hot water for the shower was not very hot, and not a lot of pressure. Room smelled a bit damp (not a lot) when we took it. We mentioned it and with a bit of windows opening and incense the hotel provided dampness went out.

Pretty setting. Nice room. Great breakfast.

Stayed in November 2023

Nothing.

Everything. Excelente breakfast. Good location. Very recommendable.

Stayed in November 2023