LAOS | 12 Days Hidden Treasures of Southern Laos

The historic Settha Palace Hotel is centrally located in Vientiane within walking distance of the Mekong River, Thatluang Stupa, Namphu Fountain, and other cultural highlights. Built in French colonial style circa 1932 and restored and reopened in 1999, the hotel has 22 rooms and three suites, all featuring rosewood four-poster beds and armoires, and Wi-Fi connectivity.

For dining, La Belle Epoque offers French cuisine, and the Sidewalk Café is a pleasant open-air venue offering Asian and international dishes. Amenities include a spa, pool and Jacuzzi; however there is no fitness center. Additionally, there is a business center with internet and fax services. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Wattai International Airport and a 25-minute drive to Thadeua, where there is a border bridge to Thailand.

Sala Hinboun, the Lao traditional residence built entirely in local timber, carefully decorated to match the way of life, set on the Hinboun River bank surrounded limestone cliffs, nearby the famous Kong Lor cave.

Cozy boutique hotel with family atmospheres located along the Mekong River of Thakhek.

The hotel 18 comfortable rooms with private facilities.

Each room will provide guests with a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a seating area. A refrigerator is included. An en suite bathroom comes with shower facilities.

La Folie Lodge is located in Done Daeng, the “Red Island”. This charming car-free island, part of the Champasak cultural and natural heritage, sits along the Mekong River, on a beach facing the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Vat Phu. 27 luxurious rooms are set in wooden bungalows, each with private balcony and magnificent views over the Mekong or the garden. Come and enjoy the exceptional natural beauty and unspoilt charm of Southern Laos, together with first-class facilities and the legendary traditional Laotian hospitality.

Located on Khone Island, Pon Arena Hotel offers accommodation with spectacular river views. The hotel features comfortable and spacious rooms which come equipped with air-conditioning, TVs with cable channels, Wi-Fi, safety deposit boxes, refrigerators, en-suite bathrooms and other conveniences. Guests can enjoy meals at the on-site restaurant. The hotel also features a swimming pool and a lovely garden where guests can relax and unwind. A laundry and shuttle service is available, as well as a tour desk.