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Thongbay GuesthousevsAngsana Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers. On balance, Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Thongbay Guesthouse. Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel ranks #5 in Luang Prabang with praise from 7 reviewers including Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Oyster.
Thongbay Guesthouse
Fodor's
Rough Guide
Oyster
Lonely Planet
Ban Vieng May, Vat Sakem, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Fodor's "Thongbay is just outside town, but it's right on the Nam Khan River and every bungalow has a deck...from which to look out over the river or the beautiful gardens."
Rough Guide "The eight Lao-style bungalows here are set in a
beautiful garden, with the best looking over the river.
Though a bit of a distance from the centre, the
peaceful location more than..."
OysterBudget
"Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town." Full review
Lonely Planet "Subtle lighting and immaculately managed foliage intersperse the Thongbay's close-packed wood-and-thatch bungalows." Full review
Angsana Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel
Concierge Lonely Planet
Condé Nast Traveler
DK Eyewitness Oyster Fodor's
Star Service
Rue Chao Fa Ngum, Banthatluang, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $59/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Concierge "This property has it all: Location, history, and style. A five-minute stroll south of the old town, the former compound of Prince Souvannaphouma now holds a sumptuous 24-room boutique hotel."
Lonely Planet "The aromatherapy-scented rooms are opulent but subtle, with elegant stone-floored showers, huge beds and couches." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler99.6
"Tradition meets the twenty-first century in Luang Prabang at Maison Souvannaphoum, once the palace of Prince Souvannaphouma." Full review
DK Eyewitness "The former residence of Prince Souvannaphoum, this Colonial-style mansion offers spacious rooms that are very elegantly decorated."
OysterLuxury
"Rooms are spacious, bright, and furnished with modern amenities including flat-screen TVs. Several have large clawfoot tubs, and there are terraces looking out at the lovely garden." Full review
Fodor's "The once-run-down residence of Prince Souvannaphoum, prime minister in the 1960s, has been transformed into one of the top hotels in Luang Prabang." Full review
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Ask for a room at the back, away from the busy street, for more peace and quiet, or opt for the prince's bedroom suite, which is spacious, elegant, and romantic.
Star Service "This former royal residence, part of the Angsana Resorts & Spa group, combines an authentic colonial past with contemporary attention to service and detail." Full review
