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Don Chan Palace Hotel & ConventionvsSala Inpeng Bungalow(Mekong Riverside Inn)
Both Don Chan Palace and Auberge Sala Inpeng are highly recommended by experts. On balance, Don Chan Palace is preferred by most writers compared to Auberge Sala Inpeng. Don Chan Palace ranks #8 in Vientiane with recommendations from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Don Chan Palace Hotel & Convention
Fodor's
Frommer's
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Unit 6 Piawat Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
"The tallest building in Laos, Don Chan Palace has spectacular views of Vientiane and of Thailand across the Mekong River."
""It's on the river. You can't miss it." That's all you need to know to find the Don Chan Palace." Full review
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The real draw here is the unparalleled views, so ask for a room on the Mekong/sunset side, where you can enjoy the scenery from your own small balcony.
"This 14-story edifice built on an island in the Mekong is the tallest building in the country with rooms that offer spectacular views of the city."
"On an island in the Mekong believed to be home to a powerful naga, this gargantuan monstrosity was built for the Asean conference in 2004." Full review
Sala Inpeng Bungalow(Mekong Riverside Inn)
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
063 Unit 06, Inpeng Street (Mekong Riverside Road), Ban Wat Chanh, Vientiane, Laos
From $20/night
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Smoking Rooms
- Free Parking
"Situated in a quiet lane between Wat In Paeng and the Mekong, in the temple district of downtown Vientiane, this collection of teakwood bungalows is set in a glorious garden."
"These traditional Lao-style bungalows... offer a chance to escape the hustle of Vientiane’s streets without moving too far from the action."
"Although the cheaper cabanas are small, they're bursting with atmosphere. Meanwhile staff are welcoming as a slice of home." Full review