Don Chan Palace Hotel & ConventionvsLao Orchid Hotel
Don Chan Palace and Lao Orchid Hotel are both rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Don Chan Palace scores significantly better than Lao Orchid Hotel. Don Chan Palace ranks #8 in Vientiane with positive reviews from 4 sources like Lonely Planet, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.
Don Chan Palace Hotel & Convention
Unit 6 Piawat Village, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Laos
From $130/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"The tallest building in Laos, Don Chan Palace has spectacular views of Vientiane and of Thailand across the Mekong River."
Frommer's
""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.
DK Eyewitness
"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."
Lonely Planet
"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
Lao Orchid Hotel
Chao Anou Rd., Vat Chanh, Vientiane, Laos
From $85/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness
"Consistently receiving good reviews, this five-story hotel just off Fa Ngum’s riverside offers large, clean rooms and an excellent breakfast."
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Opened in mid-2006, the Lao Orchid is one of a new breed of tastefully designed hotels beginning to pop up in Vientiane." Full review