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Don Chan Palace Hotel & ConventionvsNalinthone Guesthouse
Both hotels are highly recommended by writers. On balance, Don Chan Palace ranks significantly better than Nalinthone Guesthouse. Don Chan Palace is ranked #8 in Vientiane with recommendations from 4 sources such as Lonely Planet, Fodor's and Frommer's.
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
Nalinthone Guesthouse
DK Eyewitness
Lonely Planet
Fa Ngum Road, Ban Sithan Nue, Vientiane, Laos
From $33/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Concierge
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
- Multilingual
"Housed in a recently renovated family villa, on the unpaved upstream section of the Fa Ngum, Nalinthone Guesthouse is one of the best choices when it comes to budget hotels in Vientiane."
"This family-run, modern place on the river lacks a little in atmosphere but the clean and comfortable rooms are great value considering the position." Full review