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Don Chan Palace Hotel & ConventionvsRD Guesthouse
Both properties are highly recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Don Chan Palace ranks slightly higher than RD Guesthouse. Don Chan Palace ranks #8 in Vientiane with recommendations from 4 sources including Lonely Planet, DK Eyewitness and Fodor'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
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
RD Guesthouse Frommer's Lonely Planet
37-01, Nokeo Koummane Road, PO Box 12094, Vientiane, Laos
From $15/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Baggage storage
- Bicycle rental
Frommer's "This is a spick-and-span little place with a quirky atmosphere and very friendly staff." Full review
Lonely Planet "The rooms at RD (Relax & Dream away) hardly deserve the moniker, but they're clean enough, and enjoy TV, air-con and en suites." Full review
