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Don Chan Palace Hotel & ConventionvsVilla Manoly
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Don Chan Palace is the choice of most professionals compared to Villa Manoly. Don Chan Palace is ranked #8 in Vientiane with praise from 4 reviews like Fodor's, Lonely Planet 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
Villa Manoly
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
29 Ban Phiawat, Vientiane, Laos
From $0/night
- Pool
- Free Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Breakfast included
"Outside of the downtown area near Wat Si Muang (see p140), Villa Manoly is an old Colonial villa, now converted into a guesthouse."
"Indeed a villa and an attractive place too, with a pleasant upstairs terrace and spacious grounds."
"In a quiet street off Th Fa Ngum...the Manoly is a large French-era villa (plus a newer building) fronted by a large garden with a pool." Full review