Settha Palace HotelvsVilla Lao
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, Settha Palace Hotel ranks significantly better than Villa Lao. Settha Palace Hotel ranks #1 in Vientiane with approval from 5 sources like Fodor's, DK Eyewitness and Insight Guides.
Settha Palace Hotel
6 Pang Kham Street, PO Box 1618, Vientiane, Laos
From $191/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Rooms have high ceilings, hardwood floors, Oriental rugs, and period pieces; the executive suite has a large and comfortable sitting room as well." Full review
Insight Guides
"Magnificently restored, it is a welcome addition to Vientiane's hotel scene and certainly the most elegant place to stay in town."
DK Eyewitness
"Widely considered Vientiane’s best luxury hotel, the Settha Palace Hotel is a 1930s French Colonial building now expertly restored."
Rough Guide
"This palatial 1932 building is filled with French period furniture, but the hotel’s 29 rooms have all the mod cons, including mini-bar and safe."
Hideaway Report
91.0
"Beautifully restored family-owned 1930s French colonial mansion-hotel amid landscaped gardens, just a short stroll from the principal shopping and restaurant district." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"The Settha Palace is Vientiane’s classic colonial hotel, and is probably the best hotel in town." Full review
Villa Lao
Ban Nongduang, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane, Laos
From $23/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Free Parking
Lonely Planet
"A garden oasis about 1km west of town, Villa Lao sprawls with ferns and palms, and has 23 delightful, rustic rooms bursting with character." Full review