Settha Palace HotelvsVilla Lao Traditional House Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by writers. On balance, Settha Palace Hotel is preferred by most reviewers compared to Villa Lao Hotel. Settha Palace Hotel scores 93 with approval from 6 publications like Hideaway Report, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
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 Traditional House Hotel
Ban Nongduang Neua Sikhottabong District, Vientiane 01000, Laos
From $23/night
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Family Friendly
Lonely Planet
"A garden oasis about 1.5km west of town, Villa Lao sprawls with ferns and palms, and has 23 delightful, rustic rooms bursting with character."