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  • 63 Samsenethai Road
     Vientiane, Laos
    856 21 2188001
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Lao Plaza Hotel

  • June 11, 2007
  • Rated 5 of 5 by SeenThat from Tel Aviv, Israel
Lao Plaza Hotel

One of the few recognizable structures in Vientiane from across the Mekong River, the Lao Plaza Hotel can truly claim to be an international hotel. The Thai town of Srichiangmai in Thailand is located in front of Vientiane and allows a clear view of the Lao Plaza cubic structure; especially at night when its greenish neon advertisements are on.

Unless you visit Vientiane, a tiny town whose downtown can be easily explored by foot, it is hard to understand how out of place the hotel’s limo service is. However, it exists and offers a rental service per hour (from $4 and up, depending on the car) or per day ($12 and up). The hotel offers airport transfer as well.

Several shops share the hotel’s quarters and they include a travel agent and a silk shop; however, a visit to them is not a reason to skip the nearby Morning Market, which is one of the best of its type in Southeast Asia. Another available service is the fitness center and pool on the second floor, which offers an extensive array of related services including traditional Lao massage (a variation of the Thai one).

Even if this hotel is beyond the budget of most travelers, it is worth entering it and taking a look at the sumptuous rooms. They are decorated in traditional Lao style and offer thus an almost unique sight in Vientiane. The rooms include all the modern facilities, from a coffee maker (buy the excellent Laotian coffee in the nearby market and enjoy it in the room) to a safety box, and include direct internet access and satellite television. A typically Lao friendly touch is the 3pm checkout time. The prices begin at $100 per night.

The Lao Plaza includes several excellent restaurants and bars. Despite that, they can hardly compete against the amazing variety and quality of their counterparts in downtown. The May Yuan Chinese Restaurant specializes mainly in Cantonese and Sichuanese cuisines. The Dok Champa is internationally oriented and offers Thai, Japanese, and Western dishes, including steaks and salmons, an oddity in this part of the world. The Lobby Lounge and the Bon Café offer an excellent place to receive visits while enjoying a coffee or a casual drink; the nearby Deli Bakery provides the other necessities for such an event. Below them is the Blue Note Pub, which offers an unasked-for karaoke environment.

Even if opting for more economical hotels while in Vientiane, there is another good reason for visiting the Lao Plaza. For around $2, it is possible to rent an impressive office (called Business Center and placed next to the lobby) with a good internet connection; it is the best way of sending bulky pictures to friends around the world.

From journal Vientiane: Love from First Sip

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