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Region: Northern Laos> Province: Hua Phan> Location: Sam Neua
Phou Thong Guesthouse
Only as a last resort
Sam Neua
Hua Phan Province
Tel: (064) 312 271
Description
This centrally-located guesthouse is clearly a private house that has been slightly adapted to accommodate paying guests. It is small and dark, and entrance is gained down a narrow dirt alley. The family members are obviously slightly surprised by the appearance of prospective guests, and it is hard to initially get any attention. They do not speak much English. Rooms, like the rest of the building, are small and dark. All have access to a fairly dirty, shared bathroom, which features a cold bucket shower and squat toilet, and is also used by the members of the household. Phou Thong is definitely aimed at Lao tastes, rather than foreigners'.
Total rooms: 6
Dbl fan share b'room
3 USD (low season)
3 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 12th May, 2005
Last visited or updated on: 13th May, 2005
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