Villa Senesouk

dark rooms - 25th February, 2009
The internet rates turned out to be higher than those I heard the staff quote walk-ins. There must be some better rooms at the Senesouk than the one I got toward the back. It was on the ground floor, had two single beds rather than the one I would have preferred. The rooms was dark and there was no view. I foolishly paid fifty bucks a night. It's not worth that by a long shot but Luang Prabang has expensive rates for any decent accommodation. The staff was very friendly and the room was kept clean, something that doesn't always happen in Laotian hotels. Tourists numbers were a bit down when I was there but the local businesspeople have been amazed by the popularity of their town and are relucatant to lower prices.

Villa Senesouk reviewed by borodino on 25th February, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2009
Total reviews submitted: 3.
borodino also reviewed: Baan Pai Village, Sunrise Guesthouse and Restaurant.

Great place to stay - 16th February, 2009
We had a downstairs corner room in the older wooden building for USD45 over Christmas - this was probably a triple sharing room, which meant it was huge for 2 of us. We pre-booked 1 month in advance - good idea since when we arrived, they were full. Spotlessly clean rooms + bathroom, only pity was the water was lukewarm. Fantastic location - opposite Wat Sene so u get a great view of the daily alms procession. Within walking distance to everywhere and yet, still serene. We changed to a smaller upstairs room for one night as the room was no longer available. Noisy air-con for that one, toilet had a weird smell. Clean nonetheless. Helpful and friendly staff, free coffee, tea and hot water facilities by front desk.

Villa Senesouk reviewed by dragonnite on 16th February, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2008
Total reviews submitted: 6.
dragonnite also reviewed: Dok Khoune Guesthouse, Mali Namphu, Orchid Guesthouse, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, The Boat Landing Guesthouse.

Somewhat Overpriced - 28th March, 2007
A nice place, just a little away from the centre so nice and quiet. Although at $35 for a ground floor twin seemed a tad expensive.

Villa Senesouk reviewed by steviej on 28th March, 2007, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
steviej also reviewed: Sokdee Guest House.

We had a great stay! - 15th December, 2006
Booked directly with the hotel frm LP (which may have helped us) and got a standard room at the back for $30USD a night. Room was very comfortable with en-suite and small fridge. Polished teak furniture and floor, lovely cushions etc really lifted it above the competition. Great ex-colonial feel, though I think the balcony rooms are probably worth the extra $5. Location was fabulous, at the quiet end of the street (until the alms drums in the morning anyway!) but really close to the action. Some great places to eat and drink nearby - really recommend the 3 Elephants and Cafe Wat Ban Sene.

Villa Senesouk reviewed by luciehayes on 15th December, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 5.
luciehayes also reviewed: Bright Lotus 1 Guest House, Levady Guesthouse, Ning Ning Guesthouse.

Bad - 2nd December, 2006
Ai réservé 2 mois avant une chambre double superior pour 4 nuits. A mon arrivée la chambre supérior était au rez de chaussée avec seule vue sur le mur mitoyen et bien sur pour le prix d' une supérior à 35$. A notre arrivée à 18h la chambre n' était pas faite. Le pire est que le réceptioniste à votre départ vous réclame 40$ au lieu des 35 convenus. Dommage la guesthouse est super bien placée... mais le séjour a été gaché par tant de malhonneteté. A noter la tv-cable satellite n' existe que sur le catalogue de publicité!!

Villa Senesouk reviewed by jagoland on 2nd December, 2006, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 10.
jagoland also reviewed: Bougainvillier Hotel, Champey Inn, Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, Mekong Hotel, Pakse Hotel, Salaphae.

Comfortable and Great Location - 9th October, 2006
Very comfortable, neat, and clean guest house. Well located at the end of the busy street, with Internet shops just round the corner.

Villa Senesouk reviewed by janitor07 on 9th October, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2006
Total reviews submitted: 3.
janitor07 also reviewed: Tumtum Cheng Guest House, Villa Manoly.

Great Location; Great place - 30th July, 2006
I stayed at the Senesouk for 8 nights in June. In my view, the location is the best in LP, directly across from Wat Sene, where one can observe the interesting druming and the morning processions of monks, hear the chanting of the monks, and generally observe this unhurried neighborhood out of reach of the more commercial areas of town. Real families, school children, monks, novices, shopowners inhabit this neighborhood. Two doors down (south) is Sack's Restaurant, a dirt & concrete floor affair under a jackfruit tree, featuring an 'exhibition kitchen' and a wonderful breakfast, lunch and dinner menu. Monks and students from the nearby wats stop at all hours for Sack's fruit shakes and coffee. Down the street is the Tumtumcheng Restaurant, which is outstanding. The more western Cafe Ban Wat Sene is south a couple of blocks. Apsara Restaurant and GH is nearby on the street fronting the Nam Khan River. The three front rooms at the Senesouk have access to a long 2nd story balcony which affords great views of the neighborhood, street, and the Wat Sene directly across the street. The staff are helpful, but have limited English or French. We booked several weeks in advance through the online booking service and had confirmation, etc. However, the staff and the manager appeared to be quite surprised to see us, but were gracious and welcoming. Luckily it was the low season and we had the place mostly to ourselves for half the nights we stayed there. The rooms were clean, well-kept, air conditioned, and pleasant. Tip the cleaning staff. We kept the refridgerator stocked with water, soft drinks and beer available at very reasonable prices at the small shops closeby. The Senesouk also has comparatively small rooms compared to the average motel or hotel in the US. It is probably not a good idea to rely on the Senesouk staff to arrange boat trips to Kuang Si or Pak Ou and other places. For that, I would recommend Mr. Thongdy Siphanthong, who has a home on the street fronting the Mekong near the northern end of the peninsula, not far from the Senesouk. He has a couple of boats, good English and is a very resourceful guide. His phone number is 212-910 or you can find him by asking around the neighborhood (assuming he hasn't found you first). Will definately stay at the Senesouk in a couple of years. A great location in a wonderful city with all the comforts of a comfortable inn.

Villa Senesouk reviewed by scomoore1 on 30th July, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 6/2006
Total reviews submitted: 12.
scomoore1 also reviewed: Aloonsotsai Guest House, Dhevaraj Hotel, Hadthong Hotel, Le Calao Inn, Pakse Hotel, Pakse Hotel, Paradorn Hotel, Phoutthavong Guest House, Riverview Lodge, Royal Hotel, Sri Isan Hotel.