Shayada Guesthouse

Atmospheric but a tad neglected

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On the road perpendicular to Luang Prabang's busiest night-life scene, the Shayada is a cosy spot with nine well-appointed rooms. Those upstairs offer a bit more character with balconies overlooking the street below or the palm fields behind. All have air-con, TV, and private bathroom in a comfortable setting with ample room to spread out. Comfortable beds are simply outfitted with white sheets, though the splash of colour from the silk sashes strewn across them is a nice touch. Paper and wood-carved lanterns provide ambient lighting and contribute to the tranquil feel of the rooms here. Bathrooms are clean, but certain fixtures have been neglected and appear to have gone without dusting since the guesthouse's opening in 2007. Hot water is touch and go. Double rooms are bigger and more extravagant than their twin counterparts and are further topped off with an extra nook to read -- or for a third to sleep -- in, making them a great option for families. Breakfast is included and served on a nondescript patio out front. If rates in their short low season are indeed as low as they claim, rooms are a steal from July to September.

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Phommathat Rd, Ban Aphai, Luang Prabang. T: (071) 254 872, (020) 235 3337 
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Added to Travelfish on: 10th June, 2008
Last visited or updated on: 17th June, 2008

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