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Sala Prabang
Class over space
On the Mekong, Luang Prabang
Luang Prabang Province
Tel: (071) 252 460
Fax: (071) 252 472
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Description
Centrally located overlooking the Mekong River, Sala Prabang has been recently done up in a classy, modern style. Creamy sandstone complements dark wood in a western take on Lao design. There is a downstairs foyer with comfortable seats, television, lovely furniture and Mekong views, and an attached open-air restaurant serving a mix of dishes, directly on the bank of the river. The decor has been beautifully done, but the rooms are tiny. Considering the price, it's not a great deal, but if you’re into class above space, this could be a fantastic choice. All rooms have air conditioning, bathroom and hot water. Prices include breakfast.
Total rooms: 18
Dbl A/C private b'room
35 USD (low season)
35 USD (high season)
45 for larger room, 55 for river view
Added to Travelfish on: 26th May, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 9th October, 2006
Guest feedback
Perfect Location - 
By williamseccombe ( total comments: 2 
) Stayed here 5/2007
Space really wasn't an issue as we were sleeping in the room, not running a seminar... We had a room on first floor with balcony and thought it was perfect. Staff great and setting is the best in town. There are other decent places on the Nam Khan, but in May, the Mekong was a glorious sight from the hotel, while the Nam Khan had all but disappeared. Wouldn't hesitate to come back.
good location - No rating given
By MelissaDC ( total comments: 2 )
A good location and friendly staff. We had an upstairs balcony room with a view of the Mekong that was excellent for watching people and sipping on a Beer Lao or two. Reasonably comfortable but compact with little space to put your stuff. Excellent shower! Breakfast was good. We only stayed 2 nights then moved to much superior Apsara (which was 5 US cheaper).
Redecorating - No rating given
By nancykonings ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 8/2006
We made reservations at Sala Prabang, unfortunately they closed the largest part of the hotel and there were no rooms available when we arrived. They where very friendly and apologetic about it and had arranged alternative rooms in another hotel, Le Calao Inn, and Sala Prabang paid the price difference for the rooms.
Fantastic view of the Mekong - 
By downundergal ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 5/2005
This is a classy, atmospheric hotel. If you pay to stay in the side wing with a view of the river you won't be dissappointed. Funky and modern & luxurious.Great staff & location. Only drawback was the SUPER firm bed (translate to ''rock hard'').
Space is not all! -
By cbl ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 6/2005
The Sala Prabang is your choice if you seek comfort and colonial class over sheer space. Yes the rooms are small but not that small. The two first floor rooms in the old villa are the best value (45 US, low season) with your own private balcony overlooking the river, a good discreet spot to watch the monks on alms rounds in the early morning. The owner-architect khun Sinlasone can give you a pretty precise description of Luang Prabang and the UNESCO project (no glorification here). The atmosphere is all friendly and helpful and you will choose this place any time once you've stayed in.
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