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Region: Northern Laos> Province: Phongsali> Location: Phongsali
Phou Fa Hotel
Amenities great, but rooms pokey and dark
Tel: (020) 569 5315
Description
The entrance to Phou Fa is made of dark grey stone and lends the place the atmosphere of a fortress or old-time prison. In fact, it used to be the Chinese consulate. High up on a hill near Phou Fa itself, it is well away from the main street and the minimal tourist amenities. The grounds are large but slightly unkempt and are home to a beer garden which has fabulous sweeping views over Phongsali and beyond. Rooms are well appointed but dark and tiny, and feature large beds - twins or doubles made from two singles pushed together-- reading lamps and good quality linen. Private bathrooms have a hot shower and western toilet, both rarities in Phongsali. There are two restaurants, one with windows overlooking the view and catching the breeze, which is open during the warmer months. The other is almost buried into the mountainside and has a fireplace to heat it up, making it suitable for the colder months. Both have the same menu of mostly Lao food, northern style with a Chinese influence, as well as some foreign food on the breakfast menu, such as bread and pancakes.
Total rooms: 17
Dbl fan private b'room
5 USD (low season)
5 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 8th October, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 10th February, 2005
Guest feedback
Phou Fa Hotel - 
By isus ( total comments: 3 
) Stayed here 11/2007
Resemblance with east block jail
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