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Region: Northern Laos> Province: Xieng Khuang> Location: Muang Kham
Resort Nam Horn (Hot Springs Resort)
Vientiane
Boutique hotel in Vientiane, with river views. Lonely Planet says "Excellent Value".
Air-con rooms: US$37
Hot baths in a lush tropical atmosphere
No telephone
Xieng Khuang Province
Description
The setting for the Hot Springs Resort is jungle-like and tropical: a much more sensible place to stay in the colder months than when the weather is hot. Run by a government organisation, the main attraction is of course the local hot springs, from which hot water is piped.
The old-fashioned bungalows are lovely, large wooden structures, with two separate rooms, one with en-suite bathroom, one without, and two twin beds out in the general entrance area, effectively making up a third room, but not at all private. It's perfect for a family or a group, but less idea if you're stuck with strangers. Rooms have a mosquito net, fan (electricity runs from 6:00pm until morning) and a few pieces of heavy dark furniture. The large bathrooms are pretty clean, and generally the point of staying here. They are fitted out with a bath you can fill with spring water, but as there's no cold running water, temperature regulation is a problem. You might have to wait until the water cools down before getting in.
It is possible to come and test the waters during the day, with a separate complex housing private bathrooms fitted out with two baths and an attached toilet. It costs 5,000 kip per person to use these. Pathways between bungalows are very slippery in the rainy season.
Total rooms: 6
Bungalow fan private b'room
10 USD (low season)
10 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 24th October, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 9th October, 2006
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