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Attapeu Palace

Probably the best in Attapeu

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Photo of Attapeu Palace, Near the memorial, Attapeu. , Attapeu
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It's hard to imagine a hotel this size thriving in a place like Attapeu, and the fact is, it doesn't. It's changed hands and been renamed numerous times in recent years, and is now under the ownership of Attapeu Travel. The grounds are still pretty crummy and overgrown, but we saw signs that improvements were being made -- including a swimming pool -- and the new management has big plans for the place. In the meantime, it has some of the best rooms in town, with a decent variety of options in the mid-range, and attracts a steady trickle of visitors who wouldn't be caught dead in a guesthouse. The hotel is very service orientated with a polite and welcoming staff -- English, Vietnamese and French are spoken. It's home to the only travel agency in Attapeu where tour can be arranged locally -- Attapeu Travel -- though tour companies in other area can arrange similar tours. Motorcycle hire is US$10 a day, and bicycles are US$5 a day. One Travelfish user describes the restaurant here as 'dire' and we definitely agree -- the complimentary American breakfast is awful, and for the rest of your meals, you'll want to head to Ban Laek Tee Neung. Between having the only travel agency in town and the only internet access in town, this place may wing up being your base of operations, whether you stay here or not.

Contact details:
Near the memorial, Attapeu. T: (036) 211 204, (020) 552 2219 F: (036) 211 834
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	60,000 Kip	60,000 Kip
Dbl air-con private b'room	80,000 Kip	80,000 Kip	140,000 kip with TV and fridge
Superior - Double	17 USD	17 USD
Deluxe- Double	24 USD	24 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 25th September, 2003
Last visited or updated on: 22nd March, 2007

Attapeu Palace reviews

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Great value - 8th January, 2008
Stayed two nights in an enormous double room with air-con, TV and fridge for US$12, breakfast included. Staff were helpful. No pool sighted. Breakfast okay, otherwise did not eat here. Would definitely go back again.

Attapeu Palace reviewed by srsdj on 8th January, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 11.
srsdj also reviewed: Boulaven Guesthouse, Joes' Guesthouse, Le Jardin Organique Vang Vieng, Pakse Hotel, Saysekong Hotel, Sedone River Guesthouse, Souksamlane Hotel, Sunset Guesthouse, The Tadlo Lodge, Thong Bay Guesthouse.

Very average - 29th September, 2006
Couldn't get excited about this one. I didn't notice the upgrades mentioned above. The restaurant was dire.

Attapeu Palace reviewed by fondo on 29th September, 2006, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2006
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 16.
fondo also reviewed: Borann, Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, Mekong-Kham Mouane Hotel, Morakot Hotel, Rattana Guesthouse, Riverside Hotel, Sri Isan Hotel, Suanluang Resort, The Pavilion.

Great value, not much soul - 27th February, 2008
Agree wholeheartedly with most of Don's review above. Room quality can be pretty variable, and apart from Mr Yae (can't remember the spelling exactly) the staff are, well, underutilised (but probably best kept that way). And yes, engaging the kitchen is not for the faint hearted. But still, the rooms are excellent value and they do have probably the best rent bikes in town. Other places are more personal, but you shouldn't be too disappointed here. Oh, almost forgot -- this place is the town wedding reception centre, so on weekends be sure to get a room at the rear.

Attapeu Palace reviewed by Dongphuvieng on 27th February, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 1.

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