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Region: Southern Laos> Province: Champasak> Location: Pakse
Phonesavanh Hotel
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Vientiane
Boutique hotel in Vientiane, with river views. Lonely Planet says "Excellent Value".
Air-con rooms: US$37
Badly rundown
Road 13, above the Nazim Restaurant, Pakse
Champasak Province
Tel: (031) 252 912
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Last time we visited this place we were praying they would refurbish it. They have, sort of -- a coat of powder blue paint over all the time-worn woodwork. Looks OK, but it also means that until the fumes dissipate, the windowless singles are like small gas chambers. The doubles with private bath have windows so you can air them out, but all the rooms are unfurnished except for the beds. The ground floor is now an Indian Restaurant, which does well catching the overflow from the popular Jasmin Restaurant nearby. The staff are friendly, and they offer some of the cheapest rooms in town. Bring a gas mask, and save.
Sgl fan private b'room
3 USD (low season)
3 USD (high season)
Dbl fan private b'room
4 USD (low season)
4 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd December, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 24th March, 2007
Guest feedback
don't stay here! - 
By milou13 ( total comments: 8 
) Stayed here 11/2007
Dirty, stinking and difficult to lock your door. Slow service. You are better of to spend 1 or 2 dollar extra and stay in the Great Wall Hotel across the street!
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