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Region: Southern Laos> Province: Champasak> Location: Pakse
Champasak Palace Hotel
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Vientiane
French colonial villa with 12 atmospheric rooms. Located in central Vientiane.
Air-con rooms: US$33
Kitch 50's classic
Southern Road 13, Pakse
Champasak Province
Tel: (031) 212 263, (031) 212 777
Fax: (031) 212 781;(031) 252 131
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Description
This place was once described quite accurately in one guidebook as looking like a giant wedding cake, but a recent paint job and renovation have brought out the lines of the classic French architecture, so now it's a giant French wedding cake. From the inside, you'll get sweeping verandas and spectacular views over the surrounds. It was built by a Laotian Prince as a residence, but he had to abandon it before it was finished when the French government pulled out of the country. The Palace is now owned by a Thai group who finished construction and converted it into a hotel. If this is in your budget range, it’s certainly worth considering. The rooms are clean if a little aged, while the more affordable rooms in the New Wing are brand new, less impressive, but a good option in the price range. Travelfish users report that the staff is helpful and friendly, though the food in the restaurant is only okay (no worries, it’s a short walk from here to Delta Coffee which has some of the best food in town). The hotel has a kitch 50s feel to it, not dissimilar to the historical atmosphere of the Atlanta in Bangkok or the Galle Face in Colombo -- its biggest disadvantages are the 10-minute walk to downtown Pakse and the lack of a pool.
Superior - Double
35 USD (low season)
35 USD (high season)
Palace building
Standard - Double
25 USD (low season)
25 USD (high season)
New building
Junior Suite
55 USD (low season)
55 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 2nd December, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 24th March, 2007
Guest feedback
Worth a night for the views - 
By tblairg ( total comments: 7 
) Stayed here 12/2006
We took an a/c room on the third floor so we could have views out over the city. Has big wide verandahs, great for a quiet drink and watching sunrise / sunset. Service was pretty average, food very average, but it's a cool location.
No regrets - 
By jrjrjr88 ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 11/2006
A good standard hotel. Arrived early on the flight from Vientienne and no problem getting a room. In the orcess of being refurbished. Set in extensive grounds running down to the river. Well equipped rooms kept cool by wide verandahs and wooden colonial shutters - but had ac. Vey restricerd breakfast buffet wich looked very tired by 08:15
Sleep like a prince! - 
By cbl ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 7/2005
At 23 US (standard) an absolute steal! Ignore the bit worn facade (now partly under renovation) and venture inside and feel the touch of colonial history! The garden side standard rooms are great value with balcony sitting area. Food is OK and staff are utmost helpful and friendly. Only disadvantage is the 1 km location from the city center. A must when in Pakxe!
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