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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.
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Southern Road 13, Pakse. T: (031) 212 263, (031) 212 777 F: (031) 212 781;(031) 252 131
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Added to Travelfish on: 2nd December, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 24th March, 2007
Great value splash-out - 15th January, 2009
We stayed for just one night, but were impressed with the overall level comfort and service. Had one of the VIP Suites for $60US, amazed at the sheer size of the suite; the dressing room alone was as big as some guesthouse rooms we've had, and fully kitted-out with dressing table/vanity mirror, suitcase rack, umbrellas, scale, large armoire with robes/slippers, safe. Nice bathroom with separate shower and bathtub, spacious sitting area with plush sectional, water heater, proper tea pot, good quality local green tea (but instant coffee), very large executive-style desk, huge LCD TV and comfortable bed/linens. The scale of everything here is BIG. I took a walk around the verandas on our floor and some of the upper floors, very spacious and open, nice views. Hotel relatively quiet while we were there. Great splash-out for the end of our time in Southern Laos.
Champasak Palace Hotel reviewed by CunningMcFar on 15th January, 2009, rated
Stayed here 11/2008
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 43.
CunningMcFar also reviewed: A-One Inn, Anouxsa Guesthouse, Auberge Sala Done Khong, Baan Lotus, Bougainvillier Hotel, Cave Lodge, Fern Resort, Golden Gate Hotel, Golden Gate Hotel, Kampot River View Guesthouse, Lai Thai Guest House, Mutmee Guesthouse, New Siam II Guest House, Pakse Hotel, Royal Hotel, Salachampa Hotel, Sang Tong Huts, Sayo Guesthouse, Soppong River Inn, Sri Isan Hotel, Tamarind Village Hotel, Thong Bay Guest House, Thong Bay Guesthouse, Top North Hotel, Two Dragons Guesthouse.
Worth a night for the views - 6th January, 2007
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.
Champasak Palace Hotel reviewed by tblairg on 6th January, 2007, rated
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 7.
tblairg also reviewed: Anouxsa Guesthouse, Friendship Guesthouse, Phoukhoun Guesthouse, Souksan Hotel, The Tadlo Lodge, Xayoh Ban Sabai Bungalow and Restaurant.
No regrets - 28th November, 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
Champasak Palace Hotel reviewed by jrjrjr88 on 28th November, 2006, rated
Stayed here 11/2006
Total reviews submitted: 2.
jrjrjr88 also reviewed: Oudomphone Guesthouse 2.
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