Saysouly Guesthouse

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Rated 2.5 out of 5

Based on 11 ratings and 11 reviews

• Dump

  Don't stay here - at first glance room seemed clean but woke up after first night with swollen sinuses. I thought I had caught a cold but the swelling went down during the day while away from the room. Happened again next night. I checked the room closer and noticed dirt/mold on walls but too late to check out. After I left, swelling went down. Internet did not work in first floor rooms but worked outside. There were 4 or 5 different links so had to keep trying one that worked.

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  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by dctravler (Total reviews: 5) on 30th December, 2011
  Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2011

• This place is a dump.

  This place is neglected, filthy, and falling apart. It doesn't look like anything has been cleaned in years and grime coats all the walls. Our door has several small holes in it, and the screens are ripped. The place is swarming with mosquitoes and our room at least had no mosquito net. There is a screen between our room and the neighbours room - higher than head level but adequate to share all noise. The wall between our room and the hallway is eroding and has some large holes in it level with the top of the door frame (the neighbour's room has a couple pieces of newspaper taped over what I assume is a similar hole). The two shared bathrooms I saw were not pleasant and I made sure to bring my sandals up to my room. Also, like other reviewers have mentioned, my attempt to make a reservation was met with no reply whatsoever. We only stayed here because we tried a few other questhouses and all were booked (though we passed down one that was even worse than this!). Unfortunately we were somewhat swayed by the official Travelfish review which doesn't seem to be describing quite the same scene. To be clear, there is nothing rustic about this place; it is just dirty and uninviting. For one night it sufficed, but at 90,000 kip it feels like a rip off. Pros: - The hot water in the shower I used was piping hot, though tricky to adjust without scalding myself. Still, the very hot shower was welcome. - Free WiFi on all floors (multiple routers) seem to work well. - The balcony-type lounging area seems relatively comfortable, though I didn't spend much time on it.

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  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by potejam (Total reviews: 6) on 3rd February, 2011
  Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 2/2011

• Decent enough

  We are a couple and took a windowless room with a double bed. The room was bland and characterless, and the walls could use a fresh coat of paint, but it was fine for one night. It was fairly large, reasonably clean, and the bed was comfortable. It was 90,000 Kip with shared bathroom. The bathrooms were decent, and the water pressure was great! The A/C in the room worked. Our room was #6, near reception. It was quiet enough. The rooms in the back were full, but they seem to be newer. The common area on the 2nd floor is a nice touch. Cover up for mosquitoes in the evening though!

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  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by WonderGarden (Total reviews: 3) on 14th February, 2010
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 2/2010

• verify your reservation

  Okay, we didn't really stay there, but we tried. We wrote them an email asking for a reservation a week in advance. When we arrived they claimed to have no record of us. Apparent if the owner doesn't let the hotel manager know that a reservation request came in... too bad so sad. They didn't seem to concerned about our predicament so I would have to rate the service poor. Spoke with another guest outside and he said they often do that. Good news, a couple buildings down was another cheaper, friendlier gusethouse that was quite nice. I would give Saysouly a pass next time and look around. Lots to pick from in the area. Saysouly didn't look so great from the outside compared to the competition.

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  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by Gilmar (Total reviews: 1) on 18th January, 2010
  Rated 2 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2009

• Very basic but clean and acceptable

  I got the Dbl AC w/ shared bathroom for 80,000 kip. The room was very basic and worn (including the bed), but otherwise clean. Shared bathroom was nothing to write home about, but not filthy. For the price, its about what you would expect.

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  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by velz2 (Total reviews: 8) on 11th September, 2008
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 8/2008

• very good stay

  clean, good value. helpfull stuff. would come her again every time.

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  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by fritzla08 (Total reviews: 10) on 3rd March, 2008
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 2/2008

• Good deal, comfortable

  We liked this place. Our room was clean, as was the shared bathroom, and the bed was comfortable. They have chairs set out on the 2nd floor overlooking the street, and it was nice to hang out here in the shade and chat with other guests.

  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by bethmitchell (Total reviews: 16) on 2nd February, 2008
  Rated 4 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2007

• Adequate but not wonderful

  We stayed in a triple with shared bathroom $9, unfortunately next to the reception desk so was fairly noisy - don't have a lot of options with triples. Bathrooms weren't the cleanest and sometimes no loo paper. They provided towels and bottled water and they do have a laundry service. The upstairs balcony is pleasant. Location is great.

  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by marianwarren (Total reviews: 13) on 29th October, 2007
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2006

• You can do better

  Staff adequate, English decent. Room sharing bathroom cheap. Room clean not a lot of space though. Bed was good and firm with decent pillows, no towels so have your own handy. Signs everywhere advising you to be quiet and travel guide also says how quiet the guesthouse is but this was not the case when we were there. Shared bathroom not very clean and always wet and only 2 bathrooms on a floor catering for about 8-10 rooms. Bathrooms not cleaned regularly. Flush western toilet with cold shower (the latter having decent water pressure). Had electrical outlet. Don’t know about bag storage but sure they have. No internet facilities but a row of internet cafés around the corner. No restaurant but some across the street and plenty in the area. Don’t know about laundry since we didn’t have to do any at that stage but sure they have. Bicycles and motorbikes are for rent. No international payphones that we saw but there are places that provide international call services.There is a balcony that has some chairs that is nice to relax in. Currency exchange is also available at reception and you can pay in Baht or Dollar. Laos has no ATMs! You can draw money from certain travel agencies but a bit expensive and they only give you Kip which is difficult to exchange for other currencies.

  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by karelv (Total reviews: 10) on 30th November, 1999
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 12/2006

• web page

  I e-mailed them about a room and I received an e-mail back telling to go through their webpage to book. So if you go there directly it will save you a step. Here is the link to their webpage. http://www.saysouly.com/

  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by iwillfly525 (Total reviews: 5) on 30th November, 1999
  Rated 0 out of 5. after a stay here in /

• OK for the price

  Good location. I stayed in a double room with private bathroom and air-con. The room was large and clean, but a bit tired. The rooms are not terribly well sound proofed, so the noise from other residents is easily heard. I had a problem with overcharging for an air ticket but got the money back by staying calm and non threatening. I could have avoided this by walking round to Lao Airlines myself but was being lazy -- I should have known better.

  Saysouly Guesthouse reviewed by jabaker13 (Total reviews: 8) on 13th July, 2005
  Rated 3 out of 5. after a stay here in 6/2005