Orchid Guesthouse

Horrible! - 6th December, 2007
We traveled in Laos and Thailand for 5 weeks staying in low to moderately priced guesthouses and this place was by far the dirtiest, dankest worst place. I can't beleive that anyone in the last several years could have positive things to say. We even looked at 3 different rooms. All were filthy, two were infested. Before you stay here, go to the river at sunset, fill up on Ping Kai, sleep in the street and save 16 bucks.

Orchid Guesthouse reviewed by brendonscholtz on 6th December, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 12.
brendonscholtz also reviewed: Baan Lotus, Bow Chiang Mai House, Krung Kasem Srikrung Hotel, Rambuttri Village, Sawasdee Guesthouse, Shin Sane Guest House and Bungalows, SK House, suk 11, The Atlanta, Vayakorn Guesthouse, Villa Senesouk.

Communication is Key - 21st February, 2010
Very good location on the river, but bars in the window spoil the view completely. We booked a 160.000 Kip Double room with private facilities, TV and Airco for 1 night, because the rest was full. The reception is totally unclear. I asked if we could check in a Fan room (90.000 Kip) for the next day... had to ask several times and they confirmed. Came back at 11:00 the next day to check out and in again, but the Fan room ''wasn't ready yet''. Again I reconfirmed twice if we could check in at 12:00-12:30 and they said ''yes, no problem!''. We came back at 12:30 and the Fan rooms were fully booked. I hate bad and unclear communication. The Double room was OK, clean, TV wasn't set right and couldn't get good signal on allot of channels. The bed was awfully hard with springs almost coming through... Wouldn't recommend this place.

Orchid Guesthouse reviewed by Thijs on 21st February, 2010, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2010
Total reviews submitted: 8.
Thijs also reviewed: Baanrimtaling Home Stay, CM Blue House, Mixay Guesthouse, Mutmee Guesthouse, Pattana Guest House, Sokdee Guest House, Yuttichai Hotel.

Spotless room - 28th January, 2009
The first thing that struck us was the cleanliness. Everywhere we looked, someone was mopping the floor/window etc. We decided to treat ourselves to the double room, attached bathroom, with air-con and a great view of the Mekong for USD22. The only bad thing was the climb up and down 5 flights of stairs. Location of this place is great. Room was extremely clean, water was hot with good pressure. Only complaint was that the walls are thin, so it can get noisy if you get noisy neighbours. Bring your ear plugs. Staff were ok, but kept asking us if we've paid - we already pre-paid.

Orchid Guesthouse reviewed by dragonnite on 28th January, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 6.
dragonnite also reviewed: Dok Khoune Guesthouse, Mali Namphu, Thakhaek Travel Lodge, The Boat Landing Guesthouse, Villa Senesouk.

Not Bad - 28th January, 2008
Rooms are a little pricey and smell a bit funky, matresses a bit old, but the room we were in was clean. Staff very friendly, like to have a laugh. Still, there are cheaper options jsut down the street.

Orchid Guesthouse reviewed by evan2112 on 28th January, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 10/2007
Total reviews submitted: 11.
evan2112 also reviewed: Dai Long Hotel, Garden House, Hai Yen, Joes' Guesthouse, Joes' Guesthouse, Lamphu House, Mom Guesthouse, New My House Guest House, Smiley's Guesthouse, TAT Guest House.

Stuck it out - 16th January, 2008
Booked by phone after reading recommendation in laos Rough guide. Well rough it is. I stayed in a top floor room with shared bathroom. Walls to room were paper thin, mattrass knackered. Springs poking through. Cleanliness acceptable but electric plug socket dangerous. Like i say stuck it out. But not next time.

Orchid Guesthouse reviewed by phancock on 16th January, 2008, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
phancock also reviewed: Baanrimtaling Home Stay.