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Lovan Guesthouse

Small but clean and functional

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Lovan has been open for years now and unfortunately is beginning to show it. Rooms are small, but of decent value, with air-con and a somewhat dingy bathroom with hot shower. The standard rust-coloured tiles and mismatched blankets make appearances here and little sets these rooms apart from others, save the price tag -- at 100,000 kip, these are among the cheapest air-con rooms in the city. This is a good and popular alternative in a quiet neighbourhood, but not too far from the action. Spacious communal balconies make for good people watching and story swapping. Try asking for a discount if you're on your own, especially in the low season.

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Phanompen Rd, Vientiane. T: (021) 213 307, (020) 550 9243

What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl air-con private b'room	100,000 Kip	100,000 Kip	120,000 kip for a larger room with tv

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Added to Travelfish on: 5th July, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 25th July, 2008

Lovan Guesthouse reviews

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Nice staff, very clean - 18th February, 2008
I had a room with no TV, I think I paid $5, the next day moved to a room with TV for $10 but it was not worth the extra money. Mattress could be thicker/softer. Very friendly owners/staff, very quiet location near stadium and museum.

Lovan Guesthouse reviewed by bormanator on 18th February, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2007
Total reviews submitted: 6.
bormanator also reviewed: Center Point Plaza and Hotel, Dragon Lodge, Rambuttri Village, Ruamchitt Travelodge, The City Lodge.

Some trouble with the bathroom - 10th April, 2005
We stayed at Lovan for one night, and had some trouble here with the bathroom, because it didn't flush. Besides that no complaints. Not too much noise in this area.

Lovan Guesthouse reviewed by noledam on 10th April, 2005, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2005
Total reviews submitted: 4.
noledam also reviewed: Mali Namphu, Rama Hotel.

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