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Dragon Lodge
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Vientiane
Stylish and spacious, bargain priced rooms in downtown Vientiane.
Air-con rooms: US$22
Clean and colourful
311-313 Samsenthai Rd, Vientiane
Vientiane Province
Tel: (021) 250 112
Fax: (021) 250 113
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Description
Dragon Lodge is a colourfully painted building with a dimly lit restaurant on the ground floor, and light, airy rooms above. The restaurant and bar combine to produce a really relaxed and comfortable environment, though it does get quiet during the day. The rooms are clean, with carpeted floors and attractive furnishings, and most rooms have cable TV. The air-con rooms on the ground floor open onto a shared terrace but as it's next to the road, it does get a bit noisy. The restaurant also has a noticeboard to help with plans for your trip around Laos. All the staff are quite young and might not always understand what you say, but they are eager to help to make you welcome.
Total rooms: 20
Dbl fan private b'room
15 USD (low season)
15 USD (high season)
Dbl A/C private b'room
20 USD (low season)
20 USD (high season)
Sgl fan private b'room
12 USD (low season)
12 USD (high season)
Sgl A/C private b'room
18 USD (low season)
18 USD (high season)
Triple A/C private b'room
21 USD (low season)
21 USD (high season)
Quad A/C private b'room
24 USD (low season)
24 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 5th July, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 8th October, 2006
Guest feedback
Overrated - 
By iancpotter ( total comments: 2 
)
The room was clean and the bathroom was really nice. However, the room fan was so noisy we could barely sleep. And despite the ceiling fan and vent fan both being on simultaneosly, the room still felt stuffy, a good few degrees hotter than the hallway.
On the wall of the hallway is a notice board with letters from customers who just loved the service and friendly staff, so perhaps it was just us who found them a little cold and unfriendly. They delivered our laundry half a day later than expected - not good if you have early travel!!
The charges for Cambodian Visas at reception are way too high ($40 same day), and you can get it in 1 day at the Embassy yourself($20).Just drop in your passport with 2 pics in the morning and pic it up in the afternoon. Oh, and they accept kip or baht too. (I was quoted 220,000Kip). The overnight bus tickets are also 15,000K cheaper at a travel agency.
Cleanliness | Facilities | Location | Romance | Rooms | Service | Value | Vibe |
Stayed 3 nights - 
By bormanator ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 2/2008
The city was booked out and I got the last fan room on the ground floor. 150,000 kip. Room was clean but the trash can in the bathroom had not been emptied, not a problem. Very clean. I never ate there nor did I ask the staff for help. I felt it was good value.
You can do much better... - 
By JerryDeaton ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 6/2007
Whether or not you like this place will depend on the (often volatile) mood of the owner/manager. He can act gracious and charming...or he can be a real nightmare. After leaving one piece of luggage there for 4 days while I visited Luang Prabang, I returned to retrieve it - only to be told I would have to pay for one night's stay to get it back! This - along with the constantly rising room rates and the dubious nature of the staff - should have you looking for somewhere else. For less money, Riverside Guesthouse has a great location and staff - and they don't rip you off!
expensive but worth it - 
By miranda456 ( total comments: 14 ) Stayed here 1/2007
stayed here only 1 night because it was booked out! Expensive, but very clean and modern room.
Consistently good - 
By decha2006 ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 10/2006
Just stayed at Dragon again. Never fails to satisfy, the manager is so helpful, the staff quiet and efficient, the rooms clean and adequate. Good water pressure in the bathroom, cheap laundry services.
Comfortable and safe -
By decha2006 ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 9/2006
I have stayed at Dragon Lodge several times in the past three years. I have always foudn it to be clean, safe and quiet. The manager is extremely helpful with all sort of information and services for the guests. I especially like the lobby. The guest house is in a very convenient location. THE place to stay.
Very dark, grumpy stuff - 
By garethsekai ( total comments: 8 ) Stayed here 9/2005
Was very dark inside restaurant. Situated at main road. Overpriced in my opinion. I stayed elsewhere. Pricing needs update. I was quoted 22US for best room. Seems like many kinds of room available
A little bit disappointed - 
By llz ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 10/2005
Paid usd 18 for the A/C room but the bathroom is very small and the room a little bit dark. The all-male staff is VERY cute but more interested in playing games than helping you.
Prices higher -
By VioletSerene ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 1/2005
Of course, in January it was $20 for the double with AC listed above.
It is really nice and new, TV, AC, good showers and mostly pretty quiet. I didn't eat there. A++ on the laundry. The staff was a little confused, but good intentioned, which is fine by me. The location is a bit of a walk from center of town, but worth it, if you want someplace newer.
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