Calao HotelvsThe Apsara Rive Droite
Both hotels are praised by those who travel for a living. On balance, The Apsara Rive Droite scores slightly better than Calao Hotel. The Apsara Rive Droite comes in at 75 with positive reviews from 3 publications such as The Telegraph, Fodor's and DK Eyewitness.
Calao Hotel
 Frommer's
Soulignavongsa Street,, Ban Phonheuang, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $0/night
- Free Internet
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 - Family Friendly
 - Air Conditioning
 - Minibar
 
 "Unique and picturesque, it has a location and style all its own." Full review
The Apsara Rive Droite
 Fodor's
 DK Eyewitness
 The Telegraph
Ban Phan Louang, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $94/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "The nine boutique rooms are housed in an old villa decorated with fine contemporary Asian art... but its private position across the river gives a feel of seclusion." Full review
 "This hotel has large, opulent rooms with hardwood floors surrounding a swimming pool in a cool garden." 
8.0
 "The sassier younger sister of The Apsara sits on the opposite side of the Khan River, attracting aesthetes in-the-know who come here in the hope of escaping the crowd." Full review