Thongbay GuesthousevsLe Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang
Both properties are recommended by expert reviewers. On balance, Thongbay Guesthouse ranks marginally better than Le Bel Air Boutique Resort. Thongbay Guesthouse has a TripExpert Score of 75 with positive reviews from 4 reviews including Rough Guide, Fodor's and Lonely Planet.
Thongbay Guesthouse
 Fodor's
 Rough Guide
 Oyster
 Lonely Planet
Ban Vieng May, Vat Sakem, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Restaurant
 
 "Thongbay is just outside town, but it's right on the Nam Khan River and every bungalow has a deck...from which to look out over the river or the beautiful gardens." 
 "The eight Lao-style bungalows here are set in a
beautiful garden, with the best looking over the river.
Though a bit of a distance from the centre, the
peaceful location more than..." 
Budget
 "Thongbay Guesthouse is an older, small property overlooking the banks of the Nam Khan River -- slightly outside of the center of town." Full review
 "Subtle lighting and immaculately managed foliage intersperse the Thongbay's close-packed wood-and-thatch bungalows." Full review
Le Bel Air Resort Luang Prabang
 DK Eyewitness
 Lonely Planet
1 Old Bridge, Luang Prabang, Laos
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 
 "Le Bel Air is an excellent choice for visitors seeking a taste of traditional Lao hospitality." 
 "Bel Air's thatched cottages might look rustic from the outside, but inside it's all modern and tastefully fitted out, including curtained display-baths and sunset-facing private balconies." Full review