Spicylaos BackpackersvsSatri House
Both hotels are rated very highly by those who travel for a living. On balance, Satri House ranks significantly higher than Spicylaos Backpackers. Satri House comes in at #4 in Luang Prabang with praise from 6 sources like Fodor's, Oyster and The Telegraph.
Spicylaos Backpackers
Rough Guide
Lonely Planet
46 Hnuay 04, Samsanthai Rd, Ban Thong Cha Leaun, Luang Prabang 06000 , Laos
From $5/night
- Free Internet
Rough Guide "In an atmospheric colonial building dating back to 1936 and just a short walk from the old city, this is a relaxed, popular hostel with ample space for guests to relax and mingle."
Lonely Planet "Not the most attractive hostel you'll ever see, this place situated on a quiet street has newish dorms with safety lockers and air-con as well as a few private rooms without." Full review
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One of the cheapest crashpads in town, travellers aren't really here for the beds, but to avoid going to bed, as it rumbles on into the early hours.
Satri House
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Mr & Mrs Smith
The Telegraph
Tablet Lonely Planet
Michelin Guide
57 Phothisarath Rd, Ban That Luang, Luang Prabang 85671, Laos
From $115/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
DK Eyewitness "Located in a quiet residential area near Wat That Luang... this classy place was once the home of a Lao prince. The rooms here are furnished with antiques, some belonging to the original owner."
OysterUpscale
"One of the most charming properties in Luang Prabang, about a 10-minutes walk to the night market and start of the historic district." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "A renovated former royal residence, Satri House hotel is an elegant homage to a bygone era, set just a short stroll from Luang Prabang's historic Old Town." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Set in a former Lao prince’s childhood villa, this enchantress of a boutique hotel has fine art on its walls, an ornamental pond laced with lilies, a beautiful swimming pool." Full review
Tablet "A hundred years ago the compound that’s now home to Satri House, just outside the old Luang Prabang city center, was the residence of the last prince of Laos. The old house, meticulously..." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built at the turn of the last century as a royal villa, Satri House's seven rooms are beautifully furnished... Hidden away amid tropical gardens, this is the perfect romantic retreat." Full review
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"Decorated in a similarly genteel colonial-luxe style, full of antiques and artworks, resulting in an atmosphere that’s convincingly regal and absolutely serene." Full review
