Vientiane

Beautifully restored family-owned 1930s French colonial mansion-hotel amid landscaped gardens, just a short stroll from the principal shopping and restaurant district. — Hideaway Report

Lovely French-era building lovingly reincarnated as a welcoming boutique hotel; think belle époque touches like glass tear lightshades, chequerboard-tiled floors, and softly lit simple rooms. — Lonely Planet

Not to be confused with various other 'city' hotels in the capital, the LV has a great location near the riverfront. — Lonely Planet

This guesthouse is in a very good location just behind the central fountain, for a very reasonable price. — Frommer's

This busy 142-room complex, occupying an entire block east of the Lao National Museum, boasts four-star rooms with views across the city. — Lonely Planet

On an island in the Mekong believed to be home to a powerful naga, this gargantuan monstrosity was built for the Asean conference in 2004. — Lonely Planet

Sparkling new with large, well-appointed rooms with plenty of space, high ceilings, and tasteful furnishings, this is an excellent midrange option. — Frommer's

An attractive property, set amid verdant gardens, Green Park Hotel offers a contemporary take on traditional Lao architecture. — DK Eyewitness

Set in a quaint restored colonial home on a quiet side street, the Heritage Hotel offers teak-floored traditional rooms above a lovely peaceful garden. — Fodor's

You found it! The best riverside mini hotel in Vientiane. — Frommer's

A good budget choice in the middle of the action, this simple and clean guesthouse is located in an old twostory building. — DK Eyewitness

The rooms at RD (Relax & Dream away) hardly deserve the moniker, but they're clean enough, and enjoy TV, air-con and en suites. — Lonely Planet

"Guesthouse" is a misnomer for this place, which is centrally located and offers nicer digs than many of the more expensive hotels in town. — Frommer's

Located just off Samsenthai Road next to the Lao Plaza Hotel, the City Inn is quiet, contemporary, and offers stylishly decorated rooms with nice balconies, although the views are not great. — DK Eyewitness