RD GuesthousevsAnsara Hotel
Both RD Guesthouse and Ansara Hotel are rated highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Ansara Hotel scores significantly better than RD Guesthouse. Ansara Hotel ranks #3 in Vientiane with approval from 2 publications including Lonely Planet, Fodor's.
RD Guesthouse
 Frommer's
 Lonely Planet
37-01, Nokeo Koummane Road, PO Box 12094, Vientiane, Laos
From $15/night
- Bar/Lounge
 - Free Internet
 - Baggage storage
 - Bicycle rental
 
 "This is a spick-and-span little place with a quirky atmosphere and very friendly staff." Full review
 "The rooms at RD (Relax & Dream away) hardly deserve the moniker, but they're clean enough, and enjoy TV, air-con and en suites." Full review
Ansara Hotel
 Fodor's
 Lonely Planet
Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan, Hom 5, Muang Chanthabury, Vientiane, Laos
From $134/night
- Free Internet
 - Room Service
 - Free Breakfast
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Laundry Service
 - Concierge
 
 "Vientiane's newest upscale property, the Ansara is a charming small boutique hotel in a small quiet lane near the Mekong River and all attractions." Full review
Top choice
 "Achingly beautiful Ansara is housed in a recently built French villa with heavy whiffs of Indochina." Full review