Villa ManolyvsSoukchaleun Guest House
Both properties are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Villa Manoly ranks significantly higher than Soukchaleun Guest House. Villa Manoly is ranked #20 in Vientiane with praise from 3 reviewers such as Rough Guide, DK Eyewitness and Lonely Planet.
Villa Manoly
 DK Eyewitness
 Rough Guide
 Lonely Planet
29 Ban Phiawat, Vientiane, Laos
From $0/night
- Pool
 - Free Parking
 - Air Conditioning
 - Breakfast included
 
 "Outside of the downtown area near Wat Si Muang (see p140), Villa Manoly is an old Colonial villa, now converted into a guesthouse." 
 "Indeed a villa and an attractive place too, with a pleasant upstairs terrace and spacious grounds." 
 "In a quiet street off Th Fa Ngum...the Manoly is a large French-era villa (plus a newer building) fronted by a large garden with a pool." Full review
Soukchaleun Guest House
 Lonely Planet
121 Th Setthathirath, Vientiane, Laos
From $14/night
- Free Internet
 - Shuttle Bus
 - Dry Cleaning
 - Air Conditioning
 
 "The Soukchaleun is a basic, tired old joint with a small communal lobby vaguely cheered by a myna bird, pleasant staff and a decent location near Wat Mixai." Full review