My favorite place to stay in Vientiane remains the Settha Palace, a 1932 French colonial villa converted into a 26-room hotel, which sits amid lush gardens planted with coconut palms and rubber trees. The property is conveniently located just 10 minutes’ walk from the principal shopping and restaurant district. The real trump card of the hotel, however, is its delightful pool, a shady spot in which to cool off after sightseeing. My Executive Suite came with a four-poster bed, ceiling fans, teak floors covered with Oriental carpets and a plump sofa. Satellite television and Wi-Fi are standard in all room categories. The gracious La Belle Epoque restaurant serves both classical French and seasonal Laotian cuisine.
Though the Settha Palace is a hospitable and relaxing hotel, the service could use a little fine-tuning.
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Air-Conditioning
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Babysitting Services
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Bar
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Bedside Reading Lamp
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Business Center
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Concierge
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Hair Dryer
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Laundry
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Minibar with Refrigerator
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Non-Smoking Public Areas
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Outdoor Swimming Pool, Heated
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Restaurant
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Roll-away/Crib Available
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Room Service
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Safe
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Sightseeing Tours
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Telephone
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TV
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Wireless Internet
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Wireless Internet in Public Areas
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