| The new wing |
Guest Rating: 8.7 |
ernest L.
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 United States of America
Couple
Date of Stay: 13 Dec 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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Location is near major sites. Staff was very helpful. The old wing was under renovation (where we would have preferred to stay). New wing, while comfortable, did not have televisions in the rooms. Getting around the hotel meant constantly going up and down stairs. The Villa Santi is one of the better hotels in Luang Prabang. The old wing is the preferred place in which to stay. It makes sense to check to see if the renovations are completed. The new wing is fine in the meantime. It is easy to walk to most of the main sites in Luang Prabang. The hotel is on the main street, but a block from the start of shops. Some of the better restaurants are only a minute or two from the hotel.
Nightlife Tip : Have a drink st Lao Lao Gardens. It is terrace restaurant/bar with wood burning fires to keep people warm in the cool evenings in the fall/winter months./
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| Over priced and old [not in a good way] |
Guest Rating: 4.3 |
diana M.
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 United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 30 Sep 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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4/10 |
| Location: |
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6/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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2/10 |
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2/10 |
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6/10 |
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Walking distance to town. Dirty and cramped rooms.
Hard beds.
Very steep, open to weather stairs, which have to be climbed to rooms and breakfast. We booked this hotel in conjunction with its sister hotel the Resort because for a week we knew we would need a swimming pool at some point! It was under reconstruction so out of action. Most of the hotel was under reconstruction and closed. Our room was grubby and you had to climb over the avocado bath to get to the pink loo and basin- charming it wasn't. Didn't really want to put our clothes into drawers there. All over town there are lovely guest houses, clean and tidy at half the price. Breakfasts are available all over town, take my advice and stay elsewhere. It was a big big disappointment to us both.
Hotel Feature Tip : If you like dirt with hard beds and steep, steep stairs, then this one's for you.
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| Good location, but rooms so so. |
Guest Rating: 5.3 |
otto E.
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 Germany
Couple
Date of Stay: 30 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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4/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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4/10 |
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4/10 |
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4/10 |
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Overpriced!
Restaurant Tip : Blue Lagoon Restaurant, only about 600m from Villa Santi, offering excellent food and good service!
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| Shinta Mani |
Guest Rating: 7 |
martin G.
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United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 26 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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There is also a partner Spa Resort outside of town linked by a shuttle bus where you can go for a swim. A very smart development but too far from town.
Restaurant Tip : L'Elephant Restaurant Francais - just 200 yards from the hotel - is highly recommended.
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| My stay at Villa Santi Hotel |
Guest Rating: 6.7 |
michael R.
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 New Zealand
Couple
Date of Stay: 16 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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6/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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Overall it is a good hotel but a little bit old, so it is not that comfortable!
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : The Mekong River was a wonderful experience.
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| Ancient City |
Guest Rating: 4.7 |
kei A.
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 Japan
Couple
Date of Stay: 15 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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4/10 |
| Location: |
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8/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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4/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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6/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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4/10 |
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2/10 |
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It looks good and old, but actually it is just old. When renovation is finish, it will change, maybe.
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| A Monk's Delight |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
george C.
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 United States
Couple
Date of Stay: 14 Jun 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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6/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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8/10 |
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Location in the heart of town. We stayed at the Villa Santi based on a friend's recommendation and couldn't have been more satisfied. The room's were adequate, but basic. The staff was friendly and spoke English very well. The hotel is located in the middle of town and enables easy access to watching the monk's and their morning procession - one of the primary reasons for going to Luang Prabang. Breakfast was included and good. The downtown location was affiliated with a "resort" a km or so out of town and we were encouraged to use the pool and other accommodations at the resort. However, we did prefer the downtown location for access to restaurants, stores and primarily the monk's daily rituals.
Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : Make sure you get up early and observe the daily monk ritual.
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| Villa Santi Luang Prabang |
Guest Rating: 7.7 |
lindel J.
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 Australia
Couple
Date of Stay: 26 May 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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6/10 |
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6/10 |
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This was our second stay at Villa Santi and they didn't disappoint. Everything is a five-minute walk away....shops, restaurants, travel agents and situated between the Mekhong and the Nam Khan Rivers. I haven't found any other accommodations to compare at this price range.
Restaurant Tip : L Elephant is on the next corner and has great food. The staff are of a very high standard, and the atmosphere is great.
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| Great hotel in a wonderful town. |
Guest Rating: 9.7 |
terje N.
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 Norway
Family with young children
Date of Stay: 11 Mar 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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We will definitely choose the same hotel next time - and there will be a next time.
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| Quite Disappointing |
Guest Rating: 5.7 |
graeme M.
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United Kingdom
Couple
Date of Stay: 27 Jan 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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4/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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2/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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4/10 |
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4/10 |
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We really wanted to like this hotel after the very nice pictures and publicity but I am sorry to say that we found it disappointing. I think it must have been the only place in town for a long time. Standards are quite low, which would be fine but the hotel charges international prices and sets itself international standards. It does not meet them, and I just don’t find that shabby is charming. The rack rate including taxes is US$204 for a double; thank fully we got a 50% discount through this site.
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| Villa Santi Hotel - charming |
Guest Rating: 8 |
henning K.
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 Denmark
Couple
Date of Stay: 19 Jan 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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6/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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8/10 |
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| Lots of character |
Guest Rating: 8.3 |
philip M.
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New Zealand
Family with young children
Date of Stay: 03 Nov 2007 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
| Food/Dining: |
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8/10 |
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Sightseeing/Attractions Tip : If you are visiting Pak Ou Caves (which we enjoyed), make sure you pay a little extra and hire a fast boat otherwise it is a slow trip and maybe not worth the effort. If you take a fast boat you start off on a slow one, go to a local village and then change for a small speedboat. These sit low in the water but are quite fun. Laos Laos Gardens restaurant was lovely - you sit outside in beautiful gardens and can cook your own meal over coals at the table.
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| Visiting Laos |
Guest Rating: 10 |
juergen K.
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Germany
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 18 Oct 2007 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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Excellent location, quiet, clean, most friendly staff and excellent food. The hotel Villa Santi in Luang Prabang has two different locations, one on the main road and the other across the street in a side road. I was fortunate to stay in the main hotel from where I could observe the almsgiving to the monks by the local people every morning from the balcony. The amenities in the hotel lived up to my expectations in all respects and the staff was extremely accommodating and friendly and made my stay an exceptional one. If I ever return to Luang Prabang this hotel will definitely be my hotel of choice.
Restaurant Tip : Apart from the hotel offering fantastic food for dinner, there are some very nice restaurants just in the vicinity of the hotel which can easily be accessed and offer excellent food.
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| A little gem |
Guest Rating: 10 |
cornelius J.
|
 Canada
Solo Traveler
Date of Stay: 09 Jan 2005 |
| Value for Money: |
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10/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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10/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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10/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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10/10 |
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10/10 |
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A bicycle is a must for a leisurely tour of this treasure of a city.
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A charming hotel
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Guest Rating: 8.7 |
arya P.
|
 France
Couple
Date of Stay: 10 Aug 2008 |
| Value for Money: |
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8/10 |
| Location: |
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10/10 |
| Staff Performance: |
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8/10 |
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| Hotel Condition/Cleanliness: |
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8/10 |
| Room Comfort/Standard: |
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8/10 |
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10/10 |
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The location, the friendliness and competence of staff A hotel where my husband and I take pleasure in staying at each of our visits. The rooms are comfortable and relatively luxurious. The staff is charming and always smiling. Take breakfast on the balcony of the former princely villa is an experience to try absolutely. One flat: the rooms feel a bit damp and moldy.
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