Settha Palace, Vientiane

Built in the early part of the last century, around 1932, and painstakingly restored to its former imperial glory, the Settha Palace Hotel serves as a testament to the long lost era of classical elegance, gracious service and French colonial charm. 

Once more owned by the same passionate family that ran the hotel in its heyday before the change of regime to Communism in 1975, no stone has been left unturned and no expense spared in the quest to bring this Vientiane landmark hotel back to life.

The Hotel is located right in the city centre, within walking distance of the shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. It is 10 minutes drive from Laos Wattai International Airport and 25 minutes drive to Thadeua on the Laos side of the Mekong River and the border bridge to Thailand.

The prices on the World Discovery website are based on deluxe rooms (pictured above; there are 23 of them, along with just 3 suites).  The deluxe rooms feature:

• French colonial decor with high ceilings
• Wooden floorboards
• Rosewood 2 poster King bed or Twin beds
• Duvet blanket
• Down feather pillows
• Free standing armoire
• Good lighting
• 2-seater sofa
• Coffee table
• Marble bathroom with seperate shower and bathtub plus telephone
• Writing desk
• In-room safe
• Satellite TV
• Wireless internet access available in all guestrooms and throughout most of the hotel
• Minibar
• IDD telephone
• Room faces garden or swimming pool.

DINING

At La Belle Epoque Restaurant, enjoy classical French cuisine or choose from a seasonally-inspired Lao menu showcasing the distinct flavors of the local harvests.  The open air Sidewalk Cafe offers international and Asian dishes, while the Poolside Bar
serves light snacks and refreshments throughout the day (below).