in a building complex offering views of the mekong river, this casual hotel is an 8 minute walk from the wat si muang buddhist temple and 10 km from wattay international airport. upgraded rooms add balconies, while suites offer whirlpool tubs. there's an informal restaurant and a chinese eatery, as well as a cafe, a lobby bar with a piano, and an indoor/outdoor pool. upgraded suites have plush living rooms. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm. featuring cable tv, the warm rooms also have minifridges, tea and coffeemakers, and high speed internet access. the convention center includes a hall with an ornate ceiling. breakfast is included. other amenities include a gym and a spa Wattay International Airport 26 min
Chao Anouvong Park (19 min) Scenic park with a riverside promenade, picnic areas & a nightly market of souvenir vendors. Pha That Luang Vientiane (15 min) Historic 44-m. gold Buddhist stupa with multiple levels, a walled enclosure & a grassy courtyard. Presidential Palace - Palais présidentiel (5 min) Sala Keoku (47 min) Unique park featuring gardens & paths leading around a series of massive religious sculptures. That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ (7 min) Ancient, bell-shaped stupa believed to have once been protected by a 7-headed water serpent. Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (39 min) 3,839-ft. long bridge providing 2 pedestrian pathways, a central railway line & views of the river. Patuxay Monument (11 min) Imposing 1960s war memorial featuring a European-style arch & traditional Laotian carvings. Hophakaew Museum (18 min) Former temple, built in 1565 for the Emerald Buddha (now in Bangkok) & today a museum & shop. Tha Sadet Market (42 min) Busy covered market on a riverside promenade with street food carts, clothing & local handicrafts. Vientiane Night Market (19 min) Open-air market next to the Mekong River with stalls selling local handicrafts, clothes & homewares. Morning Market (9 min) Daily market for traditional handicrafts from textiles to jewelry, plus produce & street food. Sisaket Temple (6 min) 19th-century Siamese-style temple with a museum & cloister wall housing thousands of small Buddhas. COPE Visitor Centre (5 min) Solemn visitor center & museum with displays & films on history of bombings & related disabilities. Buddha Park (34 min) Attraction known for dozens of Buddha statues in various poses, also a popular cycling destination. Wat Si Muang (18 min) Buddhist temple built in the 16th century, drawing bustling crowds with the promise of good luck. |