flanked by cafes and restaurants in a lively residential area, this upscale hotel is 1 km from wat si saket, a 19th century temple, and 5 km from vientiane international airport. minimum stay rules may apply. parking, bike rentals and an airport shuttle are available. theres also a hip eatery, a spa, and an informal rooftop restaurant/bar that has a terrace with an infinity pool. room service is offered. breakfast is complimentary. featuring concrete floors and vibrant decor, the chic rooms, some with tropical themed murals, provide free wi fi, flat screen tvs and minibars, as well as tea and coffeemakers. suites add separate living areas Wattay International Airport 20 min
COPE Visitor Centre (6 min) Solemn visitor center & museum with displays & films on history of bombings & related disabilities. Hophakaew Museum (11 min) Former temple, built in 1565 for the Emerald Buddha (now in Bangkok) & today a museum & shop. Vientiane Night Market (14 min) Open-air market next to the Mekong River with stalls selling local handicrafts, clothes & homewares. Chao Anouvong Park (9 min) Scenic park with a riverside promenade, picnic areas & a nightly market of souvenir vendors. Morning Market (17 min) Daily market for traditional handicrafts from textiles to jewelry, plus produce & street food. Buddha Park (37 min) Attraction known for dozens of Buddha statues in various poses, also a popular cycling destination. Lao Textile Museum (12 min) Traditional building with silk samples & weaving demonstrations, plus a shop for handcrafted goods. That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ (9 min) Ancient, bell-shaped stupa believed to have once been protected by a 7-headed water serpent. Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (42 min) 3,839-ft. long bridge providing 2 pedestrian pathways, a central railway line & views of the river. Pha That Luang Vientiane (14 min) Historic 44-m. gold Buddhist stupa with multiple levels, a walled enclosure & a grassy courtyard. Presidential Palace - Palais présidentiel (10 min) Patuxay Monument (8 min) Imposing 1960s war memorial featuring a European-style arch & traditional Laotian carvings. Wat Si Muang (4 min) Buddhist temple built in the 16th century, drawing bustling crowds with the promise of good luck. Wat Mixai (1 min) Temple and architecture Sisaket Temple (10 min) 19th-century Siamese-style temple with a museum & cloister wall housing thousands of small Buddhas. |