| warmly furnished rooms feature free wi fi, flat screen tvs, safes and minibars, plus tea and coffeemakers; some have temple views. a breakfast buffet is also offered. room service is available. upgraded rooms add ipod docks, while suites feature living areas and whirlpool tubs; some have kitchenettes, and balconies with river views. set in a commercial area and with views of the mekong river, this upscale hotel is a 15 minute walk from wat si saket, a siamese style temple, and 2 km from the patuxai war monument. there's a stylish bistro with outdoor seating, and a cozy bar with river views. other amenities include a library and a tranquil spa. check in time: 2:00 pmcheck out time: 12:00 pm
Wattay International Airport 21 min
Lao Textile Museum (12 min)
Traditional building with silk samples & weaving demonstrations, plus a shop for handcrafted goods. COPE Visitor Centre (7 min)
Solemn visitor center & museum with displays & films on history of bombings & related disabilities. Presidential Palace - Palais présidentiel (12 min) Chao Anouvong Park (10 min)
Scenic park with a riverside promenade, picnic areas & a nightly market of souvenir vendors. Sisaket Temple (12 min)
19th-century Siamese-style temple with a museum & cloister wall housing thousands of small Buddhas. Wat Si Muang (5 min)
Buddhist temple built in the 16th century, drawing bustling crowds with the promise of good luck. Vientiane Night Market (13 min)
Open-air market next to the Mekong River with stalls selling local handicrafts, clothes & homewares. Buddha Park (38 min)
Attraction known for dozens of Buddha statues in various poses, also a popular cycling destination. Wat Mixai (3 min)
Temple and architecture That Dam Stupa-สวนธาตุดำ (14 min)
Ancient, bell-shaped stupa believed to have once been protected by a 7-headed water serpent. Pha That Luang Vientiane (14 min)
Historic 44-m. gold Buddhist stupa with multiple levels, a walled enclosure & a grassy courtyard. Hophakaew Museum (13 min)
Former temple, built in 1565 for the Emerald Buddha (now in Bangkok) & today a museum & shop. Thai–Lao Friendship Bridge (43 min)
3,839-ft. long bridge providing 2 pedestrian pathways, a central railway line & views of the river. Patuxay Monument (8 min)
Imposing 1960s war memorial featuring a European-style arch & traditional Laotian carvings. Morning Market (6 min)
Daily market for traditional handicrafts from textiles to jewelry, plus produce & street food. | 
