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Lani Guest House

281 Thanon Setthathirat | Ban Hai Sok, Vientiane, Laos
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Lani Guest House
Ranked #40 of 135 Vientiane B&B and Inns
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Bangkok, Thailand
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46 reviews 46 reviews
21 hotel reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed February 28, 2013

My friend and I stayed here for one night at the end of a long cycling trip from Vietnam. On the day we checked in we had already done 150km so top priority was getting a shower rather than trawling around hotels for the best deal. I have to say this place didn't deliver on the asking price of $40.... More

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vienna
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29 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
33 helpful votes 33 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 9, 2012

here on trip advisor there is also a lani II guesthouse with a different adress but with a foto from this lani guesthouse. also the description sounds a lot like this guesthouse. maybe tripadvisor should check this. this is an old private house as it seems and nicely decorated. the rooms have charme but could be more maintained. no pressure... More

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
26 helpful votes 26 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

I've stayed at Lani Guesthouse 20 times over the past 12 years. Stays range from 1-3 nights. Cozy with wonderful staff at fair value. October 25 was my 3rd visit this year and will be my last! Prices have skyrocketed under new management. Small room used to run 600-700 baht year round and now cost 1,100 baht. I'm a regular... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 11, 2012

There was a misunderstanding when we checked in. In our reservation, we indicated that there would be four people coming, but they thought it would be two adults and two children. After some arguments and negotiation, the reception relented and let us checked in. We had one queen bed and one large single bed, enough to accommodate four adults. Bedroom... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed July 29, 2012

I stayed here for two nights and found it an oasis in a sometimes-difficult city. My room was spotlessly clean, the air-conditioning was perfect, and the manager was incredibly helpful. Like the previous reviewer, there were some renovations being done during my stay, but they didn't bother me. And they're not likely to go on for too long anyway. This... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed July 11, 2012

When I checked in,it was everything that was promised. Friendly manager et al. But the next day I found that they were doing some construction work and the b*****d of a manager had given me a room that was right next to where the workers were working. So I had to suffer the nose of an electric saw right outside... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed July 6, 2012

Nice! Like living in your own bungalow from years past. Located in a quiet lane off a busy road but you can't hear the traffic. Facilities basic without TV but I really enjoyed the ambience of being in an old colonial bungalow with servants running around in your service. Staff casual but friendly. We brought our own drinks on the... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 10, 2012

Lani Guest House is in an old house just far enough off the main street to be very quiet, but very close to many sites and restaurants, and about 5 minutes from the river. We stayed there twice, both times in the main house, and both rooms were great. We did have trouble with both air conditioners, but when we... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 29, 2012

I liked the location - in a small street close to the main street, quiet and peaceful but close to things in the city. The garden was lovely and the breakfast verandah overlooks it. We had a large twin room with very large bathroom. The man on reception had a relaxed style about him. Absence of TV was quite appealing... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

We booked ahead to ensure a room and were happy with the complimentary air port pickup. However as others have mentioned the guest house, the lobby and our room felt liked they hadn't been dusted in ages. We had a room on the ground floor in the back. The window was covered with curtains, then screens and then upopenable shutters.... More

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Address: 281 Thanon Setthathirat | Ban Hai Sok, Vientiane, Laos
Region: Laos > Vientiane Province > Vientiane
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Ranked #40 of 135 B&Bs / Inns in Vientiane

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