The five-storey building is located hundred meters from the very trendy meeting point on Mekong riverside. This specific spot is, in fact, ugly and dirty but many people occupy this magic place, because of exceptional climate, low prices for beer and food and nice sunset over the Mekong river. Our room was nice with beautiful wooden floor and comfortable bed.... more

stayed here 3 days, very helpfull staff, nice rooms, very good location. you really get good value for your money. more

I regularly travel to Vientiane for my job. Since a few years, I always stay at the Lao Orchid. If I can get a room, that is. The place is always fully booked, so be warned. Book ahead well in time. The rooms are meticulously clean, the bath room is big, with a wonderful huge shower cabin, the staff is... more

Small hotel 1 square from the Mekong River near the strip of beer gardens that line the river bank. Good breakfast on the front patio. OK rooms w/some view of the river and the Wat across the street. Busy street w/ some traffic noise. Good shower. Adaquate TV channel selection. Helpful staff. Parking under the hotel. more

Stayed here for 6 nights on 3 different occasions on our 3 week trip to Laos. The hotel is the cleanest place I have ever stayed and has a great location, right by the river and close to lots of places to eat. The staff is helpful. The free breakfast has eggs, fruit, noodles, rice, toast cold cuts and cheese... more

We stayed here both on our inbound trip and outbound trip to Luang Prabang. The rooms are very clean and comfortable with good facilities. There is free high speed internet at the reception area. The staff were very friendly. The hotel is in a great location - near the river and close to restaurants and shops. It's about a 5... more

Lao Orchid has been at or near the top of the list of hotels in Vientiane for quite a long time and for good reason. It is the best value hotel in Vientiane. I have stayed at several hotels in Vientiane. Several new hotels have recently opened or will open soon. The trend seems to be to charge more and... more

We spent a couple of nights in the Lao Orchid after travelling down through Laos and although the hotel is tastefully done out with big rooms, it did feel very overpriced for what it was - it reminded me a lot of a Travelodge in England! Breakfast was included but was very poor - both mornings I requested an omlette... more

I had a great three night stay at the Lao Orchid hotel. The location is excellent and the Mekong and the town's main sights and restaurants are all within easy walking distance. The complimentary transfer arranged by the hotel from the airport was friendly and efficient and my room was ready for me within 30 minutes of my arrival even... more