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29 Ban Phiawat, Vientiane, Laos
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“LOVED IT! Take some Manchester United stuff for the lovely waiter!”

Villa Manoly

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4 of 5 stars
Hayley_Brown 9 contributions
Histon, Cambridge
Nov 12, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

This was such an amazing find. Very cheap at $28 dollars a night per room (we had a large twin, with en suite bedroom and a funny little kitchen). The room was enormous, and had great air conditioning and (amazingly for this part of the world!) a HOT SHOWER!!! Waow!!! :-)

The room and beds were absolutely spotless. Gorgeous wooden floors in our room, and a well lit and very very clean bathroom with lots of loo paper (believe me - you come to develop a toilet paper obsession in Asia). There is also a lovely little pool in the gardens of the hotel - and it is SO peaceful! Just 10-15 minutes walk into the centre of things in Vientiane, and like another reviewer said, you are right on top of a rather impressive temple just across the road - and the sound of the drums is just charming!

Breakfast was great - and only $2 a pop. You could have a plate of fruit or an egg (scrambled or fried), a large piece of french stick, and butter and jam. This came with excellent tea or coffee.

What made it for us though was the waiter that served us breakfast each day. A lovely young chap, with a HUGE love of English football, and in particular Manchester United. We bought him some MU shorts from the market, and he almost cried with gratitude. His English is slightly slow, but word perfect. An absolute gem! We have promised to send him something else to feed his football obsession - but go prepared and take him a little something.... :-D

If you want more information, you can contact me on hayley_sb@hotmail.com.

Kind regards

  • Liked — The service, and the peaceful gardens and small pool.
  • Disliked — We couldn't seem to get a beer here (the mini bar had nothing in it and there was no bar), so make sure you pick some up on the way home if you want a beer!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay November 2007
  • Visit was for Romantic getaway
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since October 13, 2004
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites, Great food / Wine, Shopping
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“Fabulous guesthouse”

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5 of 5 stars
SLongcoat 6 contributions
Alexandria, VA
Nov 8, 2006 | Trip type: Friends getaway
9/9 found this review helpful

The garden will draw you in at this beautiful guesthouse. Like much of Laos, Villa Manoly seems lost in a former decade, but that is part of its charm. It is directly behind a small monastery, and you can hear the temple drums early in the morning. You simply have to experience it if you want to have a peaceful vacation in Vientiane. It is tucked away from the main road just enough that you feel safer, and the property has great security. In addition to its own watchman, you'll be looked after by a pair of adorable brown dogs who trot around the garden on lookout. Ask about meals, etc. upon check-in. The staff are very friendly and sweet. The pool is small, but well-maintained and there are plenty of lounge chairs if you want to get some sun. Overall, a great experience. Villa Manoly is definitely somewhere to relax.

  • Liked — Location, relaxing atmosphere, the garden
  • Disliked — Overall, Vientiane is a very dusty place. Can't be helped!
  • Tips/Secrets: — Don't leave your door open; you'll get mosquitoes!
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay November 2006
  • Visit was for Quality time with friends
  • Traveled with Friends
  • Age group 25-34
  • Member since November 08, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“Nice place, very very relaxing, good value for money.”

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4 of 5 stars
Ilanto 8 contributions
UK
Sep 14, 2006 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

Spent Xmas here, very nice large rooms, a little bit dusty and slightly run down but definitely not dirty, wooden floors and small balcony, large comfortable bed with white clean sheets, small swimming pool in the garden filled with flowers.

A nice 15 minute walk along quiet streets in the shade of big trees get you to the centre where you find the restaurants.

The staff did not inform us that we could have breakfast there, but we enjoyed going into town to one of the many excellent bakeries.

What we enjoyed most was the calm, quiet, relaxed atmosphere, I get relaxed just thinking back to the days spent at the Villa Manoly.

Nice little restaurant nearby (Nana's), on the main road along the Mekhong, very simple and cheap food.

  • Liked — Relaxed, quiet, 100% Lao attitude
  • Disliked — Were not aware until the very end that they provided b/fast (maybe also other food?)
  • Tips/Secrets: — If you like your travelling calm and slow, go to Laos
  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
    • 2 of 5 stars Business service (e.g., internet access)
  • Date of stay December 2005
  • Visit was for Hobbies / interest / culture
  • Traveled with Spouse / significant other
  • Age group 35-49
  • Member since August 14, 2006
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
  • I recommend this hotel for Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Tourists
  • I do not recommend this hotel for People with disabilities, Great pool scene
  • I selected this hotel as a top choice for Museums / Cultural / Historical sites
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“sérénité”

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4 of 5 stars
faycoupinou 1 contribution
paris
Jul 1, 2009 | Trip type: Family

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay September 2008
  • Visit was for Vacances
  • Traveled with Famille avec jeunes enfants
  • Member since July 01, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Oui
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“Un peu comme dans un rêve !”

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5 of 5 stars
safarzazar 2 contributions
FRANCE
Jun 5, 2009 | Trip type: Family

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay April 2006
  • Visit was for Vacances
  • Traveled with Famille avec adolescents
  • Member since May 31, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Oui
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29 Ban Phiawat, Vientiane, Laos