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A majestic hotel in need of renovating

2.0 of 5 bubblesReviewed Jan 21, 2013
From a distance the hotel is absolutely beautiful. However the rooms are pretty shabby. It may be from the constant parade of tour buses dropping off people for a nights stay. The breakfast was not good and we were leery of eating the ice cold food that had been sitting for more than an hour or more. (We have no qualms about eating street if we see it cooking). On the positive side the staff is extremely nice and want to help in any way they can. It is quite a walk into town or $ 3 to $4 one way for two people.
Date of stay: January 2013
Room Tip: Upgrade to a VIP suite. Be careful as some rooms have no windows.
Trip type: Traveled as a couple
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Reviewed January 8, 2013

It was really as a conversation piece that I chose to stay there- as well as a good deal through agoda. I think most everything has been said- spacious rooms, clean, wi fi even in my room (3rd floor), great views. On the down side- was told the hotel driver would take me to the airport the next day but the next day he was " at school" , breakfast fried eggs were cute in star and heart shapes but stone cold, Tea only Luke warm 2nd day, cold the first, grounds need a lot of work. But as I said, I really only wanted the experience of princess in the palace and the reaction from friends and family. I got that! So down sides are minor.

Date of stay: January 2013
Trip type: Traveled solo
Thank Helen M
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Reviewed January 1, 2013

This hotel is gorgeous with manicured grounds, large clean rooms, comfortable beds, nice showers with hot water, and a very good breakfast which is included. Our room was clean and quite spacious. The comfort of the bed was especially good. Free wifi is included but is not dependable. We found the staff rather indifferent and the hotel somewhat overrated for the price.

Date of stay: November 2012
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Reviewed December 23, 2012

But on the outside and at the lobby it looks like maintenance has been done a looooong time ago. Here is a great chance for an big international hotel-chain to re-create that old colonial grandeur again in the fast growing city of Pakse

Date of stay: December 2012
  • Trip type: Traveled with friends
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Thank Chang N
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Reviewed November 17, 2012

We stayed at the Champasak Palace Hotel in Pakse for two nights. We were booked in a queen suite room. It turned out to be a separate building on the 4th floor which accommodated only two rooms. Our room was very large and nicely furnished. The only negative was that the windows were covered by wooden shutters without any screens. So, we had to rely on the air-conditioning and weren’t able to open any windows due to the many insects in the area. The hotel serves breakfast to order in its restaurant. The restaurant is open (i.e., vented windows without screens) and you can choose to sit inside or outside. There are small shops within easy walking distance. If you want to walk about three long blocks (leave the hotel and turn right), there is a small store on the same side of the street as the hotel called the “Friendship Store.” It sells beer and snacks at very reasonable prices if you want to bring something back to the room rather than eat at a restaurant. The hotel sits on a hill and, from a distance, it looks like one of the many temples in the area due to its varying roof lines. From the 4th floor terrace, you can enjoy great views of the town, a river and nearby hills.

Date of stay: November 2012
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Thank Lindy R
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Reviewed October 25, 2012 via mobile

Everything about This hotel is good except the breakfast. The originsl palace built for the King in 1970 was convered to s boutique hotel in 2004 and is dhowing the signs of wera but great experience.

Try not to have the buffet breakfast as it is terrible Order an omelette for breakfast which is reasonable and coffee and bread is Ok. I paid an extra used 25 to get a very large suite. It is worth paying a bit extra to stay on the fourth floor. Only 60 Usd for a very large well decorated atmospheric room. Try 406 the balcony surrounds the room and is bigger than the very large room and adequate bathroom . This place is part of history and although the Pakse hotel and Grand may be more modern do not miss this experience. They staff try hard to please
Just be a little patient and don't expect too much . There are a few good restaurants within walking distance. Na Dao for French food Daolin for Lao cheap and cheerful and the Panorama on the top of the Pskse for Thai and international. Best atmosphere for restaurants however are the seafood restaurants lining the banks of the river
Not as good ad Thailand but not expensive
And some good Laos dishes. Try Lao sausage sping rolls and Steak Lao but set your expectations low and you may be pleasantly surprised. Pakse is a good place for a short break but make sure to arrive early at Chong Mek and take USD for your visa. I had to pay 1500 baht instead of USD
36 and you either pay or don't get in

The bus twice a day from Ubon at 300 baht is the best way to get to Pakse from Thailand It ihas air con old but safe but only runs morning and 3 30 pm.

Date of stay: October 2012
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Thank Spinner47
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