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 Recommended hotels Vientiane Mercure Vientiane 
Located on Samenthai Road, Mercure Vientiane features an outdoor pool, tennis court and accommodation with a satellite TV. Mercure Vientiane is a 10-minute walk to the Mekong River. The air-conditioned rooms offer a minibar and en suite bathroom. Bathrobes, slippers and 24-hour room service are provided. A fitness centre lets guests exercise and a sauna offers relaxation. Other facilities include a tanning salon. Free parking is available. Meals and beverages are served at the Restaurant Le Cafe. La Terrasse offers musical entertainment and is open 24-hours. Drinks are available at the Phoenix Bar. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews!  Sengtawan Riverside Hotel, Vientiane 
Situated near the famous Mekong river, enjoy the view and a refreshing ambience with Sengtawan Riverside hotel. Hotel is just minutes away from the city centre, international airport, commercial district and popular tourist attractions. Spacious rooms are design with Lao interior and decorated with Lao sculptures. Rooms are fully air-conditioned and comes with modern facilities like satellite TV, minibar and working desk. Local Lao cuisine can be found at the hotel restaurant.Overall,Seng Tawan Riverside Hotel is a beautiful accommodation for your holidays. Book now or look for more information & guest reviews! More hotels VientianeBest Western Opens First Hotel in Laos Best Western has opened its first hotel in Laos, the Best Western Vientiane Hotel. Best Western Vientiane Hotel The 4-star Best Western Vientiane Hotel is located in the city centre, 550 metres from the famous Mekong River. It offers modern rooms with free Wi-Fi and a flat-screen TV. All air-conditioned rooms at Vientiane Best Western feature ... Thailand extends railroad to Vientiane The Thai government has agreed to extend the railroad line from Thailand's northeastern province of Nong Khai to Laos' Thanaleng for another 12 km to its capital Vientiane. The project's construction is to start in 2011 with a budget of over THB 1 billion (USD 31 million) to facilitate tourists travelling to Vientiane and to increase trades and ... Laos prepares for friendly Southeast Asian Games Laos, one of the world's poorest nations, has completed more than 90 percent of its preparations to host the 25th Southeast Asian Games at the end of this year, with more than a little help from its friends. The games, to be held in Vientiane Dec 9-18, will be the largest international event hosted by land-locked Laos since the summit of the ... More News Laos Vientiane – capital city of Lao PDR – is the smallest capital in the world, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in charm. Situated on the Mekong River in the Mekong Valley, Vientiane has a sub-tropical climate and enjoys life at a relaxed pace. Thanks to former French occupation, Vientiane has a mixed heritage still evident in its architecture, its street names and in its food. French restaurants can be found up and down Avenue Lane Xang and France's most delicious legacy – the baguette – is ubiquitous. Vientiane is best appreciated by the Mekong, where open air restaurants serve fresh seafood and Beer Laos until well into the evening. Laos food is considerably less spicy than that of its neighbor, Thailand, and minced pork – larb – is one local dish worth trying. Vietnamese influences are also prevalent throughout Vientiane cuisine. For shopping, most locals and visitors head to Talat Sao – the morning market. Open all day, this market specializes in silk and clothing. Religious trinkets, DVDs, electronics and handicrafts are also on offer and the entire complex is air-conditioned, making the shopping experience somewhat more comfortable than it is at markets elsewhere in Southeast Asia. One Vientiane's top tourist sites is Patuxay, the Victory Gate. Patuxay is a monument in the center of Vientiane – similar in structure to the Arc de Triomphe – embellished with mystical Buddhist and Hindu figures and featuring a viewing platform at the top. Another site, just outside the city center, is Buddha Park, where more than 200 cement statues of Buddhist and Hindu figures inhabit neatly trimmed gardens. While it's possible to fly into Lao, arriving at Wattay Airport, a far cheaper and more exciting way to get to Vientiane is by rail. The overnight sleeper train makes the trip just outside Vientiane to Bangkok's Hua Lumphong Station every night. |