Description
Its location in the centre of Vientiane makes the Settha Palace a wonderful place to stay to explore this bustling city. Within the hotel is a place of luxury and peace, step outside and you are absorbed by the life of a far eastern town. Explore the many markets and shops and when haggling has taken its toll, you can wander through the streets and find serenity in one of the numerous temples or in the grounds of the presidential palace.
The hotel's rooms and suites all reflect the history of the building (which dates back to 1932) with high ceilings, wooden floors and elegant furnishings. This acknowledgement of the hotel's history is also evident in the restaurants, bars and cafes where food with French, Laotian and Asian influences is served in beautiful surroundings.
Settha Palace's tropical gardens are home to its welcoming pool and laid back poolside restaurant making it not only a base for exploring the city, but also a wonderfully relaxing place to spend an afternoon, or even a day at, while recharging your batteries for the next stage if your trip.
Accommodation
Settha Palace has 3 Suites and 23 Rooms all facing the pool and picturesque gardens. The 33 Deluxe Rooms have a colonial decor with high ceilings and wooden floors and are spacious enough for a 2 seater sofa, coffee table and writing desk. The 1 Junior Suite features the same elegant decor but has the addition of a spacious living room with comfortable seating area and dining table and the 2 Executive Suites are larger still with guest bathroom and large living room. All rooms have wireless internet access.
Childcare
Children are very welcome at Settha Palace and children under 6 can share their parents' room free of charge using existing bedding. Although there are no specific facilities for children, except for babysitting, the children will enjoy the pool and the markets and bustle of Vientiane.
Facilities
The Belle Epoque restaurant and bar serves classical French and seasonal Lao cuisine and for more casual dining one can snack at the Poolside Bar or at the open air Sidewalk Cafe which specialises in fantastic fresh Asian fare. The swimming pool is set in a lush tropical landscaped garden and is a wonderful serene retreat after a day's exploration.
Activities
Settha Palace is perfectly located for exploring the capital and there are whole host of sights to see in Vientiane including the Presidential Palace and many colourful markets and temples.
When to travel
November to April is the best time to visit Laos with dry and warm weather, with March and April being the hottest months. October and May are also good months to visit with only a bit of rain. July to September are the wettest months in Laos.
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Location and directions
Vientiane, Laos
The Hotel is located on Pang Kham Street, right in the city centre of Vientiane, within walking distance of the commercial district, shops, restaurants and tourist attractions. A 25 minute drive to the border bridge to Thailand.
How to get there
14-hour international flight (one change) to Laos Wattai International Airport. Settha Palace is a 10-minute drive from the airport.
