The city's finest place to stay, Settha Palace is an absolutely charming French colonial style hotel steeped in lots of history, meticulously restored to its former glory and set in the heart of Laos' capital of Vientiane.
Without a doubt Settha Palace is Vientiane's finest hotel, making it a comfortable base from which to explore the capital
Set in a beautiful outdoor tropical garden
Fantastic central location, right in the heart of the city
Lovely outdoor swimming pool
Its location in the centre of Vientiane makes the Settha Palace a wonderful place to stay to explore this bustling city. Within the hotel, it 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.
When to visit
If you are missing home, they have a London black taxi that they can pick you up from the airport in.
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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.
Laos by Helicopter
A glorious journey by private helicopter that takes in Vientiane, the Plain of Jars and Luang Prabang. There's no better way to see and experience the glorious mountain scenery of Laos.
Vientiane City Tour and Buddha Park
Get the most out of Vientiane by exploring the ancient wats of the city, the fascinating COPE centre and ethereal Buddha Park on the banks of the Mekong.
Vientiane Half Day Tour
Our half-day tour of Vientiane takes in the city's most impressive temples, known in Laos as a 'wat'. The guided tour also takes in Patuxai, That Luang and the COPE exhibition.
Vientiane Market Tour and Cookery Class
Enjoy a visit to a local market, followed by a traditional cookery lesson in a private home that overlooks the Mekong River.
Vientiane Morning Textiles Tour
This tour is designed for those interested in local art and textiles as it takes in Talat Sao, otherwise known as 'the morning market', which has a huge selection of Laos textiles.
Vientiane Night Safari by Tuk Tuk
This thrilling evening tour by tuk-tuk explores the food night market close by to the golden temple of That Luang that glistens in the evening. The market comes alive in the evening and is a firm favourite with the locals, with few tourists to be seen!