Lao Poet Hotel

Vientiane , , Rue Hengbounnoy (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsThe Lao Poet Hotel is a highly recommended hotel located in the heart of Vientiane, providing guests with easy access to cafes, restaurants, night markets and attractions such as Wat Sisaket and Ho Phrakeo. Many guests appreciated the excellent location and the convenience it offered, despite the ongoing construction nearby. The hotel boasts a lovely rooftop pool and bar, providing panoramic views of Vientiane and the Mekong all the way into Thailand and a fantastic breakfast with a variety of options served in a stylish dining room. The rooms are spacious, comfortable and tastefully decorated with top-quality linens, towels, toiletries and amenities, although some guests noted limited lighting in some rooms. The hotel's cleanliness and maintenance standards were highly praised by guests, along with the staff's fantastic, helpful and friendly service. Some guests had mixed reviews on the wifi connectivity and the outdoor pool had limited seating. Overall, the Lao Poet Hotel's rooms, staff, pool and location make it an excellent choice for travelers visiting Vientiane.
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Location of the pool: Outdoor pool
When is the pool open? All year
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Room Types
Urban Classic The pool with a view is the standout feature of this double room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Urban Deluxe Guests will have a special experience as the double room offers a pool with a view. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Poet Suite This suite's standout feature is the pool with a view. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite includes 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The spacious suite offers a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Urban Deluxe Twin This twin room features a pool with a view. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. The air-conditioned twin room features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit has 2 beds.

Urban Exclusive This double room features a pool with a view. Providing free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned double room provides a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a private entrance, a tea and coffee maker, a wardrobe as well as city views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Exclusive Suite The pool with a view is a top feature of this suite. Boasting a private entrance, this air-conditioned suite comes with 1 living room, 1 separate bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The spacious suite features a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as city views. The unit has 1 bed.

Exclusive Twin The pool with a view is a top feature of this twin room. Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower, a hairdryer and slippers. This twin room has air conditioning, a private entrance, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as fruit for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

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Guest Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Location
The Lao Poet Hotel boasts an excellent location at the heart of Vientiane, perfect for exploring the city's attractions on foot. Guests love the convenience of being in the centre of town with easy access to cafes, restaurants, night markets and food markets. The hotel is situated on a quiet street, making it an ideal choice for those who want to stay central yet avoid the hustle and bustle of touristy areas. Guests rave about the rooftop pool/bar/view and the comfortable rooms. Most of the major attractions are within walking distance, such as Wat Sisaket and Ho Phrakeo and there are many good eateries nearby, including excellent French bakeries with cafes. The hotel is also located near the river and the airport, making it a convenient base for exploring the city. Despite ongoing construction nearby, the hotel's central location and quiet laneway make it a great stay for most.

Breakfast
The breakfast at Lao Poet Hotel receives praise from guests, who use phrases such as "lovely breakfast", "great breakfast" and "superb breakfast". The restaurant offers an à la carte menu and serves individually prepared dishes in a stylish dining room. Guests appreciate the quality and variety of the food, from the "delicious breakfast" to the "tasty breakfast" with "great breakfast options". Some guests particularly enjoyed the homemade jams, including Tamarind, Grapefruit and Orange Jam. The rooftop swimming pool and beautiful restaurant add to the enjoyable breakfast experience. However, some guests found the breakfast pricey, limited or repetitive with the option for improvement.

Rooms
Lao Poet Hotel's rooms have left quite an impression on guests. Many of the rooms have a great layout and are huge, making them spacious and comfortable. Guests have found the beds to be super comfy and the facilities modern. The design of the rooms is high-end and very tasteful with lovely public areas to match. However, some guests noted that their rooms were a bit dark and could benefit from better lighting. Nonetheless, the hotel and rooms are beautifully decorated with period antique pieces and other artwork, which creates a unique and elegant atmosphere. Some guests have booked suites for additional space, which helped them to unwind. The rooms are well-serviced, impeccably clean and have top-quality linens, towels, toiletries and amenities. On the other hand, some guests have reported issues with dirty bathrooms, worn-out rugs, creepy artworks and water-damaged ceilings. The hotel and corridors are sometimes dark and a bit noisy with little care given to detail and quality of materials in some cases. However, most visitors have found the rooms to be very nice, well-appointed and generally comfortable.

Beds
The Lao Poet Hotel offers guests a comfortable and cozy sleeping experience with many reviewers raving about the comfy beds. The top quality linen adds to the overall satisfaction of guests and there were even comments that the beds were so comfy that they wanted to take them home. However, there were a few reviews that noted some beds were squeaky and worn out. Some guests also mentioned uncomfortable pillows. Overall, the majority of guests found the beds to be fantastic and the rooms to be beautiful and comfortable.

Cleanliness
The Lao Poet Hotel is known for its extremely clean rooms and well-maintained facilities, including a nice pool area and lovely decor throughout the hotel. Despite a few isolated incidents, guests have commented on the hotel's high standard of cleanliness with some describing the rooms as immaculate and spotless. They also loved the clean swimming pool and the top quality linen, towels and toiletries provided in their rooms. The hotel's friendly and attentive staff were a standout feature for many, as they went the extra mile to help guests. Additionally, the hotel's central location in Vientiane makes it an ideal base for exploring the city with tuk-tuks conveniently available for hire nearby. Guests also appreciated the spacious, nicely furnished rooms and overall pleasant atmosphere. While there were a few minor complaints about the cleanliness of the changing rooms at the pool or occasional mishaps with laundry, most guests had nothing but positive things to say about the hotel's cleanliness and maintenance standards, even noting that everything was impeccably clean and well-maintained, even during the pandemic.

Staff
The staff at Lao Poet Hotel has left a lasting impression on guests, who consistently rave about their fantastic, helpful and friendly service. The bar staff are particularly noteworthy, but the whole team goes above and beyond to ensure guests feel welcomed and taken care of. They are described as professional, competent, accommodating and willing to go the extra mile to help. Guests appreciate their attentiveness and willingness to arrange transport, provide recommendations and organize medical appointments if needed. The staff is also praised for their multi-lingual abilities, speaking English, French, German and even Laotian. Many guests also drew attention to the beautiful décor and charming atmosphere of the hotel. Overall, guests have found the staff to be the most memorable part of their stay with many describing them as amazing, lovely and top-notch.

Wi-Fi
One of the most crucial amenities that travelers look for in a hotel is reliable wifi connectivity. In the case of Lao Poet Hotel, opinions among guests seem to be divided. While some have found the wifi to be good, strong and reliable, others have had a different experience. A few have reported that their rooms had a weak or poor wifi signal, while some have had no internet connection at all or encountered spotty connectivity. Some guests staying closer to the end of the building noted that the wifi was unreliable. However, one guest thought it was the best wifi they had in Laos. Despite mixed reviews, it seems that this might not be a major issue as the hotel provides some functional internet services to its guests.

Pool
The Lao Poet Hotel offers a fantastic rooftop pool and bar, according to guest reviews. Many guests described the pool as super nice, clean and great with some even calling it a gem. The rooftop setting was deemed perfect for relaxing after a hot day exploring and the decor was nice throughout the pool area. The infinity pool with its excellent view of the city, was a standout feature of the hotel. However, some guests noted a shortage of sun loungers. Despite this, the pool was considered a welcome addition to the hotel. The rooftop bar was also praised with several guests enjoying it immensely. The dining area offers a great view of sunsets, creating a beautiful atmosphere for guests. Overall, the rooftop pool and facilities are excellent, making this hotel a top choice for those looking for a nice pool experience in Laos.

Rooftop Pool
The Lao Poet Hotel offers a fantastic rooftop pool and bar, providing panoramic views of Vientiane and the Mekong all the way into Thailand. Guests have described the rooftop pool as a "gem," "terrific," and a "real bonus." The pool itself is spacious and beautiful with some guests noting that it's a perfect spot for catching the sunset during happy hour. Along with the pool, there is a rooftop sitting area where you can take in the breathtaking views of Vientiane. Despite being central, the location is surprisingly quiet, allowing for a peaceful swim. The infinity pool is also perfect for cooling off during hot Lao afternoons.

Outdoor Pool
The outdoor pool at Lao Poet Hotel is a standout feature with guests praising its location on the top roof of the hotel. The pool is described as "nice", "fabulous" and "mega schön". Although one guest mentioned that the pool was small in relation to the number of rooms, guests still enjoyed the rooftop experience. However with only 7 sun loungers available, some guests couldn't use the pool much. Despite this, the rooftop pool and bar were a welcome addition after a day of sightseeing. The only downside was the lack of service on the rooftop.


Yes, Lao Poet Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Infinity Pool, Rooftop Pool, Panoramic View Pool, Outdoor Pool. For more information, read the answers to the Pool questionnaire

Yes, a spa is available at Lao Poet Hotel.

No, Lao Poet Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Lao Poet Hotel.

No, Lao Poet Hotel doesn't have a gym.
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