Salana Boutique Hotel

I visit Vientiane at least once a year, and I always try to stay at the Salana. That’s not always easy, because it’s popular! And they deserve to be. Their staff is extraordinarily sweet and accommodating. The rooms are cool and comfortable, with hardwood floors, crisp bedding, good AC, and modern bathrooms with good water pressure where everything works (not to be taken for granted). The beds are firm in the Lao style, though not as hard as in some places. The Salana is in a fabulous central neighborhood, surrounded by shops, restaurants, temples, the night market. Breakfast is always included and is a daily treat, with a mix of western and Lao offerings on the buffet, plus a generous selection of dishes available for order. Choco-Puffs and tiny baskets of sticky rice in the same meal! Seriously, there are fried eggs if that’s what you want, but also opportunities to sample beautifully prepared Lao food. There’s a cocktail bar on the fourth floor, which has been recently refurbished and refocused; it is not part of my beat, but I know it has good views over the neighborhood, and I overhear people speak well of it. On past visits, traveling companions have used the massage services on the second floor, and liked those as well. Generally, this is a delightful, spotless, welcoming refuge. I look forward to every opportunity to visit.

This is a wonderful hotel, with amazing breakfast and good staff. There is also a great bar on level 4 and the location is convenient. The classic look of the hotel really works but for the price point, maybe spruce up the varnishing on the furniture, update the fruit basket etc. It's definitely on the higher end in terms of pricing but well worth it. Rooms facing the front aren't equipped with sound proof windows I think as I could still hear everything that goes on on the streets but the bed and mattress were so comfy I slept like a baby. I would stay again!

Great location in town center, clean, comfortable bed. Friendly & helpful staff. Beautiful decor throughout hotel. Good breakfast with lots of variety and unique options. Other amenities available like massage. No pool. Close to restaurants and night market.

If you want more of a Laotian feel to your stay without compromising on modernities, this Salana is truly a must-stay hotel! It looks very traditional from the outside, but inside the rooms were surprisingly modernized. I learned that they refurnished, and it pays off, because the hotel rooms look great for the price! But the highlights for me? The breakfast, the spa, and the Pepper Wood Bar! All were amazing, and I would definitely recommend all those 3 to anyone.

We could not have been happier. Lovely room, fantastic restaurant and central location. The management and staff made us feel welcome and special. They also organized a couple of interesting tours for us. What more can you ask for? I look forward to staying there next time!!

We spent four nights at the Salana, three at the start of our trip and one as we were leaving Laos.||This is a very nice hotel in an excellent location. Two blocks from the night market, two blocks from a food market, and in the heart of old downtown.||The staff were extremely welcoming and helpful. The food in the attached restaurant is very good, and the rooms are very nice.||We were very happy with our accommodations and everything about the experience. We could not have asked for better.||Highly recommended.||Dave

HORRIBLE STAY. I am no stranger to traveling. I have traveled all over the world. My stay here was one of the worst experiences I have ever had at a hotel. First let me say I do not write a lot of reviews and the ones I do are positive because good service deserves to be highlighted for travelers. Now for the positive: The Salana Hotel is very nice. The rooms are good size and have hard wood floors. The staff is friendly and it is located in a good area. So Why the bad review? My first day there I was working on my computer in the morning. I went out to do an errand and left my computer on the bed. When I returned I saw my room and had been cleaned. Then I noticed there was a big dent on the top of the computer and when I opened it the screen was completely broken. I took it down the street to the local computer store and they told me the only way that could happen was if it was dropped. When I informed the hotel staff I was met with smiles and giggles. For some reasons they thought it was funny. They said the housekeeper swore it wasn’t her. Well it sure as hell wasn’t me, So I had no choice but quickly buy a new computer. I am back the hotel now working. It is 6:15 PM and for some reason they have started doing construction in the room above me (this has gone on the last 4 days). The next day return to hotel and they are doing work on the electrical so the entire building has no power. No elevator. No lights. No air conditioning. Nothing. Staying at this hotel is an adventure and I do not mean that in a positive way. Everyday you don’t know what new thing this hotel will throw at you. So if you want a nice hotel in a good area the Salana is great. If you like your personal items broken and the sound of drilling and hammering in the evening and having no electricity you’ll like it even more.

I loved this hotel. My room was super nice and the staff are really friendly and helpful. There was a great spread for breakfast and delicious a la carte options too. It’s in a great walkable area. Would highly recommend! I only stayed for one night because I was transiting through and I wish I could have stayed for a bit longer.