Phongsavath Boutique Hotel
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, it is worth booking if you want a central, quiet and well-priced base in Vientiane with helpful staff. Skip it if a strong hot shower is a must, since weak water pressure is the main complaint.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Phongsavath is a three-star hotel on Rue Samsenthai. Guests give it 8.5 out of 10 across 574 reviews, a large sample for a small hotel.
It suits travellers who want to walk to the night market, restaurants and the national museum without paying luxury prices. Family rooms are listed, and so is free parking, which helps if you have a car or scooter.
It is not the top-scoring hotel in the city. If you want more comfort and a higher score, our Luxury pick costs more but rates higher. If every euro counts, our Budget pick is far cheaper.
Location and getting around
Guests rate the location 9.3 out of 10 and describe it as central, on a quiet side street. The Lao National Museum is about 0.3 km away, roughly 4 minutes on foot. Patuxai is about 1.4 km away, around 18 minutes on foot.
Pha That Luang is about 3.2 km away, roughly 40 minutes on foot. That is far, especially in the heat, so plan on a taxi or public transport for that one. All times here are straight-line estimates, so real routes take longer.
What guests say
Guests like the mix of a central location and a quiet street. The night market and restaurants are within walking distance. Staff get praise for being friendly and for helping with bookings and requests.
The recurring complaint is the shower. Hot water is available, but water pressure is often weak and the temperature can fluctuate. Room size, noise and room condition have not been assessed in our data.
Price and how it compares with our other Vientiane picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) was about €38.31 per night for 2 adults in one room. That was 46% below the sample median of €70.36. It is a reference price, not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Mixay Paradise Hotel, was about €11.19 per night with a score of 8.2 and two stars. Our Luxury pick, Crowne Plaza Vientiane by IHG, was about €87.62 with a score of 9.2 and five stars. Phongsavath sits in the middle on both price and score.
Listed facilities include a restaurant, a garden, a terrace, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Breakfast options listed include full English, Asian, American, gluten-free, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 15 eligible hotels in Vientiane. By guest score alone, Phongsavath ranks joint 9th of those 15. It earned the Best Value slot because it balances a good score and a large number of reviews with a price well under the median. It is not meant to be the cheapest option.
Before you book
Check today's price for your dates. Confirm whether breakfast is included. If water pressure matters to you, ask for a room where the shower works well. Check cancellation terms before paying.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Phongsavath Boutique Hotel close to the night market?
Guests say the night market and restaurants are within walking distance. Our data does not give an exact distance to the market.
How far is Pha That Luang from the hotel?
About 3.2 km, roughly 40 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. That is far, so a taxi or public transport makes more sense.
Does Phongsavath Boutique Hotel have parking?
Yes, free parking is listed by the property. Space and access rules are not confirmed, so ask if you arrive by car.
What are the main downsides?
Guests report weak water pressure and shower temperature that can fluctuate. It also scores lower than our Luxury pick, which costs more than twice as much.