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- Author
- Ronan O'Connell
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Settha Palace Hotel
The historic Settha Palace Hotel is centrally located in Vientiane within walking distance of the Mekong River, Thatluang Stupa, Namphu Fountain, and other cultural highlights. Built in French colonial style circa 1932 and restored and reopened in 1999, the hotel has 22 rooms and three suites, all featuring rosewood four-poster beds and armoires, and WiFi connectivity. For dining, La Belle Epoque offers French cuisine, and the Sidewalk Café is a pleasant open-air venue offering Asian and international dishes. Amenities include a spa, pool and Jacuzzi; however there is no fitness center. Additionally, there is a business center with Internet and fax services. The hotel is a 10-minute drive from Wattai International Airport and a 25-minute drive to Thadeua, where there is a border bridge to Thailand.
Why We Love This Hotel
Location: Based in the epicentre of the city, just minutes away from the hustle and bustle of Vientiane's commercial district, there’s plenty to keep guests occupied while staying in Laos’ beautiful capital city. History: The building that houses Settha Palace was constructed in the earlier years of the last century, and has been restored to its former glory, maintaining its French Colonial appearance. The family who originally owned the hotel are back in possession of it, after the regime change in 1975, and have spared no expense in restoring it to its natural brilliance. Service: With 24-hour concierge service, plus a sophisticated limo service, guests will feel like the VIPs of Vientiane while staying at this hotel.
- Destination
- Vientiane, Laos
- Hotel Type
- Resort
- Location Type
- City
Amenities
- 24hr Room Service
- Bar/pub
- Business Center
- Coffee Shop
- Concierge
- Garden
- Outdoor Pool
- Poolside Bar
- Restaurant
- Wi-Fi In Public Areas
With three different room types, all designed with a classical theme, it’s easy to see why this hotel brings guests back on an annual basis. The rooms transport guests back to the days of French colonial elegance, with four-poster beds made of rosewood, a marble dining table, and high ceilings.
The Deluxe Room
The hotel’s Deluxe Rooms face the hotel’s lush gardens or lovely swimming pool, with wooden floorboards, king-size or twin beds covered with duvet blankets and down feather pillows, as well as a free-standing armoire, coffee table, and large living room complete with plush seating, as well as a beautiful marble bathroom.
The Executive Suite
The hotel’s Executive Suites are well-appointed, with wooden floorboards, king-size or twin beds covered with duvet blankets and down feather pillows, as well as a free-standing armoire, coffee table, and large living room complete with plush seating, as well as a beautiful marble bathroom.
The Junior Suite
The hotel’s Junior Suites face the hotel’s lush gardens or lovely swimming pool, with wooden floorboards, king-size or twin beds covered with duvet blankets and down feather pillows, as well as a free-standing armoire, coffee table, and large living room complete with plush seating, as well as a beautiful marble bathroom.
The facilities on site range from the generously-sized swimming pool, to help guests cool down on those blistering hot afternoons, to the state-of-the-art conference and business centers, where guests can catch up on work. Alternatively, guests can always just slide into the hotel’s plush sun loungers whilst sipping on a cocktail of choice at the poolside bar and soaking up the sun.
Meeting Facilities
Guests organizing events will be pleased with the hotel’s expansive banquet room, with its 16-foot ceilings. The room can be divided into two, with a sound-proof sliding partition, and is fully-equipped with meeting and banquet technological needs, including microphones, sound systems, overhead projectors, and more.
Swimming Pool
The hotel’s lovely pool is surrounded by a lush tropical garden, with rock formations from Laksao in central Laos. Water jets and a poolside bar make this a great place to relax during a hot, lazy afternoon.
With the fine dining restaurant, poolside bar and a cafe on offer they have covered all the necessities for dining and refreshments at the Settha Palace. La Belle Epoche restaurant, with its classical theme, brings elegance and grace in a beautiful setting, with its high ceilings, warm decor and rustic furnishings. Cuisine tends to sway in the French direction but also on offer is an international a-la-carte menu which is bound to please every guest that is lucky enough to dine here. A cafe and bar are also provided, as casual venues where guests can relax.
La Belle Epoque
Translated as “The Beautiful Era”, this French-inspired restaurant recalls the splendour of times past, with classical furniture, exquisite French decor, and decadent French cuisine, with the addition of a seasonally-inspired Lao menu.
Poolside Bar
The hotel’s opulent pool serves up a tempting array of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as light snacks to keep guests satisfied while relaxing and enjoying the picturesque surroundings.
Sidewalk Cafe
The hotel provides guests with a charming sidewalk cafe, where they can sit and people watch or read the paper, while enjoying either a coffee, or a light international or Asian meal.
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