Can't argue with the location but then most places in Vientiane are within close proximity to restaurants and the few places of interest. We had one of the interior rooms (US$30 a night) and there is no external window. Any light comes from the corridor, which is a drag in the middle of the night when trying to sleep. Turn off the corridor light and other guests have to stumble to their rooms. We were shifted to a room with balcony which was hugely preferable. Breakfast is eggs and bread or . . . eggs and bread with synthetic coffee. Were quoted US$160 (!) for a "private" bus to Vang Vieng but settled for seats on a VIP for 70,000 kip ($9) each. I had a good laugh with the receptionist about his other quote. It made my day but hats off for trying. My advice? Lob in Vientiane, take a tuk-tuk to the centre and look around. There's plenty on offer and better deals than the New Lao.

We stayed here for two nights for $30 / night. We had a room with a balcony overlooking the road below. The hotel is in a great location and the staff are all very kind. Rooms are big and clean, but nothing special. For me, biggest negative was that there was a lot of road noise. My wife got some bites on her arm - which could have been bedbugs or could have been mozzies in town.

The breakfast is not good - but interesting in that they have the whole breakfast (including eggs) laid out at the tables before you arrive.

All in all, I would consider staying here again, but my wife would not.

The hotel is located in very close proximity to the main square of Vietiane, just a couple of minutes walk.

When I stayed in February 2007 the price was about USD12 per night so I believe any room for this money would be OK.

Can't say anything about the staff... Just usual friendly people.

My room was rather big for a solo traveller, I had a fridge and a couple bottles of complementary water. :)

The bathroom was very simple, just a WC, a shower and a floor. So if you are looking for a plenty of comfort, this place is not your choice. But for a normal guy who came to Laos to see an exotic country but not to spend time in a hotel room, it's quite enough.

BTW the room was clean so there were no problems about this.

OK, in general, I liked the place very much. The hotel, the city and the country. Enjoy Laos! :)

We had a room on the top floor with balcony overlooking the main road. the room was quite musty, and the bathroom was not up to much but for $16 you cant moan.