This was our second visit to Luang Prabang, and our first stay at Lotus Villa. The location is perfect - hidden on a quiet street right in the heart of old-town Luang Prabang, but close to everything we wanted to see and do. We rented bikes directly from Lotus Villa and used them the entire time we were there - and we could store them in the lobby overnight - perfect transportation. The staff were professional and very friendly. We got an excellent recommendation from one staff member for a Lao market (Phousy Market) where my wife found a beautiful traditional Lao dress. The garden dining area is cozy and beautiful. The Owner and his staff meander from table to table every morning during breakfast making conversation with the guests. We were very impressed by the owner - an Australian man named Andrew who lives full-time in Luang Prabang. He took the time to learn the language, treats his staff with respect, and even sponsors a nearby orphanage.

Our room was spacious and very clean, with doors opening to the garden area. We loved the ornate woodworking, the painted art on the wall, and the large tub.

The early morning monk processing walked right outside on our street (literally outside our front door), with local Lao residents sitting quietly on the side of the road giving sticky rice to the monks as they passed.

We would definitely stay here again - Lotus Villa was a perfect complement to our favorite destination in our 2-week Southeast Asian vacation.

I stayed at the Lotus Villa Hotel for five nights with my husband and daughter. The hotel is attractive, clean, well located and serves an excellent breakfast in a charming, shaded courtyard. The early morning monks' procession passes right outside the door of the hotel, and the staff were friendly and efficient and helped make the arrangements for us to travel by boat up the Nam Ou River for a brief stay in the villages of Nong Kiaow and Meung Ngoi (a trip highly worth taking). One disappointment, though with the town and not with the hotel, was the extent to which it is a location dominated by the tourists. We sometimes felt that there were more tourists than locals in Luang Prabang.

I stayed here one night on my first trip to Laos. The reception staff were friendly and I was shown to my room by one of the owners (Australian?) who was very helpful with local information. Breakfast the next morning was superb in the outdoor courtyard. The location is hard to beat with the monk procession right out the front every morning and the night markets virtually around the corner. I would have loved to stay longer, however it was just too pricey and I found another lovely guesthouse nearby with much more reasonable rates. Laos is cheap, but unfortunately this hotel charges western prices which might be prohibitive for the budget-conscious traveller.

Lotus Villa is conveniently located close to the river, Main Street, restaurants, temples, etc. It is on rge path of the monks receiving morning alms. You only need to step outside the door. If you wish to offer alms, the staff can help you prepare the sticky rice.

The rooms are spacious and clean with lots of natural light. The bed is comfortable.

Breakfast is delicious and plentiful. The coffee was wonderful and the juices were freshly squeezed.

Staff was very personable and professional.