Viriya Hotel

Initially, they gave me a room on the second floor. I told them I had booked a room with direct pool access, but after searching for a while, they realized they might have made a mistake and gave me a first-floor room with a completely obstructed view. I had booked a superior pool room with an unobstructed view, but I guess they were all out of options and didn't want to bother the front desk. The cleanliness was poor; the toilet wasn't cleaned properly, which is unacceptable. The hot and cold water taps were installed backwards. There was a Chinese tour group in the morning, making it extremely noisy! Think twice before staying here!

I don't usually leave reviews, but I can't help complaining about this one. It feels like the Chinese owner wanted to design a stylish hotel but was too stingy with the budget, resulting in a disappointing outcome. The hotel looks great in photos, but the actual experience is incredibly cheap. This cheapness made it impossible to even sleep well! I have to ask, are the room doors for real? Did you even consider soundproofing them? They're so cheap and light, how can they possibly provide sound insulation?! You even skimped on this? I can tolerate the cheap bathroom fixtures; they won't cause major problems. But cutting corners on the room doors and windows is a huge issue. The room doors and floor-to-ceiling windows are just for show, offering absolutely no soundproofing. There are chickens next to the hotel that start clucking at 4 AM, and I don't believe no guests have complained about this! You can hear people snoring from other rooms, which is ridiculous! Even as a deep sleeper, I was severely affected; light sleepers might as well not sleep at all! The price is definitely not low for Luang Prabang; it's quite high, resulting in extremely poor value for money. The breakfast was unremarkable and barely acceptable. The pool was small with mediocre water quality, mainly for the hotel's appearance, lacking practicality. Like the rest of the hotel, it's all flashy but impractical (actually, it's far from flashy; the design is subpar). The dark color scheme of the rooms is also baffling. The rooms are already small; if they wanted to add some sophistication, they should have chosen a lighter color scheme, or at least used darker accents. A whole wall of black—trying to look like walnut? It looks old and dirty, and the small room has a sloping ceiling; isn't it oppressive?! Which recent resort hotel has dared to use this color scheme? Do Marriott and InterContinental use wood tones like this? I'm not arguing, I just want to say your hotel lacks taste and tries to appear sophisticated. I'm not saying you have to install a Hansgrohe or Grohe showerhead to look classy, ​​but your design is uncomfortable; you probably only thought about aesthetics from the start. Poor sleep, poor food, and expensive! By the way, yesterday your hotel hosted a domestic tour group. Around 11 PM, a bunch of people were chatting downstairs. With your hotel's terrible soundproofing, don't you know what to do?! With your hotel's awful quality, all you can do is shill for fake positive reviews on online platforms and rip off domestic tourists. No offense intended, but I hope everyone avoids this place. The most basic thing a hotel should do is ensure guests get a good night's sleep, and this hotel completely fails that!

The room was clean, hygienic, and cozy, with an elegant and safe environment, complete facilities, a plentiful breakfast, and excellent service. Most importantly, it's very close to all the popular tourist attractions—just a short walk away. A huge thank you to the customer service staff at Ctrip for their efforts in negotiating and ensuring a worry-free trip abroad!

The hotel is located in a good location near the night market. There are many snacks around. It is also close to French Street, which makes it convenient to go anywhere. You can take a tuk-tuk or walk a few hundred meters to reach the hotel.

The hotel is newly opened, with large rooms, comfortable bedding, and no odor in the room. The hotel management is beautiful, and the breakfast next to the pool has a French feel. The hotel service is very good, communication is smooth, and you can even give alms at the hotel entrance in the morning. If you like to experience Laotian culture, you can stay in this hotel. Recommended [Rose][Rose][Rose][Rose]

The room was fully equipped and clean. The mattress was comfortable, and the building had a distinctly local architectural style. The reception staff were very helpful and assisted with any issues. The breakfast was plentiful, and the swimming pool was beautiful! A top choice for accommodation in Luang Prabang.

The hotel is very cost-effective and newly opened, without any odor. My first stay was a very good experience. I was very happy to see the food at the hotel entrance when I woke up in the morning. It was my first time staying here, and the owner recommended it to us. You can see a lot of food right at the door, which is very good. The hotel also has a swimming pool, a rich breakfast, and is very quiet. I highly recommend the hotel's sausages and bacon grill.

I found this gem of a hotel in Luang Prabang, and it was a truly amazing experience! The **Ya Hotel was definitely the biggest surprise of my several-day trip to Luang Prabang! From the moment I landed, I felt the warmth and convenience far exceeded my expectations. The hotel owner is a super nice, handsome Chinese man. A graduate of the National University of Laos, he's not only fluent in Lao but also deeply knowledgeable about local culture and customs. Before we left, we learned that we needed to prepare sticky rice for the morning alms offering. The owner thoughtfully pointed out the best street corner to view it from, and even emphasized the importance of maintaining silence and avoiding casual photography. Every day before heading out, he offered advice on food, drinks, and entertainment, and he always offered expert recommendations—from Laotian hot pot stalls hidden in alleys to authentic French bread at the night market. He even shared his bargaining tips, making it feel like I had a "walking guide." The hotel's location is impeccable! Located in the heart of the city, it's a 5-minute walk to the main route for the morning alms offering, allowing you to immerse yourself in this millennium-old Buddhist tradition without having to get up early and rush. Breakfast is particularly plentiful. A three-minute walk takes you to a restaurant on the main road. The aroma wafts from the open kitchen, nestled among bamboo trees. The owner highly recommends the basil, onion, and ground pork with sticky rice, served on a bamboo plate. The meaty aroma, combined with the aroma of the herbs, is incredibly appetizing. For just 15 yuan per person, you'll be completely satisfied. For a French-inspired experience, the corner bakery's freshly baked croissants paired with Laotian black coffee are a local favorite. I was lucky enough to run into a few fellow Tianjin residents who were craving steamed buns and fried dough sticks. The owner arranged everything with just a phone call—really nice! The hotel's location was a must-do for the evening: a 10-minute walk to the Mekong River. Stroll along the banks, watching the silhouettes of fishermen casting their nets fade into the sunset. Then, head to Mount Phousi, a 10-minute walk to its base. Our host had warned us that sunset over Mount Phousi is a must-experience in Luang Prabang. Climbing the cobblestone path, we'd encounter local couples clutching bouquets and tourists clutching cameras. The breeze carried the scent of incense from the mountain temples. We reached the summit just as the sun was setting, and the Mekong and Nam Khan rivers merged below us. The city's old French-style buildings and golden temple domes were bathed in a warm orange. Only when the last rays of light faded and the lanterns below gradually lit up did we reluctantly make our way back. The French Street Night Market is easily accessible from the hotel. Every day after 6 PM, the lanterns on the pedestrian street light up, and strolling there from the hotel is just in time for the night market's peak activity, allowing us to return to our rooms whenever we feel tired. The hotel's newly renovated rooms are bright and comfortable, with a fresh French-Lao design and thoughtful details. During the day, I beat the heat in the pool, the fragrance of frangipani flowers from the garden drifting onto the balcony. In the evening, after watching the sunset from Mount Phousi, I sat on the terrace, sipping a Laotian beer and quietly daydreaming, perfectly recreating the languid rhythm of Luang Prabang. Whether it was a morning shower after watching the alms offerings or a soak after a tiring night market stroll, it was an instant revitalizer. During my few days here, I truly experienced what it means to "make a foreign country feel ordinary." The owner, in fluent Lao, helped us with the car rental issue and chatted with my parents in Chinese about itineraries. This sense of trust, transcending language, was incredibly reassuring. If you want to fully experience Luang Prabang—watching monks walk barefoot through the ancient streets in the morning light, watching the sunset over Mount Phousi at dusk, and browsing for handicrafts at the night market—the **A Hotel is a surefire choice. It's an exceptionally cost-effective gem!