NamKhan Riverside

■Good points (1) No communication problems A male staff member was in charge at check-in. English was spoken without any problems, so communication was easy. (2) The coffee at breakfast was excellent Breakfast is a choice of several set menus. Coffee is self-service, but the aroma was very good, unlike anything I've ever smelled before. At least, I've never smelled it in a Japanese cafe. Maybe that was the famous Lao coffee. (3) There were several restaurants in the area It is about a 10-minute walk from the night market and the main street where alms are collected. There are local restaurants around the accommodation, so there are quite a few people around even at night. There were noisy shops with loud music like a club and many foreigners gathered, but it is a little far from those shops, so it is a quiet environment at night. ■Points I noticed (1) There were a lot of insects This is a villa-type accommodation. As soon as I entered the room, there was something like a centipede on the curtain. In addition, there were many small insects on the bed frame. If you don't like insects, you will need to take measures. (2) It took a while for the shower to become hot. I tried to take a shower at night, but the hot water didn't come out, so I had to take a shower with just water. Depending on the time of day, hot water may not come out immediately.