The Vangvieng Phongsavanh Resort is one of the newest hotels in Vang Vieng, having opened in 2025. The hotel offers easy access to Vang Vieng Railway Station, just 4km away. Keeping busy is easy, with Central Climbers School, Wat Simixay Yaram and VLT Tour all nearby. In their spare time, guests can explore the hotel's surroundings. Guests of this Vang Vieng hotel can make use of the parking facilities.
"The beautiful facade, which is well-represented in the photos, and the 24-hour front desk were a rarity in Laotian hotels.
However, there are several drawbacks that might be significant for guests:
1) The hotel was recently renamed, but not across all platforms. For instance, on Trip.com, it still goes by its old name, which makes it difficult to find reviews and book transfers. It's now called San San. Plus, on Google Maps, there are two pins. The lower one is incorrect; it's a private home.
2) Founded in 2025 – this is likely due to the renaming, as everything inside feels very old. The building shakes noticeably when you walk, the bathroom door is hard to close, the hangers are handmade from wire, and you can hear everything your neighbors are doing in their bathroom.
3) Perhaps not in all rooms, but in mine, there were two safes: one was completely non-functional, and the other was locked.
4) Towels were shown in the photos, but none were in the room. I assume I had to get them from the reception, but I didn't have time to sort it out."