The capital of Xieng Khouang is Phonsavan. Situated at an altitude of 1,200m is an excellent climate. December and January can be chilly so bring a light jacket or fleece for cool evenings and mornings.
The well run Maly Hotel is located in Phonsavan town in the Xiengkhouang province Laos. It offers 24 comfortable rooms with private toilets and hot showers from solar cells and electric-water heater. There is a cosy restaurant downstairs serving tasty, traditional dishes from Laos, as well as breakfast. Sivone, the owners wife, is an excellent chef and even teaches guests how to cook typical food from Laos. Sousath, the owner, speaks good English, French, German, Vietnamese, Chinese, Thai and Lao and can arrange tours to the Plain of Jars, indigenous villages, the Tham Piu Cave, the old capital of Xiengkhouang, tours along the Hochiminh trail and much more.
The Hotel is located away from downtown area in a quiet location but convenient to all facilties. Phou Phadeng Auberge is located in a tranquil rural area. The hotel is a bunglaow resort type facility. The hotel is of local design and construction The hotel has 1 floors.
The Vansana Plain of Jars Hotel, Xieng Khuang is built on a hillside, a few minutes ride from the town centre where you can find several shops and restaurants. The Plain of Jars, a famous tourist site, is 30 minutes drive away. The unique Vansana Plain of Jars Hotel has beautiful scenery views, and provides good value, standard facility accommodation and services.
