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Reviewed 19 March 2012

Just got back from Mekong Estate and loved it. We were traveling with another family, so booked the Sunset House and housed the children upstairs (in the VIP quarters!) while we parents took the downstairs rooms. The whole house is absolutely gorgeous, beds are very comfortable. Showers take a while to heat up, but no problem. Although there is no restaurant, breakfast is provided (eggs, bakery basket, fruit salad, juice, tea/coffee) and staff will order take out from several restaurants and set up the dining table should you wish to eat dinner at home. There is a sizable market a 5 minute walk down the road - handy for fruit, snacks and sundries. Getting into town was never a problem - tuktuks are plentiful and often the hotel driver took us in at no charge. The pool is NOT heated, so the water is pretty cold and very deep. Although we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, I wouldn't recommend this hotel for children under the age of 4 (too many potential dangers). Our almost 5 year old was able to handle it, but we had to be very attentive. Lovely spot!

Date of stay: March 2012
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Reviewed 1 March 2012

Beautiful villas and grounds in a great position on the Mekong and in a very homely part of town. Only a ten minute walk or short bike ride into the main town, or 1 minute to a large local market.
The most fantastic staff who made us feel that we were home from home.
The only downside is that during the dry season there is a low river in front of the hotel and there are constant lorries collecting sand for the airport extension. Go during or after the rainy season. That means you will miss the slash-and-burn smokey air too.

Date of stay: February 2012
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Reviewed 14 February 2012

The Mekong Estate has got to be one of the best hotels I've stayed in. A set of 3 bungalows set against the Mekong river, it is perfect from the get go.

My husband and I stayed in the Sunset house where we turned out to be the only residents, so we practically had the whole house to ourselves. The Sunset house directly overlooks the pool and beyond that the river, so it is probably the best of the 3 bungalows. We initially took the room on the ground floor, but then moved to a bigger room upstairs.

The entire hotel is done up by someone with really good taste - from the charming wood flooring, even in the bathroom, to the simple and elegant furniture and the touch of Laos in the indigo blue bathrobes and cushions.

The hotel is located away from the main street of the town, keeping it peaceful. They provide bicycles free of charge if you want to peddle into town. Alternatively you can flag down a tuk-tuk - this is also advisable post sundown since the roads are not very well lit making bicycling a tad dangerous.

The hotel doesn't have any restaurants, but provides a wonderful breakfast and complementary cocktails & local snacks from 4 to 7, as you lounge by the pool. If you want to dine in, you can order food or do a takeaway from one of the restaurants - which we did one night.

Mr. Khamphanh and the staff at the hotel were very gracious and helpful and made our stay that much more memorable. The only hitch is that since its located amidst local houses, occasional loud music and dogs barking can be a little annoying. Off late the local government has also decided to start dredging on the banks of the river and uses the road behind the hotel to get down - making it a little noisy during the day (but thankfully not at night)

I'm looking forward to my next trip to Luang Prabang and my stay at Mekong Estate once again.

Room tip: Go for the Sunset house
Date of stay: February 2012
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MekongEstate, Directeur général at Mekong Estate, responded to this reviewResponded 26 March 2012

Thank you for the compliments that we’ve already forward to the staff. Everyone needs encouragements.
In June, from the rise in the water level of the Mekong, the place finds again its serenity until January at least.The presence of machines in the bed of the river is a temporary embarrassment. Most of the residents visit the city and the neighborhood in the working hours, so they aren’t bother to much. They take advantage of the swimming pool and the garden from 5pm, time of the appetizer offered and shared in the cheerfulness by admiring the sunset.
You stayed at Sunset House a villa (340 sqm) at Ban Saylom Riverside nearby the main city market and as you remark easy to get the Heritage area by bicycle or tuk-tuk.
Mekong Estate is not a concept of bungalow but villas and apartments with services in four different areas of the Luang Prabang all with balcony, terrace or garden overlooking the Mekong River.

Many residents order catering or do a takeaway from one of the restaurants to enjoy more the privilege of having a sweet home away from home. However, the city has a large range of excellent restaurants.

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Reviewed 11 February 2012

This review is longish because it covers two different apartment opportunities under the Mekong Estate banner. Their website is not entirely clear to the uninitiated.
We spent three weeks with the Mekong Estate in early 2012. Most of the time we were at the Ban Saylom location in the south end of Luang Prabang, about 8 minutes by bicycle (faster by tuk tuk) to the centre of the Historic Zone. We spent three days as well right in the centre of town at their Vat Nong Downtown triplex.
At Ban Saylom we stayed in Bamboo 3, which is a one bedroom teak wood apartment on the lower floor of a modern two storey house. It was a delight. The apartment was large and featured a wall of floor to ceiling glass doors overlooking the Mekong and affording a splendid view of the sunset every evening. The bedroom was big with lots of closet space, air conditioning/heating, and a room safe.
There was a small kitchenette, enough to cook up something light but you wouldn’t use it to construct Christmas Dinner. We found that restaurant eating was so good and so inexpensive in Luang Prabang that it really didn’t make sense to waste holiday time cooking. Or it’s easy to arrange for prepared food to be brought in, either from a restaurant or from a local cook.
One of the big plusses at Ban Saylom is that the owners live on site. They are on top of every little thing and quick to solve problems. Our housekeeper was a woman called Mit (pronounced MEAT) and she was terrific. She brought us a breakfast every morning (we set the time) and she cleaned the room every day. She was pleasant and enthusiastic. Our breakfast, by the way, was orange juice, eggs, a variety of breads and croissants, jam, fresh fruit and coffee/tea. But they accommodate your tastes.
The whole complex is situated on a sweeping stretch of lawn overlooking the Mekong. At one end there is a long modern infinity-style swimming pool about three lanes wide. So you can swim lengths if you want. It is deep, there is no shallow end.
The complex by the way is located in a working class area of town and you will get an eyeful of how people live as you make your way to and from the Historic Area. Local life revolves around the huge Phosey Market, to which you can walk, and where you can pick up fresh fruit or vegetables for a song.
There are regular fresh flowers in your apartment, free 4:00 p.m. drinks and treats by the pool several times a week, one day laundry service (very inexpensive), and the use of free bicycles.
In summary this location would be ideal for someone seeking peace and quiet, with a pool and luxurious accommodation.
If you want to be closer to the action, then you might prefer the Vat Nong location which is right down in the heart of the Historic Area. As I say, we were there several nights. It is a very different experience. There are three townhouse units, each with a downstairs living room and kitchen and bathroom/shower, and an upstairs bedroom with bathroom and shower. There is a balcony overlooking the street off the bedroom. You can just see the Mekong off to the left.
Being downtown these units are smaller and less luxurious than the Ban Saylom apartments but are still very spiffy. You get the same food and cleaning and bicycle arrangements, but of course there is no pool. The advantage here is that you can walk out your door at 6:00 a.m. and join the alms-giving ceremonies with the monks in a few seconds. Or just troll around town doing whatever you want. People staying here are invited to use the pool at the other location if they want, and I saw several guests doing exactly that. I assume they came by tuk tuk. (don’t pay more than 10,000 Kip per person).
My wife wants to go back to the busier downtown location, I want to return to the quieter spot. A decision must be made.

Room tip: Ask for an apartment that Mit is responsible for. She is a great housekeeper.
Date of stay: February 2012
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Reviewed 2 January 2012

I stayed 4 nights at Mekong State with my girlfriend in August 2011. I have to say it is the best place I could see at Luang Prabang for staying. It is located in a very quiet area just beside the Mekong River. The views are wonderful. Having the delicious breakfast every morning looking at the Mekong was a dream. And the swimming pool is really good for Luang Prabang as It is very hot. There are very few hotels with Swiming Pool at Luang Prabang.You can choose differtent types of rooms depending on the price you can pay. All of them have views to the river. It is located just 10 - 15 minutes walking from the city center, and with a Tuk-Tuk you can get in three minutes for a very cheap price. It has not got restaurant, but they have an agreement with some restaurants who bring the food quickly if you want. I have to say thank you to all the team at Mekong State for their hospitality, mainly to the French Woman who helped us a lot as my girlfriend was two days in bed with flu. Many thanks for everything.

Date of stay: August 2011
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MekongEstate, Public Relations Manager at Mekong Estate, responded to this reviewResponded 7 February 2012

Thank you to encourage travelers to stay in Luang Prabang during summer. No monsoons in Laos but you’re right it’s hot (30 C) and some like hot…nobody is perfect. The locals call it the Green Season because it’s raining mostly after sunset and everyone can enjoy deep blue sky at day time. The Mekong Estate infinity-pool is a must in Luang Prabang. Unesco don’t allow swimming-pool in the heritage area. Mekong Estate also provide accommodation in the Heritage area: Duplex Downtown and Reader’s House (the residents can use the pool on request).
Catering is available at all the Mekong Estate Residences and it’s really appreciate to feel the privilege of being served at home.
Also important to point that is better to stay in a kind of family running residence when some day we aren’t feeling well.
We’ll be pleased to welcome you at Mekong Estate again and longer. We wish you nice trips in 2012.

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