Stayed at New Daraphet recently, but have to say was a little disappointed. The staff not very helpful, the room we had was very small and the bathroom was so small that when you had a shower the toilet would get drenched. Our bedside light broke hanging off the wall with wires, but when we told the staff they seemed to have no regard at all and it wasn't fixed while we were there. The breakfasts were very average and when they ran out of butter or bread, too bad, because there was no more. The location was really good which is probably the best thing about this place. There seemed to be so many beautiful places to stay in this beautiful city and if it was me I would even pay more to stay somewhere else.

The deluxe rooms are ok but the standard rooms are tiny dark and ours was a bit smelly. We had to change rooms twice because of noise and smell. Breakfast was awful. But the deluxe rooms are quite nice and the location next to Joma's cafe is ok given how expensive the other end of town can be. Proximity to night market also good and I have to say the manager did try to look after us.

This place is not recommended as there is no hot water. However, this is a good thing as there are no towels! Breakfast is for locals only so best to go out instead. Only positive is a good location.

Spent 2 nights in the F Block which was quiet and the rooms were huge there. The Asian selection for breakfast was of good standard and the western style scrambled eggs were just right. I think it is from the same kitchen as the BLVD restaurant in the same compound. The hotel location is good to start exploring Luang Prabang, which is right behind JOMA cafe and around the corner from the post office, near the cross junction of the tourist office and the Hmong market. However I question the need to board up the windows in the bathroom and bedroom, a Bright room is better than dark. The staff were friendly and helpful in pointing out the sights of LP. They also have internet PCs and dongles for the laptops in the lobby which will shut by midnight. The front desk also has a fridge stocked with coke and Beer Lao. Just in case. Overall, a good place to start exploring Luang Prabang.