Ramayana was a pleasurable hotel in an excellent location. I would not consider it a Boutique hotel. I suspect that this is more a description of its size rather than service standard. The website description and photographs implied that this would be a quality hotel. Both my wife and myself were disappointed that there were major hotel building works adjacent... more

The location of this hotel is superb. However, that comes with a downside: the morning market. By 5am you'll need earplugs to sleep through the cacophony on the street right outside. For us, this was great. A chance to exprience real Lao life and an amazing tourist must-see just by stumbling out of the bedroom door! For others who want... more

I have not personally stayed at the Ramayana but I know several people who are working there. They confirm that the guests constantly complain that they could not sleep because of noise from the morning market on one side of the hotel, and the drum beating and chanting of monks at the temple on the other side. You will probably... more

We stayed at Ramaya for 2 weeks and loved this hotel. We managed to try out 3 different types of rooms during our stay and found all of them very spacious and comfortable. The hotel’s ideal location makes it walking distance to most local attractions. It is next door to royal temple, cross the street from royal palace, a block... more

The hotel is beautiful inside, lovely rooms with wooden floors and lots of good decor, however... it's surrounded by markets. The evening tourist market for handicrafts is not a problem, even enjoyable to be within as it's quiet and has lots of lovely stuff in it. But the other (local produce) market starts at 4am with a series of motorbikes/tuk-tuks... more

Hotel très bruyant au milieu du marché de jour ET de nuit. Jardin minuscule, espace sous une tente pour petit-déjeuner... more