The mattress was terribly hard; it's a good thing I had a twin room and used the extra duvet to sleep on, otherwise it would have been really tough. The location is close to the city center, but the hotel has seen better days. Definitely suited for people looking for a place to stay for just one night who don't have very high expectations for standards.
It's an atmospheric hotel on the banks of the Mekong River, with each bungalow being separate from the next and having beautiful teak furniture. The staff were brilliant throughout my stay and went out of their way to help with transport and food.
Two negatives, however, are limited transportation into town and the cleanliness of the bathroom. When I arrived, there was a big spider in the shower section.
A very good hotel, the first hotel to drive to Laos, Southeast Asian architectural style, the hotel area is elegant, the waiters are polite. The breakfast buffet is rich in variety and impressed.