Ban Houaysala Hotels

"The staff was wonderful"

"Highly recommended "

"I was extremely disappointed with this hotel - we checked out two days early. It is at best a 3 star hotel. Only stay if you get a cheap deal and don’t expect 5 star service or standards. The WiFi doesn’t work we had to use 5G We had to wake up the bar server twice, the first time Christmas songs were played (in March!!) and the second time it was silent and had absolutely no atmosphere. We paid extra for a riverside view to watch sunset, don’t bother - hoards to boats arrive outside the hotel and play Chinese karaoke, loudly - it certainly doesn’t make for a peaceful or romantic setting - I appreciate there is nothing the hotel can do about this. The rooms are very tired. Our flights flickered significantly when we turned on the water. They are also not that clean, there was significant dust on the headboard. There is construction work going on around the hotel that we were not told about upon booking. The pool is rented out to anyone for $6 inc beers, we didn’t use this but again doesn’t fit with an exclusive 5star feel. The speciality dining restaurant is shut. Staff service is haphazard, we had to have an argument with the ma on the gate who refused to let our taxi into the hotel and made us walk - again all very minor but not 5 star. We tried to check out quietly but was greeted by the Operations manager who wanted my feedback, which I provided, he agreed the hotel was not up to standard and agreed to email me, not unsurprisingly I haven’t received an email. "

"A lovely stay, a bit out of town but the regular shuttle service and views make up for it. "

"The room was great and the staff was excellent."

"Fabulous stay. The room was huge, comfortable, clean, and bright. The river view from the balcony was magical - one doesn’t even need a river cruise as the views from the room and Hotel itself are so good! The staff are excellent - they’re very well trained, polite, friendly, and efficient. Staff went over and above on many occasions and made the stay very enjoyable for us. The hotel is 5 minutes away from the main town centre and the hotel offers a free shuttle all day long to pick & drop. My only suggestion is to improve the restaurant within the hotel. I ate lunch twice and was not impressed with the food quality. A top class hotel like this should have a high standard restaurant. "

"Khamsone and his wife run a very peaceful and clean place. I stayed in the Marigold suite and the morning sunrise was beautiful. Highly recommend staying here if you’re okay with staying outside of the main center."

"Staff was excellent and was trying to do their best even though the whole hotel is worn out and clearly no money going into renovations. Toilet didn't flush, cable didn't work on arrival, board walk was old and boards loose. Lighting in bathroom was dark. Led light from air conditioner panel shines right in your face at night. Limited food service to room. No food panda service. Poor staff seemed to be sad about the lack of funding and up keep. This hotel is just being used by large Chinese tour groups that sleep only here and use Chinese facilities elsewhere to eat and do events. Clearly management doesn't want to invest in the grounds and facilities. The staff was excellent especially Toto. I hope management helps them and invests in them and up keep. "

"I stayed in this hotel 1 night. I saw some cockroaches. Staff lacks empathy. They locked the door outside at night,"