Villa Lao is quaint but hard to find due to confusing signage on the access road. There are two different signs for the hotel but one leads to the owner’s residence, while the other is for the actual hotel. The rooms are large and clean. However if you have inconsiderate neighbors, the noise from say an upstairs room can be very loud & disturbing. We had a young man with disabilities live above us for 2 nights and it was really noisy but luckily he slept early each night. The breakfasts are good with a limited choice of American or local noodles. But the kitchen staff do a good job. The Garden fronting the food tables is also very pleasant. The reception and house keeping are also extremely helpful. The only other nuisance may be location. If one is walking, the Villa Lao is about 2-3km from the riverfront, which is the most happening place in Vientiane. All in, it was a nice place to stay at, good service, decent rooms and quaint set up. I would come back again.