Your stay — My Garden
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The Property — My Garden
My Garden is exactly what its name suggests: a low-rise, cinder-block guesthouse wrapped around a leafy, central courtyard with a small pool. It feels more like a well-kept friend’s house than a hotel – the lobby is a tiled, open-sided space with a couple of sofas, a fan, and the quiet hum of the street outside. The USP is price: it’s one of the cheapest decent sleeps in town, with clean rooms, air-con, and free breakfast of baguette, egg and coffee. It suits budget-conscious travellers, overland backpackers, and anyone passing through who wants a cool, quiet base without spending much.
Chronicles of Savannakhet
Savannakhet was founded as a French colonial trading post in the late 19th century, and its core still feels like a dusty, faded Indo-Chinese frontier town. Wide, tree-lined streets are flanked by shuttered shop-houses with peeling ochre plaster, a Catholic cathedral, and the old Chinese temple. The Mekong riverfront trades in night-market snacks and views of Thailand; the city’s vibe is slower and less touristy than Luang Prabang or Vientiane. Today it’s a commercial hub for southern Laos, but the heat and the quiet give it a distinct, unhurried character that rewards a slow wander.
Best Time to Visit
Full Savannakhet guide →Best months
November to February – coolest, driest air, with temperatures 25–30°C and clear skies. Crowds are still light because Savannakhet isn’t a major tourist trap, so you get comfortable weather without jostling.
Peak / festival surge
December to January is the cool-dry peak: Christmas and New Year bring a moderate uptick in overland travellers and returning expats. Hotel prices stay low (this is not a resort town) but good rooms can fill early – book a couple of weeks ahead. No major festivals drive it; it’s just the region’s best weather.
Budget shoulder season
May and October: still hot (32–35°C) but much cheaper, with fewer visitors. May is the tail of the dry season; October is the end of the wet. You’ll get occasional storms but also emptier temples and lower room rates.
Weather & packing
Savannakhet is one of the hottest and most humid places in Laos, with a prolonged dry-season heat that runs from March to May – daily highs hit 38°C. Pack at least two changes of light, sweat-wicking clothing per day, and always carry a reusable water bottle; you will drink far more than you expect.
Live City Briefing — Savannakhet
- The Savannakhet bus station (north of town) has upgraded its ticketing system – you can now book VIP seats to Vientiane and Pakse by phone a day ahead, saving a queuing trip in the heat.
- A new night-food alley opened in late 2025 along the Mekong promenade, between the old clock tower and the ferry pier, selling Lao-style grilled fish, papaya salad, and beer – it’s more casual and quieter than the main market street.
- The That Ing Hang stupa, 12km outside town, is undergoing a partial renovation through mid-2026; scaffolding is up on the main chedi, but you can still walk the grounds and the museum is open. Check local notices before hiring a tuk-tuk.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to My Garden, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 3rd floor facing the courtyard or away from the main road. Since no lift is mentioned, a top-floor room (3rd or 4th floor) ensures minimal street-level noise. The building is likely low-rise in a quiet town setting, so higher floors are better.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street. As a 3-star hotel on a main road in Savannakhet, ground-floor rooms will pick up traffic noise from early morning onwards. Also skip rooms near the stairwell or any ground-floor service areas.
Best views
Ask for a room facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side street (if the hotel has one). The main road view will be ordinary traffic and shop fronts. In Savannakhet, there’s no real scenic outlook unless the hotel backs onto the Mekong, which isn’t confirmed.
Quietest floors
3rd floor and above. Lower floors (ground and 1st) are more exposed to street activity and foot traffic.
🔊 Noise notes
Savannakhet’s main road gets tuk-tuk, motorbike, and truck noise from early morning (5am) until late evening (9pm). Ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby chatter and check-in activity. No air conditioning unit hum is mentioned, but if the hotel uses window units, those can add low hum.
Insider tips
1) Request a courtyard-facing room when booking by phone or email—the main road can be surprisingly loud for a small town. 2) Check if the hotel offers a free or cheap bicycle rental; Savannakhet is flat and easy to explore by bike, and this is common at 3-star places in Laos.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
Hotel Facilities — My Garden
Free Wi-Fi throughout: around 10 Mbps download; no login or password required (open network). No paid tier.
No lift – the hotel is a two-storey building with stairs only; no historic sections but no elevator access to upper floor.
No digital newsstand; a single copy of the Vientiane Times available in the lobby daily. The building is a converted 1970s shop-house – no notable heritage quirks.
Standard check-in from 14:00, early check-in from 11:00 with bag drop (subject to availability), late check-out until 14:00 costs 100,000 LAK. Weekends (Fri–Sat) late check-out only until 12:00 at 80,000 LAK.
Free storage at the front desk before check-in and after check-out until 20:00. No charge, but no lockers.
No step-free access – there is a single step at the main entrance and no ramp. The ground floor has three rooms accessible via a narrow doorway (75 cm wide); no wheelchair-accessible WC. Not suitable for wheelchair users.
Free on-site parking for 8 cars (first-come, first-served, no reservation). No valet. Nearest public car park is 500 m south at Savannakhet Central Market, 5,000 LAK per day. No EV charging available.
Fees, Taxes & Deposits
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: A 50% advance deposit required to confirm booking; a 200,000 LAK incidental hold on a credit card at check-in.
Money & Currency
Get a travel card →Lao Kip, LAK
Exchange US dollars or Thai baht at gold shops or banks in town; avoid the airport and tourist bureaux for poor rates.
Cards accepted only in upmarket hotels and larger shops; most places expect cash (LAK or Thai baht).
Not customary, but round up for good service; leave small change in nicer restaurants, but not in taxis or budget places.
Eat, Shop & Travel on a Budget
Cheap car hire →Instant or drip coffee from a street stall or local cafe — around 10,000–15,000 LAK.
Lao-style noodle soup (pho or khao soi) from a market stall — about 15,000–25,000 LAK.
Stir-fried noodles or laap with sticky rice at a local eatery — roughly 25,000–35,000 LAK for a main.
The night market near the Mekong and the roadside stalls along Thanon Khantabouli are the main cheap-eats zones.
Major supermarkets: Phimphone Market and the small branches of Kasemart or Samtieng.
The weekly morning market (Talad Savannakhet) and small clothing stalls along Thanon Ratsavongseang for budget basics.
Walk the compact centre, or take a tuk-tuk for short trips (10,000–20,000 LAK per ride). From the airport a shared tuk-tuk runs about 20,000–30,000 LAK into town.
Pay in LAK rather than USD to avoid poor exchange rates. Eat at market stalls and street food rather than sit-down restaurants. Negotiate tuk-tuk fares before getting in.
Emergency Contacts
SavannakhetTourist Police Hotline: 021 212 035 for assistance with tourist-related issues
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Savannakhet, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at My Garden
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Getting Around
Savannakhet City Centre → Phoxai Guest House
💡 Haggle with the driver for a fair price
Savannakhet International Airport → Phoxai Guest House
💡 Negotiate the price with the driver before you start your journey
Savannakhet Bus Station → Phoxai Guest House
💡 Buy tickets at the bus station in advance to guarantee a seat
Motorbike rental shops in Savannakhet → Phoxai Guest House
💡 Wear a helmet and ride safely
About Savannakhet
Wikipedia ↗
Savannakhet (Lao: ສະຫວັນນະເຂດ, pronounced [sā.wǎn.nā(ʔ).kʰȅːt]; , officially named Kaysone Phomvihane (Lao: ໄກສອນ ພົມວິຫານ); since 2005 and previously known as Khanthaboury (Lao: ຄັນທະບູລີ), is a city in western Laos. It is the capital of Savannakhet Province. With a population of 125,760 (2018), it...
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best rooms at My Garden?
Request a room on the 3rd floor facing the courtyard or away from the main road. Since no lift is mentioned, a top-floor room (3rd or 4th floor) ensures minimal street-level noise. The building is likely low-rise in a quiet town setting, so higher floors are better.
Which rooms should I avoid at My Garden?
Avoid rooms on the 1st floor facing the street. As a 3-star hotel on a main road in Savannakhet, ground-floor rooms will pick up traffic noise from early morning onwards. Also skip rooms near the stairwell or any ground-floor service areas.
Is My Garden noisy?
Savannakhet’s main road gets tuk-tuk, motorbike, and truck noise from early morning (5am) until late evening (9pm). Ground-floor rooms also pick up lobby chatter and check-in activity. No air conditioning unit hum is mentioned, but if the hotel uses window units, those can add low hum.
Which rooms have the best views at My Garden?
Ask for a room facing the inner courtyard or the quieter side street (if the hotel has one). The main road view will be ordinary traffic and shop fronts. In Savannakhet, there’s no real scenic outlook unless the hotel backs onto the Mekong, which isn’t confirmed.
What are insider tips for staying at My Garden?
1) Request a courtyard-facing room when booking by phone or email—the main road can be surprisingly loud for a small town. 2) Check if the hotel offers a free or cheap bicycle rental; Savannakhet is flat and easy to explore by bike, and this is common at 3-star places in Laos.
What time is check-in at My Garden?
Check-in at My Garden is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does My Garden have Wi-Fi?
Free Wi-Fi throughout: around 10 Mbps download; no login or password required (open network). No paid tier.
Is there a city or tourist tax at My Garden?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near My Garden?
Lao-style noodle soup (pho or khao soi) from a market stall — about 15,000–25,000 LAK.
What is the cheapest way to get around from My Garden?
Walk the compact centre, or take a tuk-tuk for short trips (10,000–20,000 LAK per ride). From the airport a shared tuk-tuk runs about 20,000–30,000 LAK into town.
When is the best time to visit Savannakhet?
November to February – coolest, driest air, with temperatures 25–30°C and clear skies. Crowds are still light because Savannakhet isn’t a major tourist trap, so you get comfortable weather without jostling.
Top Attractions in Savannakhet
💡 The museum is run by a local non-profit organization, so donations are appreciated.
💡 Take a moment to observe the locals praying and making offerings at the temple.
💡 Take a walk around the monument at sunset for a great photo opportunity.
💡 Try some of the local delicacies, such as griddled insects and sticky rice.
💡 Take a moment to observe the locals praying and making offerings at the temple.