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财产 — Phathana
Phathana Hotel sits a short walk from Salavan’s main market, with a concrete facade that says mid-20th-century charm rather than glossy boutique. The lobby feels like a provincial administrative office from the 1960s: cool terrazzo floors, a wooden reception desk, and a wall clock that ticks loudly. The USP is its quiet, central position on Route 20, making it a practical base for travellers breaking the journey between Pakse and the Bolaven Plateau. It suits budget-conscious tourists who value location and cleanliness over frills.
Salavan编年史
Salavan (also spelled Saravane) was founded in the early 20th century as a French administrative post along the Dong River, later becoming the capital of the province after the Lao revolution. The old quarter still shows traces of colonial rule in a few shuttered shop-houses and the Catholic cathedral, built in the 1930s. The city lost much of its low-rise fabric during the Pathet Lao takeover in 1975, and today is a modest trading hub for the surrounding Mon-Khmer villages. Culturally, it sits at the edge of the Bolaven Plateau, known for coffee, waterfalls, and ethnic diversity, yet Salavan itself feels unhurried and practical. Contemporary identity remains tied to agriculture, cross-border traffic from Vietnam, and growing eco-tourism interest in the nearby Phou Xieng Thong National Protected Area.
参观的最佳时间
Salavan完整指南 →最佳月
November to February: dry season with daytime highs around 28°C, low humidity, and very few tourists. The Bolaven Plateau’s waterfalls are at their best after the rains, but Salavan remains quiet.
峰会 / 节日 Surge
December and January are the coolest months and draw domestic travellers from Vientiane and Pakse for holiday breaks. Hotel occupancy can hit 70%, and prices at Phathana may rise 20-30% above shoulder rates. No single festival drives demand; it’s weather-led.
预算肩部季节
March and October offer similar prices to the rainy season but better conditions – March is dry and hot (34°C), October is transition month with fewer storms. You get low-season rates without the daily downpours.
天气 & 包装
Salavan has a distinct dry-wet split, but even in the dry months expect cool mornings (16°C in January) and hot afternoons. Pack a light fleece or long-sleeve for dawn and dusk, plus a sturdy umbrella if visiting between May and September.
城市简介 — Salavan
- Route 20 road resurfacing between Pakse and Salavan finished in early 2025, cutting travel time from 3 hours to 2 hours by minibus. Check for overnight closures near the Xe Don bridge.
- Salavan’s new district bus station opened in February 2025 next to the hospital, 10 minutes’ walk from Phathana. Local songthaews to Bolaven villages now depart from there.
- The That Ing Hang festival (around November) brings visitors for boat races and temple festivities, but does not affect hotel pricing significantly in Salavan itself.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Phathana, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing away from the main street (likely the rear side). This floor is high enough to avoid ground-level activity but low enough for quick stair access without relying on a creaky lift in a 3-star hotel.
Rooms to avoid
Skip the ground-floor rooms nearest the reception and street entrance—they catch foot traffic, staff chatter, and any passing motorbikes or tuk-tuks from Salavan's main road.
Best views
Rooms at the back (non-street side) overlook Salavan's residential area and the low-rise townscape—good for a glimpse of the Bolaven Plateau's distant hills. Front-facing rooms face the main road into town.
Quietest floors
Floors 2 and 3 tend to be quieter, with less footfall and better insulation from street-level noise than the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Salavan is a quiet provincial capital, but motorbikes and occasional trucks on the main road create intermittent noise, especially during morning market hours (6–8 am) and early evening (5–7 pm). The hotel's own lift motor may hum on floors above the ground.
Insider tips
1. Phathana has no dedicated parking—most guests park along the street out front. Arrive late morning when spaces are easier. 2. Request a room not directly above the reception desk; staff sometimes watch TV there until late.
- 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
酒店设施 — Phathana
Free basic Wi-Fi in lobby and ground-floor rooms, 2 Mbps; no login, no password. First floor may have weak signal.
No lift. Two-storey building with stairs only; no historic sections.
No newspapers or digital newsstand. Guest TVs receive Lao and Thai free-to-air channels only.
Standard check-in from 14:00; early bag-drop allowed after 10:30; late check-out charged 50% of nightly rate until 18:00, full rate after.
Free storage before check-in and after check-out, behind the front desk.
No step-free access. One step at entrance and narrow doorways; no wheelchair access. Not suitable for guests with mobility issues.
Free on-site parking for up to 10 cars in an unpaved lot in front of hotel. No valet, no EV charging. Nearest public car park is 1 km west at Salavan Market, 5,000 LAK per day.
收费、税收和存款
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: No deposit required; a 200,000 LAK incidental hold on cash or card at check-in.
货币与货币
Get a travel card →Lao Kip, LAK
Exchange cash at BCEL bank branches or licensed exchange booths in town; avoid airport counters and tourist bureaux which take a bigger cut.
Major hotels and some mid-range restaurants accept Visa/Mastercard, but most shops, markets and small eateries are cash-only.
Tipping is not expected, though rounding up a taxi fare or leaving 10,000–20,000 Kip for good service in nicer restaurants is appreciated.
吃,购物和旅行在一个预算
Cheap car hire →Instant coffee at a local café (often with condensed milk) costs around 10,000–15,000 Kip.
A bowl of noodle soup (pho or khao piak sen) from a roadside stall runs 15,000–25,000 Kip.
A simple stir-fry or grilled meat with sticky rice at a local eatery costs 30,000–50,000 Kip.
The main market area (Sala Van Market) and streets near the bus station have evening food stalls selling grilled meats, papaya salad and noodle soups.
Small family-run shops and the Sala Van Market provide basic groceries; no international supermarket chains are present here.
The morning market sells inexpensive local clothing, T-shirts and fabric; bargaining is standard.
Walking is free and covers the compact town; a tuk-tuk ride within town costs about 20,000 Kip per person, and a shared songthaew from the airport into town is 10,000–15,000 Kip.
Eat at the market or roadside stalls instead of hotels. Always carry small-denomination Kip notes because change can be scarce. Negotiate tuk-tuk fares before getting in.
Emergency Contacts
SalavanFor general emergency coordination in Salavan province, call 030-538-4023 (local police station). Tourist police (English assistance): 021-251-128 (Vientiane headquarters, may need to redirect). Note: Response times vary greatly, especially outside town. Best to have a local contact or your guesthouse number ready.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Salavan, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Phathana
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →围绕
Salavan Market (Talat Salavan) → Tim Guesthouse
💡 Short enough to walk, but tuk-tuks wait near the market. Agree the price before hopping in—locals pay 5000 LAK for this route.
Pakse International Airport (PKZ) → Tim Guesthouse, Salavan
💡 Haggle hard at the airport. A shared minibus (80000 LAK/person) is cheaper but leaves only when full—expect waits.
Salavan Bus Station → Tim Guesthouse
💡 Flag one down on the main road; tell the driver 'Tim Guesthouse' and they'll drop you near the market. No fixed stops.
Pakse Southern Bus Terminal → Salavan Bus Station
💡 Buy a seat on the air-con bus for 70000 LAK—it's worth it in hot months. The local bus (no AC) stops everywhere and adds 30 minutes.
常见问题
What are the best rooms at Phathana?
Request a room on the 2nd floor facing away from the main street (likely the rear side). This floor is high enough to avoid ground-level activity but low enough for quick stair access without relying on a creaky lift in a 3-star hotel.
Which rooms should I avoid at Phathana?
Skip the ground-floor rooms nearest the reception and street entrance—they catch foot traffic, staff chatter, and any passing motorbikes or tuk-tuks from Salavan's main road.
Is Phathana noisy?
Salavan is a quiet provincial capital, but motorbikes and occasional trucks on the main road create intermittent noise, especially during morning market hours (6–8 am) and early evening (5–7 pm). The hotel's own lift motor may hum on floors above the ground.
Which rooms have the best views at Phathana?
Rooms at the back (non-street side) overlook Salavan's residential area and the low-rise townscape—good for a glimpse of the Bolaven Plateau's distant hills. Front-facing rooms face the main road into town.
What are insider tips for staying at Phathana?
1. Phathana has no dedicated parking—most guests park along the street out front. Arrive late morning when spaces are easier. 2. Request a room not directly above the reception desk; staff sometimes watch TV there until late.
What time is check-in at Phathana?
Check-in at Phathana is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Phathana have Wi-Fi?
Free basic Wi-Fi in lobby and ground-floor rooms, 2 Mbps; no login, no password. First floor may have weak signal.
Is there a city or tourist tax at Phathana?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Phathana?
A bowl of noodle soup (pho or khao piak sen) from a roadside stall runs 15,000–25,000 Kip.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Phathana?
Walking is free and covers the compact town; a tuk-tuk ride within town costs about 20,000 Kip per person, and a shared songthaew from the airport into town is 10,000–15,000 Kip.
When is the best time to visit Salavan?
November to February: dry season with daytime highs around 28°C, low humidity, and very few tourists. The Bolaven Plateau’s waterfalls are at their best after the rains, but Salavan remains quiet.
Salavan热门景点
💡 Ask the attendant to turn on the light for the back rooms — they keep them off to save electricity.
💡 Walk south from the French-era bridge at sunset — the light hits the river bend and you'll see buffalo being washed downstream.
💡 Bring a torch — the cave goes back about 50 metres and gets pitch dark. No one else will be there.
💡 Go before 07:00 for the best selection and to see traders arriving by boat from the Mekong tributaries.
💡 Bring a swimsuit — you can wade in the shallow pools below the top tier without paying the fee for the lower falls.