We decided to stay at Sok Dee Residence after being approached by one of the managers at the bus station arriving from Vang Vieng. Since it is a new residence many people had not heard of Sok Dee Residence and this is one way to find guests. We were very pleased with the location, comfort level and beauty of the rooms, and of course, the price. Since it is slow/rainy season, we could barter a price and were able to get our rooms for below what we expected to pay. The rooms had teak furnishings with flat screen TVs, refrigerators stocked with beverages, a/c, and bathrooms that were stylish. Most amazing was the water pressure and nice, warm water temps in the shower!!!! The best in SE Asia!!! In the morning, you request breakfast and open your french doors to the courtyard where they serve you. It is your basic eggs, bagette, fruit, coffee meal but more than met our needs. Although we did not need any additional tour services, they mentioned several to us that they would arrange--boat ride to the cave, ride to the waterfalls, tuk-tuk service. The monks walk right in front of the hotel on their daily morning alms walk. The managers at the facility spoke good English and were able to converse with us without too many problems. Also, there is high speed internet access if you bring a laptop, but the connectivity speed obviously differs from day to day. The location of the hotel is very close to internet cafes and is just a short walk to the main street/night market area. We would recommend this to anyone visiting the Luang Prabang area. It is across from the Lao Wooden House. PS--they have laundry service there and I paid around a dollar for each pound--again, very convenient and meeting the traveler's needs.
