Manoluck Hotel, Louangphrabang

I stayed at the Manoluck for 4 days over New Years (Jan '05). On the positive side; the rooms are clean, the service staff are very helpful & friendly. On the negative side; it is expensive, there is no sign of room service or a fitness centre... so if they DO exist, I was totally unaware of it over the 5 day period I stayed there. There is also a lot of "neighbourly" noise from adjoining properties (roosters crowing 24/7, and the odd outbreak of EXTREMELY loud Karaoke). On new years eve the staff had a party in the restaurant, to which all guests were invited to participate (and eat) for free. This turned out to be a truly enjoyable experience, and one of my fondest memories of Laos. To the Staff at the Manoluck, thank you for a wonderful visit, you deserve a BIG pay rise :-D