Villa Merry No 1 at the Khan River

Guest house Name: Merry guest house No. I

Address: At the Khan River Bane Visun, Luang Prabang, Lao PDR

Tel (office hrs): (856-71) 252325, 856-20-5670429

Tel (after hrs): (856-71) 252325, 856-20-5670429

Fax: (856-71) 260 211

E-mail: samoraphouma@hotmail.com

Website: www.freewebs.commerrylao_swiss

Name and Position of Contact Person(s):
Samoraphouma Khoumphetsayong
Owner/Manager

1. Guest house Description
Total No. of rooms: 10

Short description

The two-storey, ten rooms Merry Guest house No. I is located in the Nam Khan riverside area, amongst a group of bars, restaurants and new galleries at the Khan River. Being in the city center means 8-minute walk takes you to the evening craft market, the Royal Palace Museum and major Buddhist temples. The Guest house is a 10-minute taxi drive from the airport.

Detailed description

The Merry Guest House No. I is a family operated Guest House sitting at the Khan River, of which the seven Guest house's rooms have an exceptional view to the Khan River and Elephant mountain. 8 -minute walk from the Guest House takes you to the center of town where you will find many unique and interesting bars and restaurants. All of the rooms have private toilet with hot shower, Mini bar, cable TV, Wardrobe, Air-condition and Table and chair. The Merry Guest House is locally owned and the owner/manager is fluent in English and German.

2. Guests Rooms

List of Room Types and Rates:

Room Type 1
Room Name: River site Family rooms on 1. Floor
No. of Rooms: 3
Rate: High Season Rate: Thai Bath 2.000,-
Low Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.500,-
Extra Person / Bed Charged: 500,- Thai Bath per bet per person

Room Type 2
Room Name: River site rooms on 2. Floor
No. of Rooms: 3
Rate:High Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.500,-
Low Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.300,-
Extra Person / Bed Charged: 500,- Thai Bath per bed per person

Room Type 3
Room Name: Back site rooms on 1. Floor
No. of Rooms: 2
Rate: High Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.300,-
Low Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.000,-
Extra Person / Bed Charged: NA

Room Type 4
Room Name: Back site rooms on 2. Floor
No. of Rooms: 2
Rate: High Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.300,-
Low Season Rate: Thai Bath 1.000,-
Extra Person / Bed Charged: NA

Room type 1: River site Family rooms on 1. Foors
Number of rooms of this type: 3

Room Description:

These beautiful rooms have an exceptional view of Khan River and Elephant Mountain. The wood clad posts add charm and elegance, as does a recessed wooden floor. The rooms come equipped with fans and cool Air condition in the sleeping room and private bathroom.

Room type 2: River site Double Deluxe rooms on 2. Floors

Number of rooms of this type: 3

Room Description:

These rooms have very beautiful floors-wood. The rooms come equipped with a fan and Air condition in the sleeping room and private bathroom.

Room type 3: Back site Double rooms on 1. Floors
Number of rooms of this type: 2

Room Description:

These rooms have very beautiful floors-wood. The rooms come equipped with a fan and Air condition in the sleeping room and private bathroom and a view to inside flower garden.
Room type 4: Back site rooms on 2. Floors

Number of rooms of this type: 2

Room Description:

These rooms have very beautiful floors-wood. The rooms come equipped with a fan and Air condition in the sleeping room and private bathroom.

Room bed type A: Double Deluxe Room
Number of rooms of this bed type: 7
Bed Type: Double
No. of Beds: 1
Room occupancy: 2

Room facilities:

Fan and Air condition
Private WC with shower
Dressing table / vanity
Hair dryer - On request
Hot and Cold Water
Mosquito nets
Wardrobe
Mini bar,
Table and two Chairs
Telephone - IDD (from reception)
Cable TV,
Room bed type B: Family Room
Number of rooms of this bed type: 3
Bed Type: Double and Single bed
No. of Beds: 2
Room occupancy: 3

Room facilities:

Fan and Air condition
Private WC with shower
Dressing table / vanity
Hair dryer - On request
Hot and Cold Water
Mosquito nets
Wardrobe
Mini bar,
Table and two Chairs
Telephone - IDD (from reception)
Cable TV,

3. Hotel facilities

Facilities Description:
Opened in February 2002, the Merry Guest House is a small family operated boutique Guest house offering travelers from around the world a warm welcome. The building, constructed in 1999, was originally a Lao Style House. Located at the Khan River and close to the city centre, the Guest House is a perfect starting point for touring the city.

In May 2008 the owner has renovated the Guest house and upgrade it also travelers seeking more Relax than found at a traditional guesthouse, the Merry Guest House is an ideal alternative. The Guest House's staff is all family member more than happy to help plan tour and sight seeing.

Services List

Airport/Bus/ Transfer (on request US$ 6,- )
Doctor/Nurse (on-call)
Foreign Currency Exchange
Guest house Safe
Laundry/Dry cleaning/Ironing
Newspapers/Magazines

Languages spoken: English, German, Thai

4. Guest House Location

The Merry Guest House is located at the Nam Khan River near steam baht and massage, near Tourist office and Visun Temple, which was not in the UNESCO book as a Heritage sight. Being located in the heart of the city, a 10-minute walk takes you to the central evening market, bars, restaurants, the Royal Palace Museum and major Buddhist temples. The hotel is a 10-minute taxi drive from the airport.

5. Guest House Host

Host name:
Samoraphouma Khoumphetsayong

Host title:
Owner/Manager

Host Background information:

After 7 years of Business Management education in Germany and a career in the construction business - accounting and cost control - Samoraphouma returned to Laos in 1996 and started a company called 'Lao-German Co. Ltd'. Soon after 2001, he opened three guesthouses - Merry 1, Merry 2 and Merry 3. Because of his strong interest in the hotel business, Samoraphouma opened 'Villa Merry Lao-Swiss' in 2005. Samoraphouma offers all his guests a wonderful brand of individual hospitality and service with a friendly attitude.

6. Hotel rates
Currency: Thai Bath
High SeasonfFrom October to April
1.000 to 2.000,- Bath

Low Season from May to September
1.000 to 1.500,- Bath

Extra bed charge 500,- Bath