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title: "hola vs Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Pick Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel. It leads in 2 of 3 categories. hola or Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel in Vientiane? Compare guest ratings, location…"
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hola-vientiane-vs-ruby-riverside-hotel-hostel-vientiane/
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# hola vs Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel

Both are in Vientiane, 230 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hostel · ★★★ · B. Mixai
## [hola](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/hola-vientiane/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.9 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 7.8

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1525195/agoda/?lang=en)

Hostel · ★★★ · B. Mixai
## [Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ruby-riverside-hotel-hostel-vientiane/)

- **Guest rating:** 7.8 ·  Good

- **Location score:** 8.1

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2043978/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 230 m apart.

### Choose Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay

### Why is hola better than Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?

1.  Earlier check-in (0:00 vs 13:30) (−14h)

### Why is Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel better than hola?

1.  Higher guest rating (7.8 vs 6.9) (+0.9)
2.  More guest reviews (1,252 vs 14), so the rating is more reliable (×89)
3.  Later check-out (12:00 vs 0:00) (+12h)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | hola | Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.8  (+0.9) |
| Location | 7.8 | 8.1 |
| Facilities | – | 6.7 |
| Families | – | 1.0 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 3.0 |
| Public transport | 8.0 | 8.9  (+0.9) |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 7.6 | 7.8  (+0.2) |
| Guest rating | 6.9 | 7.8  (+0.9) |
| Number of reviews | 14 | 1,252  (+1,238) |
| Rank in Vientiane | top 73% | top 63%  (+10%) |
| Location |
| Location score | 7.8 | 8.1  (+0.3) |
| Distance to B. Mixai centre | 120 m | 140 m |
| To public transport | 520 m | 350 m  (−170 m) |
| To the airport | 4.7 km | 4.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 |
| Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | 1 | 1 |
| Listed amenities | – | 16 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 0:00  (−14h) | 13:30 |
| Check-out until | 0:00 | 12:00  (+12h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | – | ✓ |
| Parking | – | ✓ |
| Airport transfer | – | ✓ |
| Shuttle | – | ✓ |
| Car hire | – | ✓ |
| Concierge | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Room service | – | ✓ |
| Swimming pool | – | ✓ |
| Gym | – | ✓ |
| Terrace | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Balcony | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Families with children | – | ✓ |
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | ✓ |
| Business trips | – | ✓ |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |

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## Location

230 m apart

## hola or Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel: common questions

### Which is better, hola or Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?

Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel leads in 2 of 3 categories, including guest rating, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, hola or Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### How far apart are hola and Ruby Riverside Hotel & Hostel?

The two hotels are 230 m apart in a straight line.

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## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/hola-vientiane-vs-ruby-riverside-hotel-hostel-vientiane/. Facts are compiled by StayVersus from partner data (Agoda), Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports, public Google Maps listings and hotels' own websites. Scores use one formula for every hotel. Methodology: https://stayversus.com/en/about/