--- title: "Mali Namphu Hotel vs Ruby Luxe Hotel: which hotel is better?" description: "Mali Namphu Hotel or Ruby Luxe Hotel in Vientiane? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side." url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mali-namphu-hotel-vientiane-vs-ruby-luxe-hotel-vientiane/ language: en source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com) retrieved: 2026-11-04 --- # Mali Namphu Hotel vs Ruby Luxe Hotel Both are in Vientiane, 470 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger. Guesthouse · B. Xiangnyun ## [Mali Namphu Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mali-namphu-hotel-vientiane/) - **Guest rating:** 7.9 · Good - **Location score:** 7.9 - **Score by category:** 0 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1816302/agoda/?lang=en) Guesthouse · B. Haysok ## [Ruby Luxe Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ruby-luxe-hotel-vientiane/) - **Guest rating:** 8.9 · Excellent - **Location score:** 8.6 - **Score by category:** 3 of 3 [Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2043943/agoda/?lang=en) The short answer ## Pick Ruby Luxe Hotel It leads in 3 of 3 categories. 470 m apart. ### Choose Mali Namphu Hotel if you want - a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 40 / 1) ### Choose Ruby Luxe Hotel if you want - the more consistently praised stay (8.9 / 7.9) - a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 1 / 40) ### Why is Mali Namphu Hotel better than Ruby Luxe Hotel? 1. More guest reviews (1,177 vs 202), so the rating is more reliable (×5.8) ### Why is Ruby Luxe Hotel better than Mali Namphu Hotel? 1. Higher guest rating (8.9 vs 7.9) (+1.0) 2. 470 m closer to public transport (−470 m) ## All compared facts Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel. | | Mali Namphu Hotel | Ruby Luxe Hotel | | --- | --- | --- | | Score by category | | Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.9 (+1.0) | | Location | 7.9 | 8.6 (+0.7) | | Facilities | 5.8 | – | | Spa & wellness | 1.5 | – | | Public transport | 7.9 | 10.0 (+2.1) | | Ratings & reviews | | StayVersus score | 7.9 | 8.8 (+0.9) | | Guest rating | 7.9 | 8.9 (+1.0) | | Number of reviews | 1,177 (+975) | 202 | | Rank in Vientiane | bottom 43% | top 16% (+41%) | | Location | | Location score | 7.9 | 8.6 (+0.7) | | Distance to the centre | 220 m | 340 m | | To public transport | 540 m | 70 m (−470 m) | | To the airport | 5.0 km | 4.5 km | | Restaurants within 500 m | 150 | 150 | | To the nearest food shop | 1.8 km (−180 m) | 2.0 km | | Shops within 500 m | 4 | 7 (+3) | | Sights within 1 km | 5 | 5 | | Rooms & building | | Rooms | 40 | 1 | | Floors | 4 | – | | Newest building or renovation | 2026 | – | | Listed amenities | 20 | – | | Policies | | Check-in from | 14:00 | 14:00 | | Check-out until | 12:00 | 12:00 | | Amenities | | Wi-Fi | ✓ | – | | Free parking | ✓ | – | | Shuttle | ✓ | – | | Car hire | ✓ | – | | Concierge | ✓ | – | | Laundry | ✓ | – | | Luggage storage | ✓ | – | | Free breakfast | ✓ | – | | Bar | ✓ | – | | Swimming pool | ✓ | – | | Terrace | ✓ | – | | Smoke-free | ✓ | – | | Air conditioning | ✓ | – | | Kitchen | ✓ | – | | Balcony | ✓ | – | | Minibar | ✓ | – | | In-room safe | ✓ | – | | Coffee or tea maker | ✓ | – | | Which hotel suits you | | Sightseeing on foot | – | ✓ | | Business trips | – | ✓ | | Spa & relaxation | ✓ | – | ## Live prices around both hotels Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer. ## Nightly price by month Mali Namphu HotelRuby Luxe Hotel - Through the year the two hotels cost about the same - Mali Namphu Hotel: €36 a night on average · Ruby Luxe Hotel: €31 a night on average Pick a month to check today's price for its cheapest date. [Hotel prices in Vientiane by month](https://stayversus.com/en/laos/vientiane/prices/) Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book. [Mali Namphu Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/mali-namphu-hotel-vientiane/prices/)[Ruby Luxe Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/ruby-luxe-hotel-vientiane/prices/) ## Location 470 m apart Mali Namphu Hotel: city centre: 220 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 540 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 5.0 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. Ruby Luxe Hotel: city centre: 340 m, nearest station Vientiane train Station: 70 m, Wattay International Airport (VTE): 4.5 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 5 sights within 1 km. ## Weather in Vientiane [Vientiane weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/laos/vientiane-prefecture/vientiane/weather) ## Mali Namphu Hotel or Ruby Luxe Hotel: common questions ### Which is better, Mali Namphu Hotel or Ruby Luxe Hotel? Ruby Luxe Hotel leads in 3 of 3 categories, including guest rating, location, public transport. ### Which is cheaper, Mali Namphu Hotel or Ruby Luxe Hotel? Over the year Ruby Luxe Hotel costs about €31 a night on average against €36 at Mali Namphu Hotel, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 12 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices. ### How far apart are Mali Namphu Hotel and Ruby Luxe Hotel? The two hotels are 470 m apart in a straight line. ## 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/) --- Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/mali-namphu-hotel-vientiane-vs-ruby-luxe-hotel-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/