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title: "Phaythavone Hotel vs Somvang Hotel: which hotel is better?"
description: "Phaythavone Hotel or Somvang Hotel in Pakse? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
url: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/phaythavone-hotel-pakse-vs-somvang-hotel-pakse/
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source: StayVersus (https://stayversus.com)
retrieved: 2026-11-10
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# Phaythavone Hotel vs Somvang Hotel

Both are in Pakse, 1.5 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Hotel · ★★ · Sangthieng
## [Phaythavone Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phaythavone-hotel-pakse/)

- **Guest rating:** 6.6 ·  Okay

- **Location score:** 4.5

- **Score by category:** 10 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/1956644/agoda/?lang=en)

Hotel · ★★ · Lakmouang
## [Somvang Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/somvang-hotel-pakse/)

- **Guest rating:** 4.5 ·  Below average

- **Location score:** 3.7

- **Score by category:** 0 of 15

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2115233/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick Phaythavone Hotel

It comes out ahead on 10 of 15 compared facts. 1.5 km apart.

### Choose Phaythavone Hotel if you want

-   to walk to the sights (530 m / 1.8 km)
-   a big hotel with more facilities (Rooms: 55 / 30)

### Choose Somvang Hotel if you want

-   a smaller, quieter hotel (Rooms: 30 / 55)

### Why is Phaythavone Hotel better than Somvang Hotel?

1.  Higher guest rating (6.6 vs 4.5) (+2.1)
2.  1.3 km closer to the city centre (−1.3 km)
3.  More guest reviews (246 vs 19), so the rating is more reliable (×13)

### Why is Somvang Hotel better than Phaythavone Hotel?

1.  Has 24-hour room service

## All compared facts

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

 

|  | Phaythavone Hotel | Somvang Hotel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 6.6  (+2.1) | 4.5 |
| Location | 4.5  (+0.8) | 3.7 |
| Facilities | 4.2 | – |
| Spa & wellness | 0.0 | – |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 6.8  (+0.1) | 6.7 |
| Guest rating | 6.6  (+2.1) | 4.5 |
| Number of reviews | 246  (+227) | 19 |
| Rank in Pakse | bottom 3%  (+3%) | bottom 1% |
| Location |
| Location score | 4.5  (+0.8) | 3.7 |
| Distance to the centre | 530 m  (−1.3 km) | 1.8 km |
| To the airport | 3.7 km  (−1.4 km) | 5.1 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 13 | 15 |
| To the nearest food shop | 730 m  (−110 m) | 840 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 2 |
| Sights within 1 km | 1 | 0 |
| Rooms & building |
| Star rating | ★★ | ★★ |
| Rooms | 55 | 30 |
| Floors | 2 | – |
| Newest building or renovation | 2009 | – |
| Listed amenities | 13  (+2) | 11 |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00 | – |
| Check-out until | 12:00  (+1h) | 11:30 |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free parking | ✓ | – |
| Shuttle | ✓ | – |
| Car hire | ✓ | – |
| Laundry | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Terrace | ✓ | – |
| Air conditioning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Balcony | ✓ | – |
| Minibar | ✓ | ✓ |
| 24-hour room service | – | ✓ |
| Nightclub | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Couples | ✓ | – |
| 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.

[Phaythavone Hotel prices by month](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/phaythavone-hotel-pakse/prices/)

## Location

1.5 km apart

Phaythavone Hotel: city centre: 530 m, Pakse International Airport (PKZ): 3.7 km, 13 places to eat within 500 m, 1 sights within 1 km.

Somvang Hotel: city centre: 1.8 km, Pakse International Airport (PKZ): 5.1 km, 15 places to eat within 500 m.

## Weather in Pakse

[Pakse weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/laos/champasak-province/pakse/weather)

## Phaythavone Hotel or Somvang Hotel: common questions

### Which is better, Phaythavone Hotel or Somvang Hotel?

Phaythavone Hotel leads in 10 of 15 categories, including StayVersus score, guest rating, number of reviews.

### Which is cheaper, Phaythavone Hotel or Somvang Hotel?

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

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

Phaythavone Hotel is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 1.8 km for Somvang Hotel.

### How far apart are Phaythavone Hotel and Somvang Hotel?

The two hotels are 1.5 km 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/)

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Source: https://stayversus.com/en/compare/phaythavone-hotel-pakse-vs-somvang-hotel-pakse/. 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/