Dondet Islands

• River Garden
  +856 (0) 20-7770-1860, email. Just before the old French bridge to Kone Island. Gay-owned guesthouse and restaurant located in the 4000 Island region (Champasak province) and offering a relaxed and homey atmosphere. Five riverside bungalows with hammocks and big windows to view the Mekong River and Donkon. Enjoy the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, ride or walk through rice fields to impressive waterfalls, or take a boat to see rare fresh water dolphins. The lovely hardwood bungalows have nice, clean bathrooms. Friendly owner, Mr. Aek, will tell you stories about the local people. The Cambodian border is only 10km away. Very inexpensive. Call in advance for free pick up from Don Det North pier or Don Khon pier.

LUANG PRABANG -- area code (856-71)

• 3 Nagas
  252-079, FAX 252-384, email. Ideally located on the main road in the center of the old town, two doors down from the Villa Santi, with restaurant and garden. This refined 4-star boutique hotel offers superior rooms and suites designed in an elegant Asian style that accentuates the heritage buildings, some over 100 years old, which comprise the hotel compound. All rooms are large, with air-con, deluxe full bath, exotic hard wood and silk decor, private balcony or garden lounge area. In-room Internet access. Utopia Member Discount
• The Apsara
  Kingkitsarath Rd, Baan Wat Sene, 212-420, email. Right in the heart of the old city, on the banks of the Nam Khan river (the quiet side of the peninsula). The Apsara offers seven rooms, all with air-con, fan, bathroom and terrace with a view to die for. Also has a restaurant serving modern European and Asian food and the driest Martinis in town. Low room rates include continental breakfast.
• Satri House
  057 Phothisarath Rd, Ban Thatluang, +856-20-7737-8733, FAX +856-71-253-418, email. Gay and lesbian-friendly hotel, located in the heart of the city. Satri House was built at the turn of the last century as the residence of Prince Soupha-nouvong. The building was refurbished in 2002 as a hotel. During 2008 the hotel was enlarged with the addition of six more colonial style buildings consisting of 15 Deluxe Rooms, 7 Junior Suites and 3 Satri House Suites. Exquisite design, inspired by Lao culture, in a truly relaxing environment where you may enjoy private moments and watch the everyday life of local people from your balcony. Spacious bathrooms with rain shower and separate toilet, and bathtubs in the suites. Facilities include a restaurant, garden bar, library, outdoor swimming pools and spa. In-room facilities: coffee and tea facilities, personal safe, Wi-fi, hair dryer, aircon and ceiling fan with flat screen TV available on request. Utopia Member Discount

  Saynamkhan Hotel River View Ban Vat Sene King Kitsalath Rd, 212-976, FAX 2537-19, email. A chic, warm, gay-owned, G&L-friendly hotel located in the heart of the peninsula of Luang Prabang, across the river with close proximity to ancient temples, Phousi Mountain and the Night Market. There are 16 beautifully furnished river view rooms with flat screen TV, free Wifi, aircon, and mini bar. Four rooms with private balconies.

• Villa Deux Rivières
  Kingkitsarath Rd, Ban Khily, 020-737-8575, email. Gay-friendly boutique accommodation. Located in the heart of the old city, on the banks of the Nam Khan river (the quiet side of the peninsula, with all places of interest within walking distance). Sixteen comfortable rooms, decorated in traditional Lao style, yet equipped with all modern facilities. Your choice of Standard, Deluxe or Garden/River View Suite comes with aircon, fan, mini-bar, safety box, 32" LCD TV, hot water rain shower, free Wi-Fi. Utopia Member Discount

Vangvieng -- area code (856-23)

• Babylon Guest House
  Main Rd, 511-047, email. A gay-owned, 3-story guesthouse with ensuite bathrooms (hot showers) in each room. In the heart of the town in a quiet spot, yet still only 20 yards from Internet café, shops and local bars. Communal area with cable TV and 200 DVDs. Restaurant on premises serving Lao organic foods as well as western cuisine. There is also a bar with pool table. Roof terrace views of the whole town as well as spectacular sunsets over the mountains. English-speaking staff and immaculately clean rooms. Utopia Member Discount