This was the only hotel I ever stayed at in Pakse, so don't have a way to compare it to other places, but it was priced as high or higher than most other places in town. Setup was a little strange, felt like someone's home that got converted to a hotel. Also felt like it wasn't originally designed as a 5 story building but rather that floors were subsequently added. Staff speaks little to no English with the exception of one older lady that seemed to be translating for everyone. The breakfast room at the top floor was nicely setup with beautiful river view. Breakfast was basic but nice. My room was a little dated and very basic. It had everything I needed, just everything felt super old. Curtains couldn't be properly closed all the way and the room could not be kept dark in the mornings. I also had a problem with ants in the bathroom, in my toothpaste, my shaving cream and on the towels. Overall not a bad place to stay, but when I return to Pakse I will probably try some other hotels before returning to this property.
Das Athena ist nicht schlecht. Alles sauber und in Ordnung. Sehr nettes Personal. Relativ kleiner pool, aber ok. Allerdings nur circa 5 Liegen und die sind meist belegt. Frühstück a la carte war ok, allerdings wenn man einen orangensaft möchte, kostet das extra 5 US$, das fanden wir überzogen. Alles in allem gute 4 Sterne mit kleinen Einschränkungen