Merry Riverside Hotel is a family-run guest house located on the banks of the Nam Khan River. Surrounded by galleries, shops and restaurants, it offers free WiFi. Offering garden or river views, the air-conditioned rooms are decorated with traditional Lao silks and dark wood furnishings. Each room has a private bathroom with toiletries and shower facilities. Merry Riverside Hotel is an 8-minute walk from the evening craft market, the Royal Palace and major Buddhist temples. Luang Prabang Airport is a 10-minute taxi ride away. The English-speaking staff can arrange tour bookings, airport transfers, and laundry services. A safety deposit box is provided at the front desk, which also offers a selection of magazines and newspapers. A range of activities such as cycling the peninsula is also available. Guests can enjoy breakfast at the terrace located over the river every morning. Restaurants and bars can be found less than 10 minutes’ walk away.