Hotel dining hits the roof
Hotel dining hits the roof
The rooftop dining experience that defines world-class cities can now be enjoyed right here in Vientiane.
Diners can eat out while admiring the cityscape from the rooftop of the newly opened hotel USouk Hotel located in the heart of downtown.
Guests will enjoy the wonderful view of Vientiane from the 5 floor at the Terminal 5 Exclusive Lounge.
Located near City Inn and Lao Plaza Hotel, USouk Hotel promises to provide phenomenal services to its guests.
The team in the kitchen is led by an experienced chef from Thailand bringing a modern approach of to a range of dishes.
The boutique hotel and its signature restaurant offer a feast for the senses not limited to the cuisine.
An experienced Lao architect was engaged to renovate the hotel in bringing a contemporary flavor to the boutique hotel experience.
The three-star hotel is operated by Mr Souksakhone Saythirath who is also President of Saythirath Group.
What is in a name? In the Lao language, the sound U means live, while Souk mean happiness.
Mr Souksakhone has invested about US$300,000 in renovation to provide something different to what was already on offer in the city, especially modern dishes appealing to both local and foreign guests.
“The reason that I have decided to open the hotel is because I want to provide a variety of the food to the guests, especially my own friends who do business here in Laos,” he said.
Mr Souksakhone who is also President of Saythirath Group, added that he had dined out at many places in Laos, and too many had left him less than impressed. Such experiences helped in the decision to run his very own hotel.
A graduate from Lao National University majoring in economics, he has done a great deal of business in Laos including Saythirath Group's successful construction and cement project in Khammuan province via Lanexang Cement Company in addition to real estate and luxury car ventures.
Though he could rest on his laurels, being a young and ambitious business operator who thinks differently he instead decided to reinvest significant funds into the USouk project.
Mr Souksakhone observed that his business associates and guests were prepared to spend if they believe the food and accommodation are value for money.
As such, he believes the accessible location of the hotel would help to respond to demands and requirements of customers.
“Apart from food, we also offer spa to please our guests,” he said.
“Our hotel will be a main meeting point for people all walk of life to enjoy dining, drinking and socializing.”
He also believes it is right time to open the hotel in order to welcome the era of the Asean Economic Community (AEC) with a professional team from Thailand to provide service to customers.
“We have a strong team and the team that share common goal, have a sense of responsibility and the team spirit. This is our selling point.”
Mr Souksakhone said he is aware of growing competition in Vientiane, but he is confident his hotel with accommodation start from 50$ per night has both the style and unique attributes to compete and thrive.
“Every business has challenges, but if we maintain strong relationships, clear goals, a vision, especially team spirit in our office we can run our business smoothly and successfully,” he said.
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