Van Anh Hotel

Originally we checked into Easy Tiger after our exhausting moto drive on the HCMT (exceptionally beautiful) from Khe Sanh. The reviews were great and its $8 a night for a dorm bed which was understandable. But when we were charged 40.000 VND for a lock to use the "lockers they provide" I went out looking at other lodging options. I found it ridiculous my $8 didn't cover a simple chinese lock. DIrectly across the street is a place called VAN ANH HOTEL. I went in to ask how much a private room for 3 would be and was shown a great room, one double bed, on single, A/C unit that we control, and bathroom with hot water and great water pressure. The cost of the room is 250.000 VND a night (the room, not per person) compared to 160.000 VND for a bed in Easy Tiger. When we checked out of Easy Tiger Tom asked where we were going and why. I said we found a much more affordable accommodation and he warned about theft. This place is run by a family who is incredibly hospitable and friendly. We never had a worry when we go out exploring the national park all day. A perk, for me at least, is you can borrow buckets and do your own laundry. Most places we've staying in Vietnam only allow you to pay them 20-30.000 VND a kilo for laundry. I would HIGHLY recommend this place. They also rent and clean bikes, charge batteries for your moto, and sell beer. The bottom floor has Karaoke, but nothing that goes long way into the night. At least not the 3 nights that we have been here.