LePont Riverfront Resort Nongkhai

The Mekong slides past your balcony here — wide, brown, and unhurried, with Laos on the far bank. LePont occupies a prime riverside position in Nong Khai, the kind of Isan town that’s finally getting the accommodation it deserves. Rooms come with river views, bathrobes, work desks, and the kind of modern fittings that signal a recent build rather than a tired renovation. The year-round outdoor pool faces the Mekong too, which means sunset swims with the river turning gold are a daily event.

The restaurant covers Thai, Asian, and international food with a breakfast spread that runs from American and continental to Asian and halal — surprisingly comprehensive for a provincial town. The bar and sun terrace handle the evening stretch, and the garden provides tropical green between you and the road. Tha Sadet Market is 17 minutes on foot — a chaotic, Vietnamese-influenced market that’s one of Nong Khai’s genuine highlights. The train station sits 1.9 miles away, connecting to Bangkok’s overnight sleeper. The Thai-Laos Friendship Bridge is a short drive for those crossing to Vientiane.

Insider Tip: Take the sunset river cruise that departs near the resort — 200-300 THB for an hour on the Mekong watching the sky change colour over Laos. Then walk to Tha Sadet Market for Vietnamese spring rolls and kanom jeen (Thai rice noodles) at the riverside food stalls.

At 8.9/10 on Booking.com with couples rating the location 9.4, LePont is Nong Khai’s best hotel by a comfortable margin. The 4-star standard feels generous for the price point — Isan accommodation runs significantly cheaper than the southern beaches. Free parking matters here because Nong Khai is a drive-through town for most visitors heading to Laos, and having a car opens up the Mekong-side temples, Sala Kaew Ku sculpture park, and the cycling routes along the river.