Budget
Phoulavane Guesthouse
New, nice, and affordable. Family-run. Extremely friendly and helpful staff. Frequented by many Laos nationals studying and/or visiting Savannakhet for a few nights.
Xayamoungkhoun Guesthouse
Located in a colonial-era building at the main road. Friendly staff. Spacious rooms that need an upgrade.
Hoongthip Hotel
Within walking distance of the Thai consulate. The fee includes a modest breakfast; there's no buffet, but you can choose e.g. a sandwich or a bowl of noodles from a menu. There's a wireless internet connection and three computers in the lobby. The WiFi is free for guests, but a usage fee is charged for the hotel's computers. On 24-25 Dec 2009, neither the lobby's internet connection or hot water in the rooms were working; it may be wise to enquire about these before checking in. It also has a disco with a live band and loads of prostitutes.