Guesthouses in Chiang Mai, Luang Prabang, Hanoi?
My wife and I will be traveling in November-December 2007, Chiang Mai - Luang Prabang - Hanoi, spending about a week in each city.
Can anyone recommend budget/flashpacker guesthouses and/or hotels in those cities, preferably based on recent experience? Say with a budget range of US$20-$30?
We did Ho Chi Minh City - Chau Doc - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Bangkok last year and never spent more than US$25 a night. All the places were clean, friendly and comfortable, if somewhat less than luxurious.
(Well, in Bangkok we had the Conrad, which is very luxurious, but it was on the mistake rate of THB625, which is still under US$20)