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The Pavilion
Beautiful rooms and pool
227 Street 19, Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh Province
Tel: (023) 222 280
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Description
The Pavilion, housed in a colonial residence walking distance from both Sihanouk Boulevard and the Grand Palace will appeal to anyone looking to stay in a charming monument to Cambodia's colonial period. Spacious rooms are lovingly decorated and designed with a flourish -- tied sashes mark entry-ways and low-slung salas beckon in the heat of the afternoon. Some rooms have a shared balcony (partitioned by palms) overlooking the pool -- these rooms should be your first choice. There's a very well-placed swimming pool, surrounded by lush gardens, with the restaurant and bar running down one side. There's a second property next door which wasn't quite complete when we visited (October 2007) but the very agreeable management showed us through -- rooms with individual private pools no less -- and they're a good size too. The owners are also those behind the restaurant/bar Elsewhere and it's easy to see the commonalities between the two -- if you liked Elsewhere, then you'll love the Pavilion. We hoped to stay here to try it ourselves, but their no-children policy (a kids-friendly property is planned nearby to open in early 2008) meant we'll have to wait another 15 years -- at least by then we'll be able to afford a week long splurge. If you're looking for a special spot for a unique taste of Phnom Penh, the Pavilion should be on your short list.
Total rooms: 10
Standard - Double
50 USD (low season)
50 USD (high season)
$65 for three
Deluxe- Double
70 USD (low season)
70 USD (high season)
Triple also available
Private pool villa
80 USD (low season)
80 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 5th December, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 10th December, 2007
Guest feedback
Tropical paradise saves the day in Phnom Penh - 
By EndsoftheEarth ( total comments: 3 
) Stayed here 4/2008
In an otherwise forgettable stop during our short swing through Indochina, the Pavilion was one of the highlights of our whole trip. The rooms with private pool are now open, and we splurged for one of those and felt it was worth every penny. Unlike rooms in the main building (as described above), ours was roomy and modern, and how can you top having your own pool and patio?
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Not bad; room bit small - 
By shumium ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 4/2008
We found the hotel really stylish and pleasant. The room was small but it was tidy. There was some leaking problem with our shower but this would be our only complaint. They cleaned the swimming pool every morning and there were four computers available for their customers to use. We later learned that there are rooms along the Mekong river front (where most restaurants are) for about $35/night. We didn’t look into it but I think it would be a great option as well -– just ask your tuk tuk driver.
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An oasis - 
By stilltravelling2007 ( total comments: 11 ) Stayed here 10/2007
If you can afford it, this place is just lovely.
I do think the front desk staff could be a little more helpful and a little less casual, but that's a minor quibble.
Pricey but recommended
heavenly haven - 
By syzafar ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 8/2007
inside the high walls of the courtyard, we felt like we were in a jungle sanctuary well away from the bustle of phnom penh. beautifully decorated and restored french-era building. great pool. good location, three computers to check email (free), nice bar, and--oh yeah--amazing rooms! we stayed in two different rooms and one had a balcony overlooking the courtyard and pool. in regards to the prior post about not being kid friendly -- we saw a couple of kids frolicking in the pool without complaints from guests or staff. somewhat pricey (USD50), but worth it. highly recommended!
incredible -
By Axel ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 4/2007
too good to be true
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