Bright Lotus 1 Guest House

Not bad but not great - 20th January, 2009
We were here for two nights, and found it ok. The room was nothing special, but clean. The location is really good. The only disappointment really was the staff. They weren't terrible, just clearly didn't want to be there and weren't interested in dealing with guests. Overall, an ok place to stay, but don't expect a lot of laughs.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by jeremy_vernon on 20th January, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 4.
jeremy_vernon also reviewed: Bus Stop, Kep Lodge, Secrets of Elephants Guesthouse.

Great location but very noisy - 10th September, 2008
Great location with excellent views but impossible to sleep with noise from bars / construction work outside and some blaring music which started at 4.30am without fail every day. We still don't know where it came from. Decent sized rooms & nice & clean. 18$ for an en suite a/c room though which is a bit pricey for the accommodation you get in comparison to other places in PP. Maybe better when the construction / drainage work outside is done.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by kl82 on 10th September, 2008, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2008
Total reviews submitted: 6.
kl82 also reviewed: Bus Stop, Cozyna Hotel, Mali Namphu, Monkey Republic, Rambuttri Village.

Not worth it - 29th August, 2008
Though the location was excellent and the view outstanding, the rest of our experience at Bright Lotus 1 fell short of our expectations. The room was dark, the bed was uncomfortable, and worst of all the staff were unfriendly. After travelling Southeast Asia for 9 weeks and falling in love with Cambodia, our time here was quite dim.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by chrisandbrian on 29th August, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2008
Total reviews submitted: 4.
chrisandbrian also reviewed: May Lyn, Mutmee Guesthouse.

What's that smell? - 4th August, 2008
Stayed here just recently (beginning of August 08) and we were rather disappointed. We've been backpacking for months now and know the ups and down of rooms and certainly aren't picky, but Bright Lotus left a bad taste with us. The staff couldn't seem to muster the energy for even the weakest of smiles and while the location is ideal, the room left much to be desired. We both sleep soundly on bamboo floors, but this bed was a nightmare, plus the pillows were murderous. The room was dark and had one of those off-putting smells that are a combination of a lifetime of mildew and the scent of a backed-up toilet. On the upside both the fan and AC did their job; however, we didn't need either since we had no blanket or sheets, just a silk decoration the size of a handkerchief. Oh well, the riverfront is lovely and the location ideal, but for the money ($18/night) we have come to expect a lot more.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by chrisandbrian on 4th August, 2008, rated 2 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2008
Total reviews submitted: 4.
chrisandbrian also reviewed: May Lyn, Mutmee Guesthouse.

Lovely location, really good rooms - 4th May, 2008
First off, the location is great - just a stone's throw away from the National Museum and the Royal Palace (where the Silver Pagoda also is at) and there is a park nearby as well. Just a block off is Sisowath Quay Avenue's riverside restaurants and bars where you get a varied selection of food and drinks. It also has its own restaurant downstairs. Breakfast was good according to other people who were staying there but we didn't try the fare. The room rates are now higher ($18 for double with A/C is the cheapest) but it's good value. I wish it were cheaper though, since we had a really cramped bathroom - it was located right under the stairwell, so you can just imagine how they moulded the water closet to the shape of that. Other than that, we were in a quieter area, we had hot water, the room was clean, the bed comfy, we had A/C and cable TV, windows, good lighting and a nice view of the museum and palace at night. The staff were very accommodating and answered all our queries on transportation and such. They do laundry and bus reservations and tour bookings as well. You pay a dollar extra for bus pick up but that's about the same you pay after haggling with a tuk tuk driver to take you to the bus station, so it actually saves you the trouble.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by milkfish08 on 4th May, 2008, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2008
Total reviews submitted: 5.
milkfish08 also reviewed: Lyon D'Or, Phan Lan Guesthouse, Song Tien Hotel, Yellow House Hotel.

Highly recommended - 23rd November, 2007
Stayed four nights and couldn't have been happier. Walked in off the street with no booking and got a twin room on the third floor. Steep stairs but worth the effort. Staff friendly without being too pushy. Laundry was cheap and well done. Position perfect! Would recommend to anyone of any age.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by forgandi on 23rd November, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 9/2007
Total reviews submitted: 2.
forgandi also reviewed: Baan Orapin.

Great view from the top floor! - 9th May, 2007
We stayed here after arriving in Cambodia. We were on the 5th floor which is a bit of a hike with packs, but worth it. The room was good, clean, bathroom good also. The best bit though was the view -- the royal palace and national museum are just across the road. And you could spend hours watching the chaotic traffic below you at the junction.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by wemaybesometime on 9th May, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 4/2007
Total reviews submitted: 7.
wemaybesometime also reviewed: CM Blue House, New Siam II Guest House, Okay Guest House, SK House, Viewpoint Resort, Wendy House.

Best Phnom Penh choice - 6th March, 2007
This place is underrated, in our opinion. You can't beat the location! What a great view of the beautiful Nat'l Museum (and a lovely park!), and one block from Sisowath Quay, the riverfront. The Rising Sun, an excellent English-style pub/restaurant is right next door, and we ate there daily. They have food at the BL as well, and breakfast is good. The staff is fine, the rooms are clean and surprisingly quiet. We were VERY happy there, and wanted to stay there again on our way out, but this time they didn't respond by email. If you want to stay here, email a couple weeks ahead of time and make a reservation. All in all, a HIGHLY recommended place, and I will stay here again next time I'm in Phnom Penh. We paid $15 for a double room with AC, en-suite.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by wearetherobot on 6th March, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
wearetherobot also reviewed: Golden Temple Villa, New Siam II Guest House, Queens Hill Resort.

Guesthouse closed upon arrival - had made booking! - 4th January, 2007
I called a made a booking about five days in advance with arrival on 17.December 2006. When I arrived the guesthouse was closed, they did not ask for telephone number when making booking say it is too expensive to call back. Also they did not ask for e-mail, which would not be expensive to use. Inconvient to arrive with all my bags from the airport and find guesthouse closed when having a confirmed booking.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by uffe on 4th January, 2007, rated 1 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 5.
uffe also reviewed: Chiang Mai Thai House, Mangkhon Guesthouse.

Nice place, great location - 15th December, 2006
Really enjoyed two nights at the Bright Lotus. The staff were helpful and friendly and the room was very clean and comfortable. Paid $22 for a twin room with en-suite and a/c. Can't comment on the restaurant as we didn't eat there but by all accounts it looked very nice. The usual pack of tuk tuk drivers awaits you outside the hotel -- but you get that everywhere in Phnom Penh! Great location two minutes from the Royal Palace, National Musuem, Mekong, FCC etc.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by luciehayes on 15th December, 2006, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 5.
luciehayes also reviewed: Levady Guesthouse, Ning Ning Guesthouse, Villa Senesouk.

Really nice - 14th December, 2006
The rooms at Bright Lotus were great value. Perfect location and view, though the food is overpriced. Good laundry service. Some rooms are noisy. Comfortable.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by aliciaontheroad on 14th December, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2006
Total reviews submitted: 4.
aliciaontheroad also reviewed: Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, Long Villa Guesthouse, Okay Guest House.

So worth it... - 17th July, 2006
I had to spend just one night in Phnom Penh to catch a bus to northern Cambodia, so I thought I'd splash out... It was worth it! Got all of my laundry done in half a day, booked my ticket through them, ordered food and had it in my room while crashing in front of the telly...! Rooms are super clean, there's hot water, satellite TV. What more can you ask for?

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by bonbongirl on 17th July, 2006, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 7/2006
Total reviews submitted: 5.
bonbongirl also reviewed: Blissful Guesthouse, Ivy Guesthouse and Bar II, New Siam II Guest House, You Hong Guesthouse.

My favourite - 23rd February, 2005
Bright Lotus is my favourite Phnom Penh guesthouse I've stayed there many times. Immaculate rooms, quality food, friendly ambience and great location.

Bright Lotus 1 Guest House reviewed by peaceofangkor on 23rd February, 2005, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 12/2004
Total reviews submitted: 4.
peaceofangkor also reviewed: Bel-Aire Princess Hotel, Goldiana Hotel, Kep Lodge.