Chhaya Hotel

Another popular backpacker spot

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The second of the big backpacker-orientated hotels in Battambang, the rambling Chhaya is a typical Chinese-style hotel, with stacks of rooms, in a near-endless variety of price combinations. Rooms are available both as fan-cooled or air-con and cable tv, warm water bathrooms are standard while some of the fancier rooms come with small fridges. Beds are very soft -- not a spring in sight. The rooms at the rear of the building are well insulated from the street racket and there's a travel agent downstairs that can assist in all manner of onwards travel arrangements. Overall it's an ok choice, but the nearby Royal is better -- both in quality, cleanliness and friendliness.

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118 Street 3, Battambang. T: (012) 733 204
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What we were quoted*

Type of room	Low season	High season	Notes
Dbl fan private b'room	5 USD	5 USD
Dbl air-con private b'room	10 USD	10 USD

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Added to Travelfish on: 16th November, 2007
Last visited or updated on: 16th November, 2007

Chhaya Hotel reviews

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Solid Choice - 1st August, 2009
My room, at the back of the hotel, was spacious and spotless, and quiet. Staff were pleasant and helpful. I was particularly enthused about my moto driver (Mr. Odam) who I hooked up with here. Took me on a splendid all-day tour of temples, villages and countryside.

Chhaya Hotel reviewed by sullivanmarc on 1st August, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 2/2007
Total reviews submitted: 25.
sullivanmarc also reviewed: Anouxsa Guesthouse, Bamboo Riverside Guesthouse, DK Hotel, Kim Hotel, Lamphu House, Na Inn, New Merry V Guest House, P Guest House, Pakse Hotel, Pan's Guest House, Pan's Guest House, Phuong Hanh, Safe House Court, Saisouk Guesthouse, Sala Don Khone, Sala Don Khone, Sugar Cane Guest House 1, Sugar Cane Guest House 1, Sypaseuth Guesthouse, Thalang Guesthouse, The Boddhi Tree -- Del Gusto, Tony's Place, Two Dragons Guesthouse, Varin Resort.

Good Option - 24th February, 2009
Stayed for a couple of nights in Jan '09. From the time the boat docks until you are in a no frills but pleasant room about 3 mins elapses. Once the small issues with towels and power were resolved (very quickly), we found this hotel to be comfortable and the staff friendly enough. The drivers/guides we used from within the hotel lobby took us on a very enjoyable afternoon around Battambang.

Chhaya Hotel reviewed by papachongouno on 24th February, 2009, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2009
Total reviews submitted: 4.
papachongouno also reviewed: Classic Street Hotel Pho Co Hotel, Okay Guest House, Two Dragons Guesthouse.

Good value and location - 23rd April, 2008
Convenient location in Battambang (next to Psar Chaa) and for only US$7 a night (3-person room with fan and private bathroom) – we can't really complain. But always remember to see their rooms before checking in because some rooms are cleaner than the others.

Chhaya Hotel reviewed by shumium on 23rd April, 2008, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2008
Total reviews submitted: 4.
shumium also reviewed: La Villa, Mali Namphu, The Pavilion.

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