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Borann

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Photo of Borann, Behind La Noria, just off Wat Bo Road,  Siem Reap. , Siem Reap
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The 20-room Borann is a lushly quiet world away from the hustle and bustle of dusty downtown Siem Reap, a 15-minute walk away. Set in five two-storey bungalows, the spacious shuttered rooms are tastefully decorated and have large verandas with comfortable lazy-chairs for enjoying a sunset G&T with a view over the lovely gardens. All rooms have hot water but no TV, phone, or fridge. A decent though small pool adds to the allure as does the very friendly and helpful staff. Built in a similar style to La Noria, Borann's rooms are cleaner and brighter, the gardens lusher, the restaurant better placed and large, with vaulted ceilings, and the pool better. All in all, it's a winning choice, especially for families. In wet season the dirt road that leads here becomes a rutted, mud-filled debacle -- pack your Wellingtons. Breakfast isn't included and is a bit pricey -- $4 for a French breakfast and $6 for an American one.

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Behind La Noria, just off Wat Bo Road, Siem Reap. T: (063) 964 740 
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What we were quoted*

Type of room Low season High season Notes
Dbl fan private b'room 33 USD 33 USD +12%
Dbl air-con private b'room 44 USD 44 USD +12%
Triple air-con private b'room 54 USD 54 USD +12%

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Added to Travelfish on: 4th August, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 5th December, 2009

Borann reviews

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Well ... - 1st December, 2009
... the pool is certainly the big attraction here. The room is nice without being startling, the bathroom was OK but with a floor which didn't drain too well. It is a fair way out of town, which puts at the mercy of the tuk tuk drivers who were at least vaguely restrained in their demands. However there's quite a few restaurants, internet, laundries etc nearby. Breakfast was dreary. The 'rutted, mud-filled debacle' which is the dirt road isn't a minor gripe but a major pain in the ****.

Borann reviewed by fondo on 1st December, 2009, rated 3 out of 5.
Stayed here 11/2008
This is a Travelfish recommended reviewer
Total reviews submitted: 16.
fondo also reviewed: Attapeu Palace, Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, Mekong-Kham Mouane Hotel, Morakot Hotel, Rattana Guesthouse, Riverside Hotel, Sri Isan Hotel, Suanluang Resort, The Pavilion.

Great place! - 13th August, 2007
a real gem in the monster hotel and crowded backpacker hostel scene in siem reap. well-situated outside of the town center, though we walked into the center of town easily in about 15 minutes. fantastic rooms and bathrooms, private outdoor sitting areas, great pool, good food, helpful staff. they helped arrange guides, cars, etc. aside from the no-credit-card policy, nothing to complain about. highly recommended!

Borann reviewed by syzafar on 13th August, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 8/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
syzafar also reviewed: Little Garden Bar & Guesthouse, The Pavilion, Thong Bay Guest House.

Good stay, not excellent value - 4th April, 2007
We stayed at the Borann for 4 nights. The rooms were very nice and gardens beautiful. The pool was a great break from sight-seeing in the middle of the day. The location was too far from the centre of town to walk but there were always tuk tuks available to go into town for very cheap. While we had a nice stay, we payed extra to stay here because of the pool - better value elsewhere if pool isn't important to you. Don't bother eating at the restaurant - food is barely average and price is over twice as much as in town. Highly recommend Blue Pumpkin restaurant and bakery - we picked up pastries to have for breakfast for the early mornings touring. I also highly recommend the Landmine Museum.

Borann reviewed by emjay on 4th April, 2007, rated 4 out of 5.
Stayed here 3/2007
Total reviews submitted: 4.
emjay also reviewed: Baan Orapin, Chiang Dao Nest, Krabi River Hotel.

Why no feedback on the Borann? - 24th January, 2007
Two of us stayed at the Borann and found it absolutely lovely, tranquil and a real treasure. The staff were simply wonderful and incredibly obliging! The rooms are gorgeous and the pool is the icing on the cake! Food was good as well!There is a book on sale at the hotel about the owner which is a must for all guests. We highly recommend this treasure!

Borann reviewed by carolinedejongh on 24th January, 2007, rated 5 out of 5.
Stayed here 1/2007
Total reviews submitted: 3.
carolinedejongh also reviewed: CM Blue House, Riverview Lodge.


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