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Two Dragons Guesthouse and Restaurant
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Wat Bo, Siem Reap
Siem Reap Province
Tel: (063) 965 107
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Description
The American/Thai owners of Two Dragons are also the minds behind the Tales of Asia website -- one of the best Cambodia-focussed websites online -- making this not only a good place to stay, but a terrific place to pick up information on travelling throughout Cambodia. Rooms are set in a two-storey house, with a downstairs restaurant and a small upstairs terrace making up the public space. Rooms are clean and pretty well kept, though some are better than others, so ask to see a few if possible. The more expensive rooms have minibars, better mattresses and fittings than the cheapies and all rooms are air-con with cable TV and come with piping-hot-water showers. The rooms are a bit pricey compared to some of the other, newer options in Siem Reap, but Two Dragons gets a lot of repeat custom and it's easy to see why. Complimentary WiFi is a good bonus, but as reception can be a little patchy, we used the restaurant most of the time for our WiFi needs which allowed simultaneous consumption of their fine Thai food -- no complaints in that regard. Aside from their good food, Two Dragons prides itself in a range of extra services they can provide, including some of the best tuk tuk drivers you'll come across in Siem Reap. The management were also among the first to run trips down to Kompong Phluk and Kompong Khleang on the Tonle Sap -- you'll find these trips for less money elsewhere, but you'll get a better standard of tour here. Other services, including pick-up from Poipet and Phnom Penh can be arranged, and free transfer from the pier, bus station and airport is available. Friendly staff round out a good package. Recommended.
Dbl A/C private b'room
17 USD (low season)
17 USD (high season)
upto $22
Family room
27 USD (low season)
27 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 11th October, 2004
Last visited or updated on: 8th November, 2007
Guest feedback
2 thumbs up for 2 dragons - 
By PinayTzar ( total comments: 2 
) Stayed here 3/2008
The 'No BS' tagline of Two Dragons sums up our three-night stay on March 20-23, 2008. There are no frills on the premises but the must have's of every self-respecting guesthouse are there, such as clean and comfortable rooms with working air-con, hot shower, cable TV; a decent restaurant; and outstanding service from local staff who can address most if not all of your tourist concerns in an efficient but warm manner. We find the location to be convenient too since there's a computer rental, grocery store, ATM machines and restaurants just a few steps away. Rooms have no view though, but who cares? The view is in the temples of Angkor anyway. Lots of mosquitoes in the restaurant area at night. These non-paying guests were feasting on my legs while i was feasting on dinner. Bring your repellant but leave your nuclear missiles at home since they will not fit under the bed and there's a sign in every room that says you can't bring them in! I highly recommend this place for travellers who can live without the frills. You will be paying for comfort and good service when you decide to choose Two Dragons. At the end of the day, it's the quality service provided by its Cambodian staff that sets this guesthouse apart from the rest.
Cleanliness | Facilities | Location | Romance | Rooms | Service | Value | Vibe |
Great place -
By fersum ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 2/2008
I stayed at the Two Dragons for about five days. The place is very clean and staff very friendly. My room was big, had both air-con and fan, hot water, clean bathroom, cable TV, fridge. Bed linen and towels were changed twice. Small restaurant and good breakfast choices. You can also rent bikes and they have some tuk-tuks always available. Pick up and drop at airport included! Fifteen-minute walk to the old market and 10-minute walk to Angkor Museum. Highly recommend it and would stay again.
Clean, friendly, comfortable - 
By bethmitchell ( total comments: 16 ) Stayed here 11/2007
First of all, if you're coming overland from Bangkok, I highly recommend booking a taxi from the border through Two Dragons -- it saved us some stress, and some money too (we didn't have to pay the bribe to the immigration officer that the people with us did, and we were able to find another couple to share the taxi so it wasn't any more expensive than finding a ride on our own would have been). The guesthouse itself is nice -- I wouldn't call it a steal in terms of price, but it's clean and there are comfortable places to hang out upstairs and down. We liked the restaurant there a lot -- the food wasn't amazing, but it was tasty, and unlike everywhere else we tried in Siem Reap, not sketchy. The staff was friendly, too.
Recommended -
By boytaylor ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 12/2006
I stayed here for three nights at the back end of 2006 and would recommend it to anyone visiting Siem Reap. The room was clean and relatively well appointed, the staff very friendly and helpful and the general atmosphere around the guesthouse was extremely pleasant. Being slightly away from the more raucous areas of Siem Reap was also an advantage. I travelled overland from Thailand through Poipet and was grateful for the assistance arranged by Gordon -- this made the whole experience a lot less daunting and as a result I was able to enjoy the trip, rather than worrying about getting to my destination. I'd happily recommend a stay here to anyone visiting the area.
A real gem - 
By swiz ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 12/2007
Our room was very clean and well presented, with a large bed and good en suite facility. We found the staff to be friendly and attentive at all times. The food was really delicious. We travelled from Thailand, crossing at Poipet. Gordon, the owner, sent us really helpful, detailed instructions about crossing the border. We were also met by a contact from Two Dragons who helped us with our visas and getting through as quickly as possible.
It's awful! - 
By stilltravelling2007 ( total comments: 11 ) Stayed here 10/2007
I simply cannot believe the good reviews for this place. I stayed here for a few days just a month or so ago and it was just dreadful. The rooms are clean, that's true. But they are also dark, cramped and dingy - that's fine for $10 a night, but not for $22. Plus the toilets were always blocked, the drains backed up at night and stank out the room and the hot water didn't work. And what's this about the friendly staff? We found them to be rude and unhelpful at all times. The owner will tell you nothing you won't find in a guidebook, and he's condescending, patronising and rude. Oh, and the free WiFi? A minor concern, I know, but it doesn't actually work. Really, give this place a miss, there are so many better and cheaper places in Siem Reap.
Perfect place -
By chrispyrolls ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 10/2006
Perfect place for visiting Siem Reap -- Gordon is a great host, as are all the staff. The tuk-tuk guys outside are a real treat too -- good times spent with them, which made our visit even more special... stay here you will love it... great memories... thanks!
Mind the giant snails -
By shinynewcoin ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 10/2007
After our initial doubts on arrival this place turned out to be one of the best places we stayed in. Didn't have the same mod cons as some of the others and the bathroom was pretty pokey but very clean and comfortable. The restaurant is great -- perfect for a beer before dinner and the food's good if you chose to stick around. Still regretting not having my Baby Dragon Breakfast. Service is very friendly and helpful. Overall a good home base. Oh, keep an eye out for giant snails. Don't worry, their herbivores.
Great place, delicious food -
By effie ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 3/2007
My husband and I stayed here for five nights in March 07 and after travelling for 3 months around Asia and would recommend it as one of the best places we stayed. The staff were friendly and the food at the restaurant was outstanding. We ate here every night because it was so good. Definitely some of the best food we experienced during our three month trip around south-east Asia. We would also thoroughly recommend the half day tour they do to the floating village at Kompong Khleang. Although it was costly (US$65 it was the best thing we did in Asia). There were no other tourists in sight -- so much so that when I needed to go to the ladies our guide had to ask around the local houses if anyone had a toilet and if I could us it. We have since heard stories about trips to villages closer to Siem Reap which sound quite touristy.
Great Guesthouse -
By flash ( total comments: 3 ) Stayed here 2/2007
We stayed here for four nights in February and truly enjoyed it. The room was great and super clean, the staff was very friendly and really fun to be around. Our tuk tuk driver was superb and took very good care of us. The food in their restaurant was wonderful and well prepared. I would highly recommend this guesthouse to anyone. Only one complaint, our room was right beside the upstairs terrace which can be noisy in the evening with other travellers having drinks etc ... other than that everything was wonderful. We hope to be back one day!
Yet another positive review -
By davio ( total comments: 8 ) Stayed here 12/2006
I stayed at Two Dragons thanks to the reviews here, and I was not disappointed. The staff was very friendly and equally attentive. Gordon, as mentioned, is a fount of knowledge. The rooms are kept very tidy, and they're nicely decorated. The tuk-tuk drivers are not the loud touts you see elsewhere -- they seem to be hand-picked by the guesthouse and are very professional. The Central Market is within walking distance, but renting (hiring) a bike makes it much easier. The food in their restaurant is great and they have daily specials. Try the curries!
Truly Excellent -
By cedezlepassage ( total comments: 8 ) Stayed here 11/2006
Only two nights but made to feel extremely welcome. The food is good and the rooms clean. The building work has finished and its a quiet location, a great place to get back to after the temples. Highly recommended
Very nice - 
By EasyWorldTraveler ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 10/2006
We booked for 3 nights at the guesthouse. The airport pick-up was great. The welcome friendly, the room was spotless and clean. The food was delicious. All of this fantastic for the price. We did not stay at Two Dragons though after the first night. If you want quiet, any of the guesthouses in the town of Siem Reap will not provide this. The construction going on all over the city to build is astounding. It's not quiet. The construction going on around the Two Dragons guesthouse was loud and starts early in the morning. No problems with the guesthouse, just not the quiet we needed.
More praise for Two Dragons -
By CunningMcFar ( total comments: 32 ) Stayed here 10/2006
Excellent guesthouse, we loved our stay. Beautiful new floor tiles in back rooms, Gordon. Very warm regards to you, family, and staff.
A gem of a guesthouse -
By Sam741 ( total comments: 2 ) Stayed here 9/2006
Booked a stay at Two Dragons as a result of all the good reviews it had received on Travelfish. We were not disappointed -- everything from the prompt response to my email reservation, free pick up at the bus station, cleanliness of rooms and friendliness of staff was superb - could not fault it. Have been travelling around South East Asia for a number of months and the room we had was definitely the cleanest we have had. The guesthouse can also provide you with a reliable driver to take you to the temples whether you wish to go by car or remorque - no pressure to book tours. The staff are excellent here and can not do enough to help. All together we stayed eight nights here and cannot recommend the place enough. Top class establishment.
Very nice stay -
By rwcox123 ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 2/2006
Of the 6 guesthouses we stayed in our trip to Thailand and Cambodia, this was the best. Extremely clean, not run down at all, helpful staff, and the dinner food was exquisite. The only downside is that the street they are on isn't paved, but is packed dirt -- it's about 30 meters to the paved street. Didn't bother us, but in the rainy season might be a nuisance.
Highly recommended -
By tompata ( total comments: 4 ) Stayed here 2/2006
The people at Two Dragons were nice and helpful, kitchen/foods were great, rooms are clean (with private bath and TV, air-con for US$19), so it's a very good choice! They know reliable tuk-tuk drivers, which is important so you don't get left somewhere in Angkor :-) On arrival, if you reserve a room in advance, ask them to pick you up at the airport, because the taxi drivers may take you another place... grrr...
Great all-rounder -
By BC ( total comments: 16 ) Stayed here 1/2006
We had a completely hassle-free stay at Two Dragons. They arranged for one of the friendly group of tuk tuk drivers based outside the guesthouse to pick us up from the airport (for free), and we kept him for two days at very reasonable cost. They also arranged a car with very safe and friendly driver (Mr Marom) for us to tour the more distant temples, at a competitive price. And it was good to know that the guesthouse doesn't mess with commission deals, they will happily arrange trusted drivers for you but the drivers keep what you pay them. The room was clean and comfortable, fairly priced, and everything worked. The guesthouse is located in a quiet area a few minutes walk from the city, with plentiful shops and restaurants nearby (although you don't need to leave the guesthouse for great food at a very reasonable price). Most of all the staff and owner are friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, When you add it all up, it's a bargain.
Perfect base for exploring Angkor -
By mattyvlem ( total comments: 10 ) Stayed here 12/2005
Can't recommend this place highly enough. Clean, good value rooms and restaurant with good food and plenty of special offers. The staff here are excellent -- can give you all sorts of advice about Siem Reap, Angkor and travelling in Cambodia in general. They arrange reliable tuk-tuk drivers to take you round the temples and the pickup from Poipet if crossing the border from Thailand is an essential. The perfect place to stay in Siem Reap if you want everything to run smoothly.
Three days in February 2005 -
By manishok ( total comments: 5 ) Stayed here 2/2005
My wife and stayed here for a few days in February 2005. It seemed the appropriate place to stay after picking up some much valuable info when planning our trip to Cambodia. The place is spotless and the staff on the front particularly friendly. The place also recommends moto drivers to take you to and back from the temples of Angkor without getting fleeced. Additionally a taxi share was also arranged for four of us to the Thai border and info on the most efficient bus service to Bangkok was also provided.
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