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Region: Western Cambodia> Province: Siem Reap> Location: Siem Reap
Hotel de la Paix
Haute quality, staff with an attitude
Sivatha Rd, Siem Reap
Siem Reap Province
Tel: (063) 966 000
Fax: (063) 966 001
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One of the benefits of reviewing hotels undercover as Travelfish does, is that we get to see just how the hotel really treats their guests. So imagine our reaction when, upon approaching the front desk at de la Paix and enquiring after seeing a room, the front desk staffer replied: too expensive, I think, for you sir, closely followed by a giggle and a I'm sorry sir, we're full, please come back some other time.
We've no problems with a place being full and being asked to come back another time to see a room, but after this greeting we didn't bother. Please see our old review below for information on the rooms, but we'd strongly suggested considering alternative lodging in Siem Reap.
An incongruous edifice, Hotel de la Paix does its best to impress. It's geared towards an urbane clientele for whom a hotel is just as important as the destination. There's nothing remotely Cambodian about La Paix with the exception of their Meric restaurant, which serves up obscure Cambodian dishes. Rooms have subdued lighting and smell faintly of fresh paint. La Paix's vaguely Art Deco design is continued with clean lines and luxurious materials in every room: polished granite, marble and wood. iPods are complimentary in every room, and feature lectures on Cambodian history along with their music selection. The serene swimming pool in la Paix's courtyard is best at night, when lit from within by blue lights. There's also a large, multi-level spa with both Thai and standard massages available. Yoga and relaxation classes are offered in the private workshop. Though Hotel de la Paix's rooms are overpriced, its Art Lounge and Meric restaurant are highly recommended; it's a taste and a view of Cambodia that one is unlikely to find anywhere else.
Total rooms: 107
Deluxe Suite
325 USD (low season)
325 USD (high season)
Deluxe- Double
265 USD (low season)
265 USD (high season)
Added to Travelfish on: 26th July, 2006
Last visited or updated on: 8th November, 2007
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