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Review: Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel, Phnom Penh
First published: 26 Apr 2013
If you’re looking for a top-end place close to Phnom Penh’s riverside and are keener on views and facilities — such as a rooftop pool — more so than character, Frangipani Royal Palace Hotel may fit the bill. This is the newest in the Khmer-owned chain of otherwise much smaller hotels in the Cambodian capital … read the full post
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Review: The Governor’s House, Phnom Penh
First published: 19 Feb 2013
If you like your hotels small, sumptuous and a touch quirky, The Governor’s House in Phnom Penh makes for an interesting place to stay, though it’s somewhat overpriced given the raft of other excellent stylish options now available in the city. The 12-room Governor’s House gives the impression on its website and through its name … read the full post
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Siem Reap’s baby milk scam
First published: 30 Jan 2013
Streetwise visitors to Siem Reap should know that giving money to begging children is tantamount to giving money directly to the adults who force them to work the streets in the first place. So when a child, or even an adult, approaches you on Pub Street and asks you to buy milk for their baby … read the full post
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Review: The Sangkum, Phnom Penh
First published: 01 Jan 2013
Located just to the north of Raffles Hotel Le Royal and Wat Phnom, The Sangkum is a fantastic new hotel addition to the Phnom Penh scene. The two-storey hotel, a former house renovated into a breezy 1950s/60s style, has 12 air-con rooms all individually kitted out with retro furniture, a tasteful restaurant and a small, welcoming pool; … read the full post
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Review: The Willow, Phnom Penh
First published: 29 Dec 2012
Located in the mostly residential Tonle Bassac area, The Willow offers just 16 air-con rooms in a building shaded by a series of tall trees — hence the name — and is a good option if you want to spend a little more than a backpacker for a touch of luxury, but still enjoy the … read the full post
