Archive for the 'Accommodation' Category

May 12 2013

Review: The Landing Point Villa Hotel, Siem Reap

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Small but perfectly formed, The Landing Point's boutique swimming pool.

Describing itself as an intimate “boutique” villa, The Landing Point Villa Hotel is one of a handful of Siem Reap hotels whose size, service levels and visually pleasing design make it genuinely deserving of that now ubiquitous adjective. With rack rates from $90 a night for a double room – and online offers making it … read the full post

Mar 24 2013

Review: My Home Tropical Garden Villa, Siem Reap

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You don't find many $12-a-night guesthouses with one of these.

A friend and regular visitor to Siem Reap has begged me not to review the My Home Tropical Garden Villa – to give its full name — for fear that next time he comes it will be full. Well, he should be afraid. Located in a quiet area just 15 minutes’ walk from Pub Street, … read the full post

Mar 10 2013

Review: La Magnolia d’Angkor Boutique Hotel, Siem Reap

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A very good reason to leave your room occasionally

Don’t let the absence of magnolia trees put you off La Magnolia d’Angkor Boutique Hotel. Walking along the neat, tree-lined driveway, through the smart and airy reception to the spacious terrace with its gorgeous pool it’s easy to see why, less than three months after opening, this lovely little Siem Reap hotel has gathered quite … read the full post

Jan 27 2013

Review: Victory Guesthouse, Siem Reap

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Ok, so not many people  do stay in, but you could if you wanted

Finding budget accommodation in Siem Reap that might make you want to stay in with a good book rather than go out visiting the awesome temples of Angkor is a bit of a tall order. But the friendly staff, spacious rooms from just $8, and the convivial atmosphere of its communal lounge and restaurant all … read the full post

Jan 14 2013

Review: Mother Home Inn, Siem Reap

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Cold air, cold towels and cold drinks await behind those doors

With a quiet location near Sivatha Boulevard, Siem Reap’s busiest shopping street, double rooms from just $27 a night and a host of appealing extras – including an outdoor pool and an in-house spa — Mother Home Inn offers great value for travellers who like to keep one eye on the budget without having to … read the full post

Jan 04 2013

Review: Sonalong Boutique Village and Resort, Siem Reap

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Nice spot for a beer, a snack, or maybe a Khmer massage. But not on one of those chairs, obviously.

As far as Siem Reap hotel names go, the word “boutique” is only marginally less ubiquitous these days than the word “Angkor”. But don’t let that put you off. The Sonalong is a relaxing and family-friendly cluster of spacious, traditionally-styled two-storey villas, nestled in a tropical garden around a great salt water pool, and all … read the full post

Dec 30 2012

Review: Siem Reap Rooms Guesthouse, Siem Reap

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Rooftop pool, perfect retreat from that busy street

With spacious, air conditioned and spotlessly clean en suite rooms from just $18 a night, a quiet location less than a kilometre from the heart of Siem Reap and a rooftop terrace with a plunge pool no less, Siem Reap Rooms Guesthouse is an excellent budget option for the city. Located in a modern four-storey … read the full post

Dec 23 2012

Review: Rosy Guest House, Siem Reap

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Nice spot for your sun salutation - Rosy's second floor terrace

The leafy riverside neighbourhoods around Siem Reap’s Royal Gardens are home to a number of luxury hotels where the likes of Angelina Jolie and Hillary Clinton stay when they’re in town. But cross over the river to the equally peaceful, and rather more traditionally Khmer River Road East and you will find Rosy Guest House, … read the full post

Dec 02 2012

Review: Maison 557 Boutique Hotel, Siem Reap

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Building #557 on up-and-coming Wat Bo Road used to be a popular pizzeria called Kholene, the demise of which left many a pizzaphile bereft. But their loss is the discerning tourist’s gain, as Maison 557, a chic and secluded new boutique hotel has slipped almost unnoticed onto the map of Siem Reap’s mid to high-end … read the full post

Oct 16 2012

Review: Molly Malone’s, Siem Reap

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Molly Malone's Guest House, Siem Reap, as seen from the street

Molly Malone’s location in the absolute thick of the bar scene in Siem Reap — look up as you walk from lively Pub Street toward Sivatha Boulevard, the town’s main shopping street, and you’ll see the signs — makes it a great choice if you want a midrange guesthouse with a friendly bar, a decent … read the full post

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