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Even though it has only been open for a short while, River Bay is quietly making a name for itself, and was so full on our first visit that we couldn’t see any of the rooms so had to wait and come back again. This while everyone else in Siem Reap appeared to be virtually mugging passers-by so they can give them rooms at prices substantially lower than they were offering as much as five years ago. The white-walled, contemporary hotel has lots of graphic architectural features, yet somehow softens the effect thanks to the fact that it is built around a traditional Khmer wooden villa which gives a huge open-air upstairs space that is perfect for tucking into a delicious pork gyoza or simply savouring a glass of wine while enjoying the scene below. This is one of the few places in Siem Reap where the view is green and not serious shades of brick. The restaurant is worth a visit in its own right, offering very good sushi at very good prices. There are “flasher”, more expensive places in town — such as Hashi, and die-hard sushi and sashimi fans are advised to check out the restaurant at the Sokha Hotel — but the food here is really good. The rooms are mid-sized and modern, with everything that you’d expect. The main difference between them is that the superior rooms have bathtubs for soothing out weary bones as well as showers. We like this place even as just a hang-out, even if you’re staying elsewhere. It’s never crowded, and a pleasant spot for getting away from the crowds in town.

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