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steveo Dec 28th, 2010 08:23 PM

Cambodia hotel near Angkor Watt
 
I have two hotels Im looking at in Angkor Watt...Soria moria hotel and the golden banana....Has anyone any info on these two?Location ect?Thanks for all your help

silverwool Dec 28th, 2010 10:46 PM

While I don't know anything about the hotels, Siem Reap is fairly close (15 - 20 minutes maximum by tuk tuk) from Angkor Wat. I would suggest staying close to the tourist part of the town. i.e. Pub Street.

qwovadis Dec 29th, 2010 02:36 AM

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Rev...Boutique_Hotel

My fav location very good but Golden Banana good also

Gay owned friendly better landscaped nice $50 or so...

So either based on what you want check TA reviews

some of which are fake but lots of good ones there too.

Happy Journey,

qwovadis Dec 29th, 2010 02:40 AM

www.goldenbanana.info

Has a pool the other does not...

Head there for more upscale vibe landscaping lush feel

usually a bit more $...

Kathie Dec 29th, 2010 05:57 AM

As noted above, Siem Reap is close to the temples, so hotel location is not really an issue for access to Angkor.

I'd say that a pool is a necessity for visiting Angkor. It is SO hot, you'll appreciate a cool dip when you get back from the temples.

steveo Dec 29th, 2010 08:43 PM

Thank you everybody.....Now Im thinking of skipping Saigon.....Unless you think I need to see it

Kathie Dec 30th, 2010 05:47 AM

Personally, I would skip HCMC. It will give you more time in other places and cut down on your travel time.

Clark55 Dec 30th, 2010 08:35 AM

We really liked the Bopha Angkor, about a 5 minute walk to Pub street but in a quiet location. Even if you get a hotel nearer the temples you'll still need a tuk tuk and you'll either have to eat dinner in the hotel or get a taxi or tuk tuk to the town.

Scotters Dec 30th, 2010 09:22 AM

I also highly recommend the Bopha Angkor as being a very good place to stay. www.bopha-angkor.com

Also have a look at the Steung Siem Reap hotel. It is also in the market/pub st area http://www.steungsiemreaphotel.com/

Karen246 Jan 1st, 2011 01:56 AM

try the Kool Hotel, excellent service, lovely restaurant and pool and only about $40.00. Heaps of hotels to choose from in SR so really depends on your budget. The closest temples are about 10 minutes out of town.


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