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jmsesq12 Aug 22nd, 2011 09:54 AM

Siem Riep/Ankor Wat hotel.
 
Visiting Ankor Wat for 2 nights in February. Hotel, tour and other suggestions please. Intend to fly from Bangkok.

Kathie Aug 22nd, 2011 10:28 AM

Two nights? Are you not interested in the temples? Two nights is just one full day. If you wanted to just visit the major temples it would take three full days.

You don't need a tour. You can hire a car and driver and guide for your day there.

It's difficult to recommend a hotel with no guidance about what you are looking for. Take a look at www.agoda.com as they have a good variety of hotels in Siem Reap and very good prices.

ianthistlewood Aug 22nd, 2011 11:04 AM

Bit difficult without your budget guidelines, but a hotel suggestion, and some temple logistics ideas here:

http://helen4ian.blogspot.com/2011/0...your-self.html

mcbg1 Aug 22nd, 2011 11:30 AM

I stayed at the Kool Hotel last November and I highly recommend it. The staff was amazing.

jmsesq12 Aug 22nd, 2011 11:31 AM

Actually, it would be 2 days as we intend to leave Bangkok early AM and have 1/2 day, then 1 full day, then another 1/2 day and return to Bangkok in the PM.

Looking for very comfortable but not extravagant hotel-
3 or 4 star.

live42day Aug 22nd, 2011 08:03 PM

If you are looking for a low cost option then Earthwalkers http://www.earthwalkers.no/index.php
is a great place to stay. The owners are very involved in local charites as well. My friends stayed last year and said it is still great.

A double with air is $20 and we arranged a car and driver from there as well.

qwovadis Aug 23rd, 2011 03:37 AM

Borei Angkor Resort & Spa

Beautiful place Angkor styled rooms/motif

sales from $100/nt www.booking.com www.otel.com asiarooms.com

www.goldenbanana.info pretty cheaper for budget more of a B&B

www.theangkorguide.net excellent info guiding in past for me

lcuy Aug 23rd, 2011 08:58 AM

Seven Candles Guesthouse has AC, private baths, and is immaculate.
http://www.sevencandlesguesthouse.com/

As a bonus, many volunteers with the Ponheary Ly Foundation stay here!

Scotters Aug 23rd, 2011 06:39 PM

The Bopha Angkor is a nice mid range hotel with a lovely pool and within walking distance of the downtown area. Price range 50-100
www.bopha-angkor.com

morewierd Aug 24th, 2011 11:52 AM

We are arriving in Siem Reap mid-November.

Checked out several hotels. We are staying at the Atanue......on the East Bank of the river......but convenient....and the price is under $38/night.

Check it out!

nokomis Aug 24th, 2011 04:37 PM

I have booked the Golden Temple Hotel any comments on that?

Leslie_S Aug 26th, 2011 05:48 PM

I second Seven Candles....loved our stay there this past January. Great vibe. Laid back, inexpensive, not fancy but very clean and a great family runs it.

Nutella Aug 27th, 2011 05:30 PM

I can't find any room rates for Seven Candles. Can anyone provide a ballpark figure? Thanks!

gearsau Aug 27th, 2011 07:32 PM

I stay at Shining Angkor hotel About 2 km from town, but, for me, it has comfortable beds, good air conditioning, free wireless internet in the room. Around US $35 a day or so. Will be there in September for my third stay in 12 months
www.shinkingangkor.com

lcuy Aug 27th, 2011 08:13 PM

I think Seven Candles is about $20-$30 a night. If you e-mail they'll get back to you quickly. Tell them you heard about them on Fodors!

offwego Aug 28th, 2011 01:36 AM

Seven Candles is $20 per night for a double.

lcuy Aug 28th, 2011 11:51 AM

Thanks offwego!

Nutella, if you want a more detailed description of it look about half way down this trip report, under the "Holiday in Cambodia" heading:

http://www.fodors.com/community/asia...fm#dest-header

(it took me nearly a year to finish my report, so I am happy to have an opportunity to link to it ;-) )

Nutella Aug 30th, 2011 12:26 AM

Seven Candles looks good, thanks for the info!

twilightzone Aug 30th, 2011 02:28 AM

That's interesting..anyone done..

http://cyclekampuchea.blogspot.con/

twilightzone Aug 30th, 2011 02:30 AM

.com....that is


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