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CAMBODIA CITY STAYS

CAMBODIA CITY STAYS

from £ 27 per person per night
Angkor Wat
from £ 49 per person per night
SIEM REAP
Once a sleepy backwater Siem Reap is the ideal jumping off point for UNESCO listed Angkor . Discover also a rich and fascinating history , a lively cafe and restaurant scene , shopping aplenty , adventure activities and fabulous hotels .
ANGKOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
This staggering collection of temples is on many mustsee travel lists . Majestic Angkor Wat is its crown jewel , with other headline monuments such as the Angkor Thom complex , Banteay Srei and jungle-smothered Ta Phrom .
ACTIVITIES
Bag a bargain at one of the many markets , join a cooking class to learn more about Cambodian cuisine , hire a bike and pedal through the backroads .
EATERIES
Brimming with top foodie spots , be that delicious street food , quirky cafes or fine dining restaurants .
TONLE SAP
An hour outside Siem Reap is vast Tonle Sap Lake where you can visit a fascinating string of floating villages .
from £ 122 per person per night
TARA ANGKOR 4H
Within steps of Siem Reap City and close to mystical Angkor , this stylish hotel has two restaurants , a bar , swimming pool with jacuzzi , a gym , spa , sauna and free bicycle rentals . Well-appointed rooms are stylishly decorated and there ’ s free WiFi throughout the hotel .
from £ 37 per person per night
MONTRA NISVESHA RESIDENCE
5Hboutique Located midway between iconic Angkor Wat and the bustling Pub Street , Montra Nisvesha provides the perfect retreat to recharge after busy days exploring . Rooms blend traditional design with contemporary comforts , while hotel facilities include two swimming pools , a sumptuous spa , restaurants and bars .
Royal Palace , Phnom Penh
from £ 105 per person per night
RAFFLES HOTEL GRAND D ' ANGKOR
5Hluxury This oasis of tranquillity has offered a haven for the welltravelled since 1932 . Located in the heart of Siem Reap , next to the Angkor National Museum , it is steps along the river to the town centre ’ s vibrant markets , trendy restaurants and bars . It offers a choice of refined dining options , a stunning pool , luxury spa and a collection of lavish rooms , suites and villas .
PHNOM PENH
Cambodia ’ s charming , captivating and vibrant capital whose wide boulevards teem with roadside stalls , bustling markets and attractive , albeit , crumbling colonial architecture .
ROYAL PALACE
This striking structure with its classic Khmer roofs and ornate gilding lies near the riverfront and is the official residence of the Cambodian king .
SILVER PAGODA
An extravagant temple lying within the Royal Palace compound . So named for its floor which is covered with five tonnes of gleaming silver .
NATIONAL MUSEUM Home to the world ’ s finest collection of Khmer sculpture . KILLING FIELDS
Definitely not for everyone , as it can cause distress , as visitors can learn of the horrors that unfolded here under the brutal Khmer Rouge regime . from £ 165 per person per night
DUONG CHAN 4H
Situated in Phnom Penh ’ s golden district with all the city attractions just minutes away . Guest rooms and suites combine Khmer-inspired design and French colonial touches for an inviting ambience . Features at the hotel include a restaurant and sky bar , a spa , gym and swimming pool .
LA ROSE SUITES
5Hboutique This all suite hotel enjoys a perfect location on a quiet street near the Royal Palace . Spacious suites are spread across two wings ( some with balcony ) and feature a free daily mini bar . Other hotel highlights include a restaurant , bar , a small swimming pool and spa where guests receive a complimentary 60 minute Khmer massage ( pppd ).
Riverfront suite
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RAFFLES HOTEL LE ROYAL
5Hluxury This imposing statement of Khmer , Art Deco and French colonial style has welcomed travellers since 1929 . An oasis within this dynamic city with facilities that include magnificent gardens , two inviting swimming pools , a restful spa and choice of restaurants and bars . Select from a variety of elegant heritage rooms and suites .
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