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Feel Good Cafe “A star amongst the city’s many coffee shops”

Amanjaya Pancam Hotel $155 - $250 Four-star standard at the heart of the riverfront district - very well-appointed rooms with balconies overlooking the Mekong. Restaurant and rooftop bar. Visa/MC/AMEX/ANZ #1 Street 154/Sisowath Quay Tel: 023-214747 www.amanjaya-pancam-hotel.com FCC Phnom Penh Boutique Hotel $70-$140 Spacious, comfortable, meticulously outfitted rooms at the famous FCC, overlooking the Mekong River. #363 Sisowath Quay, riverfront Tel: 023-210142

Choice coffees brewed from regional coffee beans, literally hand-selected, roasted and blended on site. A/c as well as open seating with something of a street view. Also serving good breakfasts, sandwiches, wraps and meals. Recommended. #79 Street 136, 2 blocks off the riverfront Tel: 095-380163 Hagar Catering & Restaurant Khmer specialties on an international barbecue lunch buffet for $8.50 on week- ends (reservations required for weekdays and dinner). The social enterprise hires vulnerable women and men and teaches them hospitality skills. Air con. #44 Street 310, just off Street 63, BKK1 Tel: 092-333095

Hard Rock Café Late Travelers and expats hungry for a taste of home - or anyone looking for a hearty and fail- safe meal - will find Western go-tos, like ribs, cheese- burgers, fajitas, salads and steaks. The portions are generous, the servers are attentive, parking is ample and air con is plentiful. Great for families and rockers alike. Exchange Square, Street 102 Tel: 081-631111 River Cruises Options for river cruises include 1) a short 1-2 hour cruise along the riverfront, available any time of day; 2) an evening cocktail or dinner cruise along the riverfront; 3) a 2-4 hour cruise to Mekong Island and Silk Island. CamboCruise Well reviewed, regularly scheduled daily river cruises and excursions. CamboCruise offers a Silk Island Lunch Cruise & Tour and a Sunset Dinner Cruise. Full bar. Live traditional music, excellent service. In front of Yi Sang Riverside, Tourist Information Center Just South of Royal Palace Tel: 092-290077 Book online: www.CamboCruise.com Silk Island (Koh Dach) For those with an interest in Cambodian silks, set aside a half-day for a boat trip to a rural weaving vil- lage on Koh Dach, a nearby island up the Mekong River. The village is a typical rural village, dedicated entirely to silk weaving with hand looms under most of the houses.

Villa Grange Hotel & Guest House $35-$65 The rooms in this newly renovated colonial mansion have Khmer- style decor and modern amenities. Outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, free wifi and a minibar, toiletries and DVD player in each room. #5 & 74, St.244, Sangkat Chaktomuk Tel: 023-986174 www.villagrangecambodia.com

spa & massage

Massage for health and relaxation is a time-honored tradition in Southeast Asia and Cambodia has its own distinctive massage traditions. Phnom Penh massage and spas range from storefront $6 foot massage to ele- gant international standard spas. Places tend to be con- centrated in tourist areas such as the riverfront and especially BKK1 where boutique spas have become quite popular, offering massage, spa and salon services in a tranquil, indulgent atmosphere. Bliss Spa One of Phnom Penh's most established and respected international spas.Created with love, grace and desire to provide our guests with a memorable expe- rience. Bliss journeys provide a combination of spa treat- ments; massages, scrubs, wraps, facials, waxing, steam, manicures & pedicures. At Bliss we are passionate about massage but more importantly,providing a healing touch. #29 Street 240 (btw Norodom Blvd.& St.19) Tel: 012-613386 Bodia Spa Conceived as a sheltering cocoon-curves, warm lighting, inspiring melodies and soothing scented oils, Bodia Spa is an absolutely sensory experience entirely dedicated to pamper both body and soul in the most natural way possible. A healing beauty destination, using 100% natural products. Crn St 178/Sothearos, above U-Care Tel: 023-226199 www.bodia-spa.com

hotels

The city offers a wide range of accommodations. Hotels are spread across town, though there is a greater con- centration toward the city center and popular riverside area. Mid-range A/C rooms run $15-$90/night with CTV, fridge and hot water at the low end and well-outfitted rooms at the top. Business class starts at about $120. Fan & bed budget digs can be had for $3-$10/night.

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