The Phnom Penh Visitors Guide 62nd

Siem Reap

Accomodation in Siem Reap Siem Reap offers a variety of rooms wide enough to satisfy all tastes and requirements. Though staying in the middle of town is more convenient to tourist areas like Pub Street, most places are no more than 5-10 minutes’ ride from town center. A/C rooms begin as low as $15 but average $25 to $60; boutique places run $50 to $300+ and 5-stars start at $220. Budget guesthouses can run as little as $3-$20. Memoire d’Angkor Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap $40 - $170 Memoire d’Angkor Boutique Hotel is located along Sivatha road in Siem Reap, just 7 km from the airport and Angkor Wat, and a five-minute walk to Pub Street in the city centre. With 48 rooms and suites, it also offers a gym, spa and shopping on site. Visa/MC/UP #54 Sivutha Rd, Siem Reap Tel: 063-766999 www.memoiredangkor.com Memoire Palace Resort & Spa $70-$200 Just 10 minutes away from the famed Angkor Wat, a stunning display of contemporary architecture and traditional artsits amidst lush gardens and greenery the Memoire Palace Resort & Spa offers a wide range of activities, events and room options. Psar Kraoum Rd Tel: 069-254888 www.memoirepalace.com Memoire Siem Reap Hotel $65 - $110 This upscale hotel is 8 km from the Angkor Wat temple complex and 10 km from the Angkor ruins Contemporary rooms with hardwood floors all featuring free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and safes. Some suites have living rooms with dining tables and feature sofas. Terrazas Rd Tel: 063-963568 www.memoiresiemreaphotel.com 063-760168 Pacific Hotel $110 - $350 Large Airport Road hotel, housing, 236 well- appointed rooms and suites, welcoming both groups and individual travelers. Perfect for families. Swimming pool, free WiFi, dining, full facilities. 10-minutes from Pub

Sam So Guesthouse $13 - $24 Clean, fan and a/c rooms with CTV, fridge, private bathroom with hot water shower. Restaurant. Internet. Travel and tour services and info. Free airport pickup. Free wifi/internet. Visa/MC Wat Bo Road Tel: 012-602956 www.samsoguesthouse.com 012-630590 Viva Mexican Café & Guesthouse $20 - $35 Old Market area guesthouse offering fully outfitted, reasonably priced rooms. Popular Mexican restaurant and baron the ground floor. Visa/MC Old Market area Tel: 012-275463 www.ivivasiemreap.com 063-963151

Shopping

Siem Reap is an excellent place to shop for all things Cambodian. In addition to classic Cambodian souvenirs, also has a unique variety of contemporary art galleries, fashion boutiques and trendy shops. Shopping venues are scattered across the town with concentrations of places along Sivutha Blvd, and the Old Market/Pub Street area.

Smateria “Bags and Accessories”

Located on Alley West, Smateria's collection transforms everyday objects into beautiful bags and accessories. Whether it's a diary made from used milk cartons or purses crocheted from discarded plastic bags, Smateria's line of hip recycled products will surprise you with its ingenuity. Specializing in bags, from trendy clutches to roomy totes and even a few designed especially for men. Alley West, Old Market area Tel: 012-647061 www.smateria.com

Street. Visa/MC/JCB/AMEX ‘Airport Road,’ (Route #6) www.pacifichotel.com.kh

Tel: 063-761818

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