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California 2

79 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh n/a, Cambodia
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California 2
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Rating summary
  • Sleep Quality
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Los Angeles, California
Senior Contributor
21 reviews 21 reviews
7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

After reading a number of the tripadvisor reviews on this hotel a second time, I can see why some people rated it higher than me. Unlike many other hotels I've been to, this is probably one of the very few that caters better to a certain clientele (i.e. therefore better ratings). First, some good things: Rooms are decent-sized and bathrooms,... More

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Puyallup, Washington
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

I usually stay at a place just around the corner from this hotel and have heard good things about the California 2. I contacted them on line to make reservations for two different days (coming and going to Singapore), to get taxi's to the airport/Sihanoukville and leave a bag with them while I was in Singapore. I received an answer... More

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Folsom, CA
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9 hotel reviews
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23 helpful votes 23 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013

My reservation was for two nights, but I was having such a great time I stayed for a third night. Jim and his staff made me feel very welcome. Food was great, and the hotel's riverfront location made it a short walk to plenty of bars and restaurants (not to mention the riverfront promenade). Also very close to the Giant... More

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Singapore
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10 reviews 10 reviews
7 hotel reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2013

Stayed here for the second time in late April 2013 for a week. As expected, because of the first stay, the room was clean and fine, the staff and owner were friendly and helpful and the food, which I ate every night, was great. I lost my passport on this trip and everyone, even the tuk-tuk driver came to my... More

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Singapore, Singapore
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4 reviews 4 reviews
3 hotel reviews
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9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

The interestingly-named Hotel California 2 (Eagles anyone?) has a good location along Sisowath Quay (near to KFC) and is often fully-booked. I stayed 2 nights here and enjoyed it immensely. The staff are friendly and actually took the effort to show us the room and how everything worked. Jim the owner is great as well although he isn't always around.... More

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Los Angeles, California
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16 hotel reviews
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30 helpful votes 30 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

There is a reason this place is almost always booked up, its the friendliness and value of the place. The staff is great and love to joke around. The owner Jim is nice and will answer all your questions about Cambodia and Phnom Penh, he has been living there some time so he knows all the ins and outs and... More

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Bangkok, Thailand
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5 reviews 5 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

Stayed here for 4 nights. Very nice rooms and comfortable beds. The decor was very upscale and the downstairs bar area was very friendly and inviting. Very pleasant place to sit and have a few drinks while talking with the lovely staff and meeting other travelers. The bar/ restaurant area downstairs was very friendly and inviting and the staff were... More

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Shanghai, China
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4 reviews 4 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

we very hawppy with the quality of rooms and staffs there , all the room amenaties and equipments exceelent . the decorations very nice and relax . the staffs there so polite and helpful .you can get tuk-tuks easily there and cheap , the location was nice and fun . highly reccommended .

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Wanaka, New Zealand
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11 reviews 11 reviews
8 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 April 2013 via mobile

We were upgraded to the larger room for no extra charge. Very clean and cool with aircon and fan. No windows or natural light in room. Very well situated close to the night market and the river. The breakfast of toast and eggs was adequate. We found the bar too smokey to be in for long but there are plenty... More

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New York City, New York
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6 reviews 6 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I chose this guesthouse because it is centrally located on the riverfront, walking distance to Wat Phnom and the Central market. ***I walked from the Mekong Bus Terminal, thinking it was a few blocks away but the terminal has moved farther down on Sisowath Quay. Better get a tuk-tuk!*** The room was tiny but clean and most importantly, the AC... More

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Hotel Summarization (Beta)

What travellers say

  • Very friendly(8)
  • Flat screen TV(7)
  • Clean and comfortable(4)
  • Great Place(4)
  • River front(3)
  • Tuk Tuk(3)
  • HOT WATER(3)
  • Pool table(3)
  • Mekong Express bus(3)
  • Great location(3)

Additional Information about California 2

Address: 79 Sisowath Quay, Phnom Penh n/a, Cambodia
Region: Cambodia > Phnom Penh
Amenities:
Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Restaurant Room Service
Hotel Style:
#2 Best Value Hotels in Phnom Penh
#22 Business Hotels in Phnom Penh
Price range (per night): S$31 - 44
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Located in the Wat Phnom Area, on the riverfront, California 2 has easy access to the Port and is 3 doors away from the Mekong Express bus terminal. Plenty of country information as well. ... more   less 
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