I spent 5 nights in a nice old time suprior room. It reminded me of staying with a joint family in India. The old stye room, especially the floor mosaic gave me a feeling of the sixties. The poolside restaurant was very appealing. Very clean with housekeeping staff always willing to help. May be the management can pay a little more attention to maintain the foliage!garden in a better shape.

Good location as it is just off the main area but still close to the river and other attractions. We were in the annex on the 4th floor and had a great view of the temple and the monument from our balcony. The pool is mainly in the shade all day and is good to dip in after a day out but not really for sun bathing. Staff at the pool are very friendly and come around asking if you need a drink. The gardens and trees make the pool area feel like you are in a jungle clearing. Small citronella burners are place all around the pool at dusk and in the bar area which keeps the bugs away. The breakfast was not extensive but did have plenty of fruit and a small selection of Asian food. There was a chef making waffles and omelettes on request. The inclusion of some bug deterrent would be good as there were a number of flies around the fruit bar. The room we had was a bit unconventional as the bath room had no door or wall between the bedroom – just some bamboo poles and a half wall. The bath was very large with a good shower above. There was a hair dryer in the bathroom area and good towels. The toilet was separate. The 1st night the turn down service placed some fragrant flowers on the bed – a nice touch. A quality Sony flat screen TV with plenty of channels and HBO. Unfortunately the picture quality was poor and we were only there for 2 days so never had a chance to complain. Free Wi-Fi which seems to be ubiquitous in Cambodia was easy to set up and gave 2.3mb down and 0.83mb up.

Rarely, the cheaper room was better. We spent almost a week and we were very comfortable. The breakfast is not great but the restaurant is good for lunch and dinner. The hotel has a really nice pool, so don't forget to take your swiming suit. The room is spacious and comfortable. The only small problem is that hot water takes for ever to come in the shower. Overall, it was a nice stay.

You love racing cars? well bad luck as I am speaking of French : « Formule 1 » A hotel network found on most Paris and province suburbs’ of France.
Why such poor comment on such a historical place? Owned by a prominent member of Cambodia high court and managed by a French team. Well ... let’s start by the good –
- Fantastic central location near the independence monument that offers walking distance access to all the surrounding pubs, cafe and restaurants nearby.
- Quiet environment with plenty of trees and lovely birds that fly around.
- Charming good looking on the global set up designed as a promising boutique hotel.
- Welcoming staffs that cares without being invasive.
- Food is prepared professionally.
Up to now you will agree: This is a nice place!
- Then there is the Formule 1 ... (What a pity) look, set up of the room (Deluxe at 90+ Us$) that looks like such hotel chain: The cold looking room & its furniture brought me straight back to Paris suburbs’ next to the Roissy Airport by a gloomy day!
- And now the bad: Oh! Nice you think – In the centre of the whole decorum there is a large swimming pool... I waited for this after a long hot Cambodia country side trip that makes you hot & dusty – A swimming pool! You hurry up to get your swimming trunks (in the formule 1 room ...) and Hop! You jump in the ..... hargh!!! ... NO! ... A Chlorine bath!!! - Skin start to react, lips wonder what kind of medicine or poison is that ... and out you go to your formule 1 room to take a shower ...!
-Forgot: In the toilet there is no little side shower.. Strange (for the region) and my wife complained... again!
Conclusion: It is a nice place among the growing list of Boutique Hotels – The value for its price is Ok as it is very well situated but book well in advance in order to get the possibility to get a room in the ancient wood home of “Mr K.P.”