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fan). <strong>The</strong> courtyard area is a picturesque garden dotted with quiet sitting areas with chairs<br />
or floor mats and comfy pillows.<br />
On the back road to the temples, Siem Reap. & 012/804-952. www.pavillon-indochine.com. $60–$65<br />
double; $85 suite. 24 units. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant. In room: A/C (cellphone available upon<br />
request).<br />
Viroth’s Hotel This hotel is super chic and very affordable. A small boutique<br />
affair, this spot provides a private, intimate experience. <strong>The</strong> rooms have cool gray<br />
stone floors, and the shelves, entertainment unit, and bed frames are built into the white<br />
walls. One corner is painted a contrasting maroon color and marks the shower console.<br />
It is minimalist and modern with sleek geometric furniture, but s<strong>of</strong>t touches like a floor<br />
vase filled with large pieces <strong>of</strong> dried palm leaves, dark brown leather desk tops and c<strong>of</strong>feecolored<br />
coverlets and accent pillows keep it warm and inviting. Most rooms have private<br />
balconies. <strong>The</strong> best room in the house is room no. 3, on the ground floor. It comes with<br />
a large, poolside corner terrace equipped with cozy lounge beds. <strong>The</strong>re’s a small outdoor<br />
pool surrounded by cream-colored sun beds. Breakfast is served on the ro<strong>of</strong>top restaurant.<br />
It’s lit with fairy lights at night and is an excellent place to spend the evening, looking<br />
out over the ro<strong>of</strong>tops <strong>of</strong> Siem Reap.<br />
0658 Wat Bo Village (behind City River Hotel) & 063/761-720. Fax 063/760-774. www.viroth-hotel.com.<br />
7 units. $75–$80 double. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; ro<strong>of</strong>top Jacuzzi; saltwater outdoor pool;<br />
room service; small spa. In room: A/C, TV, Wi-Fi, no phone.<br />
Steung Siemreap Hotel This brand-new hotel in two separate buildings<br />
in a pretty square does a great job <strong>of</strong> looking aged. Although this is not a new or even an<br />
uncommon concept, at the Steung Siemreap they manage it rather well. Downstairs,<br />
attractive checkered red and cream tiles that appear to have been purloined directly from<br />
the south <strong>of</strong> France (and may well have been) are complemented by muted dark-wood<br />
furnishings. <strong>The</strong> rooms are large and very bright with floor-to-ceiling French windows<br />
facing on to the balcony, shaded by crisp curtains. <strong>The</strong> furnishings are uncluttered and<br />
the feel is spare but not spartan. <strong>The</strong> space, light, and location make this hotel a real<br />
contender in the higher echelons <strong>of</strong> the midrange category.<br />
St. 9, Psar Chas. & 063/965-169. Fax 063/965-151. www.steungsiemreaphotel.com. 76 units. $80 superior<br />
double; $90 deluxe single; $100 deluxe double; $130 triple; $180 junior suite; $200 colonial suite;<br />
$250 Steung Siemreap suite. MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar; concierge; small health club; Internet;<br />
outdoor pool; room service. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, minibar.<br />
INEXPENSIVE<br />
<strong>The</strong> downtown area <strong>of</strong> Siem Reap, on either side <strong>of</strong> the main road, is brimming with<br />
budget accommodations.<br />
Auberge Mont Royal D’Angkor Down a lazy lane just to the west <strong>of</strong> the town<br />
center, Auberge is a cozy choice for budget travelers. This comfortable hotel is Canadian<br />
owned and managed. Terra-cotta tile covers all open areas and rooms, and there are<br />
atmospheric touches like canvas lamps, carved wood beds, cushions, and traditional<br />
hangings, curtains, and bedspreads. <strong>The</strong> walls could use a fresh coat <strong>of</strong> paint, but the<br />
hotel is neat and tidy overall. <strong>The</strong> traditional decor is pleasant and inviting. Bathrooms<br />
are done in clean tile and have tiny bathtubs. Pool villa rooms are well worth the upgrade.<br />
West <strong>of</strong> the town center. & 063/964-044. www.auberge-mont-royal.com. 26 units. $30–$50 double;<br />
$60 pool villa. AE, MC, V. Amenities: Restaurant; bar. In room: A/C, TV, fridge, minibar, no phone.<br />
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