A sanctuary of calm behind the royal palace, this is a great part of the city to while away a few hours or spend a relaxed evening. Nice artsy shops, a handful of cafes that wouldn't feel out of place in Marylebone and a couple of good restaurants, notably Tamarind with its charming roof terrace.

There's also a Seeing Hands blind massage place nearby which is recommended after an afternoon tramping round the Royal Palace.

Street 240, Phnom Penh

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Nicely situated guesthouse on the Kampot riverside, and an ideal base from which to enjoy this lovely relaxing little city and its surroundings.

Rooms are aimed squarely at flashpackers, and are simple but stylish, and the owners Dom and Denise and their staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. Great restaurant/bar on a balcony overlooking the river, too.

Rikitikitavi
Riverside Road
Kampot
Cambodia

Rikitikitavi@asia.com

www.rikitikitavi-kampot.com

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La Villa is a converted colonial house on Battambang riverfront converted lovingly by its owners, a French-Vietnamese couple, into a gorgeous boutique guesthouse and restaurant.

Free-standing bath tubs in the rooms, art deco fans and a really beautifully-done restaurant and bar area make this well worth the 50 USD a night or so rate.

Just be sure to arrive here by boat from Siem Reap (you'll feel you've earned a bit of luxury!) and take advantage of the Smokin' Pot cookery school nearby, one of the highlights of our Cambodia trip.

N 185 Pom Romchek 5 Kom
Rattanak Srok Battambang - Cambodia
Tél. :(855-53) 730 151
lavilla@online.com.kh
www.lavilla-battambang.com

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