| C Caroline |
23 March 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Saphir Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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It was the second time that I travelled in Cambodia. We hired a car 2 days with the help of the Saphir hotel, our guide (working at Saphir hotel) was excellent(compare whith the one I've 2 years ago!). I went by motorbike to Phnom Kulen, a day excursion to a national park with waterfalls where you can swim and rest from the visit of the temples...
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| D Vandewalle |
21 March 2003 |
Stayed at Passaggio Boutique Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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For visiting the temples, hire a local motorcycle or tuk-tuk. Much cheaper than a taxi. Unless you know nothing about the temples, forget about the official guides--they're not worth the money. Much better to study beforehand, and then explore by yourself--with your motorcycle driver waiting for you...
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| J Douglas |
08 March 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Saphir Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Recommended restuarants are The Bayon and LaNoria. The Grand Hotel has a great happy hour and is within walking distance of this hotel. We traveled by tuk-tuk, which are everywhere. One day we rented a car and driver for a further trip.
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| J Echmalian |
25 February 2003 |
Stayed at Bopha Angkor - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Siem Reap is a safe, accessible town, with some good Khmer restaurants. It's easy to arrange a driver and private guide to tour Angkor.
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| D Cowley |
07 February 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Saphir Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Siem Reap is the gateway to the Angkor monuments and they are truly spectacular. I booked a car, driver and English speaking guide through the hotel. I bought the 3 day pass to the monuments and the guide handled the general itinery.
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| M Hohmann |
05 February 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Village Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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It was in a good location, just a few minutes walk from the main street. The main street has a good range of restaurants of all kinds of foods. The hotel has a cultural centre directly across the road which holds Cambodian food and dance events every night. It was spectacular to watch.
There are drivers and motorbikes directly outside the hotel. Although the hotel grounds are superb, you step outside of the hotel grounds and reality hits. Siem Reap is full of beggars and it is very poverty stricken, but the people are very friendly and helpful, when they are not trying to bargain you for every cent you have got!
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| S Davies |
04 February 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Village Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Get a guide and driver if you can - it's a lot less hassle and ends up being very cost effective. Sofitel is a good place for European food if your children can't handle any more fried rice or noodles. Red Piano in town has OK food with OK service. Be relaxed and friendly and the Khmer people will be the same back!
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| G Chou |
04 February 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Century Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Fantastic destination. Travel by tuktuk (US$7/day)is far more enjoyable than renting a car. Artisan D'angkor is really worth seeing. Avoid sun rise in Angkor wat. A lot of mist during the dry season mask the sun! Too many people already!
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| H Scherrer |
02 February 2003 |
Stayed at Angkor Village Hotel - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom are a must, Banteay Srei is pretty but too crowded. Our favourites are Ta Prohm and Preah Khan. In between, a visit at Tonle Sap makes a nice change. For getting around, it's best to use a hotel car (USD 25/day, incl. driver).
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| S Lee |
31 January 2003 |
Stayed at Pavillon Indochine - Siem Reap, Cambodia.
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Siem Reap is unforgettable. Stunning temples, wonderful people, delicious food (Amok is a must) and great shopping too! Next time we'll try the funny motorbike drawn carriages and elephant rides. Were happy with hiring a car this time. The beggar children and landmine victims are a shock. Rather more expensive than we thought it would be with the airport taxes and visas. We got caught out on the way back. Didn't realise you had to pay US$20 to get out as well! Best holiday I've had in ages.
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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Siem Reap, Cambodia
