We stayed beginning of March in the...
We stayed beginning of March in the excellent Pavillon d'Orient hotel. From the check in to the check out we really felt at home.
On the day of our arrival, after having passed the very busy airport road and saw all the big hotels we were a bit afraid to have been book in something similar. We were wrong. When we arrived at Pavillon d'Orient we arrive in a wonderful surrounding. The staff welcomes us with their well-know Cambodian greeting, all of them were smiling and we really feel unique.
Pavillon d'Orient is a small luxury boutique-hotel with around 18 rooms, a swimming pool with a nice waterfall, a restaurant and a very nice tropical garden. On the dates of our stay, their spa wasn't open yet. The WiFi is available in all the public area and on our room's terrace. The breakfast was great and very complete (fried eggs or omelet with bacon, home made yoghurt, home made jam, bread, croissant, fruits, juices, coffee and tea...). We had some dinners there and they do serve an excellent and authentic Khmer cuisine. The staff and the Manager were very helpfull. Always giving us some good advices and good information about Siem Reap and the temples.
The room was very comfortable with a private terrace overlooking the swimming pool and garden. We even had the chance to enjoy a wonderful sunset from the terrace. Inside the room, a huge flat screen TV, a kettle with coffee and tea available, laundry service, safety box, mini bar, bathrob, slipper, bathroom with bathtub and separate shower. Room VERY VERY CLEAN.
They did provide us also some services that make us feel in a five stars hotel. The weak point was maybe the hotel location. Pavillon d'Orient is located on a new road to temples after a local market (Psaa leu). But in fact it isn't a problem if you are looking for a romantic, quiet place at few minutes to the wonderful Angkor complex and if you want to avoid the big morning and evening trafic in town. Furthermore, there are always some tuk tuk available in front of the hotel.
If you want to avoid the big group in big hotel, if you are looking for a romantic place with an excellent surrounding and service, we strongly advice you Pavillon d'Orient. Thank again to all the team to make our stay in Cambodia an unforgettable one.
