The hype
Travelers love the staff's warmth and the chill vibe, but the room lighting situation is a frequent dealbreaker.
Reservoir Hotels
$30-55 / យប់
កក់នេះ ប្រសិនបើ You want a budget-friendly wellness sanctuary with a pool that's just a 10-minute stumble from Pub Street but feels worlds away.
ហេតុផលដែលមនុស្សចូលចិត្ត
- The 'St. Funky Land' address (actually Funky Lane) is a great conversation starter
- Daily yoga classes that actually happen
- A pool that stays refreshingly cool in the Cambodian heat
ចម្លងលឿន: A solid value play for digital nomads and yogis, provided you dodge the windowless 'dungeon' rooms.
ពិនិត្យដោយ @brittandmitchworldwide: I found the dreamiest spot in Cambodia! The pool is surrounded by lush greenery, and my room had this incredible stone bathtub that I never wanted to leave. It felt like a private sanctuary tucked away from everything. You have to stay here.
ភ្ញៀវដែលស្នាក់នៅទីនេះបាននិយាយ
Reality check
The 'quiet' location is occasionally interrupted by noise from nearby bars or internal corridor traffic echoing into windowless rooms.
- You prioritize a clean pool and yoga over luxury bedding
- You want to be near the action but not sleeping directly on top of a bass speaker
- You are traveling on a backpacker budget but want 4-star service
ភាពស្អាតនិងការថែទាំ
8.8
- Housekeeping: Daily and generally thorough, though some corners in older rooms show dust.
- Bathroom hygiene: Generally sparkling, but watch for slow drains in ground floor rooms.
- Maintenance: Good condition overall, though some peeling paint on exterior walls is visible.
- Linens & towels: Fresh and white, no major complaints of staining.
- Odors & scents: Lobby smells of lemongrass; windowless rooms can smell slightly musty if AC isn't running.
Sleepability™
6.5មធ្យម
0-4សលេង
4-7.5មធ្យម
7.5-10ស្ងាត់
- Guests talking in the hallway (echoes into windowless rooms)
- Faint thumping from distant Pub Street bars on weekends
មុនពេលលេងប៉ាក់
ល្អដឹង
- The hotel was formerly known as 'Reservoir Hotels'—taxi drivers might know the old name better.
- They accept cash (USD/Riel) preferred over cards for small transactions.
- Tuk-tuks to Angkor Wat can be arranged at the desk for a fair standard rate.
របៀបរៀបចំលើក
- DEET mosquito repellent (the lobby is open-air)
- Earplugs (for the corridor noise)
- Slip-on shoes (cultural norm to remove shoes in some areas)
ដំបូះបន្ទប់
ជម្រើសល្អបំផុត
- Deluxe Double with Balcony (essential for natural light)
- Pool View rooms (worth the extra $10 for the view and air)
បន្ទប់ដែលគួរដេរ
- Standard Double (often windowless)
- Any room described as 'Internal Window' or lacking a specific view description
ដំបូះស្នើសុំបន្ទប់ – ចម្លង & បិទ
“I am looking forward to my stay. Please ensure I am assigned a room with a real external window facing outside/pool, NOT an internal window facing the corridor. Natural light is a medical necessity for me.”
សំណួរលម្អិត & គន្ធម្លប់ដំណឹង
ព័ត៌មាននិងលម្អិតទាំងអស់ដែលអ្នកចង់ដឹងមុនពេលក្រុង
Is the pool actually heated?
No, and because it's shaded by the building, it stays quite cold. Refreshing in April, chilly in January.
How far is Pub Street?
A 10-12 minute walk. Close enough to go for dinner, far enough to escape the madness.
Do all rooms have windows?
Absolutely not. You must specifically book a 'Balcony' or 'View' room to guarantee daylight.
Is breakfast included?
Usually yes, served at Mocha & Krem. It's decent but portions can be on the smaller side.
Is the internet good for working?
Surprisingly good. Digital nomads often work from the Mocha & Krem cafe area without issues.
What is 'St. Funky Land'?
It's a quirky translation/nickname for 'Funky Lane' (or St. Funky Ln), the actual street name.
គន្លឹះលម្អិត
- ✨
The spa across the street (often unnamed or generic looking) offers massages for half the price of the hotel spa and is excellent.
- ✨
Happy hour at the hotel bar is often 2-for-1 but you have to ask for the specific menu.
- ✨
Ask for a room on the top floor to minimize overhead noise.
៥ របៀងដែលគួរដឹងមុនពេលដែលអ្នកទៅលេង
💡The 'internal window' rooms basically look into a dark hallway where people walk by.
💡The bathroom step-up is unusually high in some rooms—a toe-stubbing hazard.
💡Mocha & Krem's pancakes are locally famous but the muesli bowl is mostly oats.
💡You might spot a temple cat or two wandering the grounds (they are friendly).
💡The 'Gym' is very basic—think a few dumbbells and a yoga mat, not a fitness center.
ម៉ាក្រាមក្នុងស្រុក
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