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(
www.whiterabbitguesthouse.com
; 40A St 294; dm with fan/air-con US$4/5, d US$12-15; )
This
convivial hostel is a hidden gem, with an attractive ground-level bar and hang-out area
where you can play Play-station on a big screen. The two private rooms are pretty good
value, but most opt for the comfortable dorms with clean bathrooms and wide bunk beds.
Good food too.
Blue Dog Guesthouse
( 012658075; bluedogguesthouse@gmail.com; 13 St 51; dm US$5-6, s/d US$6/10; )
Location
and price are right, plus there's a cosy common area and a popular bar downstairs, so you
don't have to spend too much time in the clean but basic rooms.
HOSTEL
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New Golden Bridge Guesthouse
HOTEL
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( 023-721396;
www.goldenbridgehtl.com
;
7 St 278; s/d/tr US$15/18/20; )
It's close, but this is
our favourite among the 'Golden' hotels on St 278. Rooms are huge if a bit dark, with
clean linen, low bamboo beds, desks, fine bathrooms and no funky smells like in some of
its neighbours. Like most of the Golden hotels, it offers free laundry.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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Villa Langka
( 023-726771;
www.villalangka.com
;
14 St 282; r incl breakfast US$48-120; )
One of the
first players in the poolside-boutique game, it's now firmly cemented as a Phnom Penh fa-
vourite. Rooms ooze post-modern panache. People complain that it has become too big
and impersonal - 48 rooms at last count - but the flip side is more variety. The leafy pool
area is perfect.
Rambutan
( 017992240;
www.rambutanresort.com
;
29 St 71; r incl breakfast US$55-120; )
Sixties-
groovy, gay friendly and extremely well-run, this striking villa once belonged to the
American Embassy. The soaring original structure and a newer wing shade a boot-shaped
swimming pool - you could practically swan-dive into it from the balconies of the pricier
rooms. Concrete floors set an industrial tone in the 19 smart rooms, which are outfitted
with top-quality everything.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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