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( 012 853639;
www.luxguesthouse.com
; St 119; dm/d US$1.50/3; )
Spectacular backpacker
value here. The four en-suite private rooms are generally OK - no funky smells, no layers
of mold, no tattered sheets - considering the ludicrous price. One fuss is that the dorm
bathroom lacks a sink - use the shower to brush your teeth. The cafe downstairs is pleas-
ant.
Royal Hotel
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( 016 912034;
www.royalhotelbattambang.com
; St 115; r with fan US$6-15, with air-con US$10-20;
)
Deservedly popular with independent travellers, the 45-room Royal doesn't have
any bells and whistles, just clean and spacious if somewhat faded lodgings with fridge and
television.
Chhaya Hotel
( 053-952170;
www.chhayahotel.com
;
118 St 3; dm US$1.50, r US$3-12; )
One of the
longest-running budget hotels in Battambang, it has some of the cheapest beds in town -
just don't expect many style points.
HOTEL
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Sanctuary Villa
( 097 216 7168;
www.sanctuarycambodia.com
; d/tw incl breakfast US$70/80; )
This in-
timate poolside boutique in a lush garden has seven attractive villas furnished with tradi-
tional woods, tasteful silks and throw rugs. Each bungalow has a private garden out back
and marvellous bathrooms equipped with Jacuzzi tubs. The out-of-the-way location won't
be for everybody.
From the White Horse roundabout on NH5 go 500m north and take a right.
BOUTIQUE HOTEL
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Delux Villa
( 077 336373;
www.deluxvilla.com
; St 4; r incl breakfast US$45-55; )
Whereas most Bat-
tambang poolside hotels are outside the centre, Delux Villa is just a five-minute walk
away. It's worth upgrading to a balcony-equipped room around the pool. The style is more
Khmer than boutique, but rooms are big and clean (if a bit dark) and the grounds nice and
leafy.
HOTEL
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