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from vulnerable or impoverished backgrounds. There is a small showroom on-site with a
selection of silk on sale, plus a cafe. However, it only serves cold drinks unless you book
a meal in advance. The centre is located about 4km east of the centre on the riverside road
that continues under the bridge.
Sleeping
Le Tonlé Tourism
Training Centre
( 074-973638;
http://letonle.org
;
s/d with shared bathroom from US$6/8; )
Located in a shady
spot on the riverfront about 500m west of the ferry dock, this small guesthouse doubles as
a training centre to help underprivileged locals get a start in the tourism industry. Rooms
are simple but tastefully furnished. The bathroom is immaculate bathroom and the four
rooms share a comfy balcony, where delicious meals can be ordered in advance.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Golden River Hotel
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HOTEL
$$
( 074-690 0029;
www.goldenriverhotel.com
;
r US$15-35; )
Still the smartest hotel in
town, although that's not saying much. It has the province's only lift and 50 well-appoin-
ted rooms with a few quirks (odd wall-socket placement, faulty remote controls, crowing
roosters out back). The riverview rooms in front cost a bit more.
Riverside Guesthouse
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( 012 257207; timtysou@gmail.com; r US$5-8; )
Overlooking the riverfront area, the River-
side has long been a popular travellers' crossroads. Rooms are basic, but so are the prices.
Good for travel information and there is a popular bar-restaurant downstairs.
GUESTHOUSE
$
Mekong Bird Lodge
( 012 796699;
www.mekongbirdeco-lodge.com
; s/d/tw US$13/15/18)
This self-styled ecolodge sits
on a bluff overlooking a peaceful Mekong eddy north of town. It has recently been up-
graded but remains exceedingly rustic. The sturdy wood bungalows are spacious and fra-
grant, and have balconies with sunset views, but lack furniture. Request a mozzie net. To
get here turn left off NH7 4km north of the bridge and continue 1.5km.
BUNGALOW
$
