Phnom Penh

[Watch Tower]

I haven't been to PP in years but they used to be on Street 110. Used to have young cute girls and were bars that no one on ISG seemed to talk/know about.

The hidden gems. Thanks for the hint.

[Dreams1973]

Hi I'll be back in Phnom penh After more than 10 years. Can anyone suggests me a good Place where to find a good massage whit finale "benefits"? I ready in the previous post about Amara spa and another Place I can't t find address. Are they places for what I am looking for? Thanks guys.

[Banana Boi]

Please try and remember the name / street of the japanese bar.

I haven't been to PP in years but they used to be on Street 110. Used to have young cute girls and were bars that no one on ISG seemed to talk/know about.

[Watch Tower]

4. Japanese Owned Bar. 2 streets down from 136 (sorry, don't remember the street # or name of bar. But should be hard to find). Good selection of sake and 4 very cute Japanese style ladies working there. Standard asking price of 100.00 for shorttime, I paid 80.00 as girl was very cute, funny and her English was above average. Again, this was after buying more than a few drinks for the ladies.

7. Harmony Hotel. Highly recommended this hotel, got a room with a balcony and bathtub, it was under 100.00 USD a night. Staff very friendly and helpful. They do get the ladies info, and will call you when the lady leave to ensure everything is ok. Breakfast was ok, egg station being the highlight. Nice coffee machine, but their selection of grounds / beans below average. Location is good, if you don't mind the street market next-door. Oh, place requires a 50.00 USD deposit.

Thanks. Please try and remember the name / street of the japanese bar.

For hotels, can probaby get a genuine 4 or 5 star hotel for 100 these days.

[Mosquito2002]

The new airport hasn't opened and isn't scheduled to open, after numerous date changes, until September 2025 ?

As for cost from the currently running airport (Potchentong) - a car booked via PassApp to Riverside area will be approx 24/25,000 reil, so pretty much $6-$7 USD for the trip!

DingoD.

Airport looked new and well maintained, except for the smoking room and non-peak traffic hours it was only a 30-40 minute drive from Harmony Hotel.

[DingoD]

Just reread my report, sorry for the errors.

Guess I'll have to be more careful before uploading next time. For Clarification:

1. On bringing a shitton of dollars, talking about one dollar bills.

The new airport hasn't opened and isn't scheduled to open, after numerous date changes, until September 2025 ?

As for cost from the currently running airport (Potchentong) - a car booked via PassApp to Riverside area will be approx 24/25,000 reil, so pretty much $6-$7 USD for the trip!

DingoD.

[Mosquito2002]

It was a regular taxi (older suv) from the new international airport. Only took around 30 minutes. Observed later that I was lucky and traffic was very light.

On the return trip to the airport I booked an suv from the hotel for 15.00 USD. Ride was under 30 minutes on a Sunday at 7 am.

Pretty sure I could of gotten a taxi for under 10.00 to the airport, but felt it was worth the extra 5. 00 USD. Just knowing I'd have no issues getting to the airport.

Oh, didn't share the ride.

Just reread my report, sorry for the errors.

Guess I'll have to be more careful before uploading next time. For Clarification:

1. On bringing a shitton of dollars, talking about one dollar bills.

[Mosquito2002]

Informative, current experience.

One question: I assume you arrived at the new international airport in Phnom Penh. Was that a share taxi you got to downtown for $8-$9 because it seems like a longer ride than from the old airport.

Sam.

It was a regular taxi (older suv) from the new international airport. Only took around 30 minutes. Observed later that I was lucky and traffic was very light.

On the return trip to the airport I booked an suv from the hotel for 15.00 USD. Ride was under 30 minutes on a Sunday at 7 am.

Pretty sure I could of gotten a taxi for under 10.00 to the airport, but felt it was worth the extra 5. 00 USD. Just knowing I'd have no issues getting to the airport.

Oh, didn't share the ride.

[FarmerBoy45]

Just a quick post.

1. Darling Darling is closed for renovation, info'd it'll be 2-3 months before it reopens. Girls moved to F Club on 1st Floor.

2. F Club. Opens at 9 pm. Visited at 10 pm, place was empty. Visited again at 1 am, maybe 2-3 customers sitting with girls. Maybe 12 ladies, only 2 (fit my taste) I'd even consider taking for the 300.00 USD price the Viet mamasan quoted for ST. If you by-pass the mamasan, girls will quote you 150.00 USD shorttime.

3. 136 Bars. Hit a few bars, average starting price for ST was 100.00. 60.00 was always readily accepted, noting that I'd already bought a few drinks.

4. Japanese Owned Bar. 2 streets down from 136 (sorry, don't remember the street # or name of bar. But should be hard to find). Good selection of sake and 4 very cute Japanese style ladies working there. Standard asking price of 100.00 for shorttime, I paid 80.00 as girl was very cute, funny and her English was above average. Again, this was after buying more than a few drinks for the ladies.

* Most, if not all bars have girls drinks priced at 5. 00. More, if you're talking a mixed drink or speciality drink.

* My drink of choice is Hennessy VSOP. Price for a shot ranged from 6-8. 00 USD.

5. Closest thing to a Go-Go Bars is Croco. Really liked this place, except for the mist / fog / smoke they released while the girls are dancing. Tried taking a dancer, but got rejected. Tried a bartender, success on 2nd night visiting the bar. Won't mention the price I paid for LT, 2 am-8 am. Dancers are hot, as expected. Hostess below average, 15-20 hostess, maybe 2 doable. They are good at fooling around in the bar though. 6-8 bartenders, 2 hot and cute. However both had limited English skills.

5. Floozy's. New place I believe. They had SOS with biscuits, so had to visit. Place is a dump and the food sucked (tried the SOS with Biscuits and take-home chili, both tasted like they came directly out of a can). Visited during the day, so not sure able ladies. Assuming they'd be below average. Just my assumption.

6. Metro. Ate at this place 4 time, it's just down the street from my hotel. 21.00 steak and seafood special with Beer Lao, 3 cheese plate was my go-to meal.

7. Harry's (across the street from Metro). Place was just average.

7. Harmony Hotel. Highly recommended this hotel, got a room with a balcony and bathtub, it was under 100.00 USD a night. Staff very friendly and helpful. They do get the ladies info, and will call you when the lady leave to ensure everything is ok. Breakfast was ok, egg station being the highlight. Nice coffee machine, but their selection of grounds / beans below average. Location is good, if you don't mind the street market next-door. Oh, place requires a 50.00 USD deposit.

8. ATM's. No problem with using ATMs. Charges range varied greatly. At NAGA World, used their ATM and my bank card. Got charged 16.00 taking out 400.00 USD. ABA ATM only charged me 6. 00 while taking out 500.00 USD using my MC.

9. Street Walkers. They really don't stand out, unless it's after mid-night. Didn't see anything worth even the expected 20.00 price tag. At around 4-5 am you'll see them leaving the riverside, spent 1 early morning sitting outside the hotel just watching them pass-by and enjoying a cig / coffee.

10. Prearrival Tips.

A. Bring a shitton of dollar bills. Used GRAB tuk-tuk a lot (normally, got pick-up in under 5 minutes) and dollars come-in handy.

Be. At immigration present your passport, printed copy of your e-visa and e-arrival card. Yes, having it on your phone works. But can be a hassle.

See. Airport to Downtown, average price being 9. 00-10.00 USD by car.

The. Sorry, I use global roaming. So, no intel on sim cards / e-sims. More than enough shops at the airport to fit your communication needs.

E. Becareful crossing the streets, motorbike riders are crazy here. I can drive in Pattaya / BKK, this place is on a different level.

11. Almost for got, Smith's Texas BBQ. Visited this place once, as it's a bit out of the way. Very good ribs and mac & cheese. Place was empty when I visited, was a bit worried. However, it's definitely worth a visit.

Ok, ending here.

Very helpful and useful information. Thank you for taking the time to post this report.

[Sam Sanuk]

After reading the forum up to page 6-7, I've booked my hotel for 2 nights at Sun & Moon. Now I'm looking for some tips on the best bars to hit a hottie while I'm there and the best times. I'm really looking for girls who know what their doing and not some dead fish which I'm going to have to chuck out after a 5 min lack luster BJ. I was thinking of hitting Pussy Cat, 69, Xanadu, Pourhub and Charlie Chans. Anyone think it's worth paying for LT rather than ST, I really don't want to get robbed and I'm not really too bother about fucking in the morning.

Cheers.

For starters, you're rooming / roaming in the right area. That's the good news. As to the rest, most all bars will provide what you are looking for and what you don't want. To a larege extent, the damsels are independent contractors who set their own rates and provide or withhold certain services. So, as usual, best to make your expectations / demands known and negotiate your compensation before making any decision. It isn't rocket science. Good pre-employment interviews will usually win out.

Sam.

[DiffPiddy]

After reading the forum up to page 6-7, I've booked my hotel for 2 nights at Sun & Moon. Now I'm looking for some tips on the best bars to hit a hottie while I'm there and the best times. I'm really looking for girls who know what their doing and not some dead fish which I'm going to have to chuck out after a 5 min lack luster BJ. I was thinking of hitting Pussy Cat, 69, Xanadu, Pourhub and Charlie Chans. Anyone think it's worth paying for LT rather than ST, I really don't want to get robbed and I'm not really too bother about fucking in the morning.

Cheers.

[Sam Sanuk]

Just a quick post.

See. Airport to Downtown, average price being 9. 00-10.00 USD by car.

Ok, ending here.

Informative, current experience.

One question: I assume you arrived at the new international airport in Phnom Penh. Was that a share taxi you got to downtown for $8-$9 because it seems like a longer ride than from the old airport.

Sam.

[Mosquito2002]

Just a quick post.

1. Darling Darling is closed for renovation, info'd it'll be 2-3 months before it reopens. Girls moved to F Club on 1st Floor.

2. F Club. Opens at 9 pm. Visited at 10 pm, place was empty. Visited again at 1 am, maybe 2-3 customers sitting with girls. Maybe 12 ladies, only 2 (fit my taste) I'd even consider taking for the 300.00 USD price the Viet mamasan quoted for ST. If you by-pass the mamasan, girls will quote you 150.00 USD shorttime.

3. 136 Bars. Hit a few bars, average starting price for ST was 100.00. 60.00 was always readily accepted, noting that I'd already bought a few drinks.

4. Japanese Owned Bar. 2 streets down from 136 (sorry, don't remember the street # or name of bar. But should be hard to find). Good selection of sake and 4 very cute Japanese style ladies working there. Standard asking price of 100.00 for shorttime, I paid 80.00 as girl was very cute, funny and her English was above average. Again, this was after buying more than a few drinks for the ladies.

* Most, if not all bars have girls drinks priced at 5. 00. More, if you're talking a mixed drink or speciality drink.

* My drink of choice is Hennessy VSOP. Price for a shot ranged from 6-8. 00 USD.

5. Closest thing to a Go-Go Bars is Croco. Really liked this place, except for the mist / fog / smoke they released while the girls are dancing. Tried taking a dancer, but got rejected. Tried a bartender, success on 2nd night visiting the bar. Won't mention the price I paid for LT, 2 am-8 am. Dancers are hot, as expected. Hostess below average, 15-20 hostess, maybe 2 doable. They are good at fooling around in the bar though. 6-8 bartenders, 2 hot and cute. However both had limited English skills.

5. Floozy's. New place I believe. They had SOS with biscuits, so had to visit. Place is a dump and the food sucked (tried the SOS with Biscuits and take-home chili, both tasted like they came directly out of a can). Visited during the day, so not sure able ladies. Assuming they'd be below average. Just my assumption.

6. Metro. Ate at this place 4 time, it's just down the street from my hotel. 21.00 steak and seafood special with Beer Lao, 3 cheese plate was my go-to meal.

7. Harry's (across the street from Metro). Place was just average.

7. Harmony Hotel. Highly recommended this hotel, got a room with a balcony and bathtub, it was under 100.00 USD a night. Staff very friendly and helpful. They do get the ladies info, and will call you when the lady leave to ensure everything is ok. Breakfast was ok, egg station being the highlight. Nice coffee machine, but their selection of grounds / beans below average. Location is good, if you don't mind the street market next-door. Oh, place requires a 50.00 USD deposit.

8. ATM's. No problem with using ATMs. Charges range varied greatly. At NAGA World, used their ATM and my bank card. Got charged 16.00 taking out 400.00 USD. ABA ATM only charged me 6. 00 while taking out 500.00 USD using my MC.

9. Street Walkers. They really don't stand out, unless it's after mid-night. Didn't see anything worth even the expected 20.00 price tag. At around 4-5 am you'll see them leaving the riverside, spent 1 early morning sitting outside the hotel just watching them pass-by and enjoying a cig / coffee.

10. Prearrival Tips.

A. Bring a shitton of dollar bills. Used GRAB tuk-tuk a lot (normally, got pick-up in under 5 minutes) and dollars come-in handy.

Be. At immigration present your passport, printed copy of your e-visa and e-arrival card. Yes, having it on your phone works. But can be a hassle.

See. Airport to Downtown, average price being 9. 00-10.00 USD by car.

The. Sorry, I use global roaming. So, no intel on sim cards / e-sims. More than enough shops at the airport to fit your communication needs.

E. Becareful crossing the streets, motorbike riders are crazy here. I can drive in Pattaya / BKK, this place is on a different level.

11. Almost for got, Smith's Texas BBQ. Visited this place once, as it's a bit out of the way. Very good ribs and mac & cheese. Place was empty when I visited, was a bit worried. However, it's definitely worth a visit.

Ok, ending here.

[Sam Sanuk]

It may be on the books but after 30 years of both living in and visiting Cambodia I can safely say I have never heard of this happening even once. Don't worry.

Ditto. Having visited Cambodia for 27 years, I can safely say that neither the resident expats I know nor participants on various monger-oriented boards have reported any issues as cautioned by the poster. Accordingly, I'll continue living dangerously while continuing my debauchary. Ha ha ha.

Sam.

[SouthEaster]

It may be on the books but after 30 years of both living in and visiting Cambodia I can safely say I have never heard of this happening even once. Don't worry.