Siem Reap

[QUOTE=Fast Eddie 48]Chuck N,

I book my ticket with a travel agent at SR that was 4 yr ago and USD is still strong, there are not too many option very few airline fly this route and I don't want to waste too much time on a damn bus.

Fast Eddie 48[/QUOTE]Go in Thailand/Bkk to the Kho San road area and you will find many bustrips to Seam Reap for around 500/600 THB (less than US $ 15). I believe that a night trip is even cheaper.

The same when you want to go from Phnom Penh or Seam Reap to Bangkok (or other Thai locations) for amounts between US $ 6/7 till US $ 15; depending on toilet in the bus, airco etc.).

Hate to ask this kinda question here, but- anyone find a good laundromat a moderate price - hotel rob you blind.

Or have a suggestion where to stay that has their own laundryroom where I'd feed them coins?

Hi,

I'll be in Sieam Reap next month can someone advise me a nice guesthouse or hotel not so expensive near the pub street or the markets that are GF?

Thanks

Dream,
Try Prohm Roth Guest House. It is a block from Pub Street, girl friendly and decent rooms for perhaps 20$. [url]www.prohmroth-guesthouse.com[/url]

[QUOTE=Thomrn10]Dream,
Try Prohm Roth Guest House. It is a block from Pub Street, girl friendly and decent rooms for perhaps 20$. [url]www.prohmroth-guesthouse.com[/url][/QUOTE]

I'm trying to figure out where to stay for 4 nights in early December. That website made my eyes bleed. I'm still open to staying there but I have to question their sanity when they think that site's a good look.

Anyone have any info about [url]http://www.nethsocheatahotel.com/[/url]? I like that it's new and the reviews on tripadvisor are all good. A monger perspective is all that's missing for me. I got a form reply to my email. I sent a follow up about guests. I can get a double for $24 on agoda but they want $29 on their site. They ignored that question in my first email too.

I know I can book a place for one night and then move but it seems problematic if I'm going to out at temples all day so I'm hoping to find a good place so I don't have to do that. Still, I don't think I want to lock in by prepaying through agoda. If I go with them I might just book one night through agoda and reserve the other 3 through them.

Feel free to PM.

[QUOTE=Methos]I'm trying to figure out where to stay for 4 nights in early December.[/QUOTE]

Several years ago, I stayed at the Golder Orange. Free pickup at the bus station. Girl friendly. And a lockable security box in the room. However it is not next door to Pub street, so a tuk tuk is needed - and they're everywhere.
A tuk tuk driver took me to one of those Vietnamese brothels and I did a take out back to the Golder Orange for the night. Can't remember how much I paid.
That being said, the Golden Orange is a regular touristy guesthouse, so please be discreet.

Spaceman

[QUOTE=Fred Gold]Hate to ask this kinda question here, but- anyone find a good laundromat a moderate price - hotel rob you blind.

Or have a suggestion where to stay that has their own laundryroom where I'd feed them coins?[/QUOTE]

Fred - good question for trip advisor (lots there about it). Short answer: no coin laundries in places like this, but many small shops that you bring laundry to and they do for you, usually 1-2$/kg. just ask around when you get there for one in your neighborhood once you get there.

[QUOTE=Stew2]Fred - good question for trip advisor (lots there about it). Short answer: no coin laundries in places like this, but many small shops that you bring laundry to and they do for you, usually 1-2$/kg. just ask around when you get there for one in your neighborhood once you get there.[/QUOTE]Probably he meant he would love to find a place where when you give your clothes, nothing "magically" disappear. A Laundromat at least would be sure because you guard your stuff hehe. Well, two options: try a local place 1$/1kg like Stew2 said, and pray, or just buy some soap and wash your clothes in the bathroom. They can dry easily in your room, if you leave the fan open. The room is hot enough, trust me. And it's free too.

I'll be visiting Siem Reap in a couple of weeks and staying in the Pub street area. I was in S.R. about this time last year. What I'm looking for is a day time RnT massage parlour. There seemed to be plenty of massage places around on the main streets but they all looked pretty legit. If anyone can recommend a place a place preferably with showers and privacy it would be much appreciated.
Thanks BB

I will be visiting SR for the first time this Dec, and just wanted to confirm that the contact details I found on this forum for are correct for Saran,

Saran

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I wanted to engage his services for visiting Ankor what etc.

I have read on the forums that a person with a similar name has been caught for illegal activities, but I am not sure if this Saran is the same person?

Secondly, I also wanted to visit Vietnam from SR, possibly by boat if I can, and was wondering if this is possible? I am planning to fly to SR from BKK, then make a boat trip into Vietnam (not sure where?) and then fly back from Vietnam back to BKK. All in all, a 7-10 day trip.

Am I going the right way round this or would experienced members do it another way? Can any members share their experiences / advise on this plan?

Thanks

Max

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Saran works out of PP -not SR...but any Tuk Tuk driver in SR can give you what you want. If you want the contact of a guy who took me around Angkor and then at night - plus he is great company with OK english you can PM me. I paid $20 per day + a tip at the end - you could get cheaper but all we are doing is stiffing people who need $5 more than we do.

BB


[QUOTE=MadMax1]I will be visiting SR for the first time this Dec, and just wanted to confirm that the contact details I found on this forum for are correct for Saran,

Saran

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[QUOTE=Bubba999]Saran works out of PP -not SR...but any Tuk Tuk driver in SR can give you what you want.who need $5 more than we do.

BB[/QUOTE]

And that is the answer I guess to my query. Thanks BB.
There are boat trips down the Mekong from PP to Chau Doc. Maybe from SP as well.
Cheers BB

Saran, is still available and not the same guy who was busted. As far as I know, he only works PP, but you can email him about SR and see if he goes there.

Here is his email:
sarangoodtrip email yahoo.com

Plenty of opportunities still available with freelancers in pub street. Also there are a few ladyboys so watch out if you are not into them.

Another place we visited was Blue Wave. Three of us arrived about 9.00pm. Only four girls there who were reasonable and were available. They were not pushy and there were reasonable rooms available on site.

Cost was $25 all inclusive for an hour of fun. Could be stretched a little longer for no charge. All in all take your drink with you and have a good time.

25 is 10 too much