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Shining Angkor Boutique Hotel: Accommodating, Relaxing, Clean and Complete
Location
To be honest, location was the least of our concern. We knew that we would still require a transportation to go from one tourist attraction to another. Albeit we have a navigation moxie, we opted to go for the local Tuk-Tuk as means of transportation, and I suggest you do so as well. This will save you time and energy to ride the bicycles here and there.
Nevertheless, the hotel's location is between the major tourist spots ie.e. Angkor Wat and the city. Having visited the city area, I still prefer Shining Angkor Boutique Hotel's location. It is along the main road, yet isolated from the hustle and bustle of the main city.
As night can be too loud in the city, I like this hotel since I prefer to have a goodnight's sleep in my room. But if you prefer to party at night, you definitely have to look for a hotel near the main city.
Room
The room is spacious enough. It was neatly prep when we arrived and everyday when we leave the hotel. The hotel per se is very clean and has that local ambiance which any tourist would appreciate when in a foreign country. The hotel boasts big wooden tables and chairs which you'd immediately notice when you enter the lobby area. Since nobody's allowed to bring their shoes/sandals/slippers inside the hotel, it makes the place clean and tidy.
Staff
Vannak was the one who entertained my inquiry online and he's always been prompt with his response. They also have a staff even in the wee hours of the night and as early as 4am readily available to respond to your concern. All the staff were friendly, from the reception, to the restaurant staff, hotel manager and especially to our tour guide. Most of them can understand basic english but I suggest that you bring maps or names in Khmer if there are locations that you specifically want to visit. Best to show/point to them in the map rather than verbal communication.
Facilities/Amenities
We enjoyed a short dip in their swimming pool. We tried their pool at about 10am but the water was a bit cold so I wasn't really comfortable swimming at that time. The pool was also well-kept. Adjacent to the hotel is their restaurant where they served not so many dishes but the breakfast was acceptable/okay for me.
The aureate thing about the hotel is that they have wifi which made it a lot easier for checking mails. They also have a computer for the guests usage FOC at the second floor. And at the balcony, you can enjoy a relaxing time in their local hammock.
Value
We definitely had our money's worth during the entire stay here in this hotel. You won't be short-changed because you will enjoy every minute of your stay here.
