This highly-recommended, 118-room hotel offers well-above-average accommodations at a very reasonable price for such a world-class tourism site. Given its four-star rating--by my tour agency’s rating system, at least--rates starting at US$80 were a pleasant surprise. The Princess was large enough to provide almost all the amenities I would have wanted without being large enough to intimidate.

Instead of a conventional lobby, there was a large front room that served as both a reception area and a holding area for guests awaiting their tour departures or airport transfers. To facilitate that, furniture was grouped into clusters that served as individual conversation centers. One corner served as a cocktail lounge--where guests could sip cocktails from a comfortable armchair or sofa instead of perched on a barstool.

For dining, the Princess Angkor offered "The Citadel," a coffee shop serving breakfast, lunch, and light dinner items 24/7. At 6pm, however, it transfered itself into a very good dinner spot. When the multi-cultural buffet opens, one can sample unfamiliar Southeast Asian dishes but still have Western-style "comfort food" to fall back on. Thanks to being able to experiment, I discovered, among other things, that Cambodians can do marvelous things with smoked seafood.

My room was more than adequate, tastefully decorated with Cambodian arts and crafts. The bathroom featured both tub and shower and was well-equipped with complimentary toiletries.

I especially appreciated the outdoor swimming pool which, at night, was dark except for the minimal lighting needed for safety. Other amenities offered at the Angkor Princess included conference rooms, a business center, a small exercise-equipment room and, up a mysterious-looking flight of stairs, an "Asian Massage Parlor."

The only material discrepancy I found between the hotel’s brochure and reality was the statement "Superbly located in the hub of the city." If Siem Reap has a "hub," it’s at least a mile’s walk from here. But that’s a minor quibble. For value and service, this is a hotel I recommend. Email them at: Princessangkor@yahoo.com