Luxury, Good Food, and Cold Beer!
- May 26, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
mh75 from Harrisonburg, Virginia
The Almond Hotel, located directly across the street from the Russian Embassy offered many amenities that are standard in other places, yet considered luxuries in Cambodia. Interestingly enough, the main two things were air conditioner and hot water for showers! This is not strange for developing countries, but for people not used to traveling to struggling, upcoming economies, it can be eye-opening.
Classy inside, yet refreshingly familiar in appearance from what you would see in any central or South America country, the Almond was perfect for our stay in Phnom Penh. The staff was friendly to a fault, very helpful and seemed genuinely happy to have you as a guest.
With a vegetation shrouded front patio as a perfect spot to watch speeding mopeds and tuc-tucs dancing through the streets while enjoying an ice cold Angkor beer, the Almond will not be a disappointment to anyone who decides to stay there.
From journal Phnom Penh, Cambodia: The Gem of Indochina