Central Suite Residence Siem Reap Hotel Review

Three features set it apart at the $$ level. First, the address: Sok San Road puts you in the Old Market area, and Trip.com places Pub Street about 320 metres away, a walk of two to five minutes. Second, the room size: Trip.com lists a Deluxe Double of 40 to 45 square metres and a Junior Suite of 45 to 50 square metres, both with a king bed. Third, the pool: an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar on the hotel's website and a separate children's pool on Trip.com.

The hotel is small. Trip.com counts 32 rooms across four floors and says the hotel opened in 2016. A small, newer building suits travellers who prefer a quiet lobby to a large resort. Room sizes differ slightly between listings, so confirm them on the booking page for your dates.

The family suites make the hotel a candidate for families, and the separate children's pool backs that up. For wider family choices, see budget family hotels under 80 dollars. For couples, the king bed and the size of the rooms are the draw; see hotels for couples and solo travellers.

The hotel's website lists an outdoor pool with a swim-up bar, and Trip.com adds a children's pool, so adults and children each have a place. The Grand View restaurant serves meals indoors or beside the pool. Trip.com lists a buffet breakfast and notes that some guest reviews describe a menu-style breakfast instead, while the hotel's own facilities list shows breakfast included. Opening times differ between listings, so ask the hotel for the breakfast hours that apply to your rate.

Check whether your rate includes breakfast before you pay, since the inclusion depends on the rate.

Sok San Road lies in the Old Market area, and Trip.com puts Pub Street about 320 metres away. That makes dinner, a drink and a stroll easy without a tuk-tuk. Our directory records a straight-line distance of 6.6 km to Angkor Wat, and the hotel's website gives about a 20-minute drive to the Angkor Archaeological Park, so temple mornings involve a ride. Plan on a normal tuk-tuk trip and agree the fare first.

If the Old Market side suits you, compare hotels along the river and the Old Market and where to stay in Siem Reap.

A 4.8 on more than 500 reviews places Central Suite Residence among the best-reviewed $$ boutique hotels in our directory, level with Babel Siem Reap Guesthouse at the $ level. The sample is solid but smaller than the 1,300 to 1,900 reviews behind the largest hostels, so recent reviews carry extra weight. Open the newest ones and confirm that the standard still holds.

Small hotels earn scores through detail: a clean room, a quick check-in, a helpful front desk. When you read the reviews, look for repeated words on those details, and look for comments from travellers with a profile like yours. A family and a couple can rate the same room differently, and the right reviews are the ones that match your trip.

A simple routine suits this hotel. Leave early for the temples by tuk-tuk, return for lunch at the Grand View restaurant, then use the pool through the hot afternoon. In the evening, walk to Pub Street, which is a short stroll away, and ride back or stroll home. Families can use the children's pool in the afternoon while adults take the main pool.

Book early for the high season from November to February, and use the rainy season from about May to October for calmer days and easier availability. Confirm the room type, the breakfast option and the cancellation deadline before you pay, and save the hotel address for your driver.

Google lists the hotel at price level $$. Open it on Agoda and Booking.com for your dates and confirm that the live rate fits your budget. High season runs from November to February, and the rainy season from about May to October is calmer. If you may spend more than about 100 dollars a night, read the luxury hotels guide. For a boutique alternative with a pool and cabanas, read the Memoire d'Angkor review.