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King Guesthouse Reviews

#149 and #151, St.110, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh, Phnom Penh, Cambodia

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33%

room very messy upon our arrival... cigarette buts all over the floor... no aircon ! 1 fan to share .... when i aked for another fan i was told there wasnt any..... honestly if your considering staying there DONT!

  • Novice Nomad
  • 04 Feb 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Italy
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


76%

Management was very cooperative when we had to change dates of our reservation, and also the room types I had reserved – despite being high season! The room was out to the back and generally very quiet (some loud music/karaoke some of the evenings - however, always stopped around 9 pm). Staff was quite helpful to organize reasonably priced tuktuk for a day trip outside PP (Phnom Tamao – great “zoo” if you care about seeing local animals), but otherwise offered only quite overpriced tuktuk rides with

  • Novice Nomad
  • 18 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (3 reviews)


36%

Very nonchalante staff. All messed up and could't keep track of anything. Lots and lots of personell in the reception area, but they did nothing. One clipped their toe nails... Did not have the room ready on arrival time. Didn't clean room during the stay. Animals in the bathroom. The hostel was really ok in itself, but the attitude of the staff was not. Not at all.


63%

The online reservation was pointless. I reserved a room with A/C, but they had none when I got there. They moved me to an A/C room the next day, but tried to charge me more than the rate I reserved it at. Finally, the 10% down payment paid during reservation was not credited to my bill.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • USA
  • Male 31-40
  • (1 review)


50%

staff wasn´t friendly at all and not willing to help. proposed tours are more expensive than elswhere. it was obvious that staff entered our room while we were outside, but definitely not for cleaning. By the way cleaness seems not taken very serious. The blanket did not really smell fresh.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 16 Jan 2012
  • Anonymous
  • Germany
  • Couple 18-24
  • (1 review)


63%

Some of the staff were friendly, others wouldn't even work up a smile when you initiate. I don't think the guesthouse itself was so dirty, other than the fact that it was old and in poor condition which resulted in the look of uncleanliness. The location of the guesthouse was excellent, close proximity to all the sights and activities - most of which within walking distance. The wi-fi kept breaking down and for those of you not a fan of ants - just a heads up, there are ants.


76%

Had to insist with staff on first morning that breakfast was included but after that all good and they were very friendly and great with the kids. Showers are cold in standard room but it was hot in PP it didn't matter. Great location to walk to river, old and central markets.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 29 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • New Zealand
  • Mixed Group 41+
  • (1 review)


90%

:Friendly & enthusiastic people in the lobby. We found that they charged more commission on trips & bus tickets than the other hostels were we stayed. (so we booked them elsewhere). However the location was great and the rooms as nice as expected. Breakfast was too limited for our hungry stomachs.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 26 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Belgium
  • Couple 18-24
  • (5 reviews)


26%

Dirty place with dirty rooms

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Finland
  • Male 18-24
  • (1 review)


66%

Good value for the money, but they had a hard time keeping track of whether I had paid or not, and kept asking me to pay when I already had. And they would ask for receipts when they hadn't given me any. I didn't have to pay any extra money, but it was a little annoying.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 17 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Canada
  • Female 18-24
  • (6 reviews)


83%

Except the fact that we had to remain them the breakfast was free when booked via Hostelworld and ask them the towel/tooth brush/soap and to substract the deposit everything else was fine. We were lucky we had 1 of the 5 rooms with Hot shower, we paid 10USD/Night. Staff was helpful, had a good time here. Maybe not the best hotel, but for sure a good one !

  • Novice Nomad
  • 09 Dec 2011
  • Anonymous
  • France
  • Couple 25-30
  • (9 reviews)


83%

Overall it was not bad. The one let down was that my room had an aircon unit installed, but they charged me $4 extra (per night) for the remote control so that I could use it. Technically, the room was advertised to me on hostelworld.com as "fan only", so this wasn't exactly misleading. But I think that $4 extra per night for aircon is way too overpriced for Cambodia .... almost a scam ... especially given that there was a power cut for my second night and it wasn't working anyway during that.


33%

Ended up not staying in this hostel as the staff were so rude. I had booked online, and turned up with friends asking for rooms. The owner would not commit to a price for their rooms and would not answer any of our questions. When I said I may leave with my friends as they did not want to stay I was told that they didn't want me anyway. I didn't see the rooms, and did not stay, so cannot comment on those - but felt intimidated by the staff.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 26 Oct 2011
  • AbbyStables
  • England
  • Female 25-30
  • (15 reviews)


96%

this hostel is very near the river, Jerry is help me everything, food is very good test and cheapest at the river restaurant, i recommend to my friend.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 22 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • British Virgin Islands
  • Male 31-40
  • (2 reviews)


93%

The reception area could have been more welcoming however the reception staff were really friendly, chatty and helpful. They helped organise a tour (but no pressure to book). The AC didn't work in our first room but after telling them within 5 minutes we were given a better room (with help to move bags!) and were given free water with apologies. Peace, on reception, was fantastic and really interesting person. Great location and would recommend as a great, friendly place to stay.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Female 31-40
  • (7 reviews)


93%

King Guesthouse is good location and staffs are very friendly, it is valued for money i have offer to pick up service for free with Tuk Tuk driver when i take the bus from Siem Reap, I got a large room with cleanness, would recommend this hostel.

  • Novice Nomad
  • 07 Oct 2011
  • Anonymous
  • Malaysia
  • Male 41+
  • (2 reviews)


53%

In a good location, staff were pushy on tours and 1 was incredibly offensive. Didn't have any towel, toothbrush, toothpaste and Air-con though it's advertised.

  • Avid Traveller
  • 24 Sep 2011
  • Anonymous
  • England
  • Male 25-30
  • (10 reviews)


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