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• La Veranda Resort
  Hillside Rd, 015-426-911, email. Gay-managed guesthouse resort. Bungalows are located on the hills in front of the sea with very nice sunset views. All bungalows have fan, hot water, mosquito net and some have aircon. Prices are inexpensive and include breakfast. Good food, good service, friendly and handsome staff, cocktail bar, Wi-Fi, pool table, and swimming pool is planned. French, English, Vietnamise and Khmer spoken. Visa and mastercard accepted. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I was very surprised to find wonderful resort with a gay French manager. La Veranda is a very nice and quiet place. All the bungalows are very discreet and peaceful. Good, low prices." -- williamkhmer, Aug 11, 2008

PHNOM PENH -- area code (855-23)

• Bougainvillier Hotel
  277 Sisowath Quay, 023-220-528, email. A gay and lesbian-friendly boutique hotel and restaurant located on the river front in the tourist area, 2 minutes from the Royal Palace and National Museum. Khmer and fine French cuisine from the French chef (homemade foie gras, fish and Argentinean beef). Customer guests must be 18 or older. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "My three nights in a river-side room at the Bougainvillier for the Water Festival could not have been better for viewing the activities on the river without having to battle the crowds. Very well appointed serviced rooms are not cheap by Phnom Penh standards, but were made more affordable by their Utopia Member discount." -- Daniel, Dec 11, 2007

• Manor House Phnom Penh
  #21 Street 262 (off Street 51, near Sihanouk Ave), 023-992-566, 012-180-3599, email. Phnom Penh's first gay-owned and managed boutique guesthouse has moved to this new location, now with a lovely swimming pool and pool bar. 14 rooms with aircon, cable, mini bar, tea and coffee service and western bathrooms. Breakfast served daily by the pool. Friendly gay staff. Australian/Khmer owned and managed. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "What more could you ask for! The perfect guesthouse in Asia. Everything you desire is provided. Tea/coffee in room, safe, toothbushes, insect spray, sunscreen, water, wonderful breakfast (Vegemite for the Aussies) and the most friendly staff. A friendly tuk tuk driver is based here and is not a rip-off artist. A place for gays and straights alike. Highly recommended!" -- chubbear46, 2007

  "My five nights at the Manor House could not have been better. Well appointed serviced rooms, pool and, most importantly, super friendly and helpful management and staff." -- utipaka, Dec 10, 2007

  "Was just in PP a few weeks ago and stayed at the Manor House. The owners and the staff couldn't have been nicer. The accommodations are nice, they serve a good breakfast and they have a nice pool for swimming." -- tip68, Nov 27, 2007

• The Pavilion
  227 Street 19, 012-344-258, email. Gay-friendly boutique hotel housed in a 1920s colonial villa, next to the Royal Palace, with a swimming pool and a large, lush garden. Double rooms start at US$50/night. Utopia Member Discount

SIEM REAP -- area code (855-63)

• Auberge Mont Royal Hotel
  P.O. Box 34, 497 Taphul, Siem Reap, 012-630-131, 063-964-044, FAX 063-964-528, email. A small gay-friendly hotel in a quiet setting, Mont Royal is only a stone throw away from the heart of Siem Reap, and just 7km from the temples of Angkor. Staff speak both English and French, and provide a wide range of services. On-site restaurant and spa. Swimming pool.

  Ei8ht Rooms 138/139 Village Stheoung Thmey (next to Artisan d’Angkor), 063-969-788, FAX 012-250-277, email. A small and discreet gay and lesbian-friendly guesthouse located in the heart of Siem Reap, within easy access to shopping and nightlife venues in the Old Market District and just a short ride away from the magnificent temples of Angkor. Room rates start from US$15 and all rooms come with air-con, cable TV, DVD player, in-room safe, mini bar and a bathroom. Ei8ht Rooms is a place to relax and to rediscover the simple life. Their staff are warm, relaxed and friendly, and aim to provide you with a great experience, every time.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Ei8ht Rooms guesthouse is just brilliant. I stayed there for a period of 4 days and had great time. The location is central: very close to the market and the bars. The room was spacious, clean and beautifully furnished. The hotel will pick you up from the airport for free. The price for the best room is amazingly cheap: US$20 but the best feature is the staff. They are amazingly friendly and helpful, they become your friend in no time - and they really don't expect anything in return. In my last day there we had a lovely little party and I was really sad to leave them. The guesthouse can arrange tours for you as their quoted rates are very reasonable. The temples are only few miles from the guesthouse so it is economical to use the services of the local tuk-tuk which is much cheaper than using a taxi." -- chompi27, Aug 26, 2008

  "Stayed at Ei8ht Rooms in Nov. A nice hotel, excellent location, good sized clean rooms and charming helpful staff. I definitely recommend it." -- jeffz909, Dec 9, 2007

  "Very close to the Old Market, restaurants and bars. Our room was clean. Staff were friendly and helpful. Day trips to the Angkor Wat complex can be arranged by the staff. If you are looking for a clean, friendly, convenient place, Ei8ht Rooms is a good choice." -- flipviet, Jun 19, 2007

  "I would like to recommend Ei8ht Rooms guest house. Four of us stayed there for a few nights in Feb and felt very comfortable and happy. The rooms are clean and well-appointed and the staff are friendly and helpful. The location is also very convenient. It is a short walk to the central area." -- sydmark, Apr 3, 2007

  Golden Banana Boutique Hotel Wat Damnak area (near the old city, across the bridge), 012-654-638, 012-885-366, email. 10 units built in a traditional pagoda style in a garden setting. Each villa consists of two floors, the lower with bed and bathroom, the upper floor with a living room and outdoor balcony. All are furnished in a comfortable Cambodian style with modern luxuries like TV with a DVD player, computer access and a safe. Five minutes walking distance from the old city and 10 minutes to the temples of Angkor Wat. Swimming pool with waterfall, pool bar and Khmer restaurant. Gay-owned (same owners as Golden Banana Guesthouse). Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The rates are good, the rooms are wonderful and they even have a pool. VERY gay friendly. I was there with my partner and there was no issue or second looks with us showing some affection in the pool." -- gringo_nb, Oct 4, 2007

  "Golden Banana was a delightful place to stay with very cute and helpful staff!" -- MikeR, Sep 25, 2007

• Golden Banana B&B
  200m opposite the Martini Pub (look for the bright yellow signage), 012-885-366, email. Gay friendly bed and breakfast with 11 private ensuite rooms with AC, fan, and hot water. Bar and cafe serving breakfast. Laundry, 24 hour room service and security. Centrally located in the old colonial area of Siem Reap Town, minutes stroll to the Old Market, shops, bars, restaurants and nightlife. 10 minutes from the world-famous temples of Angkor Wat, Siem Reap International Airport and Tonle Sap Port. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "The Golden Banana B&B is a real delight, with excellent service and a friendly atmosphere. The pool is a great place to relax with a Long Island Iced Tea after a hard day at the temples. They have done a very good job and have plans to expand further. Warning: if you are not a true backpacker, then stay at their Boutique Hotel instead. The B&B, although perfectly adequate, is basically a very small air-con cell with bath and a tiny, inoperative window. But hey, I wasn't in Siem Reap for the room." -- top8guy, Mar 13, 2007

  Hotel Be Angkor On The Passage (Old Market area), 012-246-912, 012-540-548, FAX 965-321, email. From the gay pioneers of Linga Bar comes this gorgeous, three-room hotel in the heart of Siem Reap, opposite Linga Bar and next to The One Hotel Angkor. Beautifully designed rooms, each showcasing the work of a different local artist. Conde Nast Traveler Hot Hotel 2008. Utopia Member Discount

• La Maison D'Angkor
  71 National 6, Airport Rd, 965-045, FAX 964-966, email. La Maison D 'Angkor is a gay-friendly, luxury boutique hotel located on the national road No. 6. All of Angkor's interesting places are nearby. Built in a traditional Khmer classic style, using timber and local fabrics, their rooms will appeal to visitors that wish to experience the feeling of the Khmer way of life. Jacuzzi and swimming pool are there to help you to relax, along with a talented Chef to help you discover Khmer culinary skills. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I am staying right now in a fantastic, small luxury resort, La Maison D'Angkor. Sixteen rooms, swimming pool and jacuzzi. Loving it." -- soapopera, Aug 12, 2008

  La Residence d'Angkor (a Orient-Express Hotel) River Rd, 063-963-390, FAX 063-963-391, email. This gorgeous, gay-friendly deluxe boutique hotel was designed to incorporate beautiful Khmer architectural details. Located on the shores of Siem Reap River, a stone's throw away from bustling local markets and just minutes from the ruins at Angkor Wat. All 55 rooms and suites are exquisitely appointed, with large en-suite bathrooms featuring an enormous free-form bath and shower with all amenities one could possibly imagine. Their restaurant, The Dining Room, is stylishly decorated and serves contemporary international and Khmer fine dining. The large swimming pool incorporates 45,000 handmade tiles, individually glazed with verdant tones to reflect the romance and mystery surrounding Angkor. Utopia Member Discount

• Mysteres d'Angkor
  Behind Vat Polanka, 963-639, email. Boutique hotel accommodation close to the Angkor temples. 23 charming rooms. Terrace with tropical garden and swimming pool view. Gay and lesbian-friendly.
• Shinta Mani
  Oum Khum St, at 14th St (behind Post Office), 063-964-998, FAX 063-761-999, email. A gay-friendly luxury, boutique hotel with spa located in the heart of Siem Reap's Old French Quarter featuring beautifully appointed rooms, relaxing spa and pool. Their restaurant serves fine food, specializing in organic products and innovative modern Asian cuisine. Utopia Member Discount
• Soria Moria
  Wat Bo Road, 964-768, email. Soria Moria is a gay and lesbian-friendly boutique hotel with a special touch, established and run by a Norwegian couple, with a strong interest in the sustainable development of tourism in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The local staff will meet and greet you with a warm Khmer smile and ensure your stay is a comfortable one, with the very best of Khmer hospitality. Utopia Member Discount

  Viroth's Hotel Wat Bo, 761-720, FAX 063-760-774, email. A gorgeous gay-owned boutique hotel right in town. Seven rooms with art deco touches in a renovated 60s house for those who are looking for a unique and quiet stay. Rooms include a queen-size bed, writing table, Internet access, cable TV, rainfall showers, ceiling fan and air-con, private balcony/patio, and 24-hour room service. Relax in their swimming pool and jacuzzi or surrender your worldly cares and woes in their spa. Refined Cambodian cuisine in Viroth's Restaurant.

  Comments from Utopians:

  "I stayed at Viroth's Hotel (same owner as Viroth restaurant). US$70 per night with breakfast to stay in an art deco hotel. It was fantastic!" -- soapopera, Jan 31, 2007

  "Viroth's Hotel is a great, stylish place. Seven rooms, swimming pool. At US$70/night including all taxes and breakfast it is THE place to stay for cost conscious travelers." -- happybkk, Jan 21, 2007

Sihanoukville -- Area Code (855-34)

• DevaRaja Villa and Bungalows
  Ochhueteal Beach Rd, 012-1600-374, 017-409-395, 034-934-357, email. Stylish, intimate, personal, attentive - DevaRaja Villa and Bungalows is Sihanoukville's first and only gay-friendly boutique hotel. A three minute walk to the best beaches, restaurants and nightlife, DevaRaja Villa is set in a lush tropical garden with views toward the beach from their large and fully stocked bar. Their restaurant serves an eclectic selection of western, Asian and international food with an extensive wine list. Each luxury aircon room features full size bathtubs, showers, hot water, mini-bar, cable TV and full innerspring mattresses for a comfortable nights sleep. Bring a friend and come play at the beach or make a new one in one of Asia's friendliest and most laid back beach resorts. Utopia Member Discount

  Comments from Utopians:

  "Try the New World Hotel. The rates are good, the rooms are CLEAN and they even have a nice breakfast lounge. VERY gay friendly and fresh." -- wilcome, Jul 7, 2008