Hari Residence & Spa

We booked this hotel for four nights, and a second hotel for five nights for our stay in Siem Reap. We usually move around during our visits to give us a better understanding of the area. This hotel has a lot to offer. The staff are fabulous! Helpful and friendly. Attentive without being intrusive. The breakfast buffet is very good (though if you are vegan or vegetarian, you may have difficulty explaining your dietary needs -- they tried very hard, and it's not their fault that we don't speak Khmer, but it was still difficult). There is a large rooftop pool and rooftop sitting area with a bar with great views of the sunset (or sunrise if you are an early riser). The hotel is in a good, central location. Many people like to be close to Angkor Wat, but unless visiting that temple complex is the only thing you will do in Siem Reap, a downtown location seems preferable. The hotel rooms are all very large, with a spacious bathroom area. However, there are two areas where improvement is needed. First, the bath area while large is outdated. The material used to make the bath tub, shower, and counter is old, and stained. It looks dirty even if it is actually clean. Second, and most serious, is the noise. If your room has a city view, then you may find dogs barking outside your window several times during the night. We were on the fourth floor, and they were still very load. The pack of dogs will bark for about five minutes, and then stop for awhile, but they bark at least four or five times every night. If you have a room with a courtyard view, the dogs don't sound as loud. But you will still here people in the other rooms, in the pool, and in the hallway. The windows don't block the sound like more modern windows do, and noise is also transmitted through the walls. Many people are used to sleeping in a noisy environment. If so, this hotel is a great choice. Others will want to wear earplugs while staying here, or choose a different location, possibly on the East side of the river.