Viroth's Hotel

Press Reviews

Conde Nast Traveler (US), Hot List 2008
"Sitting squarely in the sweet spot between cheap guesthouse and big-box hotel—and unbeatably priced—Viroth's has a simple, clean design that is accented by gray Khmer tile floors, rosewood railings, and the occasional indigenous objet or scarlet wall. The ground-floor saltwater pool (in full view of the reception desk) may be best for exhibitionists, but the bamboo-walled massage area and rooftop thatch-covered breakfast/lounge nook are more private sanctuaries. Each of the seven artfully lit rooms also has its own balcony or terrace that looks out over the street, pool, or small private courtyard. The hotel is located just across the river from the bustling Old Market; the helpful staff can arrange a tuk-tuk there or to Angkor Wat, three miles away. For dinner, walk the two blocks to Viroth's Restaurant, which the hotel's French owner opened four years ago on a moat-enclosed patio, and which serves Khmer and Western dishes.
When to go: From December to March you'll encounter the least rain (but the most tourists).
Which room to book: Ask for No. 7, the second-floor corner room overlooking the pool."

The New York Times, December 2008
"With its minimalist aesthetic, neutral palette and saltwater pool, the seven-room Viroth’s Hotel provides a welcome respite from temple overload."

Frommer's
"I dare you to find another hotel that is this chic and this cheap. A small boutique affair, this spot provides a private, intimate experience. The rooms have cool gray stone floors, and the shelves, entertainment unit, and bed frames are built into the white walls. One corner is painted a contrasting maroon color and marks the shower console. It is minimalist and modern with sleek geometric furniture, but soft touches like a floor vase filled with large pieces of dried palm leaves, dark brown leather desk tops and coffee-colored coverlets and accent pillows keep it warm and inviting. Most rooms have private balconies. The best room in the house is room 3, on the ground floor. It comes with a large, poolside corner terrace equipped with cozy lounge beds. There's a small outdoor pool surrounded by cream-colored sun beds. Breakfast is served on the rooftop restaurant. It's lit with fairy lights at night and is an excellent place to spend the evening, looking out over the rooftops of Siem Reap."

Guest Reviews

Reviews are only from people who have stayed there and booked through i-escape.

• “We absolutely loved Viroths. It was like a luxury home away from home for us during our 5 night stay. We particularly loved the design and decor and the relaxing ambience experienced as soon as we stepped into the building. The pool area was gorgeous and we often had it all to ourselves. We loved how spotlessly clean everything was and staff were so helpful, friendly and accommodating.
  Just a few little things that might be worth a mention. We did find the beds quite hard which made sleep a little restless. The addition of perhaps a mini bar and just a few more toiletries would be nice and I think it might be time to update the towels as they were a little tired.
  We would love to have had a little more variety for breakfast and I think a little more of an offering for the bar snacks would have been very welcome as well. It would have been fantastic to have lunch by the pool in between sight seeing but we weren't keen to have a cheese toasty every day!!”
  Marian, Australia (28.04.12)

• “The choice at breakfast was sufficient but the snack menu, while tasty, could be expanded a bit. Everyone was very nice and helpful. There was not a detail missing.”
  sarah, India (07.04.12)

• “An excellent hotel with a great location!
  Try the amok fish and watermelon shake.”
  Andrew, Japan (15.08.11)

• “We recommend to visit the temples in the morning and then enjoy the pool in the afternoon. Really good service.”
  Yvan, Switzerland (06.08.11)

• “Amazing from beginning to end.”
  Darshana, United States (04.08.11)