La Residence d'Angkor Siem Reap, Cambodia

Location
Cambodia has a land area of 181,035 square kilometres in the south-western part of the Indochina peninsula. The country capital city is Phnom Penh.

The Khmer style La Résidence d'Angkor is set on the Siem Reap River in the city centre, surround by ancient and flowering trees it is a sanctuary for weary travellers returning from their adventures. The hotel is easily accessible to all of the area's historical sites, Angkor Wat's Temples are a short 15 minute drive from the hotel and the nearby town is a short walk from the hotel. Upon exiting the hotel, a bridge across the street invites discovery of the Psah Leu Market plus the many attractions and local craft shops which are an easy and picturesque stroll from the hotel.

Getting Here

Flights
La Résidence d'Angkor is approximately 8kms away from Siem Reap International Airport. There are many international arrivals and departures to and from Bangkok as well as HCMC, Vientiane, Phnom Penh and further afield to Kuala Lumpur, Singapore and Hong Kong.

Boat
Boats leave from the port daily for Phnom Penh and Battambang.

Car Rental
Please note that visitors are not permitted to hire cars for self-drive in Cambodia. Rental cards must be hired with a driver.

Accommodation
55 rooms including 1 suite

Visitor Information
Check in time: 1400 Check out time: 1200

Time Difference
Cambodian local time is GMT +7 hours.

Passports & Visas
We advise that your passport should have at least 6 months remaining validity at the time of travel.

All foreign nationals, except people from Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines and Laos need a visa to enter Cambodia. A single-entry tourist visa is issued on arrival at Phnom Penh and Siem Reap International airports, and at the overland crossings at check point borders. Single-entry tourist visas are valid for 30 days, including the day of issue, and cost around $20 plus you will need one passport photograph. A business visa is also valid for 30 days and costs $25 plus one passport photo.

You may also complete an e-visa up to 3 months before of your date of travel. Details can be found on the Kingdom of Cambodia Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation website

Customs
Every traveller has to complete immigration and customs declaration forms during the arrival flight and must submit them on arrival. Any amount of foreign currency can be brought into Cambodia, but the amount of Cambodian currency must not exceed 100,000 Riels per person. Tourist and non-resident carrying over USD 10,000 in cash or its equivalent must declare it to ensure they will be allowed to take out with them the amount declared.

Airport Tax
USD $25 per outgoing international passenger for flights from Phnom Penh USD $25 per outgoing international passenger for flights from Siem Reap USD $6 per outgoing domestic passenger for flights from Phnom Penh USD $6 per outgoing domestic passenger for flights from all other domestic airports

Currency
US dollars are as commonly used as the Cambodian Riel and even Thai Baht is acceptable in many places. Most shops, restaurants and hotels set their prices in dollars, however small transactions are usually done in Riel. We suggest you always carry some small Riel for motorcycle taxis and any other small purchases made outside the hotel.

Credit cards and travellers cheques are not common and US dollar travellers cheques are much more easily changed than any other kind. Banks can change money, effect telegraphic transfers and some banks can cash travellers cheques and accept Visa cards.

Climate
The climate is tropical. As the country is affected by monsoon, it is hot and humid with an overage temperature around 27ºC. There are two distinct seasons: the Rainy Season and the Dry Season and the Dry Season is divided into two sub-seasons, cool and hot. June until October is the rainy season November until February is the dry cool season March until May is the dry hot season.

Language
The Cambodian language is Khmer, which is inherited itself and is influenced by spoken and written Thai. Some technical languages are borrowed from French. However, English is commonly communicated in hotels and business compounds at present days.

Health
Although no vaccinations are officially required for entry to Cambodia, they are highly encouraged. We advise visitors to check with their doctor or a travel immunisation clinic regarding protection against malaria, typhoid, tetanus, hepatitis A and B. Any essential medications should be brought with you as there is no guarantee they will be available in Cambodia.

Dress Code
Since Cambodia has a hot and humid tropical climate, casual and light-weight clothing is best i.e. made from natural fibers. A jacket might be needed on cool winter evenings or in and a hat and high-factor sun block is advisable as protection against the hot sun when sightseeing.

When visiting temples or pagodas, including those of Angkor Wat, shorts and T-shirts are acceptable. Shoes are generally removed at the entrance to pagodas. For visits to the Silver Pagoda, which is within the Royal Palace grounds. visitors are asked to dress more formally. Gentlemen are required to wear long trousers and ladies should wear long trousers or long skirts.