Kha Vi Guest House, Phnom Penh: Stay At The Heart Of The Action

Choice of affordable rooms to suit different budget expectations

If price is your main concern, the cheapest rooms at Kha Vi Guest House are the Basic Single Room with Fan and Basic Double Room with Fan. Rooms are cooled using a ceiling fan, and they have, respectively, one single or one double bed. Each has a hot water shower. The room for one costs 8 USD (approximately 32,000 KHR) per night, and the room for two people costs 10 USD (approximately 40,000 KHR) per night.

If you struggle to sleep in the Cambodian heat, but don’t want to spend a lot on your accommodation, the Basic Double Room might be perfect for you. It has air-conditioning and costs 12 USD (approximately 48,000 KHR) for a night. Rooms may not have windows, and only cold water is available in the bathrooms.

There are also Basic Triple Rooms for 15 USD (approximately 60,000 KHR) per night, ideal for travelling trios who don’t want to split into separate rooms. These rooms have air-conditioning, but may not have a window. They do not have hot water in the bathrooms; showers are cold water only. There are three single mattresses directly on the floor, with a long headboard affixed to the wall.

If you crave air-conditioned comfort and also like to have a warm shower in the mornings, the Standard Double Room or Standard Twin Room is ideal. Rooms have windows, along with a city view. It costs 15 USD (approximately 60,000 KHR) per night for a Standard Double Room (one double bed), and 16 USD (approximately 64,000 KHR) per night for a Standard Single Room (two single beds).

Basic but comfortable rooms for a good night’s sleep

Rooms at Kha Vi Guest House are pretty basic but, realistically, you probably won’t be spending too much time in them anyway! They offer a secure and comfortable place to sleep and keep your belongings whilst you’re out exploring the energetic city and having fun.

Rooms have private bathrooms, although some only have cold water showers (as detailed above). All rooms have a desk and a chair. Free Wi-Fi internet access is available throughout the property. Depending on the exact location of your room, however, the signal may be quite poor.

Fan rooms and Standard rooms have cable TV. The Standard rooms also have a large built-in wardrobe, great for travellers who like to keep their clothes neat and tidy.

Rooms are clean and well-maintained. Beds are comfortable enough for a few nights. Sure, it won’t be the most luxurious place you have ever stayed, but the location and the price make up for the lack of pretty trimmings.

Note that the guest house actually has two buildings on opposite sides of the street. Your room may be in either building.

Good guest house facilities for even more convenience

There is a restaurant and bar on the ground floor, with seats both undercover close to the reception area and outside next to the street. Offering a wide selection of Cambodian and international dishes throughout the day, it’s an ideal place for grabbing breakfast before you set out for the day or having dinner after a busy day of exploring.

Start your day with, for example, toast and eggs, fresh fruit, or a bowl of cereal, and tuck into a spicy Khmer curry, stir-fried chicken with rice, or spaghetti bolognaise in the evening. The restaurant’s prices are reasonable, and on a par with nearby establishments. The relaxed atmosphere makes chilling out with a beer quite appealing!

Reception is manned around the clock, and the friendly members of staff can assist with booking trips and onward transportation. A recommended trip is to the Killing Fields of Choeung Ek and Tuol Sleng Museum of Genocide. You can also arrange car or scooter hire at reception.

Keep yourself smelling as fresh as a daisy and looking great when you make use of the laundry services.