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Hi Again,

Does anyone know or have any thoughts or experiences in staying at this establishment for when I first arrive? (details below) - just until I get my bearings and do what I have to do for the first few weeks - while I am getting 'set up' kind-of thing? I know it is not dead center of PP, but looks to be reasonably 'central'.

Obviously I am relocating, so I am not a backpacker, I like my own space and privacy. I do not wish to sign a lease on the first day (maybe for 1 month if it is reasonably clean), nor do I wish to stay in an expensive hotel.

Basically will be looking to stay somewhere short term (up to 3 months perhaps??) maybe longer if it turns out to be 'reasonable accommodation', location and I am happy there.

I don't need much, am only by myself......somewhere with no bedbugs preferably!!

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Condominiums – From $100US a Month
Condo Number 49Eo, St.230, Sangkat Psar Demkor, Khan Toul Kok, Phnon Penh.

(50meters from City Mall Supermarket and Legend Cinema, 90 metres from Duem Kor Market)
Room Price:

==> Single fan Bed: First and Second Floor = 115$, Third and Fourth Floor = 100$.
==> Twin fan bedrooms:First and Second Floor = 135$, Third and Fourth Floor = 125$.
==> Single air-conditioning bedroom: First and Second Floor = 135$, Third Floor = 125$.
==> Twin air-conditioning bedrooms: First and Second Floor = 155$, Third Floor = 145$.

email: [email protected] if we can be of any further assistance.
Phone: 015312187(English line)

Please do not hesitate to contact us via 012251499(Khmer line)
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There is also this listing - but it is not available as yet from what I can understand - but it might be in a few months perhaps? (Opposite the Preah Kossamak Hospital)

http://www.khmer24.com/-adid-1337664.html

Cheers
Gav

Are there photos? $100 - $145 is so cheap that I'd have think the accommodation would suck.

Here's another ad for the same address, this could be the place.

I would call these "rooms" or "large windowless closets," not condos.

http://khmeradz.com/real-estate/rooms-f ... rent_i5607

That must be it, same address, the site I retrieved the details off of had no photos....

yes, windowless closets as you say, I think my garden shed might have more ventilation (and more of a view).

I will still keep it in mind for a 'very short' stay unless I find something else in the meantime - it looks clean, but then looks can be deceiving...

Cheers

Just a couple of options to consider. Lux Apartments on Riverside are good. They're fully serviced western style and go from $750-$900 a month long term. You can get them for just a month. I used to live there. I was on the 9th floor, which was very quiet. The place is very convenient and good parking but not the best value for money. http://www.luxriversidehotels.com/

Mekong Gardens over on Chroy Changvar Peninsular are good value at $500 per month plus. Western style fully equipped and serviced with gym, pool and secure parking. They are located right on the Mekong, and you can rent from a month up. Its about 8k out of town on route 6A so you really need your own transport. Takes about 10-15 minutes on a moto to get to the riverside.http://www.mekong-gardens.com/index.php?page=gallery

someone told me Mekong Tower at Chroy Changvar had hotel rooms for 150/month.
not sure if true

Thanks,

Will have a look, I think it is the "Mekong View Hotel" - from $500 p/m, that is not too bad for starters, until I see where I am at exactly, better than the closet I was looking at!

Will have a look at the Mekong Gardens as well...... I think they still start around $500 + as well ...

The Chroy Changvar looks like a nice area....

Lux is right smack dab in the heart of the red light district on Street 136. You might consider that a pro or a con.

Despite the con's, there could be a lot of pro's in that location......



Thanks for the heads up!

gavinbrisbane wrote:Despite the con's, there could be a lot of pro's in that location......



Thanks for the heads up!

Anyway - How did we get here??? hahaha