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Sambor Village, another French-owned hotel, emerges like a mirage of luxury inside this seemingly forgotten place. Unfortunately, on closer inspection, it’s not quite as lovely as it first appears.

Though the pool, lined with cerulean tile and surrounded by a wooden deck, looked refreshing and sparkly, the rooms, at $50 per night ($80 with A/C), aren’t quite worth how much they cost compared to similar establishments in far-flung places, like Terres Rouge. And even though, the hotel opened six months ago and hopefully it will be polished overtime (or prices will come down).

Rooms are still quite nice, with terra cotta tile floors, four poster beds, bathrooms with hardwood floors and sunken bathtubs, big TVs and free WiFi throughout. There’s a big bar next to the pool and a cozier restaurant on the second floor of the stilted main building, serving steaks, pastas, and some Vietnamese dishes.

This is certainly the place to stay if you’re looking for high-end accommodations in Kampong Thom—it’s the only one.