Cari Hotel 3-Star di Phnom Penh

I was impressed by the court yard which has this Italian villa vibe. The pool is framed by tropical plants and Angkor statues. The room is super clean. I walk around bare feet and hardly picked up any dust. The bed in the deluxe room is super comfy. The most outstanding aspect of the Birdcage has got to be the team. All the boys and girls are the most congenial hosts you can ever meet. Add to that daily specials such as $5 whole pizza and beer, happy hours and a full menu of variety of foods with great prices, you can help but enjoy the grounds over a board game or pool with fellow guestsl. Location is perfect too. Walking distance to BKK1, Bassac Lane and the monuments. I would stay here every time.

I enjoyed my stay here. The hotel is safe, comfortable, and conveniently situated in the Riverside district. It has a good cost performance (i.e. price-to-quality ratio). Not everything is perfect, but the staff makes up for it, they are friendly and helpful (special shout-out to Nita who is fantastic, she is the nicest person and she helped me with all my requests). I originally booked a basic room until I found out a few days ahead the room had no window (I did not read the description carefully enough), so I upgraded for a “standard double room” with window. The first room I moved into did not have hot water. The hotel was not able to fix it, so eventually they moved me to another room where the hot water worked, which was great. The room did not have a chair and desk, but I asked the staff and they brought one. At some point, Nita helped me arrange a laundry load. It was done overnight and cost 3 dollars, so it seems the laundry is outsourced to a nearby business. At night, the street can be a little loud, there are many bars, KTVs and nightclubs located here. But it did not bother me, I could sleep through it easily. Many of the bars have hordes of pretty women who, beginning at dusk, sit outside and come ask you to drink with them. They get your attention by shouting “hello”, “come here”, “handsome” and “bong” (mister) as you are walking by. In any event, this did not bother me, I never actually felt harassed and could come and go the hotel as I pleased. The description mentioned the room would have a minibar, but my room didn’t have one. Probably I could have asked for it, but I realized I didn’t need one. One morning, there was a visit by the police, they were checking visas and passports from all foreign hotel guests. This was unexpected, but it went smoothly. Overall, I’m very happy with my stay and would probably come here again. Not everything is perfect, but I give it 4.5 stars (4 stars for the price/quality/location plus an extra half-staff bonus for the staff, especially Nita).

Turned up at 6am as arrived on the overnight bus. My 2 cabin cases were carried upstairs for me to my awaiting “pod”! It had a light, plug socket & usb socket and fan, clean bedding! I slept for 5 hours until I had to leave for my plane. Bed was comfy, slept like a baby. Didn’t have time to use the amenities but saw a pool, a bar, pool table, menus , plenty of games - looked like it would’ve been a fun time! Arrived at the airport and realised I’d left my backpack & laptop etc !!! Couldn’t find the telephone no: but sent a grab and the bar man helped locate it and I managed to get it before the flight! If only I’d had more time - looked fun !

Lovely and very helpful staff. Close to the river. In the middle of a very 'lively' area, which can be a little noisy late on (if that bothers you). Would book again.

Really charming rooms with a cool little swimming pool. Staff were as helpful as their English would allow. No safe in the room.

Pros: Excellent value for the money. Hard to find better at this price point. The staff is attentive and helpful. 24-hour desk. Even the security guard, who probably doesn't get paid much, goes above and beyond to be of service and attentive. Reasonably clean. At least the linens are clean, even if some of the walls aren't. Another standout, is the breakfast. At this price point, it's rare to get a breakfast. But this breakfast is above average. It out performs some breakfasts I've had at much more expensive hotels. They have cereals, juice and coffee, some seasonal fruit. Fried eggs. But they also have a menu that changes from day to day with Asian style breakfast foods, fried rice or noodles. Some local Cambodian dishes. Soups or congee. Grilled vegetables or a variety of other interesting conditions. It varies from day to day. There are usually five or six warming trays with food. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality and taste. Like I said, above average, especially at this price point. Hard to beat. I started thinking I should go back and get the breakfast sometime on its own merit, even if I'm not staying there. Overall. Well done. They are doing the best they can with the resources they have. And at this price point, it's hard to beat. Cons: The hotel shows some wear and tear; maintenance is always an issue in older buildings. It could use a refresh of paint. Some of the room configurations are a bit odd, where the bathroom door doesn't open all the way because of where they placed the sink and toilet. Occasionally, the title always will echo some sound from guests that haven't learned not to be loud late at night or early in the morning. But that's not the hotels fault that people aren't educated or respectful of others. The only negative part about this hotel location or the sketchy massage parlors that surround it. Some of them might offer legitimate services, but I get the impression that most of them are selling extra services based on the demeanor and dress of the people calling out to you as you walk by.

A solid choice if you’re looking for a comfortable and affordable stay in Phnom Penh. The rooms are clean and well-kept, the breakfast is good, and the staff are friendly and pleasant to deal with. The location is convenient and easy to find, which is always a bonus. The only minor downside is the Wi-Fi being a little slow — though honestly, that seems to be pretty common across most hotels in the area, so it’s hard to hold it against them too much. Overall, a reliable and comfortable stay. Would recommend.

Not enough breakfast , no swimming pool service , yea management is very helpful and hotel is clean and good . But a decent place to stay at low price .

We had a great time staying there. The environment was peaceful and pleasant. The staff were very friendly and always eager to provide good service. The only issue we faced was the air conditioning in the room.

Bit noisy, but at least they didn't make a fuss over bringing a girl to your room. Clean, comfortable. Recommended.