You could see at some time it had been an opulent hotel. Those days were long gone. Grubby net curtains, wallpaper peeling and a musty smell of damp. It reminded me of one of those diamond rings that is badly in need of being immersed in that solution that suddenly brings it back to life and restores that sparkle once again. I don't think that is going to happen anytime soon.
The staff couldn't have been more charming. Every time I met one they held their hands together and bowed to me. They did make me feel very welcome.
I was on the eight floor overlooking the Monivong boulevard. This gave great views of the city. Phnom Penh is similar to New York in that the roads are based on a grid system. Monivong Boulevard was the equivalent of Broadway, the crappy end, and without most of the attractions.
The weather was pissing down so I decided, rather than go out for dinner I would eat in the restaurant.
I decided to make up for what I had missed at the very start of my trip and had a Singapore sling. I suspect it was a deal cheaper than in the Long Bar in The Raffles Hotel at £1.57. Fuck it, I'll have two!
It's still absolutely pissing down outside. I may still get an opportunity to wear my navy blue poncho if it rains tomorrow.
The meal in the hotel is perhaps the most disappointing I have had in South East Asia. Maybe it was a bad choice, or maybe a bad cook. You can't really do much damage to fried noodles with pork!
I've still not got my appetite back so I'll put it down to that as well !
Still a bit peckish I had some fruit, it came in yet another Singapore Sling.....
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Location:Monivong Blvd,,Cambodia
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