69%Rory's Pub And Guesthouse

I was disappointed by this place. My room STANK of damp, which the staff didn't seem to care about at all, and couldn't move me to another room. The aircon was broken so that it was set very cold and couldn't be turned off - again, the staff didn't seem bothered. It wasn't actually dirty, but... more I was disappointed by this place. My room STANK of damp, which the staff didn't seem to care about at all, and couldn't move me to another room. The aircon was broken so that it was set very cold and couldn't be turned off - again, the staff didn't seem bothered. It wasn't actually dirty, but because of the damp and general dim and dank nature of the place it just felt unclean.close

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by dannilamb9591 – posted on Nov 13, 2008

7

This place has a very strategic location, within walking distance to the riverfront, the national museum & the royal palace. Staff is very friendly and helpful. I got my money`s worth.

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by Juds1 – posted on Sep 8, 2008

6

Room much too small, and too expensive in comparison with other hostels in Pnom Penh. We did not find the terrace nor were we told, that there was one. Experience was quite different to the photos given in hostelworld!!!

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by mail8134 – posted on Aug 20, 2008

1

First night on a room without AC and noise after 1am ... the second night was better but the guesthouse with a pub is NOT a very good idea . No charme and no fun ,cleanliness is very poor ... 1/10

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by fred34000 – posted on Aug 18, 2008

4

This guesthouse is OK for the price. We didn't find the food or room wonderful, but it was fine and the bed, while very old, was surprisingly comfortable. Although it's a basic place, its best feature is the great location.

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by sarahlord6738 – posted on Aug 13, 2008

7

Very pleasant stay, very nice and helpful people

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by codonova821 – posted on Aug 6, 2008

9

basic.over-priced. we had ants crawling around in our food and the staff didn't care when we brought it to their attention. staff were very unhelpful and made you feel unwelcome.

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by meesh-2k1666 – posted on Jul 28, 2008

5

We had two rooms inthe hostel. Our son's room was clean and pleasant but our room was DISGUSTING with a broken wastewater pipe. It smelled HORRIBLE and I could not get the smell out of my nightgown for days afterwards. I can only hope that we did not contract a disease from that awful place/ I... more We had two rooms inthe hostel. Our son's room was clean and pleasant but our room was DISGUSTING with a broken wastewater pipe. It smelled HORRIBLE and I could not get the smell out of my nightgown for days afterwards. I can only hope that we did not contract a disease from that awful place/ I would urge all travellers to check the room carefully before paying and nt under anycircumstances to accept the first room on the second floor!!!close

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by shubj2435 – posted on Jul 26, 2008

3

I booked an airport collection. waited 1 hour no one showed up when i got there after having to find my own way they didnt even say sorry. day staff were not heplfull or friendly in fact they were rather hostile,girl running the bar at night was nice though so ask her if you need any help.Bit... more I booked an airport collection. waited 1 hour no one showed up when i got there after having to find my own way they didnt even say sorry. day staff were not heplfull or friendly in fact they were rather hostile,girl running the bar at night was nice though so ask her if you need any help.Bit quiet but its rainy season. Over all not a bad place to stayclose

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by rob5ash1384 – posted on Jul 18, 2008

1

A fantastic place to stay. My room was clean, quiet and had everything I needed. Rory and his wife and all the people who work there are really kind and helpful. The expats who are regulars there are also friendly and fun (a bit like "Cheers"!). The location is fantastic - right near... more A fantastic place to stay. My room was clean, quiet and had everything I needed. Rory and his wife and all the people who work there are really kind and helpful. The expats who are regulars there are also friendly and fun (a bit like "Cheers"!). The location is fantastic - right near the Royal Palace and the Riverside and overlooking a lovely park area, but close to lots of bars, cafes and restaurants. As a single, Western female I felt safe and comfortable being in the area and in the guesthouse/pub. I have no idea where the "sex-tourist" review came. I would definitely go back and give it my full recommendation.close

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by joanne1069 – posted on Jul 12, 2008

1

The location was good but I'm pretty sure the only other people staying there were sex tourists, gross. Also when we tried to catch our bus at 6:30am to Siem Reap there was no one there to let us out so we were effectively locked in and had to yell at people on the street, not cool...I would... more The location was good but I'm pretty sure the only other people staying there were sex tourists, gross. Also when we tried to catch our bus at 6:30am to Siem Reap there was no one there to let us out so we were effectively locked in and had to yell at people on the street, not cool...I would find somewhere else if you can unless you like to hang around with sex tourists...close

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by ahanchin – posted on Jun 25, 2008

2

The room they offer on line for $11 is darka and dreary. the one I changed up for for $14 was closed in and depended on a weak air conditioner for breathing air. Okay guest house by the Cambodian gave me a beautiful little room for $7. Golden Bridge near the Independence monument has full... more The room they offer on line for $11 is darka and dreary. the one I changed up for for $14 was closed in and depended on a weak air conditioner for breathing air. Okay guest house by the Cambodian gave me a beautiful little room for $7. Golden Bridge near the Independence monument has full airconditioning, tv with cable and a balcony for $15. Rory's pub is only for those who what to pretend if they are suffering they are hard core travelers.close

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by karenlisagreene2998 – posted on Jun 23, 2008

1

The location is excellent and the staff were terrific..they could not have been more helpful. The bar food was very good also. However, the standard of cleanliness was extremely poor. The bathroom floor was dirty, so too were the bedsheets. The room was not cleaned during the duration of our stay.

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by amsmad – posted on Jun 16, 2008

9

Good enough, but I will try another place next time...

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by ErikN – posted on Jun 4, 2008

5

Hostel is centrally located, staff is very friendly and helpful.

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by elie-sugarman4172 – posted on May 28, 2008

2

I really enjoyed staying here, the staff and the owners are so friendly.

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by floz5267 – posted on May 15, 2008

21

for a stay between 1 or max. 2 days is okay but not more...the clean my room at my arrival time, the room was very dirty and i have find used dental floss in my bath-room this is very ugly...the only possitive thing is the perfect location 100m to the river and the national museum...but i love... more for a stay between 1 or max. 2 days is okay but not more...the clean my room at my arrival time, the room was very dirty and i have find used dental floss in my bath-room this is very ugly...the only possitive thing is the perfect location 100m to the river and the national museum...but i love phnom phen and therefore i forget this stay in this "pub" very fast...close

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by dertuareg – posted on May 13, 2008

6

ideal location and staff were friendly, electricity cut out a few times but fixed with the flick of a switch

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by windgapcat8907 – posted on May 5, 2008

2

i will never stay there again.

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by imsuperwoman4900 – posted on Apr 8, 2008

2

It has great location and the staff is amazing!

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by hellterskelter869260 – posted on Apr 4, 2008

3

The room is quite small compare with the same rate room in cambodia and in the booking they stated that refrigerator is in the room but in fact it's not.

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by nang – posted on Mar 20, 2008

2

loved it! i wish i could have stayed longer, the staff are great and you're right beside the river, royal palace and national museum!

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by info2360 – posted on Feb 29, 2008

1

Great place, great location, great staff, beds are terrible, bathrooms could use some attention, but other then that had a wonderful stay

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by Joel1980 – posted on Feb 12, 2008

4

The hostel sent a car to come and collect us from the airport which was great, it saved us from the many touts who could have ripped us off knowing we were fresh off the boat. The hostel itself is in a great location close to the riverfront, and a stone's throw away from the National Museum, but... more The hostel sent a car to come and collect us from the airport which was great, it saved us from the many touts who could have ripped us off knowing we were fresh off the boat. The hostel itself is in a great location close to the riverfront, and a stone's throw away from the National Museum, but this didn't stop us moving after one night because the atmosphere wasn't very friendly, and the hostel really was nothing special. There's better deals in Phnom Penh to be had too, so you'll check them out instead if you're wise!close

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by Char – posted on Feb 11, 2008

1

Little Loud when you need to sleep, not open 24 hrs

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by hot-lady-glue3315 – posted on Feb 4, 2008

1

Overall a very good experience for the very small amount of time i spent there, Just a point of enquiry regarding the electrical supply, it tends to go off and basically the whole night, i was without air-con, tv and even toilet lights : (

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by holyelves – posted on Jan 31, 2008

13

This guesthouse had the best location in town! very close to the palace. Clean rooms and the manager was very nice when we arrived. The atmosphere was a little uncomfortable in the pub. But over all a good place to stay.

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by quaterbackcora6069 – posted on Jan 27, 2008

5

It`s clean and in the middle of the city, but absolutly nothing else.

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by Eevba – posted on Jan 14, 2008

23

Absolutely fantastic location. Clean and comfortable rooms at a reasonable price. Would stay here again.

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by wagon-stealing-gypsy – posted on Jan 5, 2008

6

Rooms are a little small. Water pressure in the shower was pathetic. Blanket wasn't large enough for 2 ppl. Room had a funny smell. Nice staff but wouldn't stay here again.

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by kitiii8711 – posted on Dec 17, 2007

3

The room was ok but a little noisy by night coz it's a pub and they play loud music till late. however i recommend this guesthouse becoz of its perfect location.

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by ahmgaafar – posted on Nov 30, 2007

15

Lots of laughing in the bar below the rooms. Quiet even though the water festival (huge public holiday) was just starting.

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by mikemikecollins – posted on Nov 29, 2007

1

Hot, unfriendly staff,bad location, no windows....would not recommend it to anybody.

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by peter9319 – posted on Apr 12, 2007

10

I really enjoyed my stay at Rory's. The location was great it was only a short walk to the river where all the bars and restaurants are. The room was cozy and clean. The bar was a great place to meet people . All in all thumbs up.

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by marybarry19452381 – posted on Mar 5, 2007

2

They lost my booking but were very nice about getting me into a hotel around the corner. The hour I spent in their lounge drinking tea was good tho!

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by dysign2013 – posted on Feb 20, 2007

2

Well I am actually unable to comment on our stay at Rory's Pub and Guesthouse as we never ended up staying there. Upon arrival we were told that we actually didn't have a room because the other people had decided to stay another night. After a fairly long day of travelling it is pretty annoying... more Well I am actually unable to comment on our stay at Rory's Pub and Guesthouse as we never ended up staying there. Upon arrival we were told that we actually didn't have a room because the other people had decided to stay another night. After a fairly long day of travelling it is pretty annoying to find out that you don't have a room on arrival. They did take us to another hotel about a block around the corner, and showed us one room that was located between the bar and the public toilet and stank of urine, and another room upstairs where the bed was made but the sheets obviously hadn't been changed and told us that we could have it for the same amount of money as we would have been paying. Then they wanted us to pay up front which we found very strange and all agreed that this hotel was dodgy and decided to go elsewhere. We ended up finding a really nice hotel by the river, that was clean, in a great location and much cheaper. Basically my point is why bother using a internet booking site, if you don't actually hold your bookings. We paid for a booking, and a service fee and although it is a small amount of money, it is principle. This money could have gone,, to a meal, a beggar, or an orphanage rather than us pay for services that were never fulfilled. Thanks for nothing Rory, avoid this place if you can.close

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by emmawi7168 – posted on Feb 19, 2007

1

I could not stay there altough the resrevation was confirmed. Upon arrival, the lady told me there was no room for me as she did not check the emails/did not hold this reservation for me. She helped find another accom in the same area but it was not the same standard. it was argument after... more I could not stay there altough the resrevation was confirmed. Upon arrival, the lady told me there was no room for me as she did not check the emails/did not hold this reservation for me. She helped find another accom in the same area but it was not the same standard. it was argument after argument on for her to provide any service/help. Apparently, the owner was in the pub, but did not make himself known nor helped. If you decide to stay there, good luck to have a room upon arrival! apparently, a confirmation is not enough for them!!!close

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by corinne2289 – posted on Jan 16, 2007

4

Location is very good - just a few minutes walk from the river-front. Staff were friendly and helpful. Try elsewhere for breakfast though - it's a bit disappointing!

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by Flash3791 – posted on Dec 1, 2006

4

I ended up in a pretty bad situation when staying recently at Rory's Guesthouse. I went out and was not made aware that I could not get in after a certain time at night and came back at 3am in the morning to find that I could not get into the Guest House at all (large shutters over) and there... more I ended up in a pretty bad situation when staying recently at Rory's Guesthouse. I went out and was not made aware that I could not get in after a certain time at night and came back at 3am in the morning to find that I could not get into the Guest House at all (large shutters over) and there was nobody around to help me out. I had to go and find accomodation at 3am in the morning, not the best on your first night in a new place .... I was told the next day that the security guard had fallen asleep ... I moved on. I am sure a great place other than that and I just had an unfotunate experience.close

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by graeme6647 – posted on Nov 22, 2006

2

I am afraid that the poor reviews that preceded mine are true.

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by stumpy6314 – posted on Sep 3, 2006

11