Azumaya Hotel Phnom Penh

I stayed in an economy room, and while the bathroom and toilet were separate, they were private, so they were clean and not an issue. The room was also clean, and getting breakfast included made it an excellent value. The shared open-air bath was also a nice touch.

It's reassuring to know there are staff who speak Japanese. There's also a security guard at the hotel entrance, even late at night. I'll definitely stay here again.

This was my first time in Phnom Penh. I don't speak any Khmer, and my English is at a very basic level, so I specifically looked for a Japanese-owned hotel. I chose Azumaya Hotel Phnom Penh because it had a large public bath, affordable massages, Japanese breakfast service, and free access to a washing machine and dryer. * **Public Bath:** Women's bathing hours are after 11 PM. * **Restaurant:** Breakfast is a buffet, but if you're late for the buffet hours, they'll serve you a set meal instead. I really enjoyed the daily changing local fruits and yogurt. * **Massage:** $9 for 40 minutes, with courses up to 100 minutes available. It was so affordable that I used it every day. * **Laundry:** Free of charge, with drum washing machines and large dryers. * **Outlets:** Although the picture shows a Type C plug, Japanese plugs can be used directly. * **Location:** I'm not entirely familiar with Phnom Penh's entertainment district, but a 7-minute tuk-tuk ride will get you to Central Market, Boeung Keng Kang Market, Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the Night Market. There's a Vietnamese convenience store a 2-minute walk away. Starbucks is right in front of the hotel. Within a 1-minute walk, there's a Japanese set meal restaurant, a Vietnamese restaurant, and a Chinese restaurant (which I found a bit pricey). * **Hotel Staff's Japanese Level:** They can handle simple Japanese. More complex conversations might be difficult, but they try their best to assist you. I had emailed the hotel beforehand to confirm the location and facilities, and I received an excellent response in Japanese. * **Currency Exchange:** You can exchange yen for dollars or riel. 10,000 JPY was equivalent to $60. * **Airport Express Bus Stop:** If coming from the airport, get off at Canadia Park (50 minutes from the airport), then it's a 5-10 minute tuk-tuk ride to the hotel. To get to the airport from the city, catch the bus from the University of Health Sciences, which is across the road from Canadia Park. I would definitely stay at Azumaya Hotel again if I visit Phnom Penh in the future. The staff mentioned that almost all guests are Japanese.

The hotel has staff fluent in Japanese, so I received service that felt just like in Japan. The breakfast buffet also offered delicious Japanese food.

The amenities and service were perfect. The open-air bath was wonderful, and the sauna was superb. I felt a sense of Japan after a long time, which was very reassuring. I plan to come back and stay here again.

The Japanese-style breakfast was a nice touch, and having an open-air bath, sauna, and free laundry facilities (washer and dryer) was really convenient. You can stay in an economy room for around $30.

There were a lot of Japanese speakers, so even without knowing English, I had no problems. Japanese TV channels were also available on the television.

The food is good too. Just like my previous stay, I find the miso soup a bit too strong. But there's hot water available, so you can just dilute it, which is fine.