Independence Hotel Sihanoukville

Independence Hotel in Sihanoukville, one of the historic and prestigious 3 Star Hotels in Cambodia is situated on the harbor of Sihanoukville in the south of Cambodia. Sihanoukville is encompassed by the sparkling waters of the Gulf of Thailand. The beach that lies in close proximity to the hotel is called the Independence Beach - a name that it has derived by virtue of the presence of the hotel on its sands.The precincts of the Independence Beach are frequented by the guests of the hotel for their light brown sands where the tourists sun tan themselves and the lovely waters of the Gulf of Thailand that the beach sands caress.The Ream National Park of Sihanoukville is also frequented by the tourists for its rich mangrove vegetation and corals.The rooms include the provision of comfortable accommodation in fifty-two rooms across seven floors of the hotel. As the hotel is one of the old Hotels in Sihanoukville that was constructed about forty years ago, it retains some rooms of the sixties that had ostentatious decors. These rooms have been carefully maintained as they hark back to the past and are visited and resided in for their traditional value. The presence of a large dining hall where the guests may avail of the best Cambodian cuisines during their stay at the hotel. Bars around the hotel and on the Independence Beach offer superlative cocktails, drinks, and snacks.

About Sihanoukville:

Located 230 kilometres southwest of the capital city Phnom Penh, Sihanoukville is a place to unwind, savour fresh from-the-ocean seafood, go snorkeling or scuba diving and generally slow-down and chill-out. White sand beaches and warm Gulf of Thailand waters provide a great little tropical getaway centred around this charming and unique fishing port. An increasing number of foreign visitors are discovering Sihanoukville, with its , thatched roofed restaurants, grass umbrellas and relaxed pace. The area has an ample supply of accommodation, including a brand new resort complex on Sokha Beach, several mid-range places downtown and at the beaches, a few 'upscale' three-star hotels, and standard guesthouses, around on Weather Station Hill. Additional attractions include the Kbal Chhay waterfalls, the Bokor Hills and the Ream National Park close by.

Also known as Kompong Som, Sihanoukville can be described as 'a beach town', port and emerging resort destination. The pace of life is very relaxed and it's a place to unwind, enjoy the fresh-from-the-ocean seafood, take a snorkeling or scuba trip, and generally slow-down, chat and chill-out. Accommodation ranges from new resorts on Sokha Beach, mid-range places downtown, a few 'upscale' three-star hotels at the beach plus dozens of budget guesthouses. The town has a surprising number of restaurants and bars offering foreign food, pool tables, movies and music. There's even a casino open 24 hours a day.