The Best Mid-Range Hotels in Cambodia

Villa Lanka Hotel, Phnom Penh (tel. 023/726-771; www.villalangka.com): Intimate and leafy, Villa Lanka is a haven at the heart of this busiest of cities -- a place to recharge your batteries by the pool. It is also a great choice if you have kids in tow.

Golden Banana, Siem Reap (tel. 012/855-366; www.golden-banana.com): The gay-friendly, everyone's-welcome Golden Banana is a favorite among Frommer's staffers. The friendly, relaxed vibe is contagious, and the beautiful pool and rooms come at a very affordable price.

Viroth's Hotel, Siem Reap (tel. 063/761-720; www.viroth-hotel.com): This boutique affair is an airy and modern alternative to the predominantly retro style of many hotels in Siem Reap.