Orussey One Hotel & Apartment

“A nice hotel near the iconic Orussey and Olympic Markets with good room service.”

A complimentary ‘welcome’ drink sets the tone for the friendly staff and hospitality you’ll find here. The hotel lobby is a breath of fresh aircon from the hot, dusty streets, and when you get to your room, you’ll find them serviceable if not a little worn. I have given this hotel three-and-a-half … more

A complimentary ‘welcome’ drink sets the tone for the friendly staff and hospitality you’ll find here. The hotel lobby is a breath of fresh aircon from the hot, dusty streets, and when you get to your room, you’ll find them serviceable if not a little worn. I have given this hotel three-and-a-half stars rather than the four stars it claims because it has seen better days. I got the Superior Double Room with breakfast. I think the photos of the rooms were obviously taken with soft lighting and when the hotel was newer. The breakfasts are good but did not change much over the five days I stayed here. The coffee was good, which means a lot to me as a person who enjoys their morning beverage. There is a selection of fruit (papaya or watermelon, pineapple, and dragonfruit); Khmer noodles; eggs of various styles; toast and croissants; muesli or cereal; salad; and fried rice, fried noodles, or congee. The ‘fresh’ milk comes from a carton. The noodles were a little salty. Even the Khmer person I talked to did not think they were good. The eggs were a little oily. After three days, I wanted more options. The TV worked well with plenty of channels in a variety of languages to choose from. The Wi-Fi was good enough, if not a little slow sometimes. The table and two chairs in the hotel room were good to study or work, or you could use the desk. However, with only one electrical socket near the desk, and only two in the room total, you need to think ahead when it comes to charging your devices. The desk lamp and kettle use the same electricity socket, so they are additional appliances to juggle for access to the power point. The gym is disappointing. All of the cardio machines (bike, cross-trainer, running machine) are not connected to the electricity. The photos look impressive but in reality they are old now and not working. The cross-trainer is rusty. I adjusted the leg length on one side but could not move the other. There are dumb bells and resistance machines for chest, legs, lats and triceps, so it will do in a pinch, but the cardio options are terrible. I suggest you do laps in the pool if you need to but forget running. The gym is also a hothouse, and the aircon was not working. So, time your visit for the morning or evening because you can fry an egg in there during the middle of the day (and the equipment has aged because of this). The bathroom was good. There was a stale smell when I first walked in, but it was not too bad and got better when we turned the aircon on. I liked that the shower had glass doors that keep the water away from everything else in the room. The water was hot and the water pressure was good. Shampoo and body wash are provided. The towels hang over the toilet, which is one of my pet peeves but there was a hook behind the door for one towel and a hanger for clothes, so some thought has been put into utilizing this space properly. Some small things go a long way. The room had a clock on the wall, which was great. Also, there were scales in the room to weigh your luggage or for those of use who like to monitor their weight. An iron and ironing board helps if you like those sorts of things. The TV was a little bigger than other places I stayed and the generous cupboards and floor space helped make the place feel roomy. There was enough space to put things without getting lost in a jumble. The surrounding area includes the Orussey Markets with plenty of street food options. Cafes and restaurants are close by. The area seems to have a lot of Vietnamese and Chinese options too. The local streets have their own markets too, and it seems to be a tailor district, if you’re looking for a bespoke shirt or suit. There are plenty of laundry options across the road and an excellent barber/ hairdresser who speaks a bit of English and offers a reasonable price for a good haircut. He has a book you can look through and choose your style, which helps avoid any miscommunication. There are plenty of tuk tuks to take you where you want to go. If the markets don’t have what you want, you can ask the staff. It is a short drive to the Olympic Markets, Olympia Mall, a street that sold a lot of bicycles, and another (Kampuchea Krom Blvd #128) where there was plenty of Computer/digital technology. The room service and sky bar food is good. There is a good range of Asian and Western options but not much in the way of desserts. Plenty of drink options including specials for those interested in such things.

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