I have stayed in both hotels, same same price but I like Somadevi. It look nicer and more comfortable.

We stayed in the City River in July, so can only comment on this hotel.

Top pool on the roof, very quiet hotel. Modern, clean and freindly helpful staff. Short walk across the river to all the action, loved it.

Had our 13 year old son with us and the room was very spacious.

Ann

I stayed at the City River Hotel in September 2009. I did reserve on-line before arrival. The hotel was not busy. Excellent in all respects: laundry service, pool on rooftop, message included, internet, purchased at the desk a bus ticket to Phnom Penh, friendly staff and reasonable English speakers. Easy walk to Market/Pub Area and tut-tuts in front of hotel for travel to Angkor Wat (of course they are all over). Room was huge. Really ate large at breakfast buffet. Price was about $70. for two nights and would have paid three times that in the U.S.A..

Thank you to everyone for your input. I think City River is looking good.

I will email both hotels first and see what rates they can give me for Feb.(and thank you to Paul99 for that tip!!). Phew...now the search for hotels in PP begins!!!

hi Maxrub in pp i stay at the paragon,its ok value at about $28 per night,but the location is the best right opp the river.its clean and walk to the resturants ect..