GRAND LA VOGUE HOTEL & CASINO — Hotel in Khaet Preah Sihanouk

The last time I visited Sihanoukville, Cambodia, was in November 2018. At the time, the city had the feel of a vibrant provincial town, still green and without tall buildings. I visited Sihanoukville again in March this year and was very surprised at the transformation of the city. I was told that the arrival of Chinese capital has transformed the city. The city was transformed into a modernized city with a forest of high-rise buildings and sparkling neon lights shining at night. It meant that the image I had of this city had changed dramatically.

To cut to the chase, there is a casino hotel that was set up mainly by Japanese people among such a strongly Chinese (not in a bad way) city. That is the Grand La Vogue hotel. It can be said to be a hotel where you feel the spirit of ‘hospitality’. It seems to me that all the employees understood that spirit. The hotel's overall appearance is calm, and the neon lights at night are based on a blue color and are not sparkling. In fact, I thought this was what differentiated the hotel from others. In addition, the rooms were on a par with first-class Japanese hotels, with good beds and other furnishings, and the water flow in the showers was impeccable. And the hotel's restaurants include teppanyaki and churrasco restaurants. These restaurants are also in Tokyo. I actually went in and tried the food and was very satisfied with all of them.

Finally, as a side note, if you are in Sihanoukville, why not visit Koh Rong Island? The water is clear and shallow, the sand is white, and it's a great...

I stayed for 3 nights in Grand La Vogue.||This hotel is in the center of Sihanoukville, near any places. 40 minute from the Sihanoukville airport.||Atmosphere|Nice hotel with a casino and has a lively and fancy feel. The hotel looks modern and stylish inside. ||Rooms|Their rooms are on high floors (9th to 16th), so you can see the city or the ocean. It is modern interior, has Balcony, Work Desk, Shower room with Bathtub, Confortable Big Bed, Small Fridge, Wi-Fi.||Value|Good value for its price, luxurious experience at a reasonable cost. Breakfast, Sauna, Pool, Gym are included.||Cleanliness|Very clean everywhere in the hotel.||Surroundings|No any Noise from outside. Room is quiet. ||Service|Very good. Staff is friendly, sweet, and very helpful. Front Desk is open for 24 hours, and the staff can speak different languages. Valet staff with parking service.||Hotel Retaurant |On 7th floor and open 24-hours offering nice view of day and night. They have a variety of menu such as western, Asian, Korean, Japanese. Very comfortable with modern design of tables and chairs. ||Special Restaurant |Teppanyaki Omakase restaurant is on 8th floor. They said it's very popular and getting many reservations.|Authentic Bar on 2nd floor is also very nice with sophisticated atmosphere.||Roof Top |Best view and quality in the town.|Bar has a live DJ playing music every night.|Churrasco Restaurant there, waiters bring and cut different meats directly from the skewers onto...

My first casino experience – and I’m so glad it was here!

This Japanese-owned luxury hotel in Cambodia offers an exceptional level of omotenashi (Japanese hospitality) that truly sets it apart. The teppanyaki restaurant serves incredibly tender and flavorful wagyu beef, and the stylish bar provides a luxurious yet relaxed atmosphere.

The entire facility is spotless, with carefully selected amenities and elegant interior design. The staff’s warm smiles and high level of professionalism made every moment special.

I’ve also stayed at a well-known luxury hotel in Phnom Penh (part of the Bonvoy group), but in terms of facilities, amenities, and hospitality, this Japanese-run hotel was clearly a cut above the rest.

It was also my first time trying a casino, and thanks to the Japanese staff who kindly explained the rules, I felt completely at ease and enjoyed the experience fully. Since the hotel is still fairly new and not crowded yet, now is the perfect time to visit.

One thing that truly impressed me was seeing the staff picking up trash around the hotel with bright smiles one morning. It’s a beautiful example of Japanese-style volunteer spirit. As a result, the area around the hotel is exceptionally clean—it almost felt like I was back in Japan.

If I had to point out anything, the air conditioning was a bit strong for my taste. Also, the rooftop was still under construction during my stay (though it may...