Nexus Naga Casino and Hotel - Phnom Penh

SeeMacau · May 31st, 2005, 06:21 AM

The building is under construction now, 15 storey building near the Mekong River

Malaysian resort company Ariston is planning to build a $100 million hotel, conference and casino complex near the river in Phnom Penh.

Ariston, which runs the Naga floating Casino, has bought 1.4 hectares of land between the Buddhist Institute and the Bassac squatter area and plans to begin construction next month. The company hopes that the resort will be finished in 14 to 16 months.

The massive complex, named Nexus Naga Hotel, will include 750 hotel rooms, conference facilities for 900 people, shops, restaurants, a nightclub and a casino.

The resort has been designed by a US architect group, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, which has previously designed renowned venues such as Sun City in South Africa, the Venetian City in Las Vegas and Ritz-Carlton hotels.

“ Our intention is to build the biggest landmark in Cambodia after Angkor Wat. As the temples become more and more famous, the capital shouldn’t be ignored,” said Ariston chairman Tan Sri Chen Lip Keong.

Nexus Naga Hotel will target both Western and East Asian tourists, who Keong believes will increasingly be attracted to Cambodia.

“ With the only landmark in the capital, we can position ourselves as a winner. We will have a considerable chance of success,” Keong said.

Controversy has surrounded casino operations in Phnom Penh, with Prime Minister Hun Sen is suing an order last year that all gambling facilities must be moved at least 200 kilometres away from the capital. The casino at he Holiday Hotel chose to move to Sihanoukville, but Ariston took the matter to court and won the right for the Naga floating casino to stay.

In 1994 the Government signed an agreement with Ariston permitting the company to run the only casino operation in Cambodia. However, other gambling permits were later handed out, so Ariston chose to settle for an agreement that makes them the only casino operator within 200 kilometres of Phnom Penh.

“ We are decent people. We want to honour that agreement, and we want the Government to honour it too,” Keong said.

According to plans, all casino operations on the Naga Floating Casino will be moved into the new resort and the boat towed away.

***Saigoneseguy*** · June 2nd, 2005, 01:48 PM

I thought the construction had been finished? Or does this refer to another building in the complex?

Many Vietnamese tourists go to Cambodia and enjoy gambling there because casinos here don't allow vietnamese nationalities (legal ones).

SeeMacau · June 3rd, 2005, 01:57 AM

Im not sure if its finish it or not, but the site is still under construction when i was in Phnom Penh last time.

Jo · June 7th, 2005, 03:02 AM

I haven't seen it in real life but from that little photo it looks like a monster

sth_Auk · August 14th, 2006, 12:03 AM

Jo · August 14th, 2006, 03:20 AM

This one is from back in February. Some bits were still under construction but it was partially opened.

The lit rectangles on the facade is actually displaying scrolling text and some animations. It's low res but really large. Unexpected to find such a thing in Cambodia

A little closer

sth_Auk · August 14th, 2006, 09:18 AM

cool.

can i use your pics in other forums??

Naga_Solidus · August 14th, 2006, 05:45 PM

If this casino really does attract Vietnamese tourists, then liek it or not, Cambodia's economy could rebuidl itself on...gambling??? Oh well, that's what led to growth in Vegas.

Jo · August 14th, 2006, 05:49 PM

Sure thing sth_Auk, go ahead

sth_Auk · August 15th, 2006, 11:55 AM

Thank mate. So did you visit Cambodia??

Jo · August 15th, 2006, 01:57 PM

Yeah.. I was in Battambang, Phnom Penh and Kep. It was memorable and I recommend them for a very unique experience. (been in Siem Reap and Sihanoukville on previous trips)

Are you overseas Khmer or tourist like me?
Oh and that forum sounds like it could be interesting to browse because there's not much on Cambodia at SSC. What forum is it?

sth_Auk · August 17th, 2006, 02:44 PM

Yep I'm overseas Khmer.
It was on asiafinest.com forums.
I hope there is a Cambodia section in SSC too, but maybe soon.

May 31st, 2005, 06:21 AM	#1
SeeMacau Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Macau, Melbourne Posts: 4,800	Nexus Naga Casino and Hotel - Phnom Penh The building is under construction now, 15 storey building near the Mekong River Malaysian resort company Ariston is planning to build a $100 million hotel, conference and casino complex near the river in Phnom Penh. Ariston, which runs the Naga floating Casino, has bought 1.4 hectares of land between the Buddhist Institute and the Bassac squatter area and plans to begin construction next month. The company hopes that the resort will be finished in 14 to 16 months. The massive complex, named Nexus Naga Hotel, will include 750 hotel rooms, conference facilities for 900 people, shops, restaurants, a nightclub and a casino. The resort has been designed by a US architect group, Wimberly Allison Tong & Goo, which has previously designed renowned venues such as Sun City in South Africa, the Venetian City in Las Vegas and Ritz-Carlton hotels. “ Our intention is to build the biggest landmark in Cambodia after Angkor Wat. As the temples become more and more famous, the capital shouldn’t be ignored,” said Ariston chairman Tan Sri Chen Lip Keong. Nexus Naga Hotel will target both Western and East Asian tourists, who Keong believes will increasingly be attracted to Cambodia. “ With the only landmark in the capital, we can position ourselves as a winner. We will have a considerable chance of success,” Keong said. Controversy has surrounded casino operations in Phnom Penh, with Prime Minister Hun Sen is suing an order last year that all gambling facilities must be moved at least 200 kilometres away from the capital. The casino at he Holiday Hotel chose to move to Sihanoukville, but Ariston took the matter to court and won the right for the Naga floating casino to stay. In 1994 the Government signed an agreement with Ariston permitting the company to run the only casino operation in Cambodia. However, other gambling permits were later handed out, so Ariston chose to settle for an agreement that makes them the only casino operator within 200 kilometres of Phnom Penh. “ We are decent people. We want to honour that agreement, and we want the Government to honour it too,” Keong said. According to plans, all casino operations on the Naga Floating Casino will be moved into the new resort and the boat towed away. __________________ CITY OF MELBOURNE A vibrant place to be ... Experience luxury and excitement at its best in Asia - Macau Cotai Strip Over 20 hotels under construction with more than 60,000 rooms, Shopping Centers, Entertainment Facilities and Casinos. By a2zMacau : www.macaudailyblog.com,www.a2zcasino.eu,www.a2zmacau.com By ggaaxx : www.ggaaxx.blogspot.com My Blog : www.seemacau.blogspot.com

June 2nd, 2005, 01:48 PM	#2
*Saigoneseguy* Vivat capitalismus Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Saigon Posts: 5,003	I thought the construction had been finished? Or does this refer to another building in the complex? Many Vietnamese tourists go to Cambodia and enjoy gambling there because casinos here don't allow vietnamese nationalities (legal ones). __________________ Last edited by the Ministry of culture and information. Last edited by Saigoneseguy; June 2nd, 2005 at 01:53 PM.

June 3rd, 2005, 01:57 AM	#3
SeeMacau Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Macau, Melbourne Posts: 4,800	Im not sure if its finish it or not, but the site is still under construction when i was in Phnom Penh last time. __________________ CITY OF MELBOURNE A vibrant place to be ... Experience luxury and excitement at its best in Asia - Macau Cotai Strip Over 20 hotels under construction with more than 60,000 rooms, Shopping Centers, Entertainment Facilities and Casinos. By a2zMacau : www.macaudailyblog.com,www.a2zcasino.eu,www.a2zmacau.com By ggaaxx : www.ggaaxx.blogspot.com My Blog : www.seemacau.blogspot.com

August 14th, 2006, 03:20 AM	#6
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 4,372	This one is from back in February. Some bits were still under construction but it was partially opened. The lit rectangles on the facade is actually displaying scrolling text and some animations. It's low res but really large. Unexpected to find such a thing in Cambodia A little closer __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

August 14th, 2006, 05:45 PM	#8
Naga_Solidus id owns all Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Ventura County(CA)/San Jose(CA) Posts: 1,451	If this casino really does attract Vietnamese tourists, then liek it or not, Cambodia's economy could rebuidl itself on...gambling??? Oh well, that's what led to growth in Vegas. __________________ Dude where's my car?

June 7th, 2005, 03:02 AM	#4
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 4,372	I haven't seen it in real life but from that little photo it looks like a monster

August 14th, 2006, 12:03 AM	#5
sth_Auk -_- Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland/NZL Posts: 466

August 14th, 2006, 09:18 AM	#7
sth_Auk -_- Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland/NZL Posts: 466	cool. can i use your pics in other forums??

August 14th, 2006, 05:49 PM	#9
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 4,372	Sure thing sth_Auk, go ahead __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

August 15th, 2006, 11:55 AM	#10
sth_Auk -_- Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland/NZL Posts: 466	Thank mate. So did you visit Cambodia??

August 15th, 2006, 01:57 PM	#11
Jo Iron horse rider dlx Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: London Posts: 4,372	Yeah.. I was in Battambang, Phnom Penh and Kep. It was memorable and I recommend them for a very unique experience. (been in Siem Reap and Sihanoukville on previous trips) Are you overseas Khmer or tourist like me? Oh and that forum sounds like it could be interesting to browse because there's not much on Cambodia at SSC. What forum is it? __________________ ........................................ 010010000110100100100000011101000110100001100101011100100110010100100001

August 17th, 2006, 02:44 PM	#12
sth_Auk -_- Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Auckland/NZL Posts: 466	Yep I'm overseas Khmer. It was on asiafinest.com forums. I hope there is a Cambodia section in SSC too, but maybe soon.

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