Phnom Penh International Airport (PNH) serves Cambodia's riverside capital, a city of contrasts between its royal heritage and painful 20th-century history. Hotels in Phnom Penh offer access to the Royal Palace, the National Museum, the Tuol Sleng Genocide Museum, and the vibrant night markets.
Our Picks — Phnom Penh
Daun Penh
Occupying the upper floors of Vattanac Capital, Rosewood Phnom Penh is the capital’s most cinematic address—an aerie of glassy, contemporary luxury hovering above the river confluence. Come for the skyline dining and the Sora skybar; stay for the hushed service and the sense that the city is unfolding far below your window.
Daun Penh
Opened in 1929, Raffles Hotel Le Royal is Phnom Penh’s grande dame: a palm-shaded sanctuary where French-colonial elegance meets Khmer flourishes. The experience revolves around languid garden moments, polished service, and a ritual-worthy drink at the storied Elephant Bar.
Chamkarmon (near riverside / diplomatic district)
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra leans into big-hotel indulgence—broad lawns, a generous pool, and a calm, diplomatic-quarter feel that’s a world away from street-level bustle. It’s a reliable choice for travelers who want five-star infrastructure, strong dining, and a polished base for museum-and-palace days.
Daun Penh
Set beside the Royal Palace, Palace Gate Hotel & Resort by EHM turns a restored French-colonial villa into a leafy urban retreat. Its showpiece is the pool courtyard—cool, green and quietly glamorous—paired with a rooftop bar that catches the river light at sunset.
Daun Penh (near Royal Palace / city center)
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa is the kind of place you duck into from Phnom Penh’s heat and forget the city exists—at least until you’re ready for the Royal Palace or riverside again. Expect a relaxed, design-conscious atmosphere built around gardens, pool loungers, and a well-regarded spa.
Daun Penh (near Royal Palace)
The Pavilion is Phnom Penh at its most intimate: a beautifully preserved villa with tropical greenery and tranquil pools designed for slow mornings. It’s a polished, adults-focused hideaway that feels removed from the city’s traffic yet remains close to the palace quarter’s sights and cafés.
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