Robsastar
July 21, 2025
Never having been to Phnom Penh, I didn't know what to expe t. The hotel had good reviews and seen ideally positioned to acess the main tourist attractions and close to Bassac where the nightlife happens.
On arrival, I was greeted with smiles and good information. The lobby has a tourist info rack...definitely take the maps and main attractions info.
My room overlooked a religious site and the street at night was very peaceful. The usual fixtures in the room and all in excellent working order. The shower is fed with a small resevoir of hot water...didn`t know tbat....so I questioned why I had no hot water minutes into my shower...once explained, I used it accordingly and got the hang of how to set the water to get a long hot shower. The shower was standard hand held device and my favourite, the rainmaker head that gives a wonderful deluge of hot water.
Bed was queen size, comfortable and situated such that the gentle air conditionjng kept me cool and comfortable every night.
Room safe was fully operational.
Room serviced by a lovely lad who was always happy and efficient.
Try the Sky Bar and roof top pool. The views are stunning. Tonle Sap and Mekon rivers, Royal Palace, gardens and river front along with a great panorama. Staff are very helpful and prices are competitive.
The evening meal, on the roof top, open air, with the hustle and bustle of the city 11 floors below is to be experienced. The bar is well stocked serving draught and bottled beers alongside a very fair selection of spirits.
Breakfast the following mornjng 6am to 10am (but its not rigid, so if people still there 10.20, well, no rush. Food variety was limited mainly: chicken with rice or noodles, sausages, beans, egg and a noodle and egg station outside. All self service. Toast, nice selection of baguettes, white and very brown bread options, jams, fruit and cereals. Fruit juices (blackcurrant or orange) and hot tea/coffee free flow.
One very nice aspect is the free water refills. The bottle in the room is refilled by the unit in the breakfast room, as many times as required. Keep some in the room fridge for refreshing drinks after a long sweaty day.
Finally the little cafe downstairs does a solid range of hot or iced drinks and it closes 3pm. Opens at breakfast.
No guests permitted so guest's 'stuff' is safe. The doors are locked circa midnight, but as I am still a late night hound, getting back in was not an issue....just bang loudly on either of the two doors.
Use Tuktuks from Grab. Not once got a problem. Plenty of freelance tuktuks touting but prices are variable one sentence to the next.
Local bistros and small foody places. Try Vine, run by Aussies, good grub, good drinks, very popular with Aussie expats.
Every member of staff here could not do enough for thecresidents, thus making their stay highly enjoyable. I would look to book this hotel again. Highly recommended, VFM