Design
Rosewood Phnom Penh
“Soaring skyline beacon”
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
“Colonial garden compound”
The Balé Phnom Penh
“Minimalist sandstone compound”
Pavilion Hotel
“Restored royal villa”
Shangri-La Phnom Penh
“Skyline riverfront tower”
Michelin Keys
Editorial mentions
Rosewood Phnom Penh
“Soaring skyline beacon”
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh
“Colonial grande dame”
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
“French colonial hotel”
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
“Colonial garden compound”
The Balé Phnom Penh
“Minimalist sandstone compound”
Pavilion Hotel
“Restored royal villa”
Shangri-La Phnom Penh
“Skyline riverfront tower”
TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square
“Modernist riverside hotel”
The whole area
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom Penh
“Colonial grande dame”
Rosewood Phnom Penh
“Soaring skyline beacon”
Shangri-La Phnom Penh
“Skyline riverfront tower”
Plantation Urban Resort & Spa
“Colonial garden compound”
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
“French colonial hotel”
Pavilion Hotel
“Restored royal villa”
The Balé Phnom Penh
“Minimalist sandstone compound”
TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office Square
“Modernist riverside hotel”
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Pavilion HotelShaded Lush Pool, open-air Sun Pool with sundeck, four private plunge pools, and one private outdoor jacuzziDesignHeritageLocal$$ Plantation Urban Resort & SpaTwo outdoor guest pools: a large slate-tiled pool surrounded by tropical gardens, and a red-tiled plunge pool with a sundeck.DesignHeritageResort$$R
Raffles Hotel Le Royal Phnom PenhTwo outdoor swimming pools set in tropical courtyard gardens, including a 20-meter lap pool.LuxeHeritageClassic$$$$ Rosewood Phnom Penh22-meter indoor mosaic lap pool on Level 33 lined with daybeds and skyline viewsDesignLuxeSocial$$$$S
Shangri-La Phnom PenhHigh-floor outdoor infinity swimming pool overlooking the Mekong River and skylineDesignLuxeWellness$$$ Sofitel Phnom Penh PhokeethraTwo outdoor swimming pools, including the guest-only Glasshouse Pool in landscaped gardens and a large sports pool with a dedicated children swimming area at the sports club.LuxeWellnessResort$$$T
The Balé Phnom PenhOutdoor 30-metre lap pool tiled in dark blue on the riverbank, plus private cold refreshment plunge pools in Riverfront Suites and in-room deep-soaking jetted tubs.DesignLuxeWellness$$$ TRIBE Phnom Penh Post Office SquareRooftop open-air outdoor saltwater pool overlooking the Tonle Sap and Mekong riversDesignWellnessSocial$Gold. Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver. Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze. They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed. A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
Design. Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe. Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local. It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Heritage. A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness. You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic. The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort. A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.