Phnom Penh, CambodiaTonle Bassac
Sofitel Phnom Penh Phokeethra
French colonial hotel
Tonle Bassac Phnom Penh, Cambodia
Price
$$$
Rated for
Luxe Wellness ResortOutside the door
The house
AccorFrench colonial hotel
It is built like an Indochinese grand hotel, spreading across riverside gardens with outdoor tennis courts and French brasserie dining.
“Understated pastel-colored decor includes a few Khmer architectural touches like delicate lintels, French-style furniture, and velvety brown wood floors.”
What it’s good at
Notable
Dedicated Club Millésime check-in, evening cocktails, and afternoon tea above the river.
Listed
Four landscaped riverside hectares with palm gardens and the secluded Glasshouse pool.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
Also in Condé Nast Traveler.
this French colonial property has been Phnom Penh's benchmark luxury address for years.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The Tonle Bassac riverfront sits right outside, with the Royal Palace and National Museum a short tuk-tuk ride away.
The rooms
Polished hardwood floors lie beneath wooden ceiling fans, and river-facing windows look straight out across the Tonle Bassac.
The pool
Bring a swimsuit.
Terracotta decking and parasols surround the geometric pool, set among palm trees and red-tiled pavilions.
The gym and squash courts
Two indoor squash courts sit beside a high-ceiling fitness room equipped with Precor cardio and strength machinery.
The spa
Ten treatment suites on the third floor specialize in traditional Khmer bodywork and Mondulkiri coffee scrubs.
At the table
Chefs work live cooking stations at La Coupole, and Do Forni bakes pizzas under an octagonal timber ceiling.
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
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.
The eight vibes
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.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
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.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.